Contemporary Brighton home transformed by design doyen

The former Melbourne home of Australia’s kitchenware container king has been transformed by a Byron Bay design doyen and is now on the market with a very stylish $15 million to $16.5 million price guide.

Alex Schiavo, James Driver and Jia Teresa Wizel of Kay & Burton Bayside, have listed the contemporary Brighton residence and are asking for expressions of interest by 5pm on September 16.

Brian Davis, founder of the Decor Corporation, lived at the Wolseley Grove home until his passing in 2021. Davis built his humble homewares company from the ground up in the late 1950s, eventually securing lucrative contracts with Coles and Woolworths.

He then went on to sell his award-winning designs around the world and was inducted into the Design Institute of Australia’s Hall of Fame in 1996.

After his estate was sold in 2022 for $8 million, the current owners engaged Frank Macchia of Macchia Design Studio to inject some Byron Bay je ne sais quoi into the then four-bedroom mid century modern house.

Today, the reimagined five-bedroom home on a grand 1630sq m is a private retreat with all the mod cons expected of a 21st century beachside home.

Beyond the double entry doors, the expansive ground floor has been created for quiet contemplation and meaningful gatherings.

The open plan footprint flows via seamless bi-folds to the outdoors, with the layout centred around a reading and conversation space featuring integrated seating and inspired planting.

There is also a fireside sitting area, window seats and a banquette dining zone next to the unique limestone kitchen with its vast island bench, Wolf appliances and large butler’s pantry.

Macchia’s modern touch has introduced Tongue & Groove oak floors, sand-laced wall render, fluted windows, custom made concrete basins, designer lighting and bespoke joinery throughout.

Additional entertainment areas on the lower level include a separate media room and the north-facing landscaped backyard complete with a family-friendly heated pool and spa. There is also a decadent outdoor spa, self-contained poolside pavilion and gym with a space for a sauna.

While four bedrooms with ensuites and a dedicated study space sit on the entry level, the first floor is home to a palatial suite with a lounge area and bedroom featuring a yard-facing balcony, walk-in wardrobe and a twin-basin ensuite with multiple skylights.

The new-look Brighton residence also has a big wine cellar with tasting table, a large laundry, an attic storage space, reverse-cycle heating and cooling, comprehensive camera security, bore-water irrigation, a substantial wine cellar, a lower-level powder room, and undercover parking for at up to three cars.

A unique Brighton property, the Wolseley Grove house is close to Church and Hampton streets, sought after schools, Sandbelt fairways, city trains, the Bay Trail, and Brighton Beach.

Listed with Kay & Burton Bayside, 3 Wolseley Grove is on the market via an expressions of interest campaign closing on September 16.

Mosaic Property Group is pushing Queensland’s prestige market into a new era, leveraging design excellence, construction certainty and a fully integrated operating model to deliver some of the most sought-after residences on the coast.

With its flagship Florence by Mosaic capturing the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s Queensland Project of the Year, and two new coastal projects, Madeline in Broadbeach and Josephine in Burleigh Heads, surpassing early sales expectations, Mosaic has cemented itself as one of the nation’s most consistent and compelling luxury developers.

For Mosaic, luxury isn’t about embellishment. It’s about precision—architectural, experiential and operational.

That philosophy has driven rapid evolution into the top tier of residential development, redefining how high-end buyers think about design, craftsmanship and developer reliability. As the market becomes increasingly selective, Mosaic’s approach has struck a powerful chord.

**Florence features expansive, light-filled living spaces with bespoke detailing and seamless indoor-outdoor connections.**

Florence: The Project That Rewrote Expectations

Florence by Mosaic marked a turning point for the company. Receiving the 2025 UDIA QLD Project of the Year and being recognised as Australia’s best mid-rise development at The Urban Developer Awards affirmed what industry insiders had already observed: Mosaic’s end-to-end business model is delivering residential outcomes of rare consistency and quality.

The project showcased the group’s signature methodology, from meticulous site selection and architecture-led planning to in-house construction and client care that continues long after settlement.

Madeline delivers a sophisticated coastal aesthetic, with expansive interiors and uninterrupted ocean views.

Madeline: Broadbeach Refined for A New Generation of Luxury Buyers

Madeline by Mosaic represents a confident expression of contemporary seaside prestige. Comprising a boutique collection of half-floor and full-floor residences, the project has been designed to maximise protected views of Broadbeach’s coastline—an increasingly rare commodity in the city’s accelerating development environment.

Each residence is shaped around privacy, spatial generosity and a seamless interplay between indoors and out. Interiors adopt a restrained, timeless material palette that favours longevity over decorative flourish, with bespoke detailing that signals the shift toward quiet luxury now dominating the upper end of the market.

The response has been emphatic. Madeline is approaching 90 percent sell-out within months, reflecting both deep demand for premium coastal residences and strong confidence in Mosaic’s delivery capabilities.

For buyers seeking security in a volatile market, Mosaic’s track record and disciplined processes have become a significant point of differentiation.

**Josephine offers an intimate, beachfront living experience, with serene, sculptural interiors.**

Josephine: A Boutique Icon for Burleigh Heads

On the iconic Burleigh Heads Esplanade, Josephine by Mosaic takes a more intimate approach to prestige living.

Its limited collection of half-floor and full-floor residences places exclusivity at the centre of the experience, with uninterrupted ocean views on the very prestigious Burleigh Heads beachfront, and architecture that embraces the raw beauty of the coastline.

Josephine’s early release was met with intense buyer interest, resulting in sales exceeding 50 per cent within weeks.

This momentum reflects the broader shift among affluent purchasers toward boutique coastal buildings that deliver privacy, permanence and a strong sense of place—qualities that Josephine captures with clarity.

Mosaic’s founder and Managing Director, Brook Monahan, encapsulates the project ethos simply: “Josephine is the antithesis of the high-rise tower. It’s intimate, personal, highly considered and deeply connected to its coastal setting.”

The Power of an Integrated Model

Much of Mosaic’s success in the luxury segment stems from its atypical business structure.

While many developers outsource design, construction and even customer service, Mosaic retains full control of every component—from research and site acquisition to architecture, building and post-completion care.

This end-to-end model compresses risk, eliminates handoff errors and ensures accountability at every stage.

For high-net-worth purchasers, that reliability is invaluable. In a prestige market shaped increasingly by uncertainty, the assurance that a project will be delivered exactly as promised has become a decisive factor.

Mosaic complements this with a research-led approach to site selection, targeting high-demand lifestyle destinations with enduring capital growth prospects.

This discipline has created a consistent portfolio of developments aligned with long-term value creation, not short-term speculation.

Florence presents a sculptural coastal façade with curved balconies and finely detailed stonework.

A Design Philosophy Built to Last

Across Florence, Madeline and Josephine, Mosaic’s design principles remain constant: scale rooms for real life, not marketing imagery; choose natural finishes that age with beauty; prioritise privacy, acoustic performance and engineering excellence; and orientate homes to capture light, views and a strong emotional connection to place.

This is luxury as functionality—not spectacle. Mosaic’s homes feel composed rather than crowded, timeless rather than trendy. As Monahan puts it, “Our ambition is simple: to create homes that feel as exceptional in 20 years as they do on day one.”

A Brand Built on Trust

In the luxury sector, reputation is everything. Mosaic’s rapid absorption rates at Madeline and Josephine are less about hype and more about the trust it has earned. Buyers recognise the brand not just for design, but for delivery discipline and transparency—qualities often promised but rarely upheld.

Projects are documented, audited and communicated with unusual clarity, and Mosaic’s client-care program continues long after completion. This culture of accountability has become one of its most valuable brand assets.

A New Standard for Prestige Living

Florence set the tone. Madeline and Josephine extend it. Together, these projects illustrate an evolution that is reshaping Queensland’s prestige residential market.

Mosaic isn’t simply building luxury residences—it is redefining what luxury means. With its integrated model, design-led philosophy and award-winning execution, the developer has established a new benchmark for premium living in Australia’s fastest-growing coastal region.

This is the Mosaic standard: prestige, delivered.