Barn-like renovation raises excitement to rafters

Could this be Brisbane’s best barn-like renovation?

The home at 34 Smiths Rd, Wights Mountain is one-of-a-kind and features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage.

Owners Taryn and Russ Quinn bought the home, and remodelled it over 18 months.

“It was a tired looking structure,” Mrs Quinn said.

“We both saw the potential in the building, with exposed timbers and openplan living. It has been totally revamped.”

Mrs Quinn said her husband, a software engineer, was the brains behind the technology in the home.
“It’s a smart home and we have used Cbus technology throughout,” she said.

“We can control everything from our smart phone. We can open the gates from our smart phone, operate the lights, fans, and even irrigation systems.”

Restored original beams frame a home which includes a library, media room and solarheated pool.

Architect Dennis Cantwell renovated and extended the existing space assisted by builder Barry Kuenz of Loyalty Homes.

NGU Real Estate principal Emil Juresic has listed the property for offers over $1,590,000.