It is a rare privilege to find a private sanctuary that feels a world away yet sits just three kilometres from the Brisbane CBD. Five years in the making, this is an inner-city estate of extraordinary proportions, set across an elevated 2,843-square-metre parcel in a tightly held Paddington cul-de-sac. This magnificent creation by renowned architect Geoffrey Pie AO is a home where family and friends can gather, grow and thrive.
Ornate wrought iron gates open to an arbour draped in lush foliage and white frangipani trees, leading to a wide, light-filled foyer. To the right, the home unfolds into its breathtaking social core. The 13-metre open plan living and dining room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace at one end and a Wyer & Craw drinks station with integrated wine fridges at the other. Banks of glass doors open to a north-east-facing grassed courtyard with city light views on one side, and a sprawling entertaining deck on the other.
The entertainer's kitchen overlooks the pool and offers sweeping views to Mount Coot-tha. It has timber cabinetry, stainless steel benchtops, dual Liebherr fridges, Gaggenau ovens, a five-burner gas cooktop and a fully equipped butler's pantry.
To the left of the foyer is a light-filled home office with city skyline views. Behind it is a library with custom desks, shelving, a modern fireplace and surround sound, ideal as a media room or playroom.
A lockable bedroom wing overlooks a tranquil water garden. Two generous double bedrooms and the master suite each have built-in robes, ceiling fans, terrazzo ensuites with underfloor heating and their own deck overlooking the pool. The master retreat features a custom dressing room and a luminous ensuite with freestanding soaker tub and dual showers.
The lower level is built for celebration. A massive rumpus room opens to the lawn and pool deck, with an adjoining snooker room and a guest bathroom. A fourth bedroom with private bathroom opens to the pool deck. It combines with a private multi-purpose room, currently a Pilates room with kitchenette and separate entry, to create a self-contained granny flat, au pair suite or guest quarters. Also here: an oversized laundry, a multi-vehicle garage, wine cellar and storeroom.
Outdoors is a private resort, with a 12.5 metre fully tiled heated lap pool with flying fox. There is also a championship-sized north-south synthetic tennis court (35m x 17.5m), which is set up for basketball too. Beneath the court, a second secure garage with independent street access houses:
• Skateboard half-pipe
• Parking for up to eight vehicles
• 22 KvA standby generator
• 81,000-litre water tank feeding the irrigated grounds
Insulated block walls, deep eaves and cross-ventilation make it remarkably energy efficient.
Walk to Rainworth and Milton State Schools, with easy access to Brisbane Grammar, Girls Grammar, All Hallows and Gregory Terrace. Stroll to Suncorp Stadium and Rosalie Village. A rare, irreplaceable masterpiece - a home for all seasons, and a legacy for generations to come.
Features
• 2840m2 Elevated Land - Peaceful Cul-de-Sac
• Environmentally Designed Home by Renowned Architect Geoffrey Pie AO
• Floodlit, North-South Tennis Championship Court (35m x 17.5m)
• 12.5m Fully Tiled Pool with Tumble Turn Ends & Flying Fox
• Two Street Vehicle Access, Secure Double Garage plus Secure Parking for 8+ Vehicles
• Rumpus, Snooker & Pilates Rooms, Home Office & Library
• 60 sqm Flexible Space (Workshop/Gym), Boule Court & Skateboard Half Pipe
• Ducted Air, Ceiling Fans, Underfloor Heating & Automated Exterior Blinds
• 50 Panel Solar, 81,000L Water Tank & Irrigation
• Close to Rainworth State School, Brisbane Grammar, Terrace, All Hallows, BBC & Marist College
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