The Ashgrovian Queenslander

Grand Gables, sheltered verandahs and ‘sleep-outs’, c 1920 – c 1930

Ashgrovian is the term coined for ‘grand gabled’ Queenslanders built between the late 1920s and World War II, originating from the Brisbane suburb of Ashgrove.

The Ashgrovian can be described as a distinctly Queensland take on the Californian bungalow – which was very popular in and around Sydney at the same time.

Taking elements of the bungalow’s gabled roof and front porch, local Queensland builders developed homes that presented grand gable roof, often surrounded by secondary smaller gables behind. The smaller gables usually sheltered verandahs and sleep-outs.

Key features of Ashgrovian style Queenslanders include:

• Grand gable roof
• Large, sheltered verandah
• bay windows

Federation Style Reproductions

Garth Chapman established Garth Chapman Queenslanders in 1988 after recognising a need in the market for a quality builder of authentic new Queenslander homes.