Lamb House, Kangaroo Point, Heritage-listed villa in Kangaroo Point, Australia
Lamb House is a Federation villa in Kangaroo Point with multi-gabled roofs, ornamental cement moldings, and tall chimney stacks that stand out across the skyline. The two-story residence contains six bedrooms upstairs and multiple living spaces downstairs, offering generous room heights typical of homes from that era.
The house was built between 1902 and 1908 for John Lamb, co-owner of a textile and drapery business in Brisbane. The family kept it for over a century before changes in ownership occurred later.
The residence reflects how Brisbane's middle class lived and valued their homes in the early 1900s, choosing an elevated position with river views. The ornate details show what homeowners of that era considered beautiful and worth displaying.
The residence sits on a slope with good views across Brisbane and the surrounding area from its elevated position. The location is relatively accessible and allows visitors to appreciate the architectural details from the street and surrounding grounds.
The property fell into decline over the decades before being purchased by new owners in 2021 who began extensive restoration work. Their efforts have aimed to recover the original architectural elements and bring the house back to its earlier condition.
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