Ashgrove: Houses with Unique Architecture
Post Code: 4060 Distance to CBD: 5 km
Ashgrove is a residential suburb within Brisbane, about 5 kilometers away from the Central Business District. It is the most unique of Brisbane’s suburbs for its houses with ‘Ashgrovian’ architecture. Most of these houses were constructed mainly with wood and tin during the 1920’s and 1930’s and were meticulously preserved. The houses feature a large deck verandah, a gabled roof, and wide spacious rooms. The market value of the house ranges from $500,000 to $3,000,000. Most of the residents here belong to the high-income earners and professionals. This is also the popular choice of young couples starting a family.
Ashgrove Main Attractions
Ashgrove Golf Club
The 18-hole golf course boasts of its unique Australian bushland setting, unique challenges and short but sharp fairways. Aside from its scenic beauty, the golf club has a fully air-conditioned club house that caters to social occasions. For golfers with the gourmet touch, the club offers the Bunkers Restaurant and the Deck Coffee Shop.
Official Website - http://www.ashgrovegolf.com.au/
Bushwalking and Mountain/Dirt Bike Riding in Ashgrove
Bushwalking is the local term for hiking. Aside from the open spaces like the Ashgrove Sports Ground, the Woods Memorial Playground in St. John’s Woods and the Dorrington Park, Ashgove has a long track/trail that meanders through the suburb. Dorrington Park is sometimes called ‘The Enchanted Forest’ by the locals and it is an attraction for the kids. It has an electronic story-telling toadstool where the kids can simply press a button and the toadstool will tell a story through a speakers. The Woods Memorial Playground is created to honor the local veterans of the world wars and the currently serves as the home of the local scouting groups. While in St. John’s Woods, you can also visit the historic Granite House.
Glen Lyon House
The house was originally built in the 1870’s by Alexander Stewart, a Scott and one of Queensland pioneers. It is named after Glen Lyon, Scotland, the birthplace of Alexander Stewart. The house is constructed from locally made bricks and plaster. It has imported Corinthian columns, black and white marble floors for its patio and a stained-glass window featuring a lion’s head with the motto ‘semper fidelis’. The house lies within a large estate with a tennis court, spacious gardens, and terraced lawns. Glen Lyon House is the second oldest building in Ashgrove. The place is now owned by the Marist Brothers Monastery and the Marist Brothers College.
Nature lovers will find Ashgrove a nice place to live in. Ashgrove is a quiet suburb which is a perfect getaway from the noise of the city without leaving the city.
Education in Ashgrove
Ashgrove State School: - Ashgrove State School is One of Brisbane's best primary schools.
Address: - Ashgrove State School, 31 Glory Street, Ashgrove QLD 4060
Official Website: - http://www.ashgrovess.eq.edu.au
Marist College Ashgrove: - Marist College Ashgrove is a Roman Catholic day and Boarding school for Boys. The college has primary school for grade 5-7, high school for grade 8-12 students. The college also offers a VET Course in senior studies. The college campus is built on 26 Hectares and contains swimming pool, gymnasium, 9 cricket / rugby / soccer /athletics ovals, Tennis Courts etc.
Address: - Marist College , PO Box 82, Frasers Road ,Ashgrove ,QLD,4060
Official Website: - http://www.marash.qld.edu.au
Ashgrove Dance Studio: - Ashgrove Dance Studio was founded in 1899 and is one of the oldest Dance Schools in Brisbane. Ashgrove Dance School welcomes students of all ages and teaches various Dancing styles including Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Irish.
Address: - 592 Waterworks Road,Ashgrove 4060,Queensland
Official Website: - http://www.ashgrovedance.com.au/
Churches in Ashgrove
Ashgrove Baptist Church
Postal Address - P.O. Box 2055, West Ashgrove, QLD,4060
Phone (07) 3366 2066
Fax (07) 3366 5597
Website: - http://www.ashgrove.org.au
Catholic Church Ashgrove
Postal Address:-202 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove, QLD 4060
Phone: (07) 3366 2241
Uniting Church In Australia Ashgrove
Postal Address:-22 Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove, QLD 4060
Phone: (07) 3366 6961
Cornerstone Fellowship
Postal Address:-11 Victoria Street, Ashgrove, QLD 4060
Phone: 733660688
Baptist Union of Queensland Ashgrove
Postal Address:-Firhill Street, Ashgrove, QLD 4060
Phone: (07) 3366 2066
Other Places to See In Ashgrove
Ashgrove Library
Address - Ashgrove Library, 87 Amarina Avenue ,Ashgrove, QLD, 4060
Phone - 07 3407 1940
Website- http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/BCC:LANDING:779362853:pc=PC_1236
Email: ash@brisbane.qld.gov.au
Education in Ashgrove
Ashgrove State School: - Ashgrove State School is One of Brisbane's best primary schools.
Address: - Ashgrove State School, 31 Glory Street, Ashgrove QLD 4060
Official Website: - http://www.ashgrovess.eq.edu.au
Marist College Ashgrove: - Marist College Ashgrove is a Roman Catholic day and Boarding school for Boys. The college has primary school for grade 5-7, high school for grade 8-12 students. The college also offers a VET Course in senior studies. The college campus is built on 26 Hectares and contains swimming pool, gymnasium, 9 cricket / rugby / soccer /athletics ovals, Tennis Courts etc.
Address: - Marist College , PO Box 82, Frasers Road ,Ashgrove ,QLD,4060
Official Website: - http://www.marash.qld.edu.au
Ashgrove Dance Studio: - Ashgrove Dance Studio was founded in 1899 and is one of the oldest Dance Schools in Brisbane. Ashgrove Dance School welcomes students of all ages and teaches various Dancing styles including Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Irish.
Address - 592 Waterworks Road,Ashgrove 4060,Queensland
Official Website of Ashgrove Dance Studio is http://www.ashgrovedance.com.au/