5 Luxury Brisbane Apartments
Inside the Queensland capital’s most elevated residences.
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1201/25 Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Penthouses like 1201 are a rare find. Offering 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms and 4-car parking the expansive residence spans 362sqm of the Lume development.
Through a cleverly designed floor plan, ultra-high ceilings and the abundant use of floor to ceiling glazing this beautiful residence is able to offer sweeping views of the river and Brisbane city skyline.
A focal point of the residence is the chef’s standard kitchen complete with Liebherr integrated fridge/freezer, high-end Miele appliances, stone top benches, stools and an inbuilt wine fridge. Elsewhere a large butler’s pantry with a large wine fridge is found.
Floor to ceiling stacker doors open the living area onto a 32sqm balcony, bringing more panoramic vistas.
Further, the second living space is ideal for entertaining with inbuilt cabinetry and three build in bar fridges.
The master suite boasts an enormous ensuite complete with free-standing bathtub and double vanity and is fitted with a walk-in robe and feature LED lighting.
The remaining bedrooms are all generous in size.
The listing is with Total Property Group, POA; lume.com.au
4702/443 Queen Street, Brisbane City, QLD
The only remaining penthouse in Cbus Property’s 443 Queen St development. Here, penthouse 4702 sees a grand stone-lined foyer, views of the river, story bridge, and Kangaroo Point cliffs.
The 399sqm residence comprises four bedrooms – each with a private ensuite, a powder room three separate living areas, here separate balconies a butler’s kitchen, laundry room, drying court and four secure car spaces.
Elsewhere, the kitchen is centrally located to service each of the dining spaces, as well as the spacious lounge area all of which are adorned in a heady combination of stone and custom joinery.
Designed by the best in subtropical architecture, internationally acclaimed WOHA and Architectus, 443 Queen St is a true visionary masterpiece bringing ‘Queenslander’ breathability to luxury penthouse living.
The residence is also privy to arrival gardens on each level and the development’s full-floor recreation deck with a 25-metre riverside infinity pool, gym, dining room, cabana lounges and barbeque areas
Entertainment is at one’s doorstep with the very popular Howard Smith Wharves nearby, replete with an array of restaurants, bars and entertainment.
The listing is managed by CBRE, POA; 443queenst.com
462/30 Macrossan Street, Brisbane City, QLD
Penthouse 462 has been meticulously crafted over several years making it arguably one of the finest apartments in the Brisbane CBD.
Located on the 46th floor arrives this tri-level penthouse offers 5-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms and 3-car parking with views that stretch from the Story Bridge across the river to Kangaroo Point and beyond.
Boasting 4.8-metre ceilings, custom timber and leather panelling and book matched marble flooring – it is evident that details were at the forefront of design.
Elsewhere, the spacious living and dining areas flow seamlessly to the northeast facing alfresco terrace, serviced by a European entertainer’s kitchen – complete with Gaggenau appliances and butler’s pantry – with integrated smart home technology.
Further, an impeccable wine cellar and wet bar – with room for 300 bottles and three wine fridges finds its home in the penthouse.
Accommodation includes four impressive ensuites bedrooms and a dedicated study/ fifth bedroom. The master suite offering generous walk-in robes, custom cabinetry, and luxurious ensuite bathroom with an attached gym on the upper-level master.
Additional amenities include access to a tennis court, swimming pool. Spa another gym, steam room, barbecue area and private lifts within the residence.
The listing is with Ray White Bulimba, offers over $5.5 million; raywhiteeastbrisbane.com.au
18/80 Oxlade Drive New Farm
Sprawling over 390sqm and offering an impressive 16 metres of unrivalled river frontage, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 5-garage residence is the pinnacle of indulgence.
Within, a bespoke kitchen and generous butler’s pantry, appointed with Sub Zero and Wolf appliances is an inviting place to entertain and opens out towards the oversized dining and entertaining spaces.
The entry – accessed via direct lift – sees soaring ceiling, use of natural stone and herringbone timber flooring.
Elsewhere an opulent master suite provides a sense of space and intimacy with its ensuites and luxurious ‘his’ and ‘hers’ dressing rooms.
Further accommodations include three large ensuite bedrooms, a media room, a home office and a library.
A casual stroll along Oxlade Drive can lead you to Brisbane Power House, New Farm Park or Howard Smith Wharves.
The listing is with Place Estate Agents, POA; eplace.com.au
5/128 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Set in an elevated position above the Kangaroo Point cliffs comes this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-garage penthouse apparent moments from Bribsane’s CBD.
Bookended by Story Bridge and South Bank Parklands, the residence spans over 260sqm and boasts stunning uninterrupted views.
An open plan living, kitchen and dining area integrates with the covered outdoor balcony, framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and high ceilings.
The kitchen is finished in natural stone and arrives with a butler’s pantry and premium Miele appliances. Further, you’ll find an oversized master retreat boasting a generous walk-in robe and dressing room alongside an ensuite with travertine flooring, an open shower and a freestanding bath.
The listing is with Place Property Agents, POA; eplace.com
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
Philip Lowe’s comments come amid property industry concerns about pressures on mortgage holders and rising rents
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Leaders in Australia’s property industry are calling on the RBA to hit the pause button on further interest rate rises following yesterday’s announcement to raise the cash rate to 4.1 percent.
CEO of the REINSW, Tim McKibbin, said it was time to let the 12 interest rate rises since May last year take effect.
“The REINSW would like to see the RBA hit pause and allow the 12 rate rises to date work their way through the economy. Property prices have rebounded because of supply and demand. I think that will continue with the rate rise,” said Mr McKibbin.
The Real Estate Institute of Australia today released its Housing Affordability Report for the March 2023 quarter which showed that in NSW, the proportion of family income required to meet the average loan repayments has risen to 55 percent, up from 44.5 percent a year ago.
Chief economist at Ray White, Nerida Conisbee, said while this latest increase would probably not push Australia into a recession, it had major implications for the housing market and the needs of ordinary Australians.
“As more countries head into recession, at this point, it does look like the RBA’s “narrow path” will get us through while taming inflation,” she said.
“In the meantime however, it is creating a headache for renters, buyers and new housing supply that is going to take many years to resolve.
“And every interest rate rise is extending that pain.”
In a speech to guests at Morgan Stanley’s Australia Summit released today, Governor Philip Lowe addressed the RBA board’s ‘narrow path’ approach, navigating continued economic growth while pushing inflation from its current level of 6.8 percent down to a more acceptable level of 2 to 3 percent.
“It is still possible to navigate this path and our ambition is to do so,” Mr Lowe said. “But it is a narrow path and likely to be a bumpy one, with risks on both sides.”
However, he said the alternative is persistent high inflation, which would do the national economy more damage in the longer term.
“If inflation stays high for too long, it will become ingrained in people’s expectations and high inflation will then be self-perpetuating,” he said. “As the historical experiences shows, the inevitable result of this would be even higher interest rates and, at some point, a larger increase in unemployment to get rid of the ingrained inflation.
“The Board’s priority is to do what it can to avoid this.”
While acknowledging that another rate rise would adversely affect many households, Mr Lowe said it was unavoidable if inflation was to be tamed.
“It is certainly true that if the Board had not lifted interest rates as it has done, some households would have avoided, for a short period, the financial pressures that come with higher mortgage rates,” he said.
“But this short-term gain would have been at a much higher medium-term cost. If we had not tightened monetary policy, the cost of living would be higher for longer. This would hurt all Australians and the functioning of our economy and would ultimately require even higher interest rates to bring inflation back down.
“So, as difficult as it is, the rise in interest rates is necessary to bring inflation back to target in a reasonable timeframe.”
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
