Five best Brisbane homes for sale this week
One house captured the heart of its renters the moment they stepped into it, and it’s just one of several great homes up for grabs this week.
When you’re shopping for a new home, sometimes it’s love at first sight.
That was the case for two renters at 64 Bonneville St, Holland Park West. They fell for this house the moment they stepped foot in it: and it’s one of five of Brisbane’s best homes up for sale this week.
Ramona & Zac Zahner found the five-bedroom, two-bathroom home shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic, paying a little extra to secure a rental agreement.
As the pandemic went into full force, the couple found themselves grateful for the stunning view on the hill, looking out over the city.
“You could sit on the veranda and watch the world go by,” Mr Zahner said. “But it’s big enough that we weren’t feeling trapped.”
The two then bought the home from its previous owners, and went straight to renovating the place: updating the flooring, bathroom, kitchen and lighting.
“It’s been a rental for 10 years – so we pretty much just rejuvenated it,” Mr Zahner said.
Now, the home boasts a modern, open-plan living set-up with large entertainment spaces across its two storeys, with a swimming pool and spa covered by the garden’s tall tree line.
Place Annerley agents Mitchell Smith and Roxanne Alterio are accepting offers over $2.7 million for the home.
28 Thorpe St, Indooroopilly
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 28 Thorpe St, Indooroopilly, is a brand new build ready for its first owners to claim it.
Named ‘Bianco’, the home balances space with proximity: each bedroom featuring an ensuite, and with a four-car garage at a short distance away from the CBD.
Builder Michele Clarke said the home was made to be mindful of the rough Queensland summertime, with expansive doorways built to minimise cooling costs.
“The QLD weather can be brutal,” she said. “The external finishes are conducive with our hot summer seasons, [with] minimal upkeep for the owner.”
Across its three floors, you’ll find a gourmet kitchen, a walk-in wine cellar, an in-ground swimming pool and a private balcony, facing towards Mt Cootha.
Place New Farm agent Sarah Hackett is accepting top offers for the property, closing September 10.
11 Dock St, South Brisbane
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in South Brisbane sits right by the Brisbane river: combining character and privacy right by the city.
11 Dock St is a three-storey home with access to a rooftop, offering its owner a firepit and an up-close view of the CBD.
Headed inside, you’ll find a central courtyard with frangipani trees and copper murals, offering a private city garden in the midst of bespoke interior design.
With a library, minimalist kitchen and balcony, the home is a sea of different textures and amenities that blend together for an eccentric, high-end living space.
Described as “Marrying historical character with contemporary luxury”, the home also has a convenient selection of schools and shop, just a short trip away.
Contact Zach Jansen of Position Property to schedule a viewing of the home.
33 Cassia Pl, Stretton
With six bedrooms and three bathrooms, 33 Cassia Pl, Stretton, is hard to beat when it comes to peak suburban views.
The triple-story designer home features 2.7 metre-high ceilings and an open-plan design, which flows into an outdoor patio and a luxurious self-cleaning pool.
The vast open spaces of the home are perfect for large gatherings: whether that be on the wide balcony, in the spacious interiors or by the lush, low-maintenance garden out the front.
Sitting tall on a 749 sqm block, it’s easy to catch a nearby breeze, along with a sprawling view of the horizon to Brisbane’s south.
Miranda Cheang of Ray White Rochedale is holding an auction for the property on Saturday, September 14.
22 Morningview St, Chapel Hill
The home at 22 Morningview St, Chapel Hill, has more than thirty years of history for its last owners.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home was bought by Ian and Julie Crebbin in 1992, when it looked like a more typical Queensland home. Over the next three decades, they gave the place a fresh look, aiming for an exotic style to give their house a new identity.
“We moved up from Canberra, [where] the garden was a native garden, and everything died off in winter,” Ms Crebbin said. “So we made this into a tropical garden.”
“We’ve always liked the Mediterranean look,” Mr Crebbin said. “We’ve always wanted a house like that, but this one wasn’t … so we changed it as much as we could.”
Now, the home is its own private paradise, tucked away in a quiet corner of the suburb. With a lavish and well-kept garden, the home is filled with features big and small that make it pop: like its raked ceiling, private courtyard and winding pathways.
In their time at the home, the Crebbins have used the versatile space for all sorts of occasions, including a wedding that will stay with them long after they’ve moved out.
Direct sales inquiries for the property to Michelle McLeod of McLeod Brisbane.
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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, contact me at nicholas.finch@news.com.au.
Originally published as Five best Brisbane homes for sale this week
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