Warringa, Townsville

Warringa is a heritage-listed villa located in Townsville, Queensland, built in 1912 for prominent solicitor Jacob Leu and his wife Susan. This elegant single-storeyed brick residence features a traditional design with wide verandahs, a decorated portico, and high ceilings, making it a rare example of late Federation architecture in the region. Overlooking Cleveland Bay, Warringa is set in a tropical garden environment and has historical significance due to its associations with influential figures in North Queensland's legal history. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992, highlighting its cultural and aesthetic importance.