Best Homes: Five of the best Queensland properties on the market

One of Brisbane’s best and most unique new builds has finished construction, showing its literal gills to the world.

One of Brisbane’s most striking homes is up for sale - and you can see its sleek, sharklike look from across the Brisbane River.

‘Gill House’ is an award-winning property that just finished construction, on the market for the first time ever: and it’s one of Queensland’s five best homes for this week.

52 Wendell Street, Norman Park

Property developer Max Panettiere had the house built at 52 Wendell St, Norman Park, to own a unique property that uses its specially designed ‘gills’ to maximise the sprawling riverside views.

“We wanted to get the river views as you’re sitting in the lounge room,” he said. “[The gills] open up the sides of the house, so you could look through them and still get the view.”

It took years of work to get the home constructed: from its submarine-like safe doors leading to the yard, to its $200,000 marble island in the centre of the kitchen.

“That was like a six month process just doing the four gills: four six metre high concrete pillars,” Mr Panettiere said. “It’s not a house. It’s like a piece of art, so we wanted something different.”

Featuring a 6.3 metre high void, the house is perfect for spaceous living and extravagant functions.

Gill House has four bedrooms and four bathrooms across its four levels, with a private lift leading to a sprawling master suite across the entire top floor.

With a private pontoon for traversing the river and a floodproof swimming pool, the designer home is built for the absolute premium of Brisbane living.

Place New Farm agents Sarah Hackett and Lauren Marmotta are accepting offers for the property until September 25.

435 Balmoral Road, Montville

435 Balmoral Rd, Montville

This 49 acre estate is where you’ll find 435 Balmoral Road, Montville: a six-bedroom, six-bathroom property that’s built for both luxury and serenity.

An east-facing home near the Sunshine Coast, the property offers a direct view of the sunrise every morning, lighting up the vast ranges visible from atop the hilly retreat.

The single-level minimalist home contains every amenity, from entertainment spaces to underfloor bathroom heating, a gym and skylight dressing room.

There’s even space on the property for a helicopter to land, if you have a spare one of those lying around.

To one side of the house sits a guesthouse and pond; to the other, a tennis court, all of it the centrepiece to the vast acreage. An infinity pool sits right at the front, offering the perfect view of the horizon during a morning swim.

Less than half an hour from the beach, this house provides top-end amenities for the buyer who can afford a truly special view.

Direct expressions of interest to Matt Lancashire and Pat Goldsworthy of Ray White New Farm.

42 Heyford St, Mount Gravatt East

42 Heyford St, Mount Gravatt East

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 42 Heyford St, Mount Gravatt East, is a passion renovation project ten years in the making.

Vendor Luke Grey bought the property when he was 22 years old, and saved up for years to start renovations in 2020.

Now 33 and with a family, he said he’s helped the house realise its full potential.

“[Post-war houses] have got such good bones,” he said. “It’s so easy to renovate and to plan for. We actually really like the character look of those post-war homes, which suits our coastal style that we’ve added.”

When Mr Grey bought the property, it was a much smaller cottage of a home...

So he updated it all for his new family, while keeping it in the style of the original place.

The home was refreshed with an indoor-outdoor living style, taking full advantage of its position atop the hilly suburb.

With a master bedroom and a little cubby house out the back, the home has been made for a family to start their new life.

Place Woolloongabba agents Michael Garcia and Savva Koulouris are holding private negotiations for the home.

12 Mark Street, New Farm

12 Mark St, New Farm

The five-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 12 Mark St, New Farm, is designed to feel like an oasis out the back.

A 2015 renovation gave the home a subtropical theme, shaded by flora to give its residents a private place of relaxation.

The modern style of the interior flows right into the picturesque little garden outside.

With two floors and several levels of elevation, the home is a Tetris block of living and relaxation spaces. An open-plan kitchen leads right to the glass doors connecting to the garden, offering gorgeous backyard views with every meal.

A few turns away from the CBD, the house blends convenient, accessible living with privacy and peace.

Contact Brett Greensill and Andrea Crossan of McGrath Estate Agents, New Farm, for more details.

4 Didsbury Street, East Brisbane

4 Didsbury St, East Brisbane

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 4 Didsbury St, East Brisbane, is a Federation Queenslander that’s been restored to highlight its history.

Built in the late 1800s, the house has been modernised while still retaining some of its vintage features: French doors, a wide veranda and ornate patterns across its frame.

On an elevated 810 sqm space, the home has plenty of room across its two floors for each family member to have their own space - even before stepping out to the wide garden and swimming pool.

The home’s modern renovations have been made with the design of the original, century-old home in mind.

Its traditional facade hides its modern upgrades, and features like its study and gourmet kitchen make it ideal for a family where everyone has different needs.

Eliza Schultz and Julia Doyle of Place Bulimba have the property up for auction on Saturday, September 14.

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Originally published as Best Homes: Five of the best Queensland properties on the market