Property of the Week: 6601/35 Queensbridge Street, Southbank
This showstopping Melbourne penthouse offers the perfect vantage point for enjoying new year’s eve fireworks
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High above Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct on the 66th floor of Prima Tower, there is a stately sky high home capturing sweeping views of the city’s best assets.
Developed by Schiavello Group, with interiors by Bates Smart’s renowned director of interior design Jeff Copolov, this bespoke fully-furnished penthouse is an inner city box ticker residence.
Jamie Mi, co-listing agent and head of the international division at Kay & Burton, said the house-sized apartment is an unrivalled Melbourne listing.
“This property offers hotel-style living with amazing entertainment spaces, lounges, and an infinity pool with what is probably the best 360-degree view of Melbourne,” she says, adding that the penthouse had already garnered global attention, particularly from across Southeast Asia.
“The masterpiece delivers breathtaking views and a rare opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle in what is arguably Melbourne’s finest penthouse.”
A high-speed elevator soars to the top floor where the single-level four-bedroom apartment features 660sq m of living space with walls of windows and panoramic views of Southbank, Albert Park, Royal Botanic Gardens, Port Phillip Bay, and the rest of Melbourne’s skyline.
The heart of the home is its north-facing living space, characterised by clean lines, timeless design, and sophisticated finishes. This area seamlessly integrates multiple formal and informal living and entertaining zones, offering the ultimate vantage point for New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Built in 2015, the penthouse has been held onto by the developer and is only now coming to market for the first time.
Not quite a decade old, the premium finishes are state of the art with a food connoisseur’s dream kitchen and butler’s pantry featuring 2 Pac polished cabinetry, marble surfaces as well as Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances.
A central dining room is flanked by an expansive formal living area and separate family room with ample space for a study to one side and a meals area to the other off the kitchen.
There are two accommodation wings including a lavish main bedroom suite with a spa ensuite, dressing room and views of the city and Yarra River. Another bedroom on the same side of the floor plan has a built-in wardrobe and ensuite while the two additional bedrooms on the alternative wing have adjoining bathrooms.
A second living space with a full kitchen means the versatile footprint offers up the option to create a self-contained apartment with its own private entrance.
Prima Tower residents have access to a host of hotel-style amenities including an infinity pool with spa, a gym and lounge area, private dining room, a second pool with an outdoor terrace, a private cinema, plus a 24-hour concierge service.
The Prima penthouse has five car spaces on title and is close to luxury boutiques, five-star restaurants such as the acclaimed Nobu and Rockpool, and the Crown Entertainment Complex.
The estimated sale price: $15.5 million and $17 million.
Agent: Jamie Mi on 0450 125 355, Ross Savas on 0418 322 994 or Rae Mano on 0413 768 163 of Kay & Burton Stonnington.
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Tuscan elegance and Hollywood glamour come face to face in the Sunshine Coast’s coveted hinterland with the award-winning Château Immanuel.
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Created by the current owners Helene and Nick Van Der Merwe, the European-inspired five-bedroom mansion was listed a year ago but has just resurfaced with an $11 million price guide through Melissa Schembri and Daniel Rees of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.
An iconic estate behind a secure gated entry, the 1340sq m property features a long tree-lined driveway leading up to a stately turning circle and grand water feature, manicured lawns, ornamental gardens and a private lake.
Unfolding across one of the hinterland’s most tightly held pockets, the landmark residence was even crowned the Master Builders Sunshine Coast House of the Year upon its completion in 2012.
Château Immanuel was a two-year labour of love for the pair. Mrs Van Der Merwe said the couple, who have decided to relocate to a cattle farm, will miss the home’s year-round versatility.
“I’ll miss the serenity for sure. When the gate closes behind you, the busy world is left behind. It’s private and quiet, our own little bubble of paradise. In winter, I enjoy sitting in front of our bedroom fireplace with a good novel, chocolates, and red wine. In summer, I love being outside on the patio, sharing fabulous food and laughter with friends,” she said, adding that the house is a great entertainer inside and out.
“It’s grand and spacious, yet warm, comfortable, and inviting. Everyone loves dancing under the stars,” she said.
Hand-picked finishes include Italian flagstone flooring, Portuguese limestone fireplaces, ceiling roses imported from the US and French chandeliers.
The residence’s main wing has a dramatic foyer with 9m ceilings, which opens through to multiple formal and informal living areas focused on the vast covered patio for seamless outdoor entertaining.
The contemporary kitchen has stone bench tops, a long, expansive central island, a walk-in pantry, and commercial-grade appliances including a double oven and gas cooktop tucked behind bespoke cabinetry.
The outdoor room has multiple seating zones with bronze chandeliers, an integrated alfresco kitchen, and a stone fireplace overlooking a 14m swimming pool and gazebo.
A palatial primary bedroom suite sits in its own wing and is home to a sitting area, private terrace, fireplace, walk-in robe, a deluxe dressing room and a spa-like ensuite with a sunken tub.
An upper level houses a second spacious retreat with a bath ensuite, fireplace and balcony.
Across the expansive layout the self-contained guest annex adds more flexibility for extended family or visitors, containing three more bedrooms with ensuites, a separate kitchen, an open plan living zone and a courtyard.
Additional features at Château Immanuel include ducted air-conditioning and vacuuming, an integrated sound system, security, a 10kW solar system with a generator backup and an irrigation system. The grounds have a self-contained artist’s studio, a large shed, a dog run, ornamental ponds, antique statues and a four-car garage.
Château Immanuel is close to Maroochydore CBD and the international airport, 30 minutes to Noosa, and under an hour to Brisbane.
Offered through an expressions of interest campaign, Château Immanuel has a guide of $11 million via Melissa Schembri and Daniel Rees of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.
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