Why do so many people love coming to Sandgate?  Is it the people, the proximity to the coastline, Brisbane City, airport, transport or is it the laid back lifestyle, boating, golf, sailing, bike riding, walking, etc!  Regardless, I believe the main drawcard for those that visit is the wonderful history of our area and the character and heritage of our homes.  And why not!  Back in the mid 1800’s Sandgate was proclaimed and commenced development.  The train line started bringing people to the area and from there Sandgate became the connection to the sea.  There was no looking back as homes started popping up and our character was created.

With the purchase of our cottage in Second Avenue, we have been doing some historical research to learn more about the home.  We have discovered that our streets and landmarks were named after locals.  An example is the Avenues - the original name for First Avenue was Petty, Second Avenue - Wilson, Third Avenue - Cooksley, Fifth Avenue – Henry and Sixth Avenue – Tulley.  There is no record of Fourth Avenue.  In 1913, there was a change to many Sandgate street names, and another in 1938. 

While our past is evident, the future of Sandgate is where we want to look.  We saw a good number of buyers out and about at open home inspections over the weekend.  This could be due in part to the media showing interstate markets are becoming unaffordable for the average person.  We have recently had a number of visitors from interstate enquiring about the availability of homes in our area. 

As you drive down Second Avenue, have a look at our new cottage and see the difference two weeks can make.