Property of the week: 10 Highgate Hill, Toorak
A new Toorak residence, 10 Highgate Hill tells a story of art meeting science.
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Highgate Hill in Melbourne’s illustrious Toorak snuck onto Australia’s most expensive street list last year, coming in 19th position according to Suburbtrends data. Although the real estate research group said the median sale price was $5.102 million, trophy homes on the exclusive cul de sac can command far more.
Number 10 is a sleek new designer residence, the brainchild of architects David Watson and Christopher Doyle with gardens by prized landscaper Jack Merlo. Listed with a guide of $20 million to $22 million, the bespoke five-bedroom family home is an innovative benchmark for modern luxury in Melbourne, showcasing a vast floor plan and sophisticated finishes topped off with enviable city views.
On describing the designer dwelling, Doyle said it is a “symphony of light”.
“Highate Hill is an excellent showcase for our passion and dedication to luxury. Every element has been tuned to create the masterpiece you see before you,” he says.
“It’s a very sharp, elegant type of modernism, it’s not a hard edge sort of modernism. The site is blessed because of its geography, it’s high on the hill and has this lovely vista towards the city which is really unusual in Melbourne. And in Toorak, when you have that opportunity, you take every advantage of it.”
Overflowing with space over three levels, the artfully designed home has a choice of entertaining areas and private retreats suitable for all the family and plenty of guests all year round.
The ground floor is the central gathering space with a formal combined living and dining room spilling out to a peaceful courtyard, a separate den with a fireplace and a casual open plan zone adjoining the dream kitchen.
This culinary heart of the home has a grand Galassia marble island bench, sleek black American oak cabinetry, a suite of Gaggenau appliances, and a full butler’s pantry housing Miele appliances for hidden meal preparation. All this flows seamlessly out to a palatial terrace complete with a barbecue area and an Italian Artusi grill. For outdoor entertaining beyond the terrace, there is an infinity pool, a spa and a private courtyard.
“Architecture is the intersection between art and science. We love creating a house that is both gallery large, yet individual and intimate. The best buildings tell a story. They evoke emotions and create a strong sense of home. Highgate Hill is a testimony to this idea,” Doyle adds.
Up on the first floor, all five bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and ensuites, but the primary suite goes above and beyond. This spacious main has a full dressing room with a bench seat and a deluxe five-star ensuite featuring a freestanding bathtub and twin vanities.
The Highgate Hill home hits every mark on an avid entertainer’s wish list with a host of added extras, including a second-floor private lounge and bar with a top-floor terrace capturing the city skyline, plus a lower ground floor home cinema with custom-made furniture, a ultra HD 4K projector, the latest Dolby Atmos sound and a kitchenette.
Additional features include a home office, a lift to all levels, a wine cellar, gym, marble and oak herringbone floors in the living spaces, or carpet in the bedrooms.
Other high-tech extras include a Savant whole-house automation system, Dynalight intelligent lighting, CCTV, zoned heating and cooling, electric sheer curtains and solar power.
Located near Toorak’s shops and eateries, Chapel Street boutiques, sought-after schools, Como Park and the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Clubs.
The Toorak residence is listed through Kay & Burton Stonnington with Oliver Booth and Ross Savas with an expressions of interest campaign.
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A landmark Hamilton Hill residence owned by a prominent Brisbane publican is hitting the market after nearly 13 years, offering sweeping river views, grand entertaining spaces, and timeless Spanish Mission elegance.
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A prominent Brisbane publican is calling last drinks on his long-held Hamilton Hill residence.
James Power, of The Norman Hotel in Woolloongabba, owns the sprawling estate at 33 Markwell Street.
After nearly 13 years, the towering residence is due to welcome its next custodians. Now empty nesters, Power and his wife, Jennifer, are moving on from their substantial six to seven-bedroom pile on 1376sqm.
While the pub baron might be downsizing, Power is reportedly upsizing his hospitality portfolio as he prepares to open The Norman Northside at Enoggera.
“We did a lot of entertaining at Markwell St,” Power said.
“The guest wing means it’s really set up for it, but we are basically empty nesters now, and it’s time for another family to enjoy it.”
The c.1930s Spanish Mission residence last changed hands in 2013 when the Powers bought it for $5.05 million. Fast-forward to 2026, and the period property is on the market via an expressions-of-interest campaign with Matt Lancashire of Ray White Collective Luxury. In keeping with Queensland legislation, no price guide can be published.
Lancashire said Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the capital’s premier suburbs, often ranked among the most expensive addresses in the city.
“Known for its elevated position, river views, and luxury homes, Hamilton is a top choice for affluent buyers,” he said.
High on Hamilton Hill, the historic house has sweeping views across the Brisbane River, Gateway Bridge and out to Moreton Bay.
Designed for the avid entertainer, the Brisbane house has a stately entry foyer and gallery, multiple formal and casual living zones with period fireplaces and French doors to several terraces, courtyards and balconies.
The interiors blend original character with sympathetic updates undertaken during a significant renovation in the early 2000s. There are high coffered 3.1m ceilings, wrought iron balustrades, arched openings, stucco finishes, Mediterranean-inspired terracotta tones, imported doors, and statement chandeliers. Modern touches include the kitchen with Miele appliances, a wine cellar, private gym, and steam room.
Outdoors, the resort-style pool is framed by a covered patio and pool house with a wellness centre, as well as established gardens producing citrus, herbs and chillies.
The ground floor is home to two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom, while upstairs the footprint features four bedrooms and a palatial main suite with a private balcony, a dressing room, and a marble ensuite featuring a double shower and a spa bath.
Down on the lower floor, an expansive rumpus room is the ideal teenager hangout, sitting next to the pool patio, plus an adjoining office or guest bedroom.
Extra bonuses of the Brisbane compound include a six-car garage, ducted air-conditioning, and a dumbwaiter servicing all three levels.
The famed shopping and dining precinct at Racecourse Rd and Portside Wharf is close by, as well as the riverfront and parklands. Ascot State School, St Rita’s and St Margaret’s are within easy reach.
The Hamilton home at 33 Markwell St, Hamilton, QLD, is offered via an expressions of interest campaign, closing on May 8 at 5 pm.
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