Prestige Property: 74 Bacton Road, Chandler, QLD
Lose yourself to this home’s boundless features.
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A lot of what’s written about property is a litany of superlatives. While here at Robb Report we’re acutely aware of that, what is on offer here in the leafy outskirts of Brisbane is an unrivalled lifestyle offering set amongst the bushland of Bacton.
Large is an understatement with the home located on one hectare and offering a total of 2850sqm of living areas. This is comprised of the main residence – complete with 6-bedroom and 6-bathrooms – as well as a separate 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom guest residence, entertainment house and accommodation for up to 35 cars.
Firstly, the main residence’s first floor sees its own 2-car garage private study and formal lounge upon entry. From here, the home opens up to the free-flowing kitchen, family dining, terrace and alfresco space.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and sees a marble breakfast bar, Gaggenau appliances and a concealed butler’s pantry with temperature-controlled wine storage.
Also on this level – adjoining the family dining room – is a bedroom, with ensuite, music room, games room, home theatre, gym, indoor sauna and spar.
Upstairs is where the bulk of the accommodation is found, with the five remaining bedrooms of the main residence located and all complete with ensuites. The master suite has access to its own large balcony, luxurious ensuite – complete with Italian imported bathtub – and ‘his’ and ‘hers’ dresser.
The home is an entertainer’s dream, combining fun with luxury and sheer size. As we head outside of the main residence, past the alfresco dining area replete with an indoor Japanese Teppanyaki BBQ, we are greeted with the expansive pool and outdoor spa area.
From here, the yard steps down to the pool terrace and outdoor amphitheatre and cinema – a truly unique addition to the home, alongside yet another BBQ zone. Also here is a full-size tennis court which doubles as a basketball court and soccer field.
Further comes the home’s garage area, which is capable of housing 35 cars. It’s off the garage that the large ‘arcade’ is found alongside a mancave, gold simulator and bar. Above the garage sees two offices, kitchenette and bathroom.
Elsewhere on the property comes a two-bedroom flat, with kitchen and bathroom alongside yet another gym.
The home boasts plenty of technology, with a number of screens and smart features controlled throughout the house by a Savant system alongside 35 security cameras monitoring the property.
The home is with Heath Williams of Place, New Farm (+61 403 876 115); 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
The construction sector is roaring back to life in some Australian states while others languish in the doldrums
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The home building market is on the rebound as building approvals rise, new data reveals.
Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the total number of dwellings approved in August was up 7 percent seasonally adjusted, with apartments leading the way.
Private sector house approvals gained 5.8 percent in August while private sector residences excluding houses were up 9.4 percent. This follows on from a decrease of 14.6 percent in July and indicates a solid recovery in the Australian construction sector as the end of the year approaches.
Approvals for total dwellings were strongest in the two largest states, with Victoria recording a rise of 22.2 percent and NSW 12.5 percent. Western Australia also saw a significant rise of 12.3 percent.
In Queensland, the results were less positive for the sector, with total dwelling approvals falling by -26.9 percent. Tasmania also experienced a drop in approvals in August, down -10.1 percent and South Australia -6.9 percent.
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
