

The McConnels established a combination grain farm and cattle-fattening business at Bulimba, and by 1852 they were using the name Bulimba House for their property which had grown considerably, employing up to 100 men. Unfortunately Mrs McConnel became ill, and the property was sold in 1853 in order for the family to return to England. The buyer, Donald Coutts, subsequently subdivided the large holding into residential blocks, enabling housing to be constructed in the area. Bulimba House still stands between Coutts St and Kenbury St in Bulimba, but there is no view of the house from the street on the Coutts St side, and a tennis court and large wire fence on the Kenbury St side of the property have made photography difficult. Here it is, nonetheless - this is actually the rear of the house.

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Hi I have the original kitchen table from this house. Its a huge thick cedar 12 seater job. Very tricky to get into my house its so big.
ReplyDeleteWow - terrific. If only it could talk - I bet it would have some stories to tell.
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine has a friend who owns this house. He says its very impressive inside. :)
ReplyDeleteused to live in 37 birkalla st , apparently part of the dairy for this property? was a very old house with a pressed metal roof in parts, and a resident ghost. have a couple of the old milking stools
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