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Words: Mackenzie ScottProducer: Louise Starkey
Step inside this  James Bond-inspired Brisbane penthouse
A James Bond-inspired penthouse, complete with secret doors, spiral staircases and fingerprint security, has hit the market in Brisbane.
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The South Beach-inspired apartment — comprising five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a skydeck with 360-degree views of the Queensland city — has been listed for sale in Balmoral.
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The penthouse resembles the mid-century aesthetics of leading sitcoms including Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and Get Smart.
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Investor, part-time property developer and film buff James McKinnon took inspiration from his childhood in the 70s and 80s when designing the home.
Wood panelling lines the walls and steps to raised platform floors give a clear separation between the sitting areas and walkways, with striking curved walls and a large lobby inviting people to come in.
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The back wall of the living room even features a secret door, and the eight spot garage houses his collection of period-accurate cars.
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Two of the five include a 1953 Studebaker Starliner Loewy Coupe and a 1955 Thunderbird in a shade reminiscent of Tiffany blue; these were used in the upcoming Elvis movie.
The Bond-inspired masterpiece at 10/15 Grosvenor St  — complemented with open-air terraces, covered deck, lush gardens and a private pool and spa — has been listed by Place Bulimba’s Matthew Hacket.
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Swipe up for more information on the James Bond-inspired listing.
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