This is probably not the page you’re looking for Brisbane-based entrepreneur and Coral Sea Marina owner Paul Darrouzet has listed his luxury family estate complete with an indoor basketball court Known as The Bridge Estate, the jaw-dropping property at Bridgeman Downs north of Brisbane is on the market for the first time in more than 20 years via an expressions of interest campaign with Harcourts Solutions agent The Bridgeman Downs property is on the market for the first time in more than 20 years Mr Darrouzet is a former Foxleigh Mining chair and Business Review Weekly richlister who purchased the Whitsunday-based Coral Sea Marina in 2013 Property records show he paid $2.05m for The Bridge Estate in 2003 It has since been extensively renovated and upgraded and a host of recreational features across 1.25ha The estate is owned by ex-mining magnate and marina owner Brisbane mansion by celebrity builder sold for $9m Suburbs with highest rental yield revealed Insta-famous property ‘Our Cactus Abode’ up for grabs Features include an NBA-standard indoor half basketball court with sprung parquetry flooring leading onto a 12-car showroom complete with workshop and hoist system golf chipping green and entertaining terrace with barbecue pavilion overlooking the resort-worthy pool and spa framed by palm trees and landscaped grounds The home has 1400 sqm of living space divided into three wings with a teen retreat or granny flat on the lower floor and the upper floor given over to a lavish master bedroom suite with private bathroom dressing room and a balcony offering views to Mt Mee Other features include a sleek kitchen with black cabinetry and stone benchtops The master bedroom has a private balcony with mountain views Mr McConkey said the owner was selling as his family’s affairs took them elsewhere “The Bridge estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of luxury and comfort,” Mr McConkey said “Its state-of-the-art amenities and prime location make it a true gem for those who value opulence and exclusivity.” PropTrack data shows prices in Bridgeman Downs were down 2 per cent over the past year third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Leading lifestyle real estate brand Belle Property has announced the opening of a new office in the Brisbane suburb of Bridgeman Downs To be headed up by local premiere performer Ben Ball the office launch follows hot on the heels of two recent office openings in Nundah (QLD) and Nambucca Heads (NSW) last month A known local face and Bridgeman Downs resident Mr Ball’s understanding of − and passion for −the area has seen him rapidly climb the ranks as a sales performer Setting the suburb sales record last year with an acreage that fetched $6.5 million Mr Ball is recognised as a leading and dynamic agent in the area His family are well-known amongst the local community and he is excited to bring his genuinely fresh and youthful approach to his local suburb and surrounds “I feel a strong sense of loyalty to the local Bridgeman Downs area and I’m motivated to translate that into results for the community,” he said “I like to think of myself as approachable but without compromising on results and for me that was the perfect parallel to the Belle brand “I strongly believe that the Bridgeman Downs area will benefit greatly from the opening of our new office Often touted as one of Brisbane’s best suburbs the leafy location of Bridgeman Downs is a favourite for families which is something Ben relates to personally as a father of three Mr Ball believes the area’s people and market conditions create the ideal place for a Belle Property office to flourish agreed that Mr Ball and his office location are a perfect match for Belle “Not only did Ben come highly recommended to our network but he has also already established himself as a genuinely committed member of his local community as well as an excellent sales performer,” he said “Ben is passionate not only about what he does and that’s what Belle Property is all about.” Evidenced by the brand’s affiliations with lifestyle publisher Sitchu and leading design magazine the brand prides itself on its understanding of the areas in which it operates as well as the lifestyle and luxury property space nationally The ongoing expansion of the Belle Property brand around the country is also the result of the brand’s investment in ongoing development of talent via its award-winning learning and development department The Academy With an offering including high-performance coaching training workshops and online self-paced courses The Academy ensures that agents around the country receive ongoing and relevant training across all roles and departments Mr Ball will be joined in the new office by Lucas Silvestri also a known face in the local area and an exciting young sales associate News Sitemap just 12 months after selling for over $4mSamantha Healy UPDATED: The sales price for one of Brisbane’s most stunning suburban estates has been revealed with the vendor taking a $324,500 hit to the back pocket That works out to be a loss of about $27,000 a month – or roughly the monthly salary for four to five workers The average CEO earns about $160,000 a year while top tier surgeons take home about $350,000 When the sale of the property was first revealed the agent refused to divulge the undisclosed price But the price has now been revealed by CoreLogic the Courier Mail revealed that the vendor had bought the property at Bridgeman Downs just 12 months ago but changed his mind and never lived there EARLIER: One of Brisbane’s most outstanding suburban estates has changed hands again — just 12 months after it was bought for $4.42 million The vendor — who never lived at the property — bought the Gatsby-style residence off a New Zealand couple who returned to the Land of the Long White Cloud in July last year which is located at 58 Retreat Street in Bridgeman Downs was originally built in 2003 for printing industry entrepreneur Property data shows it sold again on July 1 It was sold by Place Bulimba agents Brenton Faehrmann and Morgan Stevenson after 127 days on the market a couple with interests in the rural sector “They loved the outdoors lifestyle this property offered “They loved the house but particularly loved the gardens.” The American-style estate is sprawled across 2.5 acres of manicured grounds.It has five bedrooms each designed to be their own private sanctuary with the master suite featuring a walk-in robe a private Juliet balcony and a lavish ensuite finished with two marble vanities Features within the 800 sqm interior include natural materials such as Blackbutt timber Comerford sandstone and Western Australian jarrah which has been used for the ornate skirtings and cornices At the heart of the house is the kitchen which overlooks a main living area that opens on to the courtyard via sliding home office or library and a games room with a fireplace and timber trusses that are over 100 years old a fully self-contained pool/tennis house including kitchenette and ensuite and pathways that weave their way through the gardens Other notable features include an integrated audio system The property is situated in Bridgeman Downs’ Millionaires Row Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium is home to a memorial garden for missing persons Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery was established in 1962 at Bridgeman Downs on Brisbane's northside Pinnaroo neighbours a scenic watercourse and its natural bushland houses many native animals Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium is an active cemetery which offers a range of burial options You need to make an appointment to view available burial options at Pinnaroo Cemetery. To request an appointment, email Council You need to make an appointment to view available burial options at Pinnaroo Cemetery. To request an appointment, email Council Learn more about burial options and fees Learn more about burial options and fees The memorial chapel is suitable for all types of funeral services and appropriate for people of all religions and ethnicity.  The chapel at Pinnaroo Cemetery accommodates up to 85 seated guests and 40 standing guests The chapel is open plan and provides a quiet There are TVs and audio-visual equipment for DVDs We recommend testing all media prior to the day of the service to ensure compatibility Learn more about chapel hire fees For funeral services held at a private church or facility the coffin is transferred to the crematorium by the funeral director Most cremations take place following the service (when available) Learn more about cremation fees at our crematoria The memorial chapel is suitable for all types of funeral services and appropriate for people of all religions and ethnicity.  Learn more about chapel hire fees Learn more about cremation fees at our crematoria Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium offers memorial gardens and walls to house your loved one’s ashes Garden settings and memorial wall options include:  The Queensland Garden of Remembrance is within the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery The Office of Australian War Graves operates and maintains the garden which has capacity for 45,500 plaques.  phone 1800 555 254 (This office is separate from the Pinnaroo Lawn Cemetery office.) Each year thousands of people are reported missing in Australia Council has created a missing persons memorial garden For more information regarding the missing persons memorial garden, email Council Garden settings and memorial wall options include:  The Office of Australian War Graves operates and maintains the garden which has capacity for 45,500 plaques.  phone 1800 555 254 For more information regarding the missing persons memorial garden, email Council The cemetery offers designated areas for Returned Service personnel and their spouse This includes lawn graves and walls for ashes you may wish to get together to commemorate the life and passing of your loved one in a peaceful environment.  Our catering services provide a selection of high-quality food accompanied by hot and cold beverages The catering room at Pinnaroo can accommodate up to 100 guests with an additional 60 in the outdoor undercover area Learn more about our reception and catering fees you may wish to get together to commemorate the life and passing of your loved one in a peaceful environment.  Learn more about our reception and catering fees Lawn graves and ashes memorial sites are easy to locate at the cemetery and crematorium.  Allotment numbers are marked on the bottom right of most plaques and the numbers run in sequential order so this should be kept in mind when locating a specific grave by number.  Carry out a location search to help you find a grave or memorial. Have the person’s first or surname age and date of birth and/or death on hand For further assistance locating graves and memorial sites visit the cemetery and crematorium during office hours Lawn graves and ashes memorial sites are easy to locate at the cemetery and crematorium.  so this should be kept in mind when locating a specific grave by number.  Carry out a location search to help you find a grave or memorial. Have the person’s first or surname PDF  •   480 KB   •   Last modified 20 August 2019 Like something straight out of Beverly Hills, this Bridgeman Downs home is more akin to a celebrity retreat than a house The 58 Retreat St home gained attention early last year when it was inspected by the real Wolf of Wall Street as he had some interest in purchasing the property A bird’s-eye view of the property at 58 Retreat St The Gatsby-style home is on the market again with owners Selwyn and Julie Taylor moving back to Auckland The couple had been running their Auckland construction business from the home but found it too hard with Mr Taylor flying back to New Zealand fortnightly otherwise there’s no chance it’d be on the market,” Mr Taylor said The home sits on a hectare of land and yet none of the space is wasted complete with it’s own courtside self-sufficient guest house The main house is sprawled across two levels with separate formal dining and lounge rooms near the entry and a more casual open-plan kitchen and living space at the rear Off to one end of the home is a guest bedroom and bathroom There is a games room with polished wooden floors and a fire place There is also a games room, which is perhaps one of the most alluring rooms in the home “There’s a beautiful open fire in the games room,” Mr Taylor said “When you light that and you’re playing some pool the master with an enormous walk-in-robe and ensuite complete with a Juliette balcony off the bedroom The home will go to auction at 6pm tomorrow The leafy area is now home to a burgeoning market of boutique housing estates. What’s more, those estates are increasingly attracting the attention of investors, representing a marked shift away from the typical owner-occupiers usually buying in the suburb. Richard Crabb, managing director of Aspire Property Advisor Network, has been keeping an eye on the area in recent years and says the reason investors are pouncing is the fantastic value on offer. “Bridgeman Downs is a bit of a hidden gem,” he said. “Some of these high-quality townhouse products [and] boutique developments are representing exceptional value and return. “Around the $500,000 price point, you can get a very high-quality, large floor plan, three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-garage property, with one or two car spaces in front of it [and] high-end fittings and appliances.” Mr Crabb said these properties generally brought in roughly $500 or more in weekly rent, placing them well above 5 per cent rental yield. He was so confident in their investment potential that he himself purchased a property in one of the new housing developments. “[These] properties are basically returning better than cash,” he said. “They’re also going to appreciate over time as well. Providing that upfront yield now and also long term growth.” Data from the Domain House Price Report shows Bridgeman Downs has had some of the best growth in Brisbane recently, placing it in the top 10 suburbs for 2019. With the median house price currently sitting at $775,000, this represents a 7.3 per cent increase year-on-year. JSF Property is a Bridgeman Downs-based developer with two large estates in the area, Emerald Park and Gardenia, representing over 250 homes. At the time of writing, there are zero vacancies across the two developments. “I’ve already signed up people, signed and paid, to move in the first week of April, and it’s February,” Michael Stephens, leasing and marketing manager with JSF Property, said. “I’m renting properties that are not even vacant yet.” Mr Stephens said the vast majority of people renting in the area were singles or couples, with no children. “That’s where people have to head now if they want a townhouse with a decent back yard – it’s Bridgeman Downs The city’s exciting when you’re in your early 20s The stats JSF Property see in their developments show an even more unusual trend: the renters in the area are largely higher-income earners and most of the houses have just two occupants with one or two cars Estates in the area are now being built to service the needs of both these busy renters landlords of JSF Property homes pay a small fee so the gardens on their properties are professionally maintained so we take care of everything,” Mr Stephens said so they go away for months at a time on deployment We’re there doing all the gardens for them the essence of Bridgeman Downs still remains – more than 80 per cent of the suburb is owner-occupier Sonya Treloar, of Ray White Bridgeman Downs, has worked in the area for a number of years and says while says its demographic is diversifying, what makes the suburb so popular has not changed. “There’s great parks, bikeways, it’s a very friendly suburb and family-orientated,” she said. “It’s close to public transport, rail, and bus. It’s at the centre of all the big major shopping centres. It’s very close to schools as well. “It’s very diverse now. It’s not just beautiful big acreages and big homes on large blocks.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate a new prestige infill estate in Bridgeman Downs in north Brisbane Hampton Rise is a new estate in Bridgeman Downs with 22 lots just released in stage one ranging from 450sq m to 674sq m PRESTIGE land in a new infill estate in Bridgeman Downs has just been launched with five lots already sold to pre-registered buyers Hampton Rise, being developed by Ausbuild, is the company’s second estate to be launched in the north Brisbane suburb, with its sister project, Harrington said despite knowing there was pent up demand for this style of development on Brisbane’s northside they had still been pleasantly surprised by the flurry of sales One of the new home designs on offer at Hampton Rise “Hampton Rise is a unique opportunity to buy prestige land in an established community that is close to premium amenities yet also bordered by natural reserves and parklands,” Mr Bell said proximity to the new Chermside precinct and public transport make Hampton Rise an attractive choice “Ausbuild has a reputation for sourcing the best land in the best locations and creating communities people are proud to call home.” The well established suburb of Bridgeman Downs is experiencing a revival with families wanting access to parks natural reserves and well regarded schools The 22 lots released in stage one are sized from 450sq m to 674sq m with a starting price of $395,000 Mr Bell said Ausbuild aimed to create a suburban oasis at Hampton Rise with the newly released two storey designs set to feature prominently throughout the estate “We think buyers in Hampton Rise will opt for homes from our new two storey range,” Mr Bell said “These homes are architecturally inspired and are a perfect match for a development with a lot of class.” Ausbuild’s sister development also in Bridgeman Downs had commenced civil works after strong stage one sales “We believe Hampton Rise will follow a similar pattern of sale given how well Harrington has been received at Bridgeman Downs,” he said “To me this shows if you build the right estate it creates an appreciation of quality and a desire for people to want to be part of that community.” One of the home designs on offer at Hampton Rise Ausbuild has been creating homes and estates for more than 30 years across South East Queensland Search for new House & Land packages The large planning change for this area of Brisbane is being undertaken by Brisbane City Council The Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan has made it to a critical point where further background research has been completed and council now call for community consultation The aim now is to gain an understanding of key issues and opportunities for future land use in the Bridgeman Downs area Brisbane City Council prepared the draft neighbourhood plan strategy and released it for review The Council has now seeks community feedback from various forms about the draft strategy that will set the direction for the the Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan and picnicking in the string of parks that fringe the southern reaches of both creeks Smaller tributaries of South Pine River (not publicly accessible) fan across rural properties in the suburb’s north-west corner Albany and Cabbage Tree Creeks provide natural habitat for wildlife and it is important to prevent future urban development from impacting on waterway health” Urbanisation has also reshaped the northern sector towards Carseldine and Aspley and development is continuing and apartments have become increasingly prominent in suburban areas The draft strategy sets out ideas for future land uses in the area” The draft strategy seeks to ensure that infrastructure parks and community facilities are delivered in an integrated and cost-effective manner” – September-21 October 2019 – Community Engagement We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that include referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website back links Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au 8-car garageElizabeth Tilley A Brisbane mansion with an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ring used regularly by heavyweight champions has hit the market Car dealer Luke Camilleri is selling the property at 14 Premier Tce in Bridgeman Downs which is as much a luxurious retreat as a haven for sports enthusiasts The Aspley Mazda dealer principal said he had hosted the likes of Justin Tafa MORE COOL HOMES: Mirth and turf: grass farm for sale with mx track and golf course Ultimate revhead man cave hits FNQ market the home boasts an eight-car garage and an NRL entertaining area complete with a bar that’s straight out of your wildest sporting fantasies Buyers will no doubt be fighting over this property “From the UFC ring where my mates and I spar ‘The Kingdom’ is a playground for those who love to mix luxury and excitement,” said Mr Camilleri “Bigger hitters and current boxers train here weekly.” The property also has an extensive home gym The home will appeal to luxury home lovers as much as sporting enthusiasts “We wanted a house that had everything — where you didn’t have to go anywhere.” Mr Camilleri said the decision to sell and move to an acreage property had not been easy “It’s sad to part ways with a home that has meant so much to us,” he said Marketing agent Drew Davies from Place Ascot said the property was one of the best he had ever seen is on the market with Drew Davies of Place Ascot “Walking through ‘The Kingdom’ feels like stepping into a realm where luxury and sport collide in the most spectacular way possible,” Mr Davies said Every corner of this property exudes personality and charm “It’s not just a house; it’s a statement — a testament to the unique lifestyle it offers.” The garage can accommodate a whopping eight cars the home was designed by Mr Camilleri and his wife “This home has been a haven for our family,” shared Mr Camilleri “The bedrooms and living upstairs offers space comfort and privacy while the rest of the house is dedicated to outdoor entertaining and open plan living.” “It’s a place where you can be as private or open as you want it.” The property is scheduled for auction on May 25 was first presented to market as part of an amalgamation with neighbours A major home sale in Brisbane’s north has landed a woman $5.35m as developers hunt for suitable land for new subdivisions The Bridgeman Downs property sold at roughly four times the part-price the owner had paid for it almost eight years ago The property had been owned by the woman and another party until 2015 when she bought out the man involved for $1.4 million MORE: Home builder cuts price of new builds by $50k as caution grows Luxury home for pampered fur babies creates social sensation Big Four bank reveals Queensland first homebuyer hot spots Ray White Special Project's Matthew Fritzsche An expansive four bedroom house is on the 1.624ha site which was said to offer exciting potential for renovation Real estate agent Matthew Fritzsche of Ray White’s Special Projects said the deal was part of almost two years of negotiations with JCV Developments which saw the amalgamation of three properties – 61 Retreat Street He said all three owners were happy with the outcome including the owner of the 61 Retreat Street property who sold for $5.35m Other blocks in the neighbourhood have been converted into small residential subdivisions with Bridgeman Downs having been identified by Brisbane City Council as suitable for residential development Mr Fritzsche said the Bridgeman Downs area had experienced growth as demand for land in Brisbane soared “It is a relatively new city location close to the CBD It is surrounded by affluent acreage style homes,” he said “The market for land near Brisbane city is strong.” The property is in an emerging community area The 61 Retreat St property was first marketed to developers in 2021 as part of the package deal with neighbouring 19 Retreat Street Together they totalled 2.2ha and were also submitted to Brisbane City Council for a 20-plus lot subdivision in 2020 The proposed lots ranged in size from 450sq m to 2,500sq m The new owner has submitted further applications for the subdivision project on site which are in the approval pipeline process A subdivision development application has been lodged located at Graham Road & Bridgeman Road Designed by JFP Urban Consultants the approved Reconfiguration of a Lot is for (for 6 Lots into 90 residential lots drainage reserve and sewer pump station) over three (3) stages (1 – 3) The proposed lots range from 450sqm to 750sqm retention lot (3000sqm) and access easement for the future redevelopment of the balance subject site Car access is provided via a new connection with Graham Road and new road connection to adjacent lot A Pedestrian path is provided to Graham Road  The planners at JFP Urban Consultants state “the proposal clearly represents a logical sequential development outcome which complements the surrounding locality The proposal has been designed to promote a wide choice in housing sizes and housing adaptability that meet the needs of a diverse population and respond to residents’ life‐cycle need A concerted effort has been made to provide larger lot sizes within the development with a minimum lot size of 500m2 at the road frontages of the site.” A development application for Bridgeman Baptist Community Church has been lodged for an Auditorium the proposal is for a new Auditorium in an extension to the existing place of worship with maximum building height of two (2) storey (14.1m in height) The building is positioned fronting Albany Creek Road The development will require the removal of existing car parking areas as well as an existing caretaker’s residence The design aspects and architectural statement outlines “the building represents a high-quality community facility with an elegant architectural design and visually appealing facades that incorporate local materials and extensive deep planting and landscaping areas to create an exemplary development outcome The design responds to the nature of the site and integrates with the existing one-two storey character of the neighbourhood whist achieving a compact built form” 316 car parking spaces are provided overall (removing 61 existing spaces and providing 146 new spaces) The existing vehicle access to the site is retained from Beckett Road According to the planners at Ethos Urban “the reuse of existing buildings on the site will maintain a visual amenity consistent with rural residential development Visual impacts will also be minimised through the retention of landscaping along street frontages and along boundaries The existing fencing along the road frontages are to be retained resulting in no change to the visual appearance of the site from the roads.” A development application has been lodged for a Child Care Centre and Subdivision Designed by HPC Architecture the proposal is for a Community Facility (Child Care Centre) Reconfiguring a Lot (1 into 11 Lots) within the Rural Zone and the Bridgeman Downs Precinct (NPP-011) of the Bracken Ridge and District Neighbourhood Plan 50 Lot Subdivision – 310 & 314 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs this six-bedroom Bridgeman Downs house sits on a huge 9708sq m of land The Tsung family bought the home even though they had to return to South Africa the very next day “We had a day or two to get the contract done and then it just worked so beautifully as the people we bought it from wanted to stay on probably on our way to the Sunshine Coast being tourists ended up at Albany Creek for lunch and there was a Ray White office next to the coffee shop “It just went from there and we said we’d love to have a look.” They returned to live in the home a year later and are now selling to move to the Gold Coast Ms Tsung said they had completed some renovations and extensions including a swimming pool and a master bedroom floor upstairs Ms Tsung said the original master bedroom was a little far from the other bedrooms so they built the extension to be closer to the children All three-levels of the house have views of the lake which has fish She said the property had an office with a separate entrance which had made working at home easy for them “It’s sad to let it go but it’s time for someone else to enjoy it,’’ she said There are only 10 acreage homes in the street Marketing agent Sonya Treloar said it was one of the few homes in Brisbane which had its own lake The new main bedroom on the upper level of the home has walls of glass and a glass-edged balcony On the same level is an informal lounge area and another bedroom with built-ins and custom-made shutters The main level of the home has a further three bedrooms while at the other end of the house is the former main bedroom which is now used as a guest suite Within the main body of the home are living and entertainment areas a formal lounge and dining room which opens out onto a deck and tiled outdoor living areas The informal meals area has floor to ceiling glass walls and opens onto the outdoor pavilion and deck There is an infinity edge pool on the side of the lake A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings the proposal seeks to provide thirty five (35) x 4 bedroom units of a low-medium density nature over 10 buildings across the site The units are a mix of triplex and quadplex buildings of a maximum building height of 2 storey (less than 9.5m maximum) Each dwelling is provided with private open space in the form of rear courtyards and landscaped boundaries along with 214.9sqm of common open space along the southern boundary 75 car park spaces (including 70 resident garaged spaces and 5 visitor spaces) with vehicular access taken from Ridley Road with a total site cover of 3,983.88sqm (47.8245%) on the 8,331sqm site The development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings located at 120 & 136 Ridley Road and Beams Road the proposal seeks seventy (70) x 4 bedroom townhouses of a low-medium density over 2 stages The units are a mix of duplex and triplex buildings of a maximum building height of 2 storey (less than 9.5m maximum) The proposal is within the Emerging Community Zone and the existing single detached dwelling will be removed to facilitate the proposed development Each dwelling is provided with private open space in the form of balconies and also courtyards that have been positioned outwards along the site boundaries or facing internally within the site Approximately 672.32sqm has been provided as communal open space in three (3) locations along within the centre of the site 151 car park spaces are provided (140 residents & 11 visitors) with vehicular access taken from Ridley Road The planners at Town Planning Alliance states “The site is suitably located for infill development with a large pocket of land available within the Bridgeman Downs locality to take advantage of the proximity to transport options The proposed design reflects a 2-storey built form (by planning scheme definition) in keeping with the streetscape local context and achieves a high quality built form outcome that will support the residential amenity It is noted that the surrounding area is experiencing growth with several residential developments for Multiple Dwellings recently granted by Council or under construction” The proposal is for 8,367.49sqm (50.21%%) of site cover over the 16,665sqm subject site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds A development application has been lodged for a Child Care Centre Designed by Jessica Hardwick Architecture with a maximum building height of 2 storeys (9.6m in height) The proposal is within an Emerging Community Zone and will remove the singe dwelling to facilitate the development 39 car park spaces (including 24 visitor spaces and 1 disability space) are provided within the ground floor Vehicle access is proposed to Ridley Road via a new crossover at the end of a new proposed local connection road The new road is also provided in accordance with the Structure Plan to facilitate access to future potential development on the adjoining lot to the south The planners at Wolter Consulting state “the proposed development responds to the site’s environmental values conserving and enhancing 62.4% of the total site area as remnant bushland to maintain the existing ‘stepping stone’ biodiversity corridor and fostering an innovative and unique learning environment inclusive of opportunities for environmentally sensitive learning and outdoor play.” a total site cover of 2,125sqm (21%) over the 10,120sqm site this architect-designed home brings a touch of Los Angeles glamour to its acreage position at Bridgeman Downs Located at 170 Camelot Place the seven-bedroom residence was completed two years ago with the design ticking the boxes of family living Owners Sabrina and Doug Bao said the property was two years in the design phase and two years under construction with each element carefully selected to create the couple’s ultimate dream home MORE NEWS Historic Ascot home used as top-secret decoding base hits the market Teneriffe, Brisbane’s most expensive suburb, breaks $2m average house price Qld Top 50 Homes ‘X-shaped’ homestead entrant sells for $4.65m “We wanted it to be a modern oasis of beauty that reflected the natural environment in its design,” Ms Bao said “My husband had experience with architecture of Los Angeles and worked closely with the architect to incorporate all the elements he liked.” From the stately portico at the entrance to the café style kitchen and private master suite with the ground level encompassing a media room “We wanted the kitchen to be a family area,” Mrs Bao said Upstairs is an additional bedroom and the master suite Amazing sunsets can be viewed from the pool “The house is positioned so the master suite enjoys the most beautiful sunsets overlooking the pool,” Mrs Bao said The property’s emphasis is also on multi-generational living A granny flat with two bedrooms adjoins the main residence and includes a kitchen “We wanted it to allow for independent living so it has its own driveway and entry but is still accessible from inside the home,” Mrs Bao said The house is built for multigenerational living “It is ideal for a family who might have older parents or older children living with them.” the home is designed to offer a seamless transition between the interior and great outdoors The living and dining areas open onto a patio overlooking the pool with a spa pathways encircle the garden and a concreted area outside the garage acts as a mini basketball court “The garden is an aspect I really enjoy as a lot of thought went into the landscaping but we selected plants to ensure blooms year round.” The integration between the home’s interior and exterior makes it a property made for entertaining and Mrs Bao recalls countless events where the home has effortlessly served that purpose The house took two years to design and two to build the standout feature is the rich sunset the home takes in every evening “The evening sunsets by the pool are simply stunning,” she said Mrs Bao said she hoped her dream home would find its rightful owners “I hope it blesses someone else as much it has blessed our family and they enjoy all the love that has been poured into it.” Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time At least two people are expected to be hospitalised after a head-on crash in Brisbane's north on Wednesday morning There are heavy delays on Beckett Road through Bridgeman Downs as police work to clear the scene The crash occurred near the intersection of Albany Creek Road about 5.45am A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said three patients had been assessed with at least two expected to be transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Two people have been injured in a head-on collision in Brisbane's north.Credit: Penny Dahl / Australian Traffic Network was lying beside the road when emergency services arrived on scene It is unclear if he was ejected from his car in the crash The QAS high acuity response unit and a critical care paramedic are on scene The police forensic crash unit is investigating Australian 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At least two people are expected to be hospitalised after a head-on crash in Brisbane's north on Wednesday morning with at least two expected to be transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Australian Traffic Network spokesman Jay Lane said there were \\\"quite extensive delays in the area\\\" with congestion heavy in both directions in the four-kilometre stretch between Albany Creek Road and Hamilton Road Imagine spending your weekends hanging out by this pool WHEN Maria and Troy Stanbrook inspected this Bridgeman Downs home two years ago it was the kitchen that sold it to them The kitchen is what sold the home to the Stanbrooks Mrs Stanbrook said she spent a lot of time cooking for the family “I almost did a Sound of Music Maria when I saw it spinning around and going ‘look at all this space’,” Mrs Stanbrook said After moving into the 75 Voyager Court home Mrs Stanbrook started her own business making candles in the very same kitchen “In that kitchen I developed my own business … it produced the first products so it will always be a fond memory,” she said On the first level of the home is the master suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite with a double vanity and soaker tub with Miele appliances and a Liebherr integrated fridge The ensuite has a double vanity and soaker tub The living room opens to an alfresco dining area and in-ground pool a space where the Stanbrooks have held many parties “You can hook your iPhone up to the internal speakers and play soundtracks while sitting out by the pool,” Mrs Stanbrook said “We had numerous parties with pool floating equipment (and) we’d start at one end of the pool and race each other all day.” and the third with its own ensuite and walk-in robe On this floor there is also a second study nook The home has a double lockup garage The six-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 14 Premier Terrace in Bridgeman Downs is called The Kingdom and has a “secret bunker” with a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) ring and an extensive gym. “Bigger hitters and current boxers train here weekly,” owner Luke Camilleri reveals in an official statement. The property is scheduled to go to auction at 2pm on Saturday, May 25, unless sold prior. There is no price guide as Queensland law prohibits agents from setting price guides for homes going to auction. Drew Davies and Olivia Charlton of Place Estate Agents Ascot are the listing agents. “We wanted a house that had everything, where you didn’t have to go anywhere,” Luke says in a statement. This is evident in the choice of amenities including the “secret bunker” with UFC ring, gym, bar area, multiple entertainment zones and resort-style pool. The UFC ring has hosted notable names including current UFC heavyweight Justin Tafa and former Muay Thai world champion Dane “Daddy Kool” Beauchamp. Housework done with the touch of a button at Melbourne apartment block 'Blank canvas' penthouse in landmark Sydney building hits the market for $10 million Million-dollar home for sale in Queensland is designed for revheads “From the UFC ring where my mates and I spar, to the world-class entertainment spaces, The Kingdom is a playground for those who love to mix luxury and entertainment,” Luke says. The home itself is a sleek design with stone and natural timber detail, floor-to-ceiling glass and soaring ceilings. “This home has been a haven for our family. The bedrooms and living zone upstairs offers space, comfort and privacy, while the rest of the house is dedicated to outdoor entertaining and open-plan living,” Luke says. The alfresco entertainment zone is an ideal space to host guests with a resort-style pool, outdoor kitchen and bar. Bridgeman Downs is a northern suburb of Brisbane, 15.2km from the CBD. The median house price is $1.25 million. THIS large family home is surrounded by lush acreage and greenery Owners Mike and Connie Robinson purchased the land at 947 Beams Rd “We wanted land where we could build a beautiful family home,” Mr Robinson said The grand, Queenslander style home sits on 1ha of land and boasts an impressive list of amenities including a champion-sized tennis court in-ground swimming pool and manicured gardens you can do what you want,” Mr Robinson said including the master retreat which occupies one end of the home and has an ensuite The property also has five bathrooms and multiple formal and informal living and dining areas There is also a central kitchen which has direct access to the veranda workshop and self-contained separate apartment There is also a four-car garage with storage Mr Robinson said the home would appeal to family buyers looking for a home with all the bells and whistles “It was designed as a family home and provides amenities for all ages,” he said “We’ve got a family home that is looking for a family to come and enjoy it as much as we have.” Mr Robinson said buyers would enjoy the surrounding bushland and neighbourhood as much as the home itself “It’s such a lovely area to live in,” he said A LUXURY lodge-style home with a gym pavilion 400-bottle wine cellar and over 10,000 sqm of gardens was the hottest house in Queensland this week The six bedroom, seven bathroom, five car garage house at 40 Tiverton Place, Bridgeman Downs was the most viewed property in the state this week it was built by Peter Bell Homes in 20013 as three interconnecting pavilions The home was designed as a series of pavilions Big-money market braced for bumper sales Win for buyers as units set to boom The Block apartment asking prices revealed Among its charms were soaring timber ceilings French Oak timber floors with a wraparound swimming pool and entertainment space that comes with wet bar Agent Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba said the property had won an award for the house as well as an award for the pool They spent a lot of the landscaping,” she said The home was marketed as having had no expense spared in its build and finishing “making it truly one of Brisbane’s most exceptional Mrs Hackett said the last three big sales they had done in Bridgeman Downs were all people wanting to get out of town to a more peaceful setting just half an hour away from the Brisbane CBD The property is for sale by private treaty and inspections are by appointment TOP 10: MOST VIEWED PROPERTIES IN QLD THIS WEEK: 40 Tiverton Place, Bridgeman Downs 33 Rockbourne Terrace, Paddington Lot 98 Alison Road, Carrara 29 Rockbourne Terrace, Paddington 7 Illawarra Court, Tugun 45 Knightsbridge Parade West, Sovereign Islands 27 Piermont Place, Raby Bay 68 The Promenade, Camp Hill 26-28 Donegal Crescent, Sorrento 1101/87 Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK and it’s for sale for the first time everSophie Foster A SUBURBAN castle in Brisbane has hit the open market for the first time — complete with a wine cellar that’s bigger than most apartments and parking for a dozen cars it has a touch of Roman villa about it too with the agent Zac Muller of Ray White — Albion describing it as “one of its kind in Australia” The grand home — located at 2 Lunar Place, Bridgeman Downs — has six large bedrooms five bathrooms and stands out in a suburb that’s full of luxury homes “It’s an amazing property,” Mr Muller told The Courier-Mail “(The owner) built it himself in the 90s and it’s all Portuguese marble and granite The home had a “massive floorplan” across four levels allowing for multiple open plan living spaces a designer kitchen made of Brazilian mahogany a 110sq m wine cellar: All allowing for a touch of European grandeur in Brisbane Marble and granite make a stunning combination Vietnamese red cedar is used liberally through the home “From soaring ceilings to imported materials and ornate features this is a property perfectly suited to those who prefer the finer things in life,” was how Mr Muller was marketing it sweeping staircase to the stately picture windows and arched window tops the timber creates a beautiful contrast against the cool sleek floors and crisp colour palette of the walls and columns.” the large rooftop has been turned into a terrace where you can stargaze the night away or just enjoy the views FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK A development application has been recently lodged for Reconfiguration of a Lot located at 310 & 314 Albany Creek Road Designed by RPS Group the proposal is for nineteen (50) lots (ranging from 400sqm to 717sqm) 1,000sqm balance Open Space lot and new roads (16m and 14m wide) Access to the proposed development site will be facilitated via the construction of a new road intersection (including road widening) on Albany Creek Road All lots front the proposed local roads and provide cul-de-sac arrangements to service possible future developments According to the planners at RPS Group “The proposal has been designed such that the layout and density of the reconfiguration layout is commensurate with that of existing development in the vicinity and is in accordance with the Planning Scheme guidelines It is also noted that the anticipated form of development will not compromise the capacity of surrounding land to be further developed including the continuation of networks and corridors within emerging residential areas It is considered the proposed subdivision is consistent with the emerging residential densities and forms of development within the Bridgeman Downs locality.” The application was lodged 30 June 2016 @310 & 314 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs. Source: Application Report and Plans were prepared by RPS Group and available for review from BCC pdonline See Council reference A004420674 for more information Designed by Think Tank Architects the proposal seeks twenty three (23) x 4 bedroom townhouses within 6 separate buildings of a maximum height of 2 storeys (9.5m) to the new street frontages The existing buildings will be removed from the site to facilitate the proposed development The proposal provides 50 car park spaces (46 garaged spaces and 4 visitor spaces in the street) with access proposed via an extension of the partially constructed local road in an adjoining townhouse development site to the north A 5m dedication is provided along the northern boundary of the site for the purpose of the extension of the local bicycle network All dwellings are provided with private open space in the form of ground level courtyards (ranging from 35sqm to 132sqm) with two communal open spaces totalling 427sqm areas provided with the primary communal located near the street frontage landscaping / deep planting (30.58%) throughout the site with 1,863.5sqm (36.4%) site cover of the 5,868sqm development area According to the planners at Urban Strategies “The layout of development is orderly in relation to the site boundaries The redevelopment of the site is a natural progression of the development of this part of the city noting that it is consistent with the recent approval and largely competed townhouse site adjoining to the north The built form is setback in excess of minimum requirements from the adjacent southern side neighbour and due to the provided local cycle route adequate separation is also provided to the adjoining Multiple Dwelling development to the north of the site The works also do not comprise the future state controlled road to the rear (east).” The application was lodged 31 October 2016 @ 169 Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs. Source: Report prepared by Urban Strategies, Landscape Concept prepared Andrew Gold Landscape Architects, Drawings prepared Think Tank Architects All information is available for review from BCC pdonline see council reference: A004512011 for more information CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Mr Treloar and wife Sonya are already local success stories following their sharp rise to excellence at Ray White Bridgeman Downs “We have lived locally for more than 12 years so when the opportunity came up to purchase another office in the area it was an easy choice,” Mr Treloar said “With such success in Bridgeman Downs it was a natural progression to open an office in Albany Creek “The demographic is quite similar between the two suburbs and we find a lot of people who live in Albany Creek are looking to move to Bridgeman Downs.” Their systems won’t change at Ray White Albany Creek financial management and marketing elements while Ms Treloar will mentor the sales team Ms Treloar is a Chairman Elite member for 2017-2018 as awarded at the 2016-2017 Queensland Annual Awards and was recently recognised as Number One Agent of the North of the River Zone Awards for the 2017 calendar year look forward to continuing to deliver outstanding real estate results for the families of Bridgeman Downs and Albany Creek,” Mr Treloar said Ray White Queensland CEO Tony Warland congratulated Mr Treloar on the acquisition of Ray White Albany Creek “It is wonderful to see yet another Ray White family success story strategically working to service more of the real estate community,” Mr Warland said “The Treloars are fantastic ambassadors for the Ray White Group and Albany Creek buyers and sellers are in great hands.” For Bridgeman Downs resident Wendy Charlton the time has come to downsize from her six-bedroom property With five-bedrooms and a granny flat/studio to the side of the home Mrs Charlton said she was looking to move to a smaller property at the Sunshine Coast Mrs Charlton, who is retired, bought the home, at 3 Flametree St, Bridgeman Downs 18 years ago and described the build as “very solid” “Our two kids have grown up and moved out of home “I’d love to see a young family buy it and enjoy it.” She said she loved the peace and quiet around the area and the outlook to the mountains (Mt Nebo) had undergone renovations at three different times “We slowly built it up to be a bigger home,” Mrs Charlton said The renovations have included adding a wraparound veranda and doors which lead out to that area laundry and kitchen have all had a makeover Other features of the home include the spacious master bedroom with an ensuite Mrs Charlton said the kitchen area overlooked the salt water swimming pool which was where many memories were made when the kids were younger “We spent a lot of time in the pool especially when the kids were little,” she said New Fortune Group has picked up a permit-ready housing site in a pocket of north Brisbane residents have been seeking to preserve as a wildlife corridor The local consultancy is paying $5.008 million for the 9612 square metre Bridgeman Downs holding at 432 Beckett Road Fifteen low density residential lots are planned following a submission lodged earlier this year by Huxley Gardens Pty Ltd Housing might become a commodity in the area though with council recently blocking proposals for parcels in the street Huxley Gardens’ proposal received over 20 objections who brokered the off-market deal for 432 Beckett Rd said there is a severe scarcity of permit-approved properties in metropolitan Brisbane “The lack of stock both on and off the market has created even further demand meaning infill localities with premium pricing are very highly sought after,” he added come to us seeking development opportunities across South East Queensland,” according to the executive added the company is seeking other SEQ opportunities “We have the funds ready to purchase more sites showing our strong confidence” Bridgeman Downs is about 15 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Sitting pretty surrounded by a lush landscape is this welcoming family home Owners Carole and Gary Alexander purchased the land at 55 Priestley Rd “We liked the thought of having acreage as a great place to bring up a young family,” she said The single-level home sits on more than 1ha of land and has a large which Mrs Alexander said “allows for lots of breeze and light” throughout At one end of the home is the master suite — complete with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite — a large rumpus room At the centre of the home is a formal living and dining area and the main entertaining space which includes the open plan living dining and kitchen area which opens out on to the large covered deck area that overlooks the pool workshop and garage are located at the other end of the home There is also a full-sized tennis court on the property Mrs Alexander said her family has enjoyed the home very much “We’ve loved living here surrounded by the wildlife “It’s a lovely way wake up each morning.” Mrs Alexander said the area was peaceful and the neighbours were all very friendly “Every year we get together with our neighbours for Christmas drinks,” she said “But living on acreage also offers you the peace and quiet away from others when you want it.” Jordan Belfort, the Wolf of Wall Street who gained international fame through a movie portrayal by Leonardo di Caprio, has reportedly inspected a prestige Brisbane home Place Agents agent Sarah Hackett has indicated Belfort inspected her recent listing, 58 Retreat Street, Bridgeman Downs His former Long Island mansion is for sale at a asking $US3.4 million price The Long Island mansion was bought to the big screen in the 2013 film The Wolf of Wall Street starring DiCaprio The property was seized from Belfort by the United States Federal government in 2001 in order to help pay back some of the $110 million owed to his victims Belfort inspected the one hectare 58 Retreat Street estate which sold for $4.96 million earlier this month The Wall Street Journal reported in 2014 that Belfort was living in Australia In 2015 Belfort was working for Brisbane-based training company Fact-to-Face. 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IF you can picture yourself in a sprawling colonial-style resort for a home this six-bedroom 1ha property in Brisbane could be the one you’ve been waiting for Bridgeman Downs in Brisbane’s northside has five bathrooms a quadruple garage and walks the line between homestead warmth and stately opulence It is the first time the property is on the market since it was built in 2000 the 1ha block with resort-style facilities is accessed via a private street Grassy lawns precede a timber veranda with a traditional balustrade Double timber doors open to a foyer with a chandelier with features throughout the house including high ceilings polished timber floors and ornate archways dining and family rooms open through French doors to a covered veranda Between the dining and family rooms are a central kitchen and meal area; the meals area has double hung windows overlooking the property Tristan Rowland and John Bradley of Place Aspley were marketing the home as having quality St George and Miele appliances double basin sink and two walk-in pantries A sitting room and study also comprise the central hub of the house accessed via a hallway with a designated gallery area featuring illuminated display cabinets To the hallway’s left is a bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite Near the bedroom is a laundry and linen-cupboard with the hallway veering around to the spacious main bedroom a sitting area and an ensuite with a sunken bath dual rain showers and a double marble vanity Two more bedrooms are in the right wing of the house both with walk-in wardrobes and serviced by a bathroom There is also a self-contained space in the residence’s right wing including a bedroom with two walk-in wardrobes a kitchen with Kleenmaid appliances and timber bench tops and a living and dining area the rear veranda runs the length of the house and overlooks a lagoon-style pool with a rock waterfall A full-size tennis court with flood lights and a rotunda sits just beyond the pool the lower level of the house features a wine cellar and tasting room Inspections are by appointment and the property is set to go to auction at 3pm this Saturday at Homemaker City Aspley