CELEBRITY BUILDER GRAYA UNVEILS PADDINGTON MASTERPIECE

Paddington’s skyline has a new star. A collaboration between celebrity builder Graya and award-winning architect Joe Adsett, this recently completed luxury residence is turning heads with its commanding city views, sculptural design and extensive list of high-end features.

Now on the market with Ray White New Farm agents Matt Lancashire and Josh Brown, the five-bedroom home is one of only a handful of private commissions by Graya, better known for creating showpiece addresses for Brisbane’s sporting and social elite.

The two-storey residence with iconic city views has no official price guide, given Queensland’s restrictions on pricing, but the latest sale on Reading Street, Paddington, was made in April when a four-bedroom house on 562 sq m sold for $4.38 million.

Sitting on a much larger 810sq m block, Skyline is one of the rare private residences by Graya among a handful of homes built for Brisbane’s most famous residents.

The high-profile firm is known for creating show-stopping houses for VIP clients, including footballer Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla, Wallaby Israel Folau, basketballer Aron Baynes and model Erin McNaught and her husband, rapper Example.

Brothers Andrew and Rob Gray, the celebrity builders behind Graya Constructions, have also just wrapped on the landmark project Kloud at Palm Beach. The Gold Coast development includes an apartment bought off the plan by globetrotting tennis legend Ash Barty and a palatial penthouse that just fetched $9.1 million after only 15 on the market.

Graya-built homes have been making headlines for their impressive resale value during a Brisbane housing boom. In June, a Mediterranean-inspired Hamilton home built by the brothers turned a $4 million profit in just 12 months when it sold for $12.5 million.

Skyline’s 20m frontage cuts an impressive figure and, thanks to the sloping block, captures a sweeping panorama of the city.

Crafted using a palette of stone and timber, the house has a long list of luxury fittings and finishes throughout as well as grand walls of glass to frame the views and draw in loads of natural light.

The L-shaped footprint features an open plan living and dining zone off the gourmet kitchen, which houses Miele appliances, a vast eat-at island bench, and a butler’s pantry.

This everyday space flows seamlessly into an outdoor kitchen on the covered terrace, a large, level lawn, and a unique heated infinity pool and spa, designed by Jack Boyd and recognised as a Master Builders Award finalist.

Upstairs, the accommodation level is home to a spacious main bedroom suite with a private balcony, a dual shower en-suite with a freestanding tub, plus a walk-in wardrobe with a skylight.

A gallery-style mezzanine walkway creates a double-height void below and leads to three more bedrooms, two with en-suites. There is also a home office with built-in desks, a gym space with storage and another balcony.

Additional features of the Paddington house include an entry-level guest room with an ensuite and built-ins, a separate media room, a mud room, laundry with a chute and drying court, a four-car lock-up garage, an outdoor shower, a fire pit, a Control4 smart home system, extensive security, irrigation, and solar.

Skyline is close to cafes, restaurants, boutiques and galleries, as well as multiple sought-after schools.

Skyline at 9 Reading St, Paddington is listed via an expressions of interest campaign closing on September 12 at 5pm.

An ultra-luxury Main Beach penthouse with 360-degree views of the beach, hinterland and city skyline has hit the market with an $18 million price tag, as buyers seeking a rare slice of coastal opulence continue to drive the top-end of the Gold Coast market.

The sprawling 600sqm residence will occupy the upper two floors of the 29-level La Mer tower on Main Beach Parade, and has been released as its construction reaches top-out, ahead of completion later this year.

The lavish penthouse boasts four bedrooms, all with ensuites, including an ocean-facing master retreat with private lounge, a kitchen designed for a private chef, a rooftop pool, huge entertaining zone with outdoor kitchen, a grand staircase, and its own express lift.

Demand for high-end Gold Coast property remains strong, with a Burleigh penthouse sold off-the-plan for $30 million earlier this year, surpassing the $24 million record set in 2023.

“The La Mer penthouse represents exceptional value, considering its quality design, size, privacy and location – not to mention the 360-degree views capturing the beach and Gold Coast Broadwater,” said OTP Group director James Elliott, who is marketing the project.

“We’re anticipating interest from high-net worth individuals and couples seeking a residence or holiday home in the sought-after village enclave of Main Beach, taking advantage of the unprecedented growth underway in the area and neighbouring The Spit.”

The $155 million La Mer is being developed by developer-builder ODUS and Nazero, in partnership with funder Metrics Credit Partners.

ODUS Director Byron Sakha said with construction powering ahead and the 29-level structure now complete, it was the ideal time to launch the penthouse to the market.

“We’ve worked with internationally-recognised studio, Sici Design, on the penthouse interiors, with a focus on ensuring it isn’t luxury for luxury’s sake – every element has been thoughtfully designed to enhance quality of life for those who call it home,” he said.

“The views are the hero of virtually every space, but we’ve given equal attention to the fittings and finishes, so every detail exudes elegance and refinement.

“Now that construction of La Mer has topped out, prospective buyers can experience how the building is taking shape and the exceptional location on offer, just 68 steps from the sand.”

Sici Design founder and director Maria Papadopoulos said the penthouse interiors exemplified effortless luxury living.

“The views weren’t something we designed around, they became part of the design itself, with the true luxury of La Mer in its feeling of peace, calm and wellbeing,” she said.

“Luxury isn’t defined by how something looks, but how it makes you feel, and we believe a luxurious home should be beautiful to live in, not stressful to maintain.”

Refined yet durable materials include premium natural stone Austral Dream Dolomite, with travertine bringing warmth and timelessness, complementing timber flooring, and a coastal colour palette.

The ocean-facing resort-style master retreat occupies half the upper level, with its own private balcony, lounge room, two walk-in wardrobes, and an oversized ensuite with double shower, double vanity, and solid stone freestanding bath overlooking the views.

The kitchen features a 3.6-metre statement island bench and expansive butler’s pantry, complemented by a dedicated wine cellar and integrated bar area.

Designed by architects, Plus Studio, La Mer features 24 full-floor, three-bedroom plus multipurpose room residences, along with the dual-level penthouse. Exclusive resort-style facilities include a pool, spa, fully-equipped gym, sauna, barbeque facilities, private sun lounges, yoga lawn and an outdoor beach shower.

The penthouse is being launched as part of the final release of apartments at La Mer, with prices starting from $4.3 million.

CELEBRITY BUILDER GRAYA UNVEILS PADDINGTON MASTERPIECE

A striking new build in Paddington, Skyline pairs Graya’s trademark craftsmanship with Joe Adsett’s award-winning design.