A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings within a new Residential Building Designed by Nettletontribe Architects the proposal seeks a new 4 storey residential building comprising forty seven (47) units A communal rooftop space will provide residents with shared communal space the building will include a single level of basement parking for residents and visitors The existing eight (8) multiple dwellings and structures on the site will be removed to facilitate the proposed development in accordance with a separate building approval The site is within the Low-Medium Residential Density zone The proposal provides 60 car park spaces (57 residential and 3 visitor parking spaces) within the basement and ground levels Vehicle and pedestrian have separate access locations provided via Westbourne Street The planners at Urbicus state “the proposed development reflects an appropriate development outcome that aligns with the intended form and character intensity of the local area immediate streetscape & intent of the Low-Medium Density Residential Zone the Proposal is aligned to community expectations in regards to the number of storeys to be built’’ the proposed design delivers a consistent design outcome that is cohesive which the prevailing pattern of development within the street & wider catchment.” The proposed development seeks 1,784.27sqm (74.5%) site cover over the 2,395sqm development site area We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes 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 backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Brisbane State High School has so much pulling power that four out of five high schoolers living in its catchment suburbs of West End and Highgate Hill will receive a state school education instead of independent or Catholic As Brisbane City Council pushes for taller, higher-density developments on the Kurilpa peninsula school P&Cs warn of the pressure adding more residents will have on schools Brisbane State High School had 3521 students with 45 per cent living outside its catchment but gaining entry via academic Four in five high schoolers living in West End and Highgate Hill choose to attend their local government high school over an independent or Catholic school.Credit: Dan Peled The lure of the top-performing GPS state school is such that many families buy or rent a home in West End just to secure entry To weed out enrolment fraud, the school enforces a strict enrolment policy that asks for proof of a sale or lease agreement, three recent electricity bills, insurance policies, and a statutory declaration students will continue living in-catchment But a KPMG report from 2016 found about 20 per cent of parents moved out of the catchment within two years of their children being enrolled at BSHS said his family moved from the northside and rented in West End almost a decade ago after researching schools and settling on Indooroopilly Kelvin Grove and Brisbane State High as the top options After struggling to find a house they could afford to buy they decided renting in West End was the best option to get into BSHS “The culture of the school is marvellous – it’s really The appeal of Brisbane’s second-largest high school has contributed to a hot property market in West End where “BSHS catchment” was listed on every real estate ad and the median house price rose 17.9 per cent to $1.65 million in the year to December The median unit price rose 13.9 per cent to $723,500 Last year, some parents said they feared State High’s merit-based entry system was at risk from the surging population claiming families were gaming the system by buying properties within the West End catchment area Private high schools in the 4101 postcode are single sex – St Laurence’s College for boys In 2022, the former Labor state government opened a $34 million expansion of the suburb’s primary school, West End State School, boosting its capacity to 1730 students But the Queensland schools planning reference committee map says a new primary school may be required in the South Brisbane In a submission to the public consultation process for the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct TLPI from 2023 the West End State School P&C said the school was already under strain and the TLPI would add pressure on enrolments The BSHS P&C also said plans to allow developers to build up to 90 storeys would exacerbate pressure on schools and transport Brisbane South State Secondary College, in Dutton Park, opened in 2021 to take pressure off State High In Wishart and Mansfield, more than 79 per cent of secondary students attend a government high school, and both suburbs are in the catchment for Brisbane’s largest state school – Mansfield State High – which is known for excellence programs, including French It has a maximum student enrolment capacity of 3252 students, and 29 per cent of its 3651 students last year lived out-of-catchment. A Brisbane Times analysis of census data found the top suburbs for Catholic high school students were Sandgate, Ashgrove, Kedron and Camp Hill. Ascot, Gumdale, Chelmer, Bulimba and East Brisbane were the top suburbs for independent school students. Families in West End, with a penchant for a state school education, had a median household income ($2114) higher than some of the top private school suburbs of East Brisbane, Clayfield, Hamilton and New Farm. In the northern coastal suburb of Sandgate, which has a median weekly income of $1804, a greater proportion of high school students (69 per cent) attended a Catholic or independent school than in one of Brisbane’s most affluent suburbs, Brookfield (66 per cent), which had a median income of $3778. Brisbane State High School has so much pulling power that four out of five high schoolers living in its catchment suburbs of West End and Highgate Hill will receive a state school education instead of independent or Catholic. As Brisbane City Council on the Kurilpa peninsula, school P&Cs warn of the pressure adding more residents will have on schools, green space and transport. Last year, Brisbane State High School had 3521 students, despite a maximum capacity of 3000, with 45 per cent living outside its catchment but gaining entry via academic, sport or cultural selective entry. The lure of the top-performing GPS state school is such that many families buy or rent a home in West End just to secure entry. , the school enforces a strict enrolment policy that asks for proof of a sale or lease agreement, three recent electricity bills, insurance policies, and a students will continue living in-catchment. But a KPMG report from 2016 found about 20 per cent of parents moved out of the catchment within two years of their children being enrolled at BSHS. One dad, who asked not to be named, said his family moved from the northside and rented in West End almost a decade ago after researching schools and settling on Indooroopilly, Kelvin Grove and Brisbane State High as the top options. After struggling to find a house they could afford to buy, they decided renting in West End was the best option to get into BSHS. \\u201CThe culture of the school is marvellous \\u2013 it\\u2019s really, really good,\\u201D he said. \\u201CI can see why it\\u2019s popular. This kind of quality, if you can find it in a private school, it would cost a mortgage for three kids.\\u201D The appeal of Brisbane\\u2019s second-largest high school has contributed to a hot property market in West End, where \\u201CBSHS catchment\\u201D was listed on every real estate ad, and the median house price rose 17.9 per cent to $1.65 million in the year to December, according to Domain data. The median unit price rose 13.9 per cent to $723,500. Last year, some parents said they was at risk from the surging population, claiming families were gaming the system by buying properties within the West End catchment area. Private high schools in the 4101 postcode are single sex \\u2013 St Laurence\\u2019s College for boys, which is Catholic, and Somerville House for girls, which is independent. In 2022, the former Labor state government opened a $34 million expansion of the suburb\\u2019s primary school, West End State School, boosting its . But the , released last year, says a new primary school may be required in the South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill area within the next decade. In a submission to the public consultation process for the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct TLPI from 2023, the West End State School P&C said the school was already under strain and the TLPI would add pressure on enrolments. The BSHS P&C also said plans to allow would exacerbate pressure on schools and transport. Brisbane South State Secondary College, in Dutton Park, to take pressure off State High. Last year it had 968 students, with a capacity of 1524 students, and 62 per cent living out-of-catchment. In Wishart and Mansfield, more than 79 per cent of secondary students attend a government high school, and both suburbs are in the catchment for Brisbane\\u2019s largest state school \\u2013 Mansfield State High \\u2013 which is known for excellence programs, including . It has a , and 29 per cent of its 3651 students last year lived out-of-catchment. In the northern coastal suburb of Sandgate, which has a median weekly income of $1804, a greater proportion of high school students (69 per cent) attended a Catholic or independent school than in one of Brisbane\\u2019s most affluent suburbs, Brookfield (66 per cent), which had a median income of $3778. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe We speak to the team behind last week’s most intriguing property sale The property: A new five-bedroom 1238-square-metre house on 790 square metres of land at 10 Highgate Hill, Toorak It sold by an expressions-of-interest campaign below the $20 million to $22 million guide SaveLog in or to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. about 2km south-west of the CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo heritage-listed homes—Lanark and Rochemount respectively—neighbour the site.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut according to a heritage impact assessment the proposed development is “respectful” of the adjacent historic buildings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The overall scale and setbacks of the design and the proposed construction materials are sympathetic to the surrounding context and Lanark and Rochemount whilst also being a distinctly contemporary design response,” it said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe application for the red-brick residential complex—to be known as Westbourne Residences—has been lodged by landowners Riccardo and Mark Berlese.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArchitecture firm Nettletontribe was tapped to design the scheme.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comprises a mix of 10 one-bedroom 34 two-bedroom and 3 three-bedroom apartments which would replace two existing homes converted to flats and a block of six units.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"2vP2vVkTio4CskMlFJGUPT\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5Nrst359b2uKyESatDfY28/4d27c6d788660e62174fa0319b4fd77c/Untitled_design_-_2024-08-19T150839.023.jpg\" alt=\"Renders of the proposed four-storey apartment complex at Westbourne Street Highgate Hill.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5Nrst359b2uKyESatDfY28/4d27c6d788660e62174fa0319b4fd77c/Untitled_design_-_2024-08-19T150839.023.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Renders of the proposed four-storey apartment complex at Highgate Hill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the plans the rooftop communal area incorporates a swimming pool barbecue facilities and breakout area.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The design of Westbourne Residences reflects its rich historical context echoing elements of the surrounding heritage architecture through the red-brick facade while the lightness of the hit-and-miss brick detailing is sympathetic to the timber and tin character of Highgate Hill,” an architectural statement said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong with red brick the design features natural timber and exposed concrete—the built form’s height fluctuating rising with the natural topography of the site.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The building envelope is divided into two distinct forms with a landscaped arrival space and circulation around garden balconies.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Open corridor spaces allow natural light and views to the shared gardens below and city skyline beyond.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Terracing rooflines and articulated balconies Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook The proposal also includes a rooftop recreation deck and basement parking for 60 cars It is earmarked for a 2402sq m site spanning four lots at 13-19 Westbourne Street Two heritage-listed homes—Lanark and Rochemount But according to a heritage impact assessment the proposed development is “respectful” of the adjacent historic buildings “The overall scale and setbacks of the design and the proposed construction materials are sympathetic to the surrounding context and Lanark and Rochemount whilst also being a distinctly contemporary design response,” it said The application for the red-brick residential complex—to be known as Westbourne Residences—has been lodged by landowners Riccardo and Mark Berlese Architecture firm Nettletontribe was tapped to design the scheme which would replace two existing homes converted to flats and a block of six units “The design of Westbourne Residences reflects its rich historical context while the lightness of the hit-and-miss brick detailing is sympathetic to the timber and tin character of Highgate Hill,” an architectural statement said rising with the natural topography of the site “The building envelope is divided into two distinct forms with a landscaped arrival space and circulation around garden balconies and views to the shared gardens below and city skyline beyond “Terracing rooflines and articulated balconies refer to the architectural style of the neighbourhood … while the building adopts a contemporary formal expression.” When Gladstone Road resident Deb Graham appealed to community groups on Brisbane’s southside to deliver sandbags to a block of units on Wednesday afternoon it wasn’t because her own home was at risk of flooding The complex lies in the dip of the road between Highgate Hill and Dutton Park and while Graham’s place has been safe in the past she has been busy mobilising support for her low-lying neighbours most over 80 years of age and isolated from family “It took me two hours to talk to six people,” explained Graham who has become the unofficial natural disaster co-ordinator for her public housing block Kathy (left) and Deb Graham (right) at their block of units on Brisbane’s southside.Credit: Courtney Kruk “I’ve been going around and speaking to people pointing out things they need to bring inside so their pots don’t turn into missiles “Some people didn’t know there was a cyclone coming.” Graham is on the younger side of the building’s over-55 demographic but suffers from arthritis and can’t lift heavy items She contacted the Department of Housing earlier in the week to request a sandbag delivery “I then phoned the SES and a great team of six people turned up on Tuesday night,” she said an 81-year-old neighbour in a unit situated close to Gladstone Road who has been flooded three times in the past two years “The SES came out and worked out a very clever way of diverting the floodwater because most of the rain comes off Gladstone Road and she’s about three metres lower than the road,” Graham said “They were just great … they talked to her and listened to what her concerns were.” The SES’s stormwater diversion on Gladstone Road.Credit: Courtney Kruk Redlands residents – including Liberal National Party MP Russell Field – were also rallying to support those in need who arrived at a sandbagging site in Capalaba on Wednesday was hoping for enough bags to protect his home ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s arrival he was spurred to stay and help the local community shovelling sand and filling bags for residents including the elderly and one person with a colostomy bag Residents collect sandbags from a council depot in Bribie Island.Credit: Dan Peled “It’s better exercise than walking,” Field said While suburbs across the Redlands are usually spared the worst impact of extreme weather events with earlier predications putting the region and bay islands in a high-impact zone It’s not just low-lying residents making last-minute preparations either Riverpoint Apartments resident Leanne Sturgess is working with her neighbours to prepare their West End apartment block – 10 buildings spread over three hectares with 331 apartments housing about 700 residents – for the high chance of basement flooding apartment and high-rise buildings around West End are prone to basement flooding lift access and disrupting water pumps to disperse stormwater Residents of Riverpoint Apartments – in a flood-prone part of West End – have been urged to remove belongings from basement storage units.Credit: Courtney Kruk and now we’ve got all our preparations and advice in place to residents,” Sturgess said residents are encouraged to clear out storage cages in the buildings’ basements while there is still power to the lifts “It’s impossible to get items out by hand when it’s full of mud and water and you’re in the dark with no power,” she said a community-led organisation that formed as a response to Brisbane’s 2022 floods With information and mapping gathered from locals who have lived through several floods their collective knowledge and advice is invaluable in the face of extreme weather events But even they don’t know what could be in store as the city braces for the first cyclone to cross the south-east Queensland coast in 50 years “It’s a whole new ball game with the cyclone coming,” Sturgess said “The winds could impact power availability which means our timelines [for usual warnings] have been brought forward by two or three days “We really only have a timeline of the next 24 hours.” West End Community Association president Seleneah Moore said the community is used to rallying together during times of need and helping the most vulnerable but she worries about the growing population referencing the likelihood of flooding in coming days and the majority are in high-rise buildings … we’ll be watching sites earmarked for 40- to 50- and 90-storey buildings on the floodplain to see how they fare.” Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter When Gladstone Road resident Deb Graham appealed to community groups on Brisbane\\u2019s southside to deliver sandbags to a block of units on Wednesday afternoon it wasn\\u2019t because her own home was at risk of flooding and while Graham\\u2019s place has been safe in the past \\u201CIt took me two hours to talk to six people,\\u201D explained Graham \\u201CI\\u2019ve been going around and speaking to people pointing out things they need to bring inside so their pots don\\u2019t turn into missiles \\u201CSome people didn\\u2019t know there was a cyclone coming.\\u201D Graham is on the younger side of the building\\u2019s over-55 demographic but suffers from arthritis and can\\u2019t lift heavy items \\u201CI then phoned the SES and a great team of six people turned up on Tuesday night,\\u201D she said \\u201CThe SES came out and worked out a very clever way of diverting the floodwater and she\\u2019s about three metres lower than the road,\\u201D Graham said \\u201CThey were just great \\u2026 they talked to her and listened to what her concerns were.\\u201D Redlands residents \\u2013 including Liberal National Party MP Russell Field \\u2013 were also rallying to support those in need was hoping for enough bags to protect his home ahead of Cyclone Alfred\\u2019s arrival \\u201CIt\\u2019s better exercise than walking,\\u201D Field said It\\u2019s not just low-lying residents making last-minute preparations either Riverpoint Apartments resident Leanne Sturgess is working with her neighbours to prepare their West End apartment block \\u2013 10 buildings spread over three hectares with 331 apartments housing about 700 residents \\u2013 for the high chance of basement flooding \\u201CWe had our response meetings last night and now we\\u2019ve got all our preparations and advice in place to residents,\\u201D Sturgess said residents are encouraged to clear out storage cages in the buildings\\u2019 basements while there is still power to the lifts \\u201CIt\\u2019s impossible to get items out by hand when it\\u2019s full of mud and water and you\\u2019re in the dark with no power,\\u201D she said a community-led organisation that formed as a response to Brisbane\\u2019s 2022 floods But even they don\\u2019t know what could be in store as the city braces for the first cyclone to cross the south-east Queensland coast in 50 years \\u201CIt\\u2019s a whole new ball game with the cyclone coming,\\u201D Sturgess said \\u201CThe winds could impact power availability \\u201CWe really only have a timeline of the next 24 hours.\\u201D this is our third rodeo,\\u201D Moore said and the majority are in high-rise buildings \\u2026 we\\u2019ll be watching sites earmarked for 40- to 50- and 90-storey buildings on the floodplain to see how they fare.\\u201D Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories A landmark trophy home dubbed the ‘Great Gatsby’ built on a site that once belonged to a war hero The fairytale riverfront mansion with seven bedrooms at 50 Dauphin Tce is understood to have been purchased by a North Queensland buyer in a deal that sets a new sale price record for the suburb Jason Adcock of Adcock Prestige negotiated the sale of ‘Nareke’ had been reported as seeking $11 million for it when it was previously listed with a different agent The Victorian-style mansion is one of the city’s landmark homes “There was an original house on the site,” Mr Bradshaw said at the time of listing “And General Douglas MacArthur lived in that original house during the Second World War [when] he controlled the Pacific campaign.” Boasting views of the river and surrounding rainforest and sits on 3923 sqm of land comprising three lots The sale of 50 Dauphin Terrace sets a new record for a residential property sold in Highgate Hill The previous highest sale was in August this year when a block of 14 units on one of the city’s last riverfront development sites at 5 Dudley Street fetched $8.25 million The site was sold to McNab after an expressions of interest campaign run by Colliers The project was previously going to be developed by Sabi Property with a development approval in place for a luxurious The median house price in Highgate Hill is $1.85 million Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee said the property market outlook in Brisbane was strong “Brisbane house prices are up 11.3 per cent over the past 12 months but we are seeing apartments increase faster than houses,” Ms Conisbee said Part of it is apartments in Brisbane tend to be bigger and nicer It’s led to quite an elevation in apartment prices.” Ms Conisbee also cited population growth as another factor driving the Queensland property market “Queensland is dominating population growth,” she said “There were close to 500,000 additional people who moved to Queensland and 340,000 to Brisbane which is the fastest growing capital city in terms of number of people “Population movement from Sydney and Melbourne to regional Queensland remains elevated the Gold Coast saw the highest increase in population last year we are well and truly at a peak and that peak looks like it still has legs so it will continue for some time.” 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. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. was designed by architects David Watson and Christopher Doyle A newly built Toorak house featuring a six-car garage and a bar in its home theatre has sold after being listed with a $20m-$22m asking range The five-bedroom home was built by a developer who purchased the block at 10 Highgate Hill for $5.75m in 2020 Kay & Burton Stonnington partner Oliver Booth declined to comment on the sale price but said he received five offers for the abode during an expressions of interest process “We had over 175 groups through the home,” Mr Booth said RELATED: Landscape architect and property tycoon Jack Merlo quietly sells Toorak mansion Hairdresser to the stars Joey Scandizzo and wife Jane selling up in Toorak Myer family mansion: ‘Trump bump’ could push Toorak estate ‘Cranlana’ to $100m+ mark Most buyers were attracted by the combination of the residence’s newness and quality build adding that many buyers were reluctant to build at the moment due to high materials’ and labour prices He highlighted that spending big on a new or renovated Toorak house could often be cheaper – and less hassle – than buying a land block engaging an architect and waiting months or years for a home’s design to be approved by the local council the house’s concept was the brainchild of late architect David Watson while famous landscape architect Jack Merlo created the gardens The upstairs’ bar area boasts Melbourne CBD views A marble-clad island bench and black American oak veneer cabinetry make a statement of luxury in the kitchen An infinity pool and spa in one of the house’s courtyards while the outdoor entertainer’s area is fitted with an Italian Artusi grill the kitchen and dining space is equipped with a marble-clad island bench Gaggenau appliances and a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer plus a butler’s pantry with Miele appliances the main bedroom comes with a dressing room and a freestanding bath and walk-in shower in the ensuite The second level has bar area and balcony offering Melbourne city views The home theatre takes movie watching to a whole new level The six-car garage has plenty of storage space too Apart from underground parking for six cars the lower ground floor includes a fully-fitted home theatre with custom-made furniture Mr Booth said a Melbourne-based purchaser snapped up the house and plans to live their with their family “Unfortunately the supply’s just not there at the moment.” Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Brighton: Former St Kilda defender Max Hudghton and wife Anya score a house sale Adrian Portelli: is mega Block buyer looking into Dustin Martin’s Abbotsford listing? Josh Miller and family selling home with golf course where he and Steph Claire Smith met A prized riverfront landmark with a nod to Queensland history was the nation’s most eyeballed auction property this week The Victorian-style mansion sits on a 3923sq m riverfront block at Highgate Hill in Brisbane. But the striking riverfront residence holds a secret — she is not as old as she looks Doctors Chris and Tania Bradshaw bought the sprawling three-level seven-bedroom home in 2008 and are only the second owners of the property The character features make the Victorian-style residence appear far older than its years But their love for the timeless residence dates back to its construction “It had previously been owned by our friends and we actually attended the housewarming in 1996,” Mr Bradshaw said “We could not believe our eyes when we first saw it the size of the land and its beautiful proportions “We never dreamed one day we would have the incredible good fortune to own it.” It was completed in 1996 on the same grounds as the original house occupied by General Douglas MacArthur during WWII The couple purchased the residence as their family home meticulously maintaining and improving it during their 16 years living there The result is a timeless and grand residence akin to a luxury hotel MORE: Insane price paid for X-rated reality TV house Andrew Winter says now could be last chance for buyers ‘Natural spas’: Rainforest retreat has orchard and free cassowaries with self-contained guest accommodation on the lower level Wide verandas provide plenty of places to take in the views The ground floor is home to the common areas family room and formal lounge and dining area including a spacious master that opens out onto the veranda The open plan interiors are light and bright “We call that the penthouse and it’s a giant master bedroom with twin ensuite showers and walk-in robes with a nursery off one side and a study off the other,” Mr Bradshaw said The estate also includes further separate guest accommodation while the dome of the viewing tower opens up to the night sky for star gazing Built to commercial standards using concrete and steel the property incorporates elements of Queensland history Timber from the original Bretts Wharf has been repurposed into the home’s polished floorboards while the previous house that occupied the site was the home of General Douglas MacArthur during WWII the property is set on an apex of the river and includes a fully renovated boat shed The home looks across the river to the University of Queensland and is surrounded by manicured gardens amid natural rainforest “It’s like living in a pocket of rainforest in terms of the tranquillity and the wildlife we enjoy but the convenience is unbelievable,” Mr Bradshaw said the biggest decision of the day was whether to jetski ride or take the tinnie to cross the river.” The residence dwarfs many of those aroun dit Described as “one of the finest prestige properties in Brisbane” it also offers future development potential “As far as I know it’s the only large 4000sq m block of riverfront land currently available in Brisbane,” Mr Bradshaw said “And I really don’t think you would find a builder who could or would repeat a project of this scale and quality now.” Nareke Manor is listed with Adcock Prestige and is set to go to auction at 12pm on Sunday with buyers given the option of purchasing the entire estate or a vacant lot with 20m of river frontage This plot of land at Highgate Hill was once the site of a war hero’s home; now it’s a mansion that was built with seven bedrooms The home at 50 Dauphin Tce, Highgate Hill, has spared no expense in offering every luxury of riverside living, and it’s just one of Queensland’s five best homes this week Vendor Chris Bradshaw and his family is only the second group to own the mansion after it was built in 1996 based on a Victorian style “There was an original house on the site,” he said and the Bradshaws bought it for their growing family in 2008 Other plots of land near the site will also be sold on the same day the family added an array of modern features to the home: such as a carport “We’ve been upgrading it ever since we bought it,” Mr Bradshaw said I don’t know how we’re going to replace it.” a pool overlooking the Brisbane River and a location right by the CBD the home is a spectacle for those who could even think about affording it Jason and Holly Adcock of Adcock Prestige Queensland will be auctioning the property on October 20 almost no wall of the specially-designed building is flat Brisbane architect Donald Spencer built the home for his family in 1968 creating a circular home that curves in on itself again and again Vendor Jenelle King has lived in the home for 23 years now raising a family that grew up enjoying the one-of-a-kind space we put a table and chairs up there,” she said the family would climb up onto the roof and have sunset drinks and nibbles the location also features a large outdoor extension for entertainment parents’ retreat and a rumpus room for kids on a lower level the house is built for family living in a uniquely 60s style The home will be auctioned off by Place Graceville’s Matt O’Neill and Peter May on October 19 Nicknamed ‘Centurion’ and designed by Joe Adsett Architects the home boasts a wide 38-metre frontage which curls around to a uniquely designed backyard arching inward around its infinity edge magnesium pool The home’s curved roof garden overlooks a sprawling view of Brisbane’s greenery The open-plan design of the interior is elevated by the full-length windows and doors along the side of the building encouraging natural light to illuminate the property while leading to the outdoor kitchen area the home is now ready for a new family to make use of its extravagant presentation Parkes of Whitefox Brisbane are seeking offers for the house in the range of $5.95 million and $6.2 million offers a glimpse of European architecture nestled by a picturesque garden the house has specially imported features from the 19th century like its antique French entry doors and counter with its brick insert against the custom-made fireplace mantle It’s one of the many flourishes the home has to decorate the property while still keeping up with modern home expectations The home’s garden has been designed to feel like stepping into another world it’s a home that can balance up to date living features with its own unique touch Agents Sonya Treloar and Takumi Otsuka of Ray White Bridgeman Downs are holding an auction for the house on October 12 Eumundi: it’s also a six-acre estate built for indoor-outdoor living the land features four dams with space enough for a boat along with flat and sloping terrain for morning walks and horse riding But the house itself has plenty to offer too: with dedicated game and media rooms the building offers more than just space for a family The home sports several self-sustaining features such as solar power water tanks and a septic system – giving families the means for a lifestyle that makes them feel far away from everything Offers over $3.6 million are being accepted by Lian Scott and Ian Suter of Suter Smith Cleine We’re not just looking for the best homes – we’re looking for homes with a story If you own or know of a property with a story to tell Melbourne mansions have quietly sold for prices as high as $25m amid an unexpectedly busy holiday period that’s gifted richlisters major paydays The Toorak home of the late business mogul Baillieu Myer and his wife was among those to change hands after being listed for sale at $20m-$22m in spring last year The four-bedroom mansion at 4 Grant Ave was held by the Myer family for nearly 70 years, and is just moments away from the family’s Cranlana estate at 62 Clendon Rd which is also for sale with a $96m-$105m price range RELATED: Myer family’s Toorak home sells for first time in 70 years Movie and TV stars’ homes destroyed by LA fires Porter Davis co-founder makes millions in Armadale Myer was the son of Sidney and Merlyn Myer and joined the family’s company Forbes Global Properties Australia director Michael Gibson confirmed the sale but declined to comment further South Yarra sold and had a $20m-$22m price tag when it was listed for sale the super wealthy Di Pilla family connected to Chemist Warehouse has snapped up a South Yarra property for circa $25m brokered by Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty an executive director of the pharmaceutical retail conglomerate has placed a caveat on the mansion in what is one of Melbourne’s most-prestigious suburbs HMC Capital managing director David Di Pilla brokered the merger of ASX-listed Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse for a whopping $8.8bn in 2023 Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty also managed the sale of the six-bedroom house at 2 Highgate Hill Industry sources said the mansion on the sought-after street sold for about $17.5m Porter Davis co-founder David Shergold and his wife Nathalie also sold their five-bedroom house on the second day of 2025 for just under $19m The house at 6 Flete Ave was listed in October with a $20m-$22m price guide with property records showing it was in Nathalie’s name Mr Shergold helped create the home building business in 1999 but sold his stake in 2007 — well before Porter Davis went into liquidation with about 1700 people awaiting homes to be built last year While Abercromby’s director Jock Langley declined to comment on who the sellers were he said both the vendors and the purchasers were very happy “The significance of this property sale in the early new year is a good confidence boost for those who are looking to transact,” Mr Langley said South Yarra sold on Christmas Eve in the vicinity of its $8m-$8.8m price guide One of Australia’s first ever infinity pools Marketing mogul Sally Joubert and her architect husband Richard also sold their South Yarra private oasis in the vicinity of its $8m-$8.8m price range on Christmas Eve The four-bedroom mansion at 52 Kensington Rd features one of the first infinity-edge pools ever built in Australia Luma Research chief executive Ms Joubert told the Herald Sun earlier that her home offered a 180-degree view of the Yarra River Como Park and Toorak Hill which was amazing “You even get a view from the garage,” she said at the time MORE: Australian-Indian princess’ linked to haunted Vic homes Famous architect’s restored High Country riverfront pad for sale Inside dream homes of Australia’s top agents 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) The Domain House Price Report for December 2024 reveals the nation’s best-performing suburb is Ardross in Perth, Western Australia. The inner-city suburb’s median house price surged from $1,049,899 to $1,567,500 in a year. This $517,601 price gain is more than the median unit price in Western Australia, which currently sits at $511,119. Source: Domain House Price Report, Q4 2024Embed this tableThese diverse price gains and losses in opposing directions indicate the fragmentation of the property market when it comes to growth rates, says Domain chief of research and economics Dr Nicola Powell. “We do have a multi-speed market across Australia, and what that means is we have different growth rates, and sometimes in opposite directions across the capital cities but also within the cities as well.” At a glance, the nation’s overall performance has been subdued. In the December 2024 quarter, our combined capital cities recorded 1.1 per cent growth, according to Domain data. The suburbs where buyers can break into the property market fastest Melbourne’s most affordable suburbs with units under $500,000 within 5km of the CBD Massive surge in investor and downsizer buyers jumping into $10,000 deposit property scheme However, at a suburb level, the variation between price growth – both high and low – was extraordinarily diverse. “There are lots of sub-markets within Australia, and that’s where you get that diversity of growth,” Powell says. “This showcases the different dynamics that drive property price cycles and that balance between supply and demand, as well as the nuances that we see between property types.” Ardross recorded a whopping 49.3 per cent price hike in 12 months, according to Domain data. Here, the median house price accelerated from $1,049,899 to $1,567,500 – a $511,119 boost. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing The suburb’s huge price jump is the result of locals being priced out of tightly held neighbouring riverside suburbs, including Applecross and Mount Pleasant, says Rhys Calnan of Calnan Property. “I think a huge driver would be the neighbouring riverside suburbs increasing so much,” he says. “Ardross is just more affordable now compared to Applecross and Mount Pleasant.” Calnan also notes that the suburb is a favourite among buyers who have sold and made decent profits in suburbs further out and are looking to move closer to the city. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing “A lot of people have got enormous prices for their properties further out, and this would be the next place you’d go,” he says. “If you’re moving up from what used to be a starter suburb and had success in those kinds of areas, you can now break into [Ardross].” The suburb’s central location, just five kilometres from the CBD, is another drawcard for house hunters. Ardross is also in the catchment area for Applecross Senior High School and is particularly appealing to families. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing In Brisbane inner-city Highgate Hill also recorded rapid growth with its median unit price skyrocketing from $689,946 to $1,022,500 Unit prices in the area have been pushed up due to their relative affordability when compared to other property types in the neighbourhood and surrounding suburbs, including West End, says Jim Ampelas of Ray White West End. “It’s simply because they’re affordable,” he says. “Nowadays, if you want to buy a house in 4101, so Highgate Hill, South Brisbane, West End, you’re looking at spending a minimum of $1.5 million. “It’s very sad because, unfortunately, it doesn’t buy you a lot of house and you’re probably going to need to renovate it to live in.” 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Highgate Hill’s unit market offers buyers an alternative where they can buy into an inner city suburb for less. For instance, the median house price in the suburb next door, West End, sits at $1.65 million – $600,000 more than Highgate Hill’s median unit price. Ampelas says Highgate Hill also benefits from being in the catchment zone for Brisbane State High, which is a “major drawcard for the area”. Highgate Hill also has fewer units than neighbouring suburbs, resulting in fierce competition and higher prices when they are listed for sale. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Over in Sydney Cabramatta recorded annual growth of 44.7 per cent The median house price jumped from $760,193 to $1.1 million – a rise of $339,807 Agent Peter Ly of Raine & Horne Cabramatta/Canley Heights says the price growth is likely due to a strong sales period where properties sitting at the top end of the market were in high demand and sold at a higher price point. “II feel as though there were bigger homes at the top end that were selling close to $2 million,” Ly says. “Then there were big blocks that were 1600 square metres being sold for $1.8 to $1.9 million, so I assume if you averaged all of that out, that would have pushed the price up.” 4 Baths2 ParkingView listing As prices in the area have continued to grow, a budget of $1.1 million would likely score a buyer a “standard three-bedroom fibro or three-bedroom brick home circa 1950 or 1960 on about 600 square metres”, Ly says. Those looking for a modern, renovated homewill likely have to stretch their budget to $1.5 million, especially if the property is located in the prize pocket of Huon Street, he adds. 1 Bath2 ParkingView listing During the same period in which these suburbs experienced rapid growth Unit prices in Chadstone in Melbourne’s east were the worst hit across the nation and declined by 33.3 per cent the median price dipped from $757,121 to $505,000 were largely unaffected and are selling strongly The variation between property type growth rates in the same period was likely due to an oversupply of mid- to high-rise apartments being sold, says agent Tai Menahem of Buxton Ashburton. “It’s just supply outweighing demand,” he says. “With investors getting out of the market and more of them putting [apartments] on the market for sale, buyers have heaps of options and not feeling any pressure to go and put big tickets on an apartment, for example, when you’ve got six of the same in the same block.” 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing Another contributing factor to the price fall was a period of time when some local apartment buildings suffered structural issues and buyers who wanted to get out of the market were forced to sell at a loss “There have been some units that have been affected by structural problems “But they took a while to be rectified and owners getting out during a period of three years took discounts on their homes Single-storey units in Chadstone have largely been unaffected by these price dips and are on the top of many buyers’ wishlists, with a recent listing selling for $733,500, Menahem says. These properties are in high demand among first-home buyers and downsizers. 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 The Queensland government has committed to a significant expansion and upgrade of the state’s bike routes as part of a $315 million investment in paths and infrastructure for active transport over the next four years The major projects earmarked for completion include a $35.1 million bike bridge over Birdwood Road in the Brisbane suburb of Greenslopes $22.5 million to plug gaps in the Riverwalk in the suburb of Kangaroo Point and $9.6 million in upgrades to the bike network in South Brisbane projects in the pipeline include $20 million for a cycleway component of the Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 $9.4 million for stage 2 of the New England Highway Bikeway and $41.5 million for the Cairns Southern Access Cycleway every dollar spent on bike infrastructure has a return of nearly $5 reduced congestion and lower transport costs "Every person who rides a bike or walks to work to socialise or to go to the shops means less traffic and less pollution and can also mean savings on transport costs,” says Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish “It’s not only cheaper than using a car but it’s much better for your health and we think Queenslanders deserve world-class active transport facilities.” The suite of bike upgrades is being delivered as part of a $37.4 billion Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program over the next four years While the $315 million investment in active transport dwarfs the $100 million active transport recently announced by the Australian Government it amounts to less than 1% of the Queensland Government’s investment in transport infrastructure The United Nations recommends that governments “put people not cars” first and dedicate 20% of their transport funding to active transport as a way of improving road safety and combatting climate change In its Federal Budget submission earlier this year Bicycle Network asked the Australian Government to incrementally increase its investment in active transport to meet the 20% target by 2028 Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work Or become our friend and subscribe to receive our fortnightly newsletter The Great Victorian Bike Ride is set to return in 2025 on 24–28 November offering an exciting new format while keeping the spirit of this beloved event alive Bicycle Network Memberships offer benefits to all kinds of riders The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point we launched our Affiliate Membership program specially designed for cycling groups and clubs Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry When the news about the global climate emergency is bleak there is no better antidote to despair than getting out into nature and taking some practical steps to preserve the areas we love Large natural areas barely exist within the West End peninsula Rob lives on the edge of a deep gully extending from the river’s edge up into Highgate Hill what was once a small rainforest became overgrown with weeds and developments and modifications over many years meant that contaminated road runoff flowed into it “The pre-European landscape of lush rainforest and wetland vegetation was largely cleared more than 100 years ago Almost all of the original rainforest vegetation is now gone except for some isolated trees in the Gully.” Rob shared his commitment to conservation with his partner who was a forest entomologist with a strong interest in environmental protection Rob has been working in conservation management for 40 years 30 May Planting Day – Image by Michelle Richards Rob and Manon developed a Restoration Plan for the Gully “The key aim for this area is to promote local biodiversity provide a corridor for wildlife and to re-establish native rainforest The plan outlines the vision for the Park and provides guidance in terms of the types of plants that will thrive in the local area,” Rob said Rob and her friends began to put a more concerted effort into realising their vision for a rejuvenated gully This was not just to be a conservation project but the creation of a memorial to Manon Griffiths Rob said it was particularly fitting to create a project involving the community because the importance of community was what Manon felt most passionate about “If you can get people involved in conservation values and it’s good for the environment,” Rob said “Manon and Simon set up the quirky (largely West End) conservation ‘collective’ several years ago they were keen to do some conservation work in this Park – because of its connection with Manon.” Ellen and Greta have been involved in rehabilitating the Gully for years They have recently been joined by long -time friends of Manon Rob wanted to particularly mention Tim Smith and Trish Cranfield Tim was editor in chief and designer for the Restoration Plan He is down there weeding and planting three evenings a week His volunteer work has made such a difference.” “Trish is our “negotiator in chief” – she deals with Brisbane City Council and has been the main instigator in naming the Gully after Manon.” organised a group dubbed the Conservation Compadres – who came on site in late May to clear weeds and plant out native ground covers and shrubs.” The project to rejuvenate the Gully was a collaborative vision “This Gully was in extremely poor condition The weeds had taken over and there were very few natives It was a basket case in terms of rehabilitation when we came here was recognition that it had huge potential because of its location on the most important biodiversity asset we have in Highgate Hill or in the West End Peninsula we’re trying to re-establish the biodiversity values in Highgate Hill Volunteers at 30 May Planting Day – Image by Mark Crocker Rob Hughes says the revegetation work will create a continuous understorey of shrubs and small trees to support a diversity of birds The Gully also provides a habitat for water dragons “It means hopefully in years to come we will start to get more small birds right up into suburbia into one of the most densely populated areas of Queensland,” Rob told me not only from a biodiversity point of view but also for people’s psychological health having somewhere where you can reconnect with nature has been proven to be extremely important for us in terms of both psychological and physical health.” Rob says the work on the Park will occur in stages with the early work focused on clearing invasive plants “We have been actively weeding and planting for more than 10 years the Brisbane City Council has done a great job removing the most difficult weeds such as Chinese celtis Cocos palms and cat’s claw creeper from the Park the rehabilitation activities would have failed.” a planting day sponsored by Councillor Jonathan Sri and the Gabba Ward was a huge success In a testament to community commitment to our natural environment 84 people gathered at the Gully to assist with weeding and planting Rob said another 100 people were interested but could not make it on the day The slope down from Derby Street is the only parkland boundary that abuts public land but it is steep and challenging for those who are not sure of foot I was a little nervous about venturing down the steep sides I asked Rob if access for people is always essential “I don’t think it is that critical that everyone has access to it but I think it’s important that people know that it’s there – that we do have these biodiversity values in a highly developed urban area like Highgate Hill.” Rob says the area has the potential to connect along the river up and through into the suburbs He says if we look after these areas more effectively we will see more wildlife in Highgate Hill Rob does recommend that Brisbane City Council consider providing access from the Brisbane River by installing a small boat or kayak pontoon “Such a pontoon could be installed when Council attends to the erosion control works desperately needed near the mouth of the ephemeral creek.” Rob considers that with the Olympics coming to Brisbane in 2032 Council could consider establishing kayak or canoe tours of the river with pontoons providing access from the river to a range of conservation sites Rob and his neighbours petitioned Brisbane City Council to request council rename Derby Street Park to ‘Dr Manon Griffiths Parkland’ and recognise the traditional owners of the land by inviting them to propose an Aboriginal name for this site “Dr Griffiths was really actively involved not just in this particular bushcare group but was a well renowned forest entomologist who contributed greatly to knowledge in a range of areas regarding forestry management and invasive pest management Her contributions as a scientist in those fields I think speak for themselves.” Cr Sri also spoke to the importance of recognising First Nations people by giving the Park a dual name that local Aboriginal people supported Council agree to consult with the local Aboriginal community before a decision is finally made on the name of the Park The Park restoration group is planning more activities Robs says that the lack of safe access to the site makes volunteer activities quite complicated Rob and Manon’s Restoration Plan is not just a guide to this one Gully; it provides a template for other communities wanting to replicate their work It also provides an extensive list of plants that while suited to the specific park circumstances – including soil It can also provide a guide to local park managers and backyard gardeners See Rob and Manon’s Restoration Plan here Dr Manon Griffiths Parkland-Revegetation Plan Designed by Cosmos Media The owners of this 1888-built Highgate Hill residence have a soft spot for historic homes And that is why Brisbane-based corporate identities Steve and Jane Wilson have decided to sell their beloved Kinauld The couple purchased one of Brisbane’s most iconic homes The scaffolding was finally removed to reveal the mammoth multimillion-dollar restoration of one of Brisbane’s most iconic historic residences “Lamb House” which has undergone a meticulous renovation is just a few weeks away from being move-in ready hence the couples bittersweet decision to sell their family home of more than 35 years “We did consider keeping it as we had put so much work into it,” Jane said “But it just didn’t make sense to have two massive houses and it is a house that should be lived in and we want a new family to experience it.” Steve and Jane Wilson outside their Dornoch Tce Once destined to be demolished to make way for apartments designed by architect Alexander Brown Wilson was saved when it was purchased by the Wilson family in 1987 They went about restoring the original house removed the paint that covered the red cedar opened up the verandas which had been closed in,” Jane said “Originally it was a reasonably small home but on a large block “We have five children so we added the modern extension one about 15 years ago and the other one about five years ago “We went up into the roof space so had three lovely bedrooms with views of the city and Mount Coot-Tha his favourite place in the house is the games room That look straight to the pool and you walk out onto the lawn that looks over the tennis court and city,” he said it is the gourmet kitchen with marble benchtops butler’s pantry and cold room that is the hub of the home “It like to be in charge in the kitchen and it is like master and commander,” she said MORE NEWS: Massive 80 bidders to battle for Qld abandoned house Qld house with mystery tunnel and bunker to go to auction As for the memories they will take with them “Jane went out to listen to bands and ended up with a Frank Sinatra impersonator,” he said with Jane recalling how they put a dancefloor over the pool and had a sit-down dinner for 200 people But Steve said his favourite memories were all of the christenings and other milestones at the home there is another claim to fame for Kinauld Steve said Vivien Leigh (Gone with the Wind A Street Car Named Desire) and husband Sir Laurence Olivier (Hamlet Sparacus) visited the residence during their trip to Brisbane in 1948 “We were told they were at the party on the veranda and she loved the wrought iron so much that the then owners gave her two pieces to take back to California,” Steve said “She then replicated those and used them in her dream house “It is nice to think that part of a Queensland veranda was replicated by one of the world’s most famous people.” Sir Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh performing in the play ‘School for Scandal’ during their tour of Australia But it now time for someone else to become the custodian of the historic house the striking abode makes a grand first impression thanks to its facade with its French-polished red cedar joinery and internal staircase high ceilings and original working fireplaces The two modern extensions to the home were designed by Robert Riddel of Conrad Gargett Architecture and David Gole of Architectus Other features include a 2000-bottle wine cellar and tasting room a separate entertainers’ lounge with its own kitchen and walk-in pantry full bathroom and a veranda and a firepit patio The gallery-style middle level offers a music room and a formal living area private master suite positioned atop the entertainment pavilion and among the trees with a huge walk-in robe two offices and a unique outdoor ‘tower’ connected by a glass roof that flows into another private master suite with a walk-in robe three more bedrooms and the tower’s veranda on the upper level Outside there is an outdoor entertainment area a fully-fenced rear yard with irrigated gardens another entertaining pavilion with an outdoor fireplace a floodlit tennis court with its own pavilion Other features include a secure dual garage a back-to-base security system and intercom Kinauld is being marketed by Place New Farm agent and managing director Sarah Hackett This living area has a fireplace and pool views Queensland finance and racing power couple Steve and Jane Wilson have put their 1888-built family estate The listing draws to a close an enduring love affair sparked by a chance encounter early one Brisbane morning 35 years ago the newly engaged couple already had settled on a different home on the same street – Highgate Hill’s Dornoch Terrace – when Steve decided to take his dogs for a walk Gabba Ward Greens Councillor and candidate in the current Council election is proposing an innovative solution for creating more public green space in the inner-city His idea – to cover the stretch of train line near Gloucester St and Frith St in Highgate Hill with precast tunnel segments to create a new public park and so it has a section of public land that is wider than along other train lines Covering the rail line would create a 1.1-hectare public park flat enough to kick a ball or play some cricket “Covering over train lines is a cost-effective way to create new public parkland in inner-city areas where land is in short supply and has the added benefits of reducing noise and air pollution and improving pedestrian connectivity.” Cr Sri says that we now have the technology the resources and the engineering skills to cover rail line in this way “If we spent $2 to 4 million covering the train lines near Gloucester St at Highgate Hill with precast tunnel segments we could create $20 million worth of public parkland in an area where green space has not kept pace with new development.” The proposed park could serve as a green spine and pedestrian link “…providing a quiet vegetated retreat from the busy hospital precinct” as well as plenty of shady trees and natural wildlife habitat.” any project of this type would require collaboration between the State Government and Brisbane City Council Cr Sri estimates that at a cost of $3 million the project could create public parkland with a value of up to $20 million and could be the first step in a series of linked parks that could improve pedestrian connectivity Cr Sri says the project would also have the potential to cut noise pollution for residents “A lot of residents are negatively impacted by the noise and air pollution from coal trains running through our residential suburbs This proposal allows us to fix those issues while also creating new green space and providing direct pedestrian pathways that avoid the main roads.” “Everyone seems to agree that we need new public green space in the 4101 postcode This is one of the cheapest ways to create it without displacing other land uses and it could become a model for other neighbourhoods too.” Cr Sri says that currently there are no public playgrounds within one kilometre of the site “I’d love see the new park include a massive playground that local families can walk to without having to cross busy roads,” he said It’s an idea that could apply to many places in the city they fall so in love with the suburb they don’t want to leave Domain Group data from 2017 showed the suburb was the most tightly held within five kilometres of the Brisbane CBD with property owners loath to move outside its borders Domain senior research analyst Dr Nicola Powell says tightly held areas tend to be those where people are on their second home where the dominant demographic is families Two kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River the suburb is in the sought-after Brisbane State High School catchment and has great connectivity via buses and trains It’s also 12th most walkable suburb in Brisbane, according to Resolution Research “To leave an area that meets all that criteria requires a really good reason,” says Dr Powell Despite being close to major activity hubs, the hilly suburb still holds onto its more relaxed, suburban vibe, which is a huge part of its appeal, says Cam Milne, co-owner of Vvaldmeer cafe and a local resident “I think with West End now having been very much swamped with cafes it’s only natural that Highgate Hill would follow.” Matt Pendragon, Shed 41 Café & Galleria owner decided Highgate Hill was a perfect area to open a “relaxing and is often surprised to learn how many locals have been in Highgate Hill their whole lives some even living in the houses they grew up in although being only a stone’s throw from the CBD and the sense of community is stronger here than in any other place I’ve lived.” Being tightly held puts pressure on prices and the result has been 26.8 per cent growth over the past five years The median house price broke through the $1 million barrier last year after rising steadily but since then there has been a slight pullback It’s now sitting at $950,000 and the median unit price is just over $440,000 the suburb has overall been outperforming Brisbane as a whole,” she says “In terms of house prices it was growing at a healthy rate between 2013 and 2017 and there were periods of time [where] there was double-digit growth.” After children have flown their Highgate Hill coop, their parents don’t want to leave but they do want to downsize, while still staying within the boundaries of the suburb. That’s where apartment developments tailored for owner-occupiers, such as Sierra Nuvo making up part of the suburb’s diverse housing stock The 44-apartment luxury development launched in August and has been popular with downsizers from the 4101 postcode with prices ranging from $785,000 to $2.835 million while penthouses come with three car parks as well as a storage cage Stephen Browne, principal of Skyring Real Estate, working with the developer behind Sierra Nuvo, says the development at 18 Jones Street is just 900 metres’ walk from Brisbane State High School, two kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, close to bus stops and is in one of the “super quiet” spots in Highgate Hill. It’s in an elevated position with city views that can never be built out, he adds. “You can almost hear the crickets when you drive into the street,” he says. “From the sky garden on the rooftop, which has a 15-metre infinity edge lap pool, wading pool and spa, barbecues and entertaining pods, there are unencumbered 300-degree views that will be there for the rest of time.” He says buyers have been particularly drawn to the level of finish of the luxury apartments in the building, with designer kitchens featuring granite stone benchtops, the latest Smeg and Pitt appliances, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, Vintec drinks fridges, and a separate custom laundry for each residence. City Hall could grant permission for project despite opposition from Islington Council and local MP Jeremy Corbyn News | London Plans for 178 new homes and a separate 23-storey student accommodation block in Archway could be allowed to go ahead by Sir Sadiq Khan, despite Islington Council refusing to grant permission for the project In a letter to the borough authority, the mayor has said he will use his power to ‘call in’ the application and decide whether to overrule the council He said the scheme - located on the former Archway Hospital site at the intersection of Highgate Hill and Archway Road - “would be of a scale which would provide a significant contribution to” his annual housing targets On the Archway scheme, Islington Council’s officers had argued that the project failed to provide enough affordable housing and could damage the “character and appearance of the Holborn Union Infirmary Conservation Area” Of the 178 homes, 58 would be available at a social rent, and a further 33 would be made available as part of the mayor’s London Living Rent scheme, which is pegged to local incomes. All 91 of these affordable properties would be housed in new buildings along Highgate Hill. The project’s remaining 87 homes would be created within the site’s existing historic buildings which would sit separately from the rest of the housing would meanwhile provide a further 242 student bedrooms - none of which would be classed as ‘affordable’ only 30 per cent of the scheme - measured by the number of habitable rooms - would comprise ‘affordable housing’ which is below Sir Sadiq’s usual requirement of 35 per cent Local MP Jeremy Corbyn last year said he was strongly opposed to the project “This new tower that is proposed is going to be a complete eyesore on the area,” he said It is something that is put up purely to make a great deal of money.” Addressing the concerns about affordability the former Labour leader also warned: “In no way in a borough with over 15,000 families in housing need and where of existing tenancies around 40 per cent live in social housing can this be called an appropriate development.” Rayner faces call to say whether Army could help clean up Birmingham bins Silvertown Tunnel opens: £4 for car drivers use first tunnel under Thames in 58 years Rent increases to be capped at 6% under Scottish Government plans Past AXA Startup Angel winners share their tips Seven Capital told the Ham and High newspaper last year that their scheme will provide “high quality modern residential accommodation and student rooms alongside the restoration of historic buildings” A spokesperson added: “The submitted scheme will make a lasting positive contribution to the community and wider area through public realm enhancements and the provision of flexible community and commercial space.” Some 52 of the 91 affordable housing units are proposed to be studio or one-bedroom flats The council’s officers said this conflicted with Islington’s Local Plan which states that “concentrations of one-bedroom units” in new developments “will not be acceptable” the authority also concluded it “would result in unacceptable visual Sir Sadiq said the project could “make a significant contribution to Islington’s housing delivery” He will hold a City Hall hearing at some stage in the coming months where the arguments for and against the scheme will be re-examined before issuing a final decision on whether permission should be granted Donald Trump says non-US movies to be hit with 100% tariff in major blow to UK film industry Trump says non-US movies face 100% tariff in blow to UK film industry David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints VE Day 2025 flypast and parade LIVE: King Charles Prince William and Kate watch procession as crowds line the Mall King joined by senior royals to watch as huge VE Day parade under way UK tourists face major travel shake-up as Dubai airport set to close Revealed: The real reason Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday amid family feud Revealed: Why Brooklyn Beckham snubbed dad David’s 50th birthday This property at 27 Hampstead Rd is the most valuable home in Highgate Hill Highgate Hill has a new suburb record with the owners of Queensland’s beloved Yatala Pie Shop selling their home of 20 years for a staggering $3.8 million in a post-auction deal that overtakes the previous sales record by $550,000 It’s been a busy week for Graham and Christine Porter with a court case and the sale of their heritage-listed Highgate Hill home the couple paid $4.5 million for a five-bedroom mansion in Coorparoo which they bought to be closer to family MORE PROPERTY NEWS Pressed metal ceilings are among the heritage features at 27 Hampstead Rd The historic four-bedroom Queen Anne house at 27 Hampstead Rd, Highgate Hill was the star attraction at Monday night’s Ray White New Farm End of Financial Year auction event and attracted five registered bidders Bidding started at $3 million and went up in $100,000s until reaching $3.7 million The auction paused for negotiations and looked like selling later in the evening when auctioneer Haesley Cush indicated there had been an increased offer But the bidders in question refused to confirm the increase Instead they asked for a toilet break and never returned to the auction room on level one of the Calile Hotel in Fortitude Valley just check they haven’t jumped out of the window,” Mr Cush jokingly asked one of the agents during a break in another auction Selling agent George Petavrakis confirmed it was the same couple that made a cash unconditional offer of $3.8 million the next day to buy the 1482 sqm property Three judges and an artist were among the 60 groups of buyers who fell in love with the house which is on the state heritage register which means it cannot be altered or repainted other than Indian red “It didn’t suit young families as you can’t see the garden from the kitchen It’s a very special landmark house in Brisbane,” Mr Petavrakis said The Porters also made headlines this week after seeking a court order to freeze the assets of the ex-wife of long-time friend James Cornell Mr Cornell is accused of ripping the Yatala Pie Shop off to the tune of $1.5 million in an ongoing court case before the Supreme Court The case involves the alleged undersupply of minced beef deliveries between 2017 and 2019 and will continue on Friday The Yatala Pie Shop reopens after historic flooding from Cyclone Debbie inundated the business halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in 2017 or a fairytale house with a five-storey turret for stargazing considered to be one of Brisbane’s most admired homes Perched high on the hill at the end of a private cul-de-sac it’s set on a massive 3923-square-metre plot with incredible river views that stretch across to the University of Queensland St Lucia campus From the outside, 50 Dauphin Terrace, Highgate Hill is arguably one of Brisbane’s most beautiful properties — an ornate Victorian-style mansion — and a veritable landmark along the Brisbane River that slows boatloads of sightseers Owners Drs Chris and Tania Bradshaw were as gobsmacked as anyone else the first time they laid eyes on it “The previous owners were the ones who built it in 1996 and we actually knew them,” Tania said “They invited us to their housewarming and when we walked in “When they put it up for sale – and we realised we could afford it – we had to have it The couple have spent the past 10 years with their family hosting parties gatherings and significant milestones but admit they still get blown away by its beauty “It’s the kind of house Walt Disney would have built if you asked him to build a Queenslander It’s like living in a luxury resort every day,” Chris said Tania said she never tired of the views over the river and the sound of the bird life “I could literally sit out there all day it’s so lovely,” she said “I think that’s what’s so amazing about this house is it’s like being in another world surrounded by nature the trees — but in reality we’re only a couple of kilometres from the city and we can walk to West End “We’re in the middle of it all but kind of not One of the things I enjoy most about it is the privacy steel and massive foundations of a commercial building scale and it sits on flood-free riverfront land Notable features include multiple living areas leading out to timber decks it has piped music throughout and a five-storey viewing tower with a roof dome that opens to the night sky it also has two fully self-contained guest quarters The property has 60 meters of absolute river frontage with deep-water mooring for watercraft a boathouse and the option to buy about 30 metres more of absolute riverfront land to the west The land is owned by the state government and is a gazetted road that can be purchased only by the existing land owner Marketing agent Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm said it was a house like no other. “The house has a fairytale, breathtaking appearance that leaves admirers in awe,” she said. “This property is a physical trophy that celebrates the optimism of the Queensland lifestyle.” See more of 50 Dauphin Terrace, Highgate Hill, at domain.com.au/2014748363 Students from an ‘Outstanding’ sixth form centre in Islington have been celebrating their first set of A-Level results today Students at the City of London Academy Highgate Hill achieved 57% A*- A and 85% received A* - B grades They achieved an overall pass rate of 100% Last month Ofsted inspectors rated its sixth form centre ‘Outstanding’. Ofsted gave an overall rating of ‘Good’ to the school across all five inspection areas – quality of education It is a remarkable turnaround for the academy which was rated as ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted in its previous inspection. Inspectors said: “Leaders have set high expectations for all pupils” who “deepen their interests and widen their horizons” with visits to universities “raising pupils’ aspirations” The City of London Academy Highgate Hill is a member of the City of London Academies Trust which runs the City of London Corporation’s sponsored academies The City Corporation sponsors ten high-performing academies across Hackney It is also the local education authority for one maintained primary school in the City of London and the proprietor of four independent schools Five out of the 10 City of London Academies Trust schools hold an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating and three are rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding features Principal of City of London Academy Highgate Hill “We are delighted with the incredible first sets of results achieved by our students They have worked extremely hard and have shown a huge amount of resilience “They deserve the success that we are celebrating today and we wish them the very best for the future for their unwavering support for the students and the academy as a whole.” Chair of the City of London Academies Trust Board “Our students should be delighted with their very first set of A-Level results today “My colleagues and I at the City of London Academies Trust Board send them our warmest wishes and congratulations and our deep gratitude to the dedicated teaching staff.” Since opening in 2014, Dovetail on Overend has built a reputation as one of the south side’s best cafes Now husband and wife team Adam and Rejoice Thomson are expanding with a second much larger spot in Highgate Hill next month “We’ve been thinking about [opening another cafe] for a couple of years,” Adam says “We still love our [18-seater] in Norman Park but felt we needed more space to spread our wings.” The Highgate Hill cafe – on the site of the former Saint Laura cafe in an old Queenslander on Laura Street – will have around three times the amount of seating as Norman Park (The original only has seating out front on the footpath.) Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter today The Thomsons will keep the fit-out minimal giving the interior a lick of fresh paint and knocking down a post in the middle of the cafe to open the space up Each room in the house will serve a different purpose – one will be used as a high-tea room The latter will be dedicated to sharing the story of Dovetail with framed photos of past and present staff on the walls the Thomsons can serve a bigger menu that continues to accommodate gluten-free diners Expect favourites from Norman Park such as the baked eggs (with beef chilli con carne Persian feta and toasted sourdough) and the adobo bowl (braised chicken and pork served with coconut curry devilled eggs and toasted garlic on a bed of garlic fried rice) who was born in the Philippines and moved to Australia in 2007 uses family recipes and puts her own twist on them “We really want to [utilise] more of Rejoice’s Filipino heritage and showcase those influences in our food,” says Adam One new dish is a rice-based breakfast bowl served with either longganisa (a Filipino sausage) or bistek tagalog (thinly sliced marinated beef) A cabinet will be filled with Dovetail’s signature range of gluten-free doughnuts including a purple ube-yam doughnut topped with a mini pavlova and crème caramel Almanac Coffee Roasters will continue to be used for milk coffees while rotating single origins will be used for black Dovetail Highgate Hill will open at 49 Laura Street in late February Where Chefs Eat: Supernormal’s Jason Barratt Has Found a Top-Tier Peking Duck Spot Fill Up Before You Fly: Where To Eat and Drink in Brisbane Airport From Cuddly Koalas to Karaoke: Student-Friendly Hangouts in Brisbane This grand inner-city estate at 27 Hampstead Road Queensland’s iconic Yatala Pie co-owner Graham Porter is selling his Highgate Hill estate of 20 years after buying his Year 1 teacher’s Coorparoo home for $4.5 million who has owned Australia’s most loved pie shop halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with his wife Christine for 36 years was born in Coorparoo and went to school in Holland Park And the house the couple are upsizing to in Coorparoo has been known to Mr Porter since he was a boy The Porters’ historic four-bedroom Queen Ann house at 27 Hampstead Road is no shrinking violet either On one of the largest blocks in the suburb at 1482 sqm it is also the largest surviving residential home designed by prolific 19th century Queensland architect Robin S Dods Highgate Hill is of a calibre more commonly seen in Brisbane’s northern suburbs although in the restoration of the retaining wall which encloses the 1482 sqm inner-city estate there are remnants of an earlier build which could date back to 1860 “The structure of this home is amazing,” Mr Porter said Restored pressed metal ceilings are a particular feature Pressed metal ceilings are up to 5.5 metres high with decorative cornices and light fittings We are living in the middle of the city where around the world cities don’t have houses like this in the middle of them A relaxed outdoor courtyard with its feature fountain The conservatory has eight doors leading out to it and the Silky Oak used to restore the kitchen has been sourced from a western Queensland sheering shed A custom-designed Silk Oak entertainer’s kitchen with an AGA cast-iron cooker tucked in the renovated fireplace The house was restumped in 1988 and a new roof added The original front gate was found under the house where three people were needed to lift the 250kg cast iron frame back into position That came out from England in the 1840s and it’s cast iron so it doesn’t rust.” The property has dual street access and a ground level studio that opens on to the courtyard and gardens “One of the things we’ll miss is watching the ferris wheel (at South Bank) go round,” he said Watch the wheel of Brisbane from your own backyard at 27 Hampstead Road and two or three times a week we’d have dinner overlooking the city “It’s just a wonderful home and would suit someone who loves heritage and is prepared to look after it.” Features: A late 1800s-built home on 1482 sqm with a games room Agents: George Petavrakis and Hamish Bowman An $11m waterfront mansion — at a site where General Douglas MacArthur once led the Pacific campaign — is the hottest house in the country after going viral The trophy home sits on the hillside overlooking the Brisbane River just 2.5 kilometres from the CBD and was the most viewed residential listing in the country in the past week is one of the most stunning homes on the market One of its carports has a car inspection pit for those who like to tinker with vehicles MORE: Tudor estate a subdivision-in-waiting The suburbs where millionaires are being made First home buyers set to surge Agent Emil Juresic of NGU Real Estate said if any property was going to excite people “I was expecting for this property to gain a lot of attention We think this is one of the icons in Brisbane He said they “created marketing good enough that will be loud enough” for a home like that but there was no taking away from the fact that it was simply a stunning home The home also has a multiple storey turret though the pool is heated by gas for winter swims as well “It had 55,000 views online in the first 24 hours of launching the property Our video is already 86,670 views in one week Mr Juresic said the expectation was that a home like that would see “quite high” interest levels A home like this suits that rather than open homes We are in discussions with a few interested parties.” The staircase is definitely a statement piece a car inspection pit in a separate two-car carport a chairlift from the lower level to the ground level a mancave and provision for a 2000-bottle wine cellar FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK Modern touches across multiple living rooms Guests won’t want to leave with this type of space on offer In February locals gathered to protest the demolition of character homes in Highgate Hill, which were later bulldozed in April. (ABC News: Kathy McLeish) Link copiedShareShare articleBrisbane City Council can do nothing to protect three inner-city heritage value homes from being bulldozed because a demolition licence has already been granted, a councillor has confirmed. The three properties at Highgate Hill were not granted heritage listing in Brisbane's 2014 city plan. Houses in Brisbane constructed before 1911 are protected if they are listed on the city plan, but council did not have the three properties in Jones Street recorded on the list. The loophole has allowed a developer to seek approval to tear down the three homes, which were built in 1882, 1894 and 1906, to make way for a five-storey unit block. About 30 locals turned out this morning in an attempt to delay the demolition, while the Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government worked to fast-track a protection order for the buildings. The protesters made way for the workers to begin asbestos removal after a police direction was given about 8:30am. This afternoon, Neighbourhood Planning and Development Committee chairwoman Councillor Amada Cooper said it was too late to save the houses because a State Government demolition licence had already been granted. "I would hope that the developer would do the right thing by the people of Brisbane and respect that decision that council and the State Government have made where we think these building are off merit they are over 100 years old," Cr Cooper said. "We are really disappointed they have taken advantage of that loophole in the legislation." Earlier today, a spokesman for the Lord Mayor said the homes had never previously been identified in any council records as being built before 1900 and were therefore not included in City Plan 2000. The spokesman said the homes were also not nominated for investigation by local Councillor Helen Abrahams or by residents for heritage protection during the development of City Plan 2014. "Identifying pre-1911 homes is an extensive process made more difficult when significant alterations are made to the original buildings, as is the case with these homes on Jones Street," the spokesman said. "Once council became aware of the possibility of these homes in Jones Street being built prior to 1911, due to a nomination from a member of the public, council immediately commenced a detailed investigation into the historic nature of these homes. "In October last year, a private building certifier acting in accordance with the State Government's Building Act 1975, independently approved demolition of these properties. "Council played no part in this approval, which was allowable under State Government Law." The spokesman said the council had then received an application for a new development on the site. "This has not been approved and in fact council has indicated that the initial proposal would be an overdevelopment of the site, does not reflect the character of the local area, and is not in line with the neighbourhood plan," he said. Councillor Abrahams, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and councillor for the Gabba ward, said she still hoped the protection of the properties could be enacted today. This shows that the underlying problem lies in Queensland's regulatory framework. We can contest some developments on technicalities, but the laws have been written to favour developers. "I do believe the two tiers of government are working together as hard as possible to save these buildings," she said. Jonathan Sri, Greens candidate for the Gabba ward, said despite both the council and the Queensland Government saying they wanted the houses preserved, the developer still had a demolition permit. "This shows that the underlying problem lies in Queensland's regulatory framework," he said. "We can contest some developments on technicalities, but the laws have been written to favour developers. "Rotten building facades can be replaced, but a rotten system needs more than superficial renovations." Police said they were called to the unit by a housemate who said there had been a violent home invasion. (ABC News: Josh Bavas) Link copiedShareShare articleA Brisbane man has been charged with murder following the discovery of another man's body at a unit in the inner-city suburb of Highgate Hill. Police were called to a unit complex on Gladstone Road about 12:30am and found the body of a 42-year-old man. A 51-year-old man was charged with his murder and is due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday. Earlier, neighbours told ABC News they heard yelling and screaming coming from the unit late on Thursday. When police arrived they found the body of the 42-year-old man with severe stab wounds and severe burns. Police said a housemate called saying there had been a violent home invasion. The housemate was taken into custody for questioning, they said. Chris Geckeler is ready to part ways with his treasured Torbreck Highgate Hill apartment Mr Geckeler purchased his apartment as a management consultant in the government and a long-range planner for Mater Hospital one-bathroom penthouse at 13A/182 Dornoch Terrace boasts one of the best views in Brisbane Mr Geckeler said his time in his home has been the most enjoyable of his life A second bedroom can be added in the apartment due to open floor plan “I used to come home for lunch and at night from work and I thoroughly enjoyed looking out at the city,” Mr Geckeler said “It is a congenial place to live with good “I was on the community board of directors for 10 years This apartment was part of the original Kratzmann Penthouse The apartment has unobstructed CBD views; the Juliette balconies on the east and west sides also offer great views and breezes and it is just minutes to West End’s Boundary Street and Hardgrave Roads restaurants MORE DREAM HOME: Coorparoo family’s labour of love hits the market The Kitchen was renovated by the owner to get an amazing city view Mr Geckeler said he did a few renovations while living in his home tore out a wall and opened the kitchen,” he said “The kitchen now enjoys the city view and out toward Mount Coot-Tha the kitchen is very functional and works extremely well I enjoyed the study area as it let me look around the city Mr Geckeler also said the apartment would be comfortable for a couple or single residence MORE PROPERTY NEWS “If the new owner is a single person or a working couple It would be a very congenial place to come home to “I’ve been in many of the other eight front units it would be straightforward to put in a second bedroom in the apartment “The bedroom was very nice because we would hear the church bells on Sunday morning you would wake up to hear that and have the spectacular city view.” MORE: ‘Two-tiered market’ putting pressure on homebuyers The apartment has three balconies with unobstructed City Principal Luke Croft from Ray White South Brisbane said the campaign started well with a lot of buyer interest “We’ve had excellent numbers through the open homes Torbeck always gets that kind of response.” “It was even the first high-rise building in Brisbane and I have sold 130 apartments in 20 years.” “People from older generations or from that era have a Torbeck story with either a party or anything.” We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Residents of three inner-city suburbs will be given a toll rebate for the Go Between Bridge equivalent to about 30 trips when construction begins on Brisbane Metro in South Brisbane next year. Brisbane City Council was forced to allocate the $100 rebate for South Brisbane, West End and Highgate Hill residents as a condition of Brisbane Metro approvals granted by the state government. Residents of three suburbs will be granted a toll credit for the Go-Between Bridge (foreground) during the Metro's construction.Credit: GLENN HUNT The $1.2 billion Metro project will permanently close Victoria Bridge to private traffic and convert it into a green bridge for buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Only cars and motorcycles used for private travel by approved residents of the 4101 postcode with a Linkt toll account will be eligible for the rebate during construction of the Metro in South Brisbane, expected to begin early next year. Car tolls are currently $3.29 and motorcycle tolls $1.65 for the Go Between Bridge, and residents will be restricted to a maximum rebate of $400 over the life of the scheme. "We know there are going to be a number of road closures required to facilitate this project, and there will be a fair bit of disruption, I imagine, with residents living in South Brisbane, Highgate Hill and West End," deputy mayor Krista Adams told the council chamber on Tuesday. Brisbane Metro route map.Credit: Brisbane City Council "It is proposed ... that private households in the 4101 postcode be provided with a toll credit for use of the Go Between Bridge to assist in mitigating the disruption." Opposition Labor councillor Jared Cassidy welcomed the Labor state government's toll rebate as part of its Metro conditions but said it wasn't enough. "While the state government didn’t specify the exact details of the toll relief, what is proposed by this LNP administration is a payment of $100 credit a year to toll accounts for residents of the 4101 postcode," Cr Cassidy said. "Thirty trips a year for cars and 60 for motorbikes, you can hardly call that the scrapping of the tolls." Independent Tennyson Ward councillor Nicole Johnston also questioned why the toll relief was limited to those suburbs while not including other nearby suburbs, such as Dutton Park. The 21-kilometre Metro turn-up-and-go public transport system will run from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital to the University of Queensland. \\\"We know there are going to be a number of road closures required to facilitate this project, and there will be a fair bit of disruption, I imagine, with residents living in South Brisbane, Highgate Hill and West End,\\\" deputy mayor Krista Adams told the council chamber on Tuesday. \\\"It is proposed ... that private households in the 4101 postcode be provided with a toll credit for use of the Go Between Bridge to assist in mitigating the disruption.\\\" Opposition Labor councillor Jared Cassidy welcomed the Labor state government's toll rebate as part of its Metro conditions but said it wasn't enough. \\\"While the state government didn\\u2019t specify the exact details of the toll relief, what is proposed by this LNP administration is a payment of $100 credit a year to toll accounts for residents of the 4101 postcode,\\\" Cr Cassidy said. \\\"Thirty trips a year for cars and 60 for motorbikes, you can hardly call that the scrapping of the tolls.\\\" The 21-kilometre Metro turn-up-and-go public transport system will run from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital to the University of Queensland. Alison and Matthew Clayton and son Sean at their Norman Park home offers its residents complete privacy and is home to one of the city’s most extravagant properties Dauphin Terrace in Highgate Hill has been revealed as the 11th most sought-after street in the country among prospective home buyers — and the most popular street in Queensland has uncovered the most in-demand streets for buyers in Australia based on views per property listing over the past three years the streets needed at least five listings onsite over the three-year period has attracted plenty of attention recently because of a waterfront mansion that is currently on the market for an eye-watering $11 million The trophy home at 50 Dauphin Tce has two street frontage Dauphin Terrace in Highgate Hill is the most in-demand street in Queensland for home buyers The so-called ‘Great Gatsby’ mansion sits on almost 4000 sqm of prime real estate — a site where General Douglas MacArthur once led the Pacific campaign The popular beachside hub of Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast has five streets in the top 20 most sought-after list, including Glauca Street, where a five-bedroom house is currently for sale for offers over $650,000 Currumbin Waters and Mermaid Waters are also in demand among home hunters Ashfield Street in East Brisbane is the third most sought-after street in Queensland A luxury, Hamptons-style new build in the street sold for $4 million last year Bridgeman Road in Bridgeman Downs is renowned for its prestige homes on large blocks of land which is perhaps why it is number seven on the list of most popular streets in the state A seven-bedroom house on 1ha of land is on the market right now for offers over $2.25 million Morgan Street in the blue-chip suburb of Ascot rounds out the top 10 A luxury home in the sought-after street has been on the market since 2016 and is currently rented for the highest rental price in Brisbane’s history of $5500 a week is also one of the state’s most in-demand suburbs Alison and Matthew Clayton have lived in their house at 10 Dalma Street for the past five years since moving from Sydney to Brisbane for work The family is now downsizing as the kids have almost flown the coup “I’m not surprised at all (that it’s one of the most popular streets) and now the secret’s going to be out,” Mrs Clayton said “One of the best things about living here would be the great mix of families — it’s just a lovely family-orientated street “He and his wife and family were one of the first to move here when the street was brand new and he’s still here so must love it.” Mrs Clayton said they had Perth Street Park on their doorstep where children loved to play and dogs could let loose in the offleash area “Just up the hill from the park is Camp Hill Bowls Club so we can stroll up the hill to the bowls club whenever we like,” she said Marketing agent Tammy Dale of Place – Bulimba said Dalma Street was a cul-de-sac and “extremely popular” among families because it was in sought-after school catchment zones “It’s also proximity to the city and the Gateway (motorway),” Ms Dale said “It is fairly tightly-held — people don’t move as often in those pockets because once they get in with the school catchment QUEENSLAND’S 20 MOST POPULAR STREETS FOR BUYERS Street Name Suburb Postcode Dauphin Terrace Highgate Hill 4101 Ladds Ridge Road Burleigh Heads 4220 Ashfield Street East Brisbane 4169 Glauca Street Burleigh Heads 4220 Bronhill Street Currumbin Waters 4223 Timana Avenue Mermaid Waters 4218 Bridgeman Road Bridgeman Downs 4035 Hethorn Street Coorparoo 4151 Dobell Street Indooroopilly 4068 Morgan Street Ascot 4007 Matilda Street Burleigh Heads 4220 French Street Tugun 4224 Dalma Street Norman Park 4170 Greycliffe Street Mount Gravatt East 4122 Anzac Road Eudlo 4554 Harefield Street Indooroopilly 4068 Sirec Way Burleigh Heads 4220 Merion Place Carindale 4152 Euree Street Kenmore 4069 Cowell Drive Burleigh Heads 4220 inside was cold and dingy and the bathroom was little more than a concrete bunker underneath the house But that didn’t stop Ant McCormack and his architect partner from living in the 1880s cottage known as the “Hove St hovel” for nearly five years before they renovated it “It was liveable — but only just,” Mr McCormack said and we had an umbrella parked at the back door for when it rained “People would come to our house and be like; ‘where’s the bathroom?’” The young Brisbane couple had rented rundown inner-city Queenslanders for many years before deciding they wanted one of their own “We love Queenslanders and worker’s cottages and we wanted something that hadn’t been touched too much,” Mr McCormack said “Something with character and the original bones still there.” That’s when they found 17 Hove Street in Highgate Hill I was not very sure at all because it was pretty rough,” Mr McCormack admitted “The only thing that had ever really been done to it was a cheap “But we wanted something we could sink our teeth into while at the same time respecting history and heritage One of two new bathrooms in the home at 17 Hove St Mr McCormack said living in it for several years gave them a feel for the place and how they wanted it literally sitting in the house and sketching,” he said “We’re both gardeners and it was kind of just a nothing garden with some very strange plants The couple also did some painting and other minor improvements themselves until it became necessary to move out and get a builder involved “We planted some tropical birch trees so that they would become a nice focal point for the backyard but that gave the builder quite a challenge to work around,” Mr McCormack said “He wanted to drive an excavator over the top of them!” The back of the property after the renovation They made every effort to ensure the character of the original house was retained and its appearance from the street maintained “We wanted to retain and respect the heritage of the cottage so we restored the original floors and VJ cladding,” he said “We even retained the original chimney which was tough to do “An 1880s worker’s cottage in Queensland with a double-height chimney — I think there’s only a handful left.” Hidden behind the worker’s cottage facade is a double-storey home with all the comforts and conveniences of modern life “There’s nothing that didn’t get touched in some way,” Mr McCormack said An extension was added to the back of the property to create an open-plan living space on the lower level A double-height space over the kitchen and a large two-storey glass door allows natural light to fill the house “It’s a small site so a lot of thought went into maximising the space and the important small details like off-street parking for our scooter out the front,” Mr McCormack said Inside the front room of the house at 17 Hove St Inside the front room of the house after the renovation The smart design has created a 162sq m floorplan featuring three bedrooms including a master with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite “It sounds cliche but most people so just say ‘wow’ when they walk through the front door and see this massive double-height glass door fully open,” Mr McCormack said “Everything is exactly where it should be.” Looking from inside to the back of the house at 17 Hove St Mr McCormack said they never considered raising the property and building underneath completely “I’m not a fan of getting a worker’s cottage and putting it on stilts,” he said A career opportunity in Melbourne means Mr McCormack and Ms Hobday are selling their dream home One of the bedrooms in the house at 17 Hove St “We both love the house and have lived in it for various stages for over 10 years and we’ve kind of become attached to it emotionally,” Mr McCormack said During the initial stages of the renovation he found a number of interesting keepsakes that helped to piece together the property’s past including the paint brush that had been used for its last paint job bullet shell casings and newspaper clippings from 1920 stuck to the floorboards The original fireplace in the home at 17 Hove St The original fireplace in the home was retained during the renovation but we have to remember it’s just a house,” he said Mr McCormack said they would miss having everything at their doorstep The home is within walking distance of Brisbane State High School The property is being marketed by Luke Croft of Ray White – South Brisbane and is scheduled for auction Mr Croft said the property was a good example of what can be achieved with a small lot “It ticks all the boxes of low maintenance living in a premium inner-city location,” he said “I’ve worked in the area for 16 years and I’ve never sold anything like this.” A demolisher could move into Highgate Hill early Monday morning and destroy two homes listed on Brisbane City Council's heritage register One of the two homes in Highgate Hill's Jones Street is Keddington Villa which was built in 1882 and occupied in 1883 Local historian Peter Marquis Kyle said the history of the curious U-shaped building warranted the home's protection "I have lived across the road from Keddington Villa since 1983," Mr Marquis Kyle said One of the Highgate Hill houses that could be demolished as early as Monday.Credit: Nine News Brisbane "I have watched its mango trees being cut down as it is about to be demolished and replaced by a five-storey apartment block I want people to understand and recall its history and its people." Keddington Villa was originally built for a senior Queensland public servant "Albert Prewett was a senior public servant and secretary to the Queensland Railway Commissioner," he said "Keddington Villa was built for Albert and his family soon afterwards." The Prewetts' house was built of timber and so was the form of its main hipped roof," he said The Prewett family lived in Keddington Villa until the late 1890s when Albert's health deteriorated He retired from the Railway Department in 1898 and moved to Southport where he died in 1907 The two houses in recent years have fallen into disrepair Local councillor Helen Abrahams argued against the application to demolish the house in Brisbane City Council and a "temporary local planning instrument" was placed over the demolition However The West End Community Association and other local residents will protest from 7am as the demolishers have discussed moving on to the site from early Monday morning For independent news coverage, be sure to follow our Facebook feed A demolisher could move into Highgate Hill early Monday morning and destroy two homes listed on Brisbane City Council's heritage register One of the two homes in Highgate Hill's Jones Street is Keddington Villa Local historian Peter Marquis Kyle said the history of the curious U-shaped building warranted the home's protection \\\"I have lived across the road from Keddington Villa since 1983,\\\" Mr Marquis Kyle said \\\"I have watched its mango trees being cut down I want people to understand and recall its history and its people.\\\" \\\"Albert Prewett was a senior public servant and secretary to the Queensland Railway Commissioner,\\\" he said \\\"Keddington Villa was built for Albert and his family soon afterwards.\\\" and so was the form of its main hipped roof,\\\" he said The Prewett family lived in Keddington Villa until the late 1890s when Albert's health deteriorated Local councillor Helen Abrahams argued against the application to demolish the house in Brisbane City Council and a \\\"temporary local planning instrument\\\" was placed over the demolition Check out the views from Sanna at Highgate Hill Endless views across the city skyline could be the ultimate Australia Day backdrop courtesy of a recently completed small-scale apartment complex that is now available for sale in Highgate Hill Sanna Residences is designed by Wallace Brice Architects and built by Stanford George Projects It includes just four expansive full-floor apartments and has a rooftop terrace with a pool and 360-degree views Apartments are for sale at newly built Sanna at Highgate Hill Place Real Estate’s Deb Maguire said the building had recently been completed allowing buyers to purchase on a short contract and move in prior to Australia Day “Currently this is the only one-residence-per-floor development available in Highgate Hill,” said Ms Maguire there will only be four residents in the whole building.” size and location were the standout features of the property with each residence including three king-size bedrooms and a butler’s pantry complete with internal laundry The front of the building overlooks the city “There is a rooftop pool with all the bells and whistles that can comfortably accommodate about 20 people and the views go on forever,” said Ms Maguire She said there had already been strong interest in the property downsizers and families with older children including those who want a low-maintenance property without compromising on space,” she said and Ms Maguire said the others were likely to get snapped up quickly “It is now fully completed and ready to move in,” he said buyers could be settled into their new home well before the Australia Day long weekend Ms Maguire also said the recent Brisbane City Council ruling to reduce the speed on Dornoch Tce was likely to make the property even more appealing to buyers Apartments at 138 Dornoch Tce are priced from $1.75 million Penthouse purchasers also have the opportunity to secure exclusive use of the rooftop terrace This is probably not the page you’re looking for As the owner of Highgate Hill institution Lucky Duck Cafe and Bar So when the small office space next door to her cafe became vacant during Covid “I’ve wanted to do this for a long time,” Smith says “[At] the cafe we use all local farms [for our produce] so I’ve always wanted to open a grocer and [promote] “farm to face” It’s so hard in the city to get food straight from the farms.” you might find giant oxheart tomatoes from Neighbourhood Farm nestled between rainbow carrots and spinach from Loop Growers; eggs and meat from Piggy in the Middle in the fridge alongside carrot and sesame kimchi from Redhot Kimchi; or strawberries from Mt Cotton Organic Farm with a variety of mushrooms from Little Acre Gourmet Mushrooms The farms are located in suburbs around Brisbane such as Oxley The proximity means most things can be picked in the morning and dropped off at the grocer within hours Smith says the offering will continue to evolve with seasonality the next it’s a bit too hot and we don’t have [them],” Smith says what’s stocked on Thursday is not going to be what was stocked on Tuesday.” The fit-out was a team effort: one friend did the sign writing another custom-made the tables and a group of people chipped in to repaint and move in the equipment On the right of the entrance is a low table brimming with jars of house-made preserves and pickles Loaves of freshly baked Indie Treats bread are on display next to an exposed brick wall A large table in the middle holds boxes full of potatoes Colourful plants and flowers – grown by Smith’s sister – stand out against the wooden floorboards much larger kitchen will be built out the back of the grocer and a section of wall between All My Friends and Lucky Duck will be cut out to create an even flow between the spaces The new menu will be bigger and more comprehensive changing regularly based on whatever produce has been delivered that day Events such as Tuesday Trivia – which Lucky Duck launched pre-Covid – will return everyone involved in the grocer is a friend Smith and a group of mates are heading to Mount Cotton Organic Farm in the coming weeks to help plant a whole range of produce that will eventually end up on the shelves The link between grocer and farmer has rarely been closer allmyfriends.com.au