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News.com.au
a day ago
- Business
- News.com.au
One-time open homes for Brisbane's luxury new builds
Anyone wanting to take a peek inside two of Brisbane's most luxurious new builds will have their one chance this Saturday. 'Palma by Graya' in Ascot and 'Mosman' in Bulimba have been listed for sale and each will have just a single, one-hour inspection on Saturday, June 14, after racking up thousands of views online. 'Palma' will be open from 11.15am on Saturday, while 'Mosman' will be open from 1pm. Both properties were designed by architect Tim Stewart with 'Mosman' developed by Michael and Natalie Ajaje of FBI Interiors constructed by McBryde Builders, while 'Palma' was a collaboration between Graya and Purdy Developments. On the market through Heath Williams of Place New Farm, 'Palma' is built into a sloping block and has 694 sqm of living spread across three levels with five bedrooms, a six-car garage, a wine cellar and city views. 'Mosman' is for sale through Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm and has five bedrooms, a wine cellar with custom roulette table, a yoga studio and an eight-car garage with Ferrari mural. Ms Hackett said unusually, the Bulimba home was being sold not only turnkey but also completely furnished. 'Someone is going to save years of their life and most likely money by buying this home,' she said. 'At this price point, the buyers are usually working mums and dads who are time poor. 'Not only has the hard work already been done (at 'Mosman'), but they have ticked every box and got it just right.' Ms Hackett said Saturday's open home was sure to draw interest from anyone wanting to see behind the striking facade of 'Mosman'. 'It's hard to not have a reaction when you go through this home,' she said. 'The ceiling heights are enormous, the staircase was craned in and finished in venetian plaster, the master bedroom is as big as an apartment we're selling in New Farm, and the roulette table in the wine cellar is Casino-grade.' 'Mosman' owner and developer, Michael Ajaje said he and his wife set out to create the ultimate family entertainer with a beach club vibe after several other successful builds. 'We took the best of what we've learnt and seen over the years and put everything into this home,' he said. The couple, who own FBI Interiors, built and decorated the property like it was their forever home. 'We wanted to show the locals, our customers and the people of Brisbane what can be achieved,' Mr Ajaje said 'This is the biggest and best we've done so far.' Mr Ajaje said his favourite part of the home was the open plan kitchen and living space with curved staircase and seven arch windows, while the master suite was also a showstopper. 'The master walk-in is like a high end Prada shop with beautiful glass cabinetry … and the concrete bathtub and curved wall in the ensuite is definitely the star of the bathroom,' he said. 'We used lots of venetian plaster and microcement to create a European style that feels very suited to Queensland.' 'Palma' marketing agent, Mr Williams said this weekend's open home was the first time for him at this price point. 'I sold 'Larc by Graya', which was strictly by appointment for pre-approved buyers as it was a private residence, and we had just four groups through,' he said. '('Palma') is one of those rare opportunities where a brand new build of this calibre has come to the market. 'So, we negotiated one open home and the rest by appointment only.' Mr Williams said an in-person inspection would allow people to appreciate the privacy, position and northerly aspect of the home, as well as the scale and balance of the interiors. 'There has been a lot of intention put into making the floorplan work,' he said. 'The joinery in the kitchen goes up 3m and that void, though it could have been a negative, it is balanced quiet perfectly, and the sculptural staircase isn't overpowering. 'This could be a big family home but also could be a downsizer home.' Craig Purdy of Purdy Developments said Ascot property was a nod to the Mallorca capital of Palma. 'The topography on the island leans toward luxury residences built into the side of the hills, which are also elevated to provide stunning views,' Mr Purdy said. Like the luxury home of Mallorca, 'Palma' was designed to make use of its elevated city position. 'It is always our preference to have basements at street level in order to have the living levels elevated to capture summer breezes and the sun in winter,' Mr Purdy said. Mr Purdy said visitors to the open home should take time to admire the curved staircase and the use of robust materials featured throughout the home. 'The staircase a piece of art in its own right,' he said. 'This is the first time we've done a curved staircase across three levels.' Mr Purdy said the team behind 'Palma' was proud to show the finished product not only to the community, but to the construction industry. 'Often the engineers, the town planners, the certifiers, they work on projects and never get to see them when they're finished, yet they're so intrinsic to building the building,' he said. Mr Purdy said the open home was also an opportunity for the public to find inspiration for their own homes. 'In our early days that's what my wife and I did,' he said. 'We went to see products we aspired to, and worked out how to put that into our residence. 'It might an element in the kitchen or in the butler's pantry or a design element in the ensuite – you can capture those and find a way to build that within your budget.' 'Palma' at 29 Towers St, Ascot, will be open for an hour from 11.15am on Saturday, June 14 'Mosman' at 29 Henderson St, Bulimba, will be open from 1pm on Saturday, June 14.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Sold in 12 minutes: Fund manager's $17.5m penthouse pay day
A top fund manager who took just 12 minutes to buy his mega penthouse with a wellness centre and eight-car garage has sold it four years later for $17.5m. In one of the biggest sales for Brisbane this year, the property at 1821/22 Refinery Parade in New Farm sold after negotiations overnight following four written offers. Brisbane expat Ben Cleary, a director of multi-billion dollar fund manager, Tribeca Investment Partners, paid $10m for the property in 2020 — a record price at the time. Place Estate Agents managing director Sarah Hackett negotiated the sale of the property, but declined to reveal the sale price. Sources close to the deal have revealed it was bought by a local family with an international business for $17.5m. Mrs Hackett said the vendors took 12 minutes to inspect the property back in 2020 when they were relocating to Brisbane from Singapore and then amalgamated two penthouses into one and undertook a full renovation. 'The most extraordinary thing about this apartment is the view,' Mrs Hackett said. '360 degrees...I just don't think you can get a better position. The views can't be built out.' She said the four written offers were all from local families, some who owned property across Australia. 'It's just proof that demand for apartment living is so strong,' Mrs Hackett said. 'We've got so many people wanting to downsize and forgo the maintenance of a big home and go to one level of living. They want something of scale, but without the upkeep.' She said many people in New Farm, Hamilton, and surrounding suburbs, were looking to downsize to house-sized apartments. 'One of the perks of this penthouse was the body corporate provided a security guard with a dog every night.'. Mr Cleary and his wife, Jane, were revealed as the buyers of a heritage-listed mansion in Sutherland Ave, Ascot, for $23m, which set a new home price record for Brisbane last year. That sale was negotiated by Damon Warat of Ray White Ascot and Jordan Navybox of Cohen Handler Queensland.
News.com.au
06-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Jawdropping shark-inspired mansion sells for record sum
A jawdropping mansion inspired by the gills of a shark has sold for a new square metre record for Brisbane. Local developer Max Panettiere has accepted an offer in the 'mid-teens' from a buyer recently relocated from Melbourne for his unique concrete and frameless glass home fronting the river in Norman Park. Mr Panettiere designed the home at 52 Wendell Street himself and named it 'Gill House' because of its gill-like side panels, with the glass facade facing the river similar to the mouth or jaws of a shark. Place Estate Agents managing director Sarah Hackett negotiated the sale of the property on a 455 sqm block for a confidential price that represents a new square metre rate record for Brisbane residential land. 'We received five offers during the campaign, with two strong buyers competing in the final stages,' Mrs Hackett said. 'Having lived in two homes on Wendell Street myself, I can truly say this is one of Brisbane's most special pockets.' 'The view never gets old, with both reaches of the river, New Farm Park, and the city skyline rising above the treetops, it's breathtaking every single day.' It comes just weeks after Mr Panettiere settled a legal stoush over the approval of Panettiere Developments' $1.5 billion 'Little Italy' mixed-use project in Newstead. The 1000-apartment, triple-tower project was proposed for a site next to live music venue, the Triffid — owned by Scott Hutchinson of Hutchinson Builders. The project was approved in October last year, but an appeal was subsequently filed by Mr Hutchinson in the Planning and Environment Court that has since been 'amicably resolved and settled'. Mr Panettiere said demolition works would now begin on the 7440 sqm site in November. 'The sale of 'Gill House' marks the beginning of something much bigger — the last step in bringing our vision of Brisbane's own Little Italy to life,' Mr Panettiere said. 'With the planning and environmental appeal now settled, we're excited to move forward with confidence. Bigger and better things are on the horizon.' Spanning four levels, 'Gill House' is the height of luxury with polished concrete, imported marble, wave-inspired ceilings and a dramatic 6.3m-high void in the living room. An entertaining terrace leads out from the open-plan living space, showcasing stunning views of the Brisbane River, city skyline and New Farm Park. The master suite occupies the entire top level, with a covered balcony perfect for drinking in those sublime views. It also has an oversized dressing room and a marble-adorned ensuite with dual rainfall-style showers, and a circular standalone bath with a matching skylight above. The basement has a stacker which can accommodate four cars, with a lift servicing all levels. An infinity pool and a private pontoon complete the offerings, making this property the ultimate Brisbane entertainer. The house nearly didn't go ahead after Brisbane City Council initially rejected the plans, dubbing them to be in 'extreme conflict' to neighbours.
