Glengariff, Hendra, Heritage-listed villa in Hendra, Australia

Glengariff is a two-storey masonry villa at 5 Derby Street, Hendra, built in 1888–89 to a design by Hubert George Octavius Thomas, with 1907 alterations by Robin Dods. It stands on the elevated southern part of its site, and its tower was positioned to give a view south toward the Eagle Farm Racecourse. A two-storey bay projects from the southern elevation.

Edward Jones, a bank manager, commissioned architect Hubert George Octavius Thomas to build the house between 1888 and 1889 during Queensland's economic expansion. A major redesign followed in 1907 when architect Robin Dods made significant alterations to the structure.

The name Glengariff derives from an Irish location, reflecting the Irish heritage of its early owners. The rooms reveal how affluent families of the late 1800s lived and used their homes as spaces for social gatherings.

The property sits near Eagle Farm Racecourse and is visible from the street, with gardens from the Beirne family period still accessible. Visitors should note that the site is heritage-listed and exterior views offer the best way to appreciate the architecture.

The tower on the southern side was likely built as a lookout toward Eagle Farm Racecourse, matching a feature added to nearby Stanley Hall for racing enthusiast Hubert Hunter in 1888–89. A contemporary lithograph shows Dura before the 1907 Dods additions, with a two-storey bay on the western elevation and hooded windows later replaced by enclosed verandahs.