Brisbane house prices have risen at their fastest rate in 13 years as the city’s property market adjusts to the persistent Covid-19-induced demand. In 2021, the city saw a once-in-a-lifetime real estate boom, with about 400 suburbs joining the million-dollar club.
Following a year in which property values grew by 22.1 percent, Australia’s real estate industry is booming right now. While practically all properties in the country have seen their values rise, the blue-chip, top-end of the market has seen prices soar.
If you’re looking to buy, you’ll be glad to learn that Brisbane offers better value for money than Sydney and Melbourne. So, here are five houses that will blow your mind and change your perception of what a house may be.
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The most expensive houses in Brisbane, Australia
Number 5
150 Adelaide Street East, Clayfield
SOLD for: $7 million
Agent: Matt Lancashire, Ray White New Farm
When it sold for $7 million in October, this historic Federation mansion shattered Clayfield’s suburb record.
Clonlara, which had been home to the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams for 60 years, garnered interest from purchasers all over the country eager to secure such a significant estate.
There are 3317 square meters of manicured grounds, two championship-sized grass tennis courts, a pool, and spectacular original period highlights like a grand entry hall leading to formal dining and lounge rooms, elegant plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid wood walls, and leadlight windows.
“Clonlara” is a magnificent early 1900s masterpiece that sits on a valuable 3317sqm block of sunny, north-east facing land in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after streets. This cherished family home has been on the market for the first time in 60 years, on a rare, large inner-city property piece.
This beautiful property, which includes two championship-sized grass tennis courts, offers the opportunity of an idyllic existence, set privately among manicured gardens and rolling lawns. The adaptability of timber and blinds on the long north easterly veranda give the home a light, airy feel. Blinds lift at the touch of a button to provide cross ventilation and take advantage of the refreshing Moreton Bay breezes. Clonlara’s ideal location on the majestic block offers privacy while still giving the ideal place for grand-scale relaxation and entertaining.
The home’s original period features, such as the grand entry foyer, formal dining and lounge rooms, elegant plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid wood walls, and leadlight windows, have all been restored. Six bedrooms are included, including a previous bedroom off the master suite that now serves as a dressing room. The residence is completed by a classic sun room, a meal/family room, a huge kitchen, and a bathroom.
Number 4
1A Eldernell Terrace, Hamilton
SOLD for: $7.25 million
Agent: Alma Clark, Alma Clark Real Estate
Don Meij, the owner of Domino’s Pizza, may have sold his opulent Ascot home, but he wasn’t trading it in for anything terrible: property records reveal he bought this hilltop Hamilton home just one month before selling his Sutherland Avenue home. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home, which sits on 910 square meters of property, has breathtaking views of the city and river.
It is a luxurious family home with breathtaking views. This extraordinarily large residence has been transformed into a beautiful home offering the maximum seclusion and an idyllic atmosphere for family life and entertaining thanks to a new contemporary refurbishment. All of the recreational areas have floor to ceiling glass to take advantage of the spectacular views of the Bridge, River, and City skyline. Featuring a genuinely gorgeous modern kitchen and butler’s pantry with amazing amenities to satisfy the most demanding chef, as well as a design that is perfect for entertaining. With magnificent formal living and dining rooms, a family living area, casual dining, and big terraces to enjoy the river breezes, the superb 3-level home has a dynamic plan.
On the upper floor, there is a master suite with a spacious walk-in closet, a magnificent marble ensuite, and stunning views. There are four more bedrooms and three bathrooms in the house. A second kitchen is located downstairs for casual eating, visitors, or a teenage getaway. Other amenities include a temperature-controlled wine cellar, ducted air conditioning throughout, full security with intercom, spacious lock-up car parking, and enough storage.
Number 3
36 Needham Street, Fig Tree Pocket
SOLD: $7.5 million
Agents: Matt Lancashire and Christine Rudolph, Ray White New Farm
When Clive Palmer paid $7.5 million in January 2018, he got this mega-mansion trophy property for a steal. Since Linc Energy went into receivership in 2016 with debts of more than $300 million, the magnificent seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom waterfront house owned by struggling firm owner Peter Bond had been on the market.
In 2009, Mr Bond and his wife Louise paid $9.5 million for the home. They had it offered for sale for $11.9 million at one point, but there were no takers, so they took it off the market for a while. In August 2017, they put it up for auction, and despite significant bidding that reached $9.25 million, the couple directed their brokers to turn it in. Palmer had acquired it for $7.5 million by February, according to reports. Palmer had a busy year in real estate, as he bought some new seaside digs on the Gold Coast later that year, spending a cool $12 million on a Hedges Avenue home.
“Rivergum Retreat” sits proudly along a spectacular stretch of the Brisbane River, surrounded by historic established trees such as a 200-year-old Moreton Bay Fig, maintained gardens, and even a private developed rainforest, on 132m of direct water frontage. This valued parcel is a market gem, with every feature a smart buyer like Clive Palmer could want and every possibility a savvy investor could hope for. “Rivergum Retreat” is simply an unmatched proposition.
This spectacular home is ideally positioned on the banks of the gorgeous riverfront in Fig Tree Pocket, the city’s premier riverside acreage community. The impressive home boasts over 1,900 square meters of living area and is attractively situated on a 1.21-hectare plot with endless possibilities. The huge residence is lavishly furnished, with every conceivable luxury and attention. This features six large bedrooms, each with its own luxurious ensuite; living areas and entertainment rooms strewn about; and distinct wings that allow solitude and subtle separation. There’s even a private self-contained guest house, as one would expect from such a big estate.
Number 2
27 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot
SOLD for: $11 million
Agent: Coronis – Hamilton
In March of last year, the spectacular Hamptons-style trophy mansion held by Domino’s Pizza CEO Don Meij sold for a record $11 million in an off-market sale.
The mansion was purchased for $8.615 million in 2016 by the CEO of Australia’s largest pizza business from Maxine Horne and her Fone Zone co-founder and husband David McMahon, one of Australia’s richest female CEOs. Mr Meij had made a tidy $2.385 million profit in less than two years. The sumptuous property features six bedrooms, marble ensuite bathrooms, and a spectacular outdoor gathering space with resort-style gardens, an infinity-edge pool, a pool house with an outdoor kitchen, and large verandas, all set on a sprawling 2024 square meters of ground.
This stunning family home, reminiscent of a huge Hamptons estate, is an amazing standout in what is perhaps Brisbane’s most prominent tree-lined boulevard. The massive fade makes a spectacular entry on a sprawling 2024 sqm level block, while within there is a level of craftsmanship and beauty rarely seen.
The colossal proportions were created for large-scale partying. An infinity-edge pool, luxurious pool house, and broad northeast verandahs combine for breathtaking effect as a series of beautiful living areas flow smoothly from room to room and beyond to a resort-inspired garden paradise. Dark stained hardwood floors, lofty ceilings, white trimmed French doors, windows, and balustrades, four fireplaces, imported marble surfaces, and a neutral palette adaptable to any kind of décor are just some of the classic architectural aspects that ensure the home remains ageless.
Number 1:
106-110 Virginia Avenue, Hawthorne
SOLD for: $11,128,888
Agent: Ray White East Brisbane’s David Price and Garry Price
Former Arrow Energy chief executive Shaun Scott and his wife Sarah sold their riverfront trophy home for $11,128,888 in June, making it the most expensive property sold in Brisbane last year. Millionaire Anthony Yap, founder of Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, is said to have purchased the stunning five-bedroom, six-bathroom property.
This magnificent riverfront home on a large 2137 sqm allotment on one of Brisbane’s most prestigious streets offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a magnificent property abounding with superior features such as panoramic river and city views, two swimming pools, a championship tennis court, a boat house, putting green, private jetty, a wine cellar, and so much more.
Another vast outdoor entertaining area on the riverside offers stunning 180-degree views of the Brisbane River and some of the city’s most iconic structures, such as the Brisbane Powerhouse and Woolstores. A second pool with an infinity edge and spa links to the built-in BBQ area, creating a fantastic outdoor party area. Another peaceful and relaxing multi-purpose facility is a boat house on the river’s edge. Relax on the next outdoor putting green or launch your boat from your own 12m pontoon.
This exceptional home is a short walk from the CityCat ferry station, near to prestigious schools such as Churchie, Lourdes Hill College, and Somerville House, and only a few steps away from the lively village atmosphere and lifestyle opportunities.
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