The colourful past of a landmark Brisbane home: Massive century-old house 'hosted lavish secret gambling parties' in its 1,500 square-metre grounds

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A home rumoured to be the location for secret gambling parties and more than 100 years old is on the market.

Constructed in 1908, the impressive Elystan House, in Brisbane's New Farm area, situated on more than 1500 square metres of land, looks the part for a place to hold such secretive events.

While the residence was once infamous for the parties, it is now gaining attention again as it goes up for sale, Domain reported. 

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Elystan House (pictured) in Brisbane is described as a Federation style home

The six bedroom, five bathroom home sits on more than 1500 square metres of land including private landscaped gardens

Paul Lindstrom (pictured) has owned the home for just over a decade with his wife Tracey

Presently owned by accountant Paul Lindstrom and his wife Tracey, they are selling after owning the home for a decade. 

Mrs Lindstrom said the couple 'jumped at the chance' to buy the home when it came up for sale.

Before it had been for sale, they had frequently walked past and could not stop staring at it.

The couple carried out a luxury renovation of the six bedroom, five bathroom home.

However, they now hope to sell to 'another family who can love it like we have', she told Domain.

After three of the couple's four daughters had left home, they were looking to find some where smaller.

The Lindstroms have put the home on the market as they look to downsize 

The swimming pool is one of the numerous luxurious features that the property boasts

The home, which has a 30 metre-long frontage, has wrap around verandahs

Outside, the house has a 30 metre-long frontage with a wrap-around verandah and with wrought iron gates.

An outdoor dining area is situated in the large, private garden with a swimming pool. 

Inside, it has a wine cellar, polished wood floors, multiple living and entertaining areas, original fireplaces and leadlight windows.

The interior features and Italian marble kitchen and polished hardwood floors

Elystan House has numerous living and entertaining areas

An alternative view shows the spacious kitchen

Real estate agent Brett Greensill said buyers were attracted to the home by its history and character, Domain reported.

That it had been 'brought into the 21st century' was also a major selling point.

It's location in New Farm, about two kilometres from the Brisbane River and city also added to the allure. 

When the Lindstroms purchased the home they carried out a luxurious renovation

Information from the RP Data website shows the last sale on the property was made in September 2004, for $2.1 million.

A site valuation from June 2015 was put at $1.7 million, according to the website. 

The present sale of the property is listed as offers only. 

The house has five bathrooms, one of which is pictured here

Another of the home's five bathrooms. The house also has six bedrooms

Among the features of the home's interior is a wine cellar, pictured here 

The real estate agent for the home said buyers were attracted to its character

A large walk in wardrobe demonstrates the luxury of the home

The house has been listed as for sale by offers invited

Elystan House is located about two kilometres away from the Brisbane River and the city 

The present owners have owned the home since 2004

The agent for the property said each time it had been owned it was held for long periods of time

The house was reported to have last sold for over $2 million