Fachwerk Farmhouse, German colonial farmhouse in Carbrook, Queensland, Australia.
The Fachwerk Farmhouse is a 19th-century residential building featuring characteristic timber frames filled with brick and wattle materials. It sits on extensive land along the Logan River surrounded by grazing pastures, wooden structures, and farming facilities.
The building was constructed in 1873 by German immigrant August Von Senden for Christian Kruger and ranks among the oldest surviving structures in the Logan district. Its creation reflects the period when German settlers arrived in Queensland and brought their building traditions with them.
The farmhouse shows traditional northern European building methods through its exposed timber frames and the way walls were constructed. Visitors can still see the Roman numerals marked on the beams, which guided workers during assembly.
The property sits beside Beenleigh Redland Bay Road and spreads across expansive land containing various farming facilities. Visitors should plan time to explore the different buildings and riverside areas, as the site is not tightly clustered together.
The building proved its durability when affected by floods in 1887, with water rising several feet inside the structures without destroying them. This incident demonstrated the resilience of the traditional German building method.
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