Auction blog: Landmark Queenslander sells for $6.6m under the hammer

A landmark Queenslander described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has sold for $6.6m under the hammer - it was one of 86 auctions planned for Brisbane on Saturday. SEE LIVESTREAM

19 Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point.

A landmark Queenslander described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has sold for $6.6m under the hammer - it was one of 86 auctions planned for Brisbane on Saturday.

The luxury home at 19 Leopard St, Kangaroo Point is known as Rockfield and was the most popular property in Queensland going to auction this week.

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19 Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point sold for $6.6m.

Rockfield, marketed by Place Bulimba agents Sarah Hackett and Lauren Marmotta, attracted a big crowd and four registered bidders.

Ms Hackett said a local buyer walked away with the keys with the auction held on a balcony overlooking the Brisbane River.

"The opening bidder actually ended up with the property," Ms Hackett said.

"It's going to be their family home."

Ms Hackett said Rockfield attracted more than 100 families over its marketing campaign.

"We targeted the local schools and the three major hospitals, as they are so close," Ms Hackett said.

"We had a couple of doctors registered to bid due to the convenience of being around the corner from the hospitals."

Perched high above the river, the immaculately renovated home offers views across the water to the city and Botanic Gardens, and features all the charm of a bygone era but with the conveniences of the 21st century.

19 Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point.

Seller Linda Butler and her family have been custodians of Rockfield since 1997 after falling in love with the home’s character and potential.

“It’s one of those houses that you drive past and when it came on the market, I just knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Ms Butler said.

“I had my heart set on it.”

PropTrack data shows 124 properties in the river city were set for auction this week, up 20 per cent on the same time this year - 86 auctions were planned for Brisbane on Saturday

There are also some notable entry-level homes and developer and investor stock up for grabs.

You can follow the hottest auction action here.

Originally published as Auction blog: Landmark Queenslander sells for $6.6m under the hammer

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