$30 Million View from Byron to the Gold Coast
Horizon is a $30 million Byron estate with 360-degree views, luxury finishes and world-class resort amenities.
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From the elevated terrace of the picturesque property at 440 Bangalow Rd, Talofa, there are no prizes for guessing how the enviable estate got its name, Horizon.
The sweeping 360-degree vista overlooks the lush Byron hinterland below but also perfectly captures the famous stretch of coastline from the Gold Coast to the Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Just listed with McGrath Byron Bay’s Ian Daniels, Horizon is on the market with $30 million price expectations via an expressions of interest campaign closing on July 18.
Built by JS Henderson Builders in 2010, the 10ha property was later renovated and extended with a new contemporary wing designed by Byron creatives, Sam Zaher Architects.
Today, the private parcel boasts manicured park-like grounds, cleared pastures with ample potential, and an untouched biodiverse forest along its western border.
A resort-style private sanctuary, Horizon boasts a host of world-class leisure features, including a wellness zone and gym equipped with a sauna, steam room, and kitchenette, as well as a self-cleaning wet-edge swimming pool and spa. The rolling grounds are also home to a full-sized tennis court, a fruit orchard and a dam.
Inside the contemporary main residence, there are luxury finishes such as moody Belvedere granite surfaces, antique bronze tapware, granite floor tiles, lime-washed and handcrafted Venetian plaster walls.
Central to the unique expanded footprint, there is a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry with a suite of high-end V-ZUG appliances including a wine cabinet, steam oven, induction cooktop with a teppanyaki plate and Pitt wok burners, as well as a Zip cold and sparkling water tap.
There are multiple living spaces for all occasions, such as a casual family room with vaulted ceilings, an Escea fireplace, a formal lounge area taking in the Byron backdrop, a home office, plus a cinema with tiered seating, wool theatre curtains and an L-Acoustics sound system.
For outdoor entertaining, the homeowner is spoilt for choice with several terraces, from a pergola facing the panorama to the pool terrace complete with a sound system.
All four bedrooms in the primary residence have lavish granite en-suites and built-in wardrobes, with the hotel suite-inspired main featuring a dressing room and mini bar.
Fit for staff, guests or a nanny, the separate two-storey self-contained cottage has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a lounge area and a balcony.
Additional features include a four-car lock-up garage, one single garage and a carport, as well as solar panels, three batteries, and a private dam with an electric pump to the house and an automated garden irrigation system.
While Horizon holds its position in the tranquil hinterland flanked by nature, the sprawling property is approximately 10 minutes from Byron Bay’s restaurants, bars, boutiques and beaches. The property is also less than 30 minutes from Ballina Airport.
Horizon at 440 Bangalow Rd, Talofa is on the market with a $30 million price guide through Ian Daniels of McGrath Byron Bay.
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A landmark Hamilton Hill residence owned by a prominent Brisbane publican is hitting the market after nearly 13 years, offering sweeping river views, grand entertaining spaces, and timeless Spanish Mission elegance.
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A prominent Brisbane publican is calling last drinks on his long-held Hamilton Hill residence.
James Power, of The Norman Hotel in Woolloongabba, owns the sprawling estate at 33 Markwell Street.
After nearly 13 years, the towering residence is due to welcome its next custodians. Now empty nesters, Power and his wife, Jennifer, are moving on from their substantial six to seven-bedroom pile on 1376sqm.
While the pub baron might be downsizing, Power is reportedly upsizing his hospitality portfolio as he prepares to open The Norman Northside at Enoggera.
“We did a lot of entertaining at Markwell St,” Power said.
“The guest wing means it’s really set up for it, but we are basically empty nesters now, and it’s time for another family to enjoy it.”
The c.1930s Spanish Mission residence last changed hands in 2013 when the Powers bought it for $5.05 million. Fast-forward to 2026, and the period property is on the market via an expressions-of-interest campaign with Matt Lancashire of Ray White Collective Luxury. In keeping with Queensland legislation, no price guide can be published.
Lancashire said Hamilton is widely regarded as one of the capital’s premier suburbs, often ranked among the most expensive addresses in the city.
“Known for its elevated position, river views, and luxury homes, Hamilton is a top choice for affluent buyers,” he said.
High on Hamilton Hill, the historic house has sweeping views across the Brisbane River, Gateway Bridge and out to Moreton Bay.
Designed for the avid entertainer, the Brisbane house has a stately entry foyer and gallery, multiple formal and casual living zones with period fireplaces and French doors to several terraces, courtyards and balconies.
The interiors blend original character with sympathetic updates undertaken during a significant renovation in the early 2000s. There are high coffered 3.1m ceilings, wrought iron balustrades, arched openings, stucco finishes, Mediterranean-inspired terracotta tones, imported doors, and statement chandeliers. Modern touches include the kitchen with Miele appliances, a wine cellar, private gym, and steam room.
Outdoors, the resort-style pool is framed by a covered patio and pool house with a wellness centre, as well as established gardens producing citrus, herbs and chillies.
The ground floor is home to two bedrooms, a study and a bathroom, while upstairs the footprint features four bedrooms and a palatial main suite with a private balcony, a dressing room, and a marble ensuite featuring a double shower and a spa bath.
Down on the lower floor, an expansive rumpus room is the ideal teenager hangout, sitting next to the pool patio, plus an adjoining office or guest bedroom.
Extra bonuses of the Brisbane compound include a six-car garage, ducted air-conditioning, and a dumbwaiter servicing all three levels.
The famed shopping and dining precinct at Racecourse Rd and Portside Wharf is close by, as well as the riverfront and parklands. Ascot State School, St Rita’s and St Margaret’s are within easy reach.
The Hamilton home at 33 Markwell St, Hamilton, QLD, is offered via an expressions of interest campaign, closing on May 8 at 5 pm.
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