Multi-Family Home at Brisbane

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Reason why this property is one of this agent's 10 best

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This Donovan Hill designed, award winning home gives little away when viewed in the streetscape yet once you enter the walled garden its many wonderful design layers are revealed.
The Hamilton House, which won the prestigious Robin Dods State Award for Residential Architecture & the National Award for Residential Architecture as well as the National Interior Architecture Award in 2007, is a carefully arranged envelope of concrete folds which perfectly surround the 3 level interior and has successfully maximised privacy, the views to the river and the lovely breezes it affords.
An antique Indian front door welcomes and opens to the ground level which has a guest bedroom and bathroom, a double car lockup garage a state of the art home theatre that seats 12 and a truly magical recording studio. Head up the stairs to the main living area which incorporates seamless indoor and outdoor living with an internal courtyard joining the kitchen and lounge area a wonderful outdoor entertaining space overlooking the Brisbane River and the city lights and a plunge pool for those hot summer nights.
The thought and detail that went into this home are evident on every level. From the 150 year old Jarrah floorboards from an old Woolstore in Freemantle to the wood detailing in the cabinetry to the luxurious bathrooms, all with marble detailing hand-cut from two slabs of Calacatta marble. Other features include C-bus lighting, ducted air-conditioning, a fully integrated sound system, automatic irrigation system fed by a 30,000 litre underground rainwater tank, a 1000 bottle wine cellar and direct access to the river walkway.
The kitchen looks over the bamboo lined courtyard below and features all the latest Gaggenau appliances and ample storage. Also on this level is a guest bedroom, bathroom and a study with built-in cabinetry. Stairs to the second level lead to the remaining 3 bedrooms two which share a bathroom and the third, a wonderfully spacious master suite with ample wardrobing, a marble lined ensuite with a soaker bath that has a view of the river and a private balcony perfect for an afternoon snooze. There is also a purpose-built open-plan office area on this level.
The house is set on 824 square metres and adjoins a 542 square metre block which is also for sale by separate negotiation (with a separate title allowing for a 3 level development) currently utilised as a lawned garden and extra carporting for Hamilton House.