Prestige Property: 29 Laidlaw Parade, East Brisbane, QLD
Designer living delivered in an incomparable fashion.
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This opulent manse set on the water’s edge in East Brisbane is arguably one of the cities most prestigious residences.
Combining architectural flair with interior design by the renowned Greg Natale, the home has seen no expense spared in its creation. Here, a heady and timeless combination of black, white and gold themed design indulges in Italian crafted marble, Venetian plaster and brass adornment.
The three-storey, 960sqm, 5-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 4- car parking lands on a gilded, 597sqm plot of inner-city riverfront.
Immediate and imposing is the home’s attention to detail. From brass archways, the mixed-use of steel and glass and vaulted ceilings to the custom-designed furniture by Natale – which can be included with the purchase of the home – all aspects of the home have been highly considered.
The middle level sees most of the living and entertaining areas including the kitchen – replete with paonazetto marble benchtops, Subzero and Gaggenau appliances alongside a butler’s pantry. Also on this level is a library (or grand piano room), office, powder room, laundry.
Every room has been thoughtfully put together with the use of venetian glass tapware, for example the dining room is wrapped in De Gournay wallpaper and enjoys custom-designed paonazetto marble fireplace.
The upper level sees the bedrooms which all hold their own unique character.
The master bedroom is grand in proportions and is adorned with Gucci wallpaper. It connects to a 10-metre (no, not a typo) walk-in wardrobe inclusive of a floor to ceiling shoe and bag storage.
The other bedrooms also include walk-in robes and ensuites, which follow a similar theme of marble adornment.
Elsewhere, the lower level sees an ornately designed theatre room alongside a wellness centre and living space that flows out to the barbeque terrace, pool and lawn areas.
The rest of this level consists of a guest bedroom, with ensuite and built-in robe, gym, sauna, ice-bath room, steam room, extra storage rooms and space for a wine cellar for the avid wine connoisseur.
All levels are serviced by a lift and curving concrete staircase brandishing a Greg Natale signature steel and brass balustrade.
The exclusive residence arrives with its own jetty on the Brisbane River and is nearby to Mowbray park and Brisbane CBD.
The listing is with Henry Hodge (+61 455 500 035) of Henry Hodge Real Estate; POA.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
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Prince Albert House is a stately Federation manor showcasing just how Mosman’s grand architectural past can be expertly coupled with a contemporary renovation.
Surrounded by some of Mosman’s greatest estates, the regal residence once known as Candida underwent a rebranding and a significant renovation several years ago before it last changed hands in 2016 for $10 million.
Today’s vendors, publican Matthew Fallon and his partner Tamara Martin, have engaged Michael Coombs and Tia Naris of Atlas Lower North Shore to market the property with the auction guide sitting at $15.75 million.
Only the fourth owner in the property’s 117-year history, Fallon is one of three brothers behind The Buena in Mosman. Matthew, Luke, and Tim Fallon bought the Middle Head Rd watering hole Buena Vista Hotel in 2015 for more than $13m before renaming it.
Sitting on 1254sq m of estate-like grounds on Prince Albert St, one of Mosman’s most sought-after streets, this stately house is a blend of old-world charm meets modern luxury, coupled with enviable views of the iconic Harbour Bridge and water.
The period property’s transformation was initiated by the previous owner, recruitment boss Jeromine Alpe, who enlisted Giles Tribe Architects for the bulk of the renovations. Fallon and Martin added their own personal touches later on.
“This is a really beautiful house with lots of space. So many Federation homes have pokey rooms and a difficult layout but this one has been really opened up to be a historic home with a very modern floor plan,” said Coombs.
Inside, Prince Albert House has a host of charming historic detail paying homage to its Federation roots including high ornate ceilings, intricate leadlight windows, and grand marble fireplaces. The 21st Century additions like the Calacatta marble kitchen with custom butler’s pantry and seamless connections to the great outdoors are also perfectly suited to today’s must-have Sydney lifestyle.
The large layout features formal living and dining rooms with bay windows, casual family zones and big bedrooms with built-ins. In the primary bedroom suite, separated from the rest of the house on the first floor, there is a walk-through wardrobe to a deluxe bath ensuite as well as two balconies, a sitting area and an adjoining home office. Two more bedrooms also feature ensuites.
Resort style amenities of the Mosman property include a swimming pool surrounded by manicured gardens, sandstone feature walls, a gym with a sauna and ensuite, plus a large wine cellar.
Close to a long list of lifestyle locations, the house is near family-friendly harbour beaches, Taronga Zoo, Mosman’s shopping precinct, coveted schools and city ferries.
Prince Albert House at 13 Prince Albert St, Mosman is currently listed with Michael Coombs of Atlas and is scheduled to go to auction on November 2.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
