The best open homes: What you should be looking at this weekend in QLD

4 Stubley Street, Wavell Heights

4 Stubley Street, Wavell Heights Photo: Ray White New Farm

Auction on site March 25, 11am

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car

Open Saturday March 18, 12pm-12.30pm

Agent: Josh Brown, Ray White New Farm 0403 139 397

This is no ordinary Wavell Heights property and judging by the 50-strong groups that attended the first open home, its unique architecture and clever floor plan is proving a winning combination.

Agent Josh Brown says the central living space is built around the pool, making it beautiful as well as functional.

“It doesn’t matter which wing you are in, where you turn, or what you’re doing; there’s an amazing outlook and relaxing privacy that really makes this home special,” he says.

“Buyers are also appreciating the quality of the finishes – and they like the fact it’s perceived as being on one level.” 

Featuring clean lines, banks of of glass throughout and spacious interiors, the house is contemporary in style and design. Each of the four bedrooms features its own built-ins, ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, data points and is wired for TV.

The large kitchen featuring integrated fridges, dishwashers and touch activated two-pac cabinetry, casual dining and main living area extends out to an entertainer’s balcony and a raised front lawn for enjoying the north east aspect. To the south of the living space, there is an outdoor deck overlooking the pool area.
 

41 Upper Cairns Terrace, Paddington

41 Upper Cairns Terrace, Paddington Photo: Glynis Austin Properties

Offers over $3 million

4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car

Open Saturday March 18, 2pm – 2.25pm

Agent: Glynis Austin, Glynis Austin Properties 0403 333 013

Designed by the acclaimed architect Frank Macchia, this spectacular Paddington home is no modest character cottage.

Instead, it’s an exciting proposition in an exceptional location, agent Glynis Austin says.

“It has the most spectacular views that can’t be built out and its location is second to none – it’s basically one kilometre to the centre of the CBD,” she says.

“Most of Paddington is all about character homes but not everyone wants that – a lot of people want something contemporary, arresting and something modern. It’s the perfect alternative to a luxury apartment, without the body corporate costs.”

The views from this property are second to none. Beautifully elevated, it captures sweeping city views and suburban vistas out to the Border Ranges and beyond, from nearly every room in the house. Contemporary, sophisticated and spacious, it offers a myriad of living possibilities, all in a secure, lock-up-and-go secure setting.

Set over three levels with lift access from the ground up, it features living rooms on every level, wine cellar, masses of storage, four outdoor entertaining options, outdoor pizza oven and an infinity lap pool.

Brisbane’s Grammar schools, Petrie Terrace State School and all the amenities that Paddington offers are all within a short distance.

62 Rickman Parade, Woorim

62 Rickman Parade, Woorim Photo: Knoble & Davis North

Auction on site, Sunday April 2, 11am

2 bed, 1 bath, 2 car

Open Saturday March 18, 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Agent: Keith Wilkins, Knobel & Davis North 0413 153 431

This original beach cottage is positioned on Bribie Island’s premier beach front strip, Rickman Parade, but don’t let that fool you – this is some of the best value ocean front real estate in south east Queensland, agent Keith Wilkins says.

“This is the most incredibly beautiful stretch of beach and you won’t get anywhere else like it for the money,” he says.

Only four properties have sold in the million-dollar-plus price bracket in Woorim in the the past eight years and all of them were in Rickman Parade.

“I’ve had a lot of interest from buyers wanting to knock it down and build their own beach house. It’s such a unique offering; not only is it on the beach, it’s on an island. It holds a lot of appeal,” Mr Wilkins says.

As it stands, the two-bedroom existing cottage is perfectly liveable and is currently leased to long-term tenants.

Set on a 647 square metre site, it offers development opportunities either for a new luxury residence or up to five units over four levels (subject to council approval).

Local cafes, shops and parks are all within walking distance. Bribie Island is an hour’s drive north from Brisbane.

108/540 Queen Street, Brisbane City

108/540 Queen Street, Brisbane City Photo: McGrath New Farm

$2,695,000

5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car

Open Saturday March 18, 10am – 10.30am

Agent: Drew Davies, McGrath New Farm 0421 078 273

Brisbane’s CBD isn’t short on apartments but penthouses like these are few and far between, McGrath agent Drew Davies says.

“This is an incredibly unique and rare offering. It’s one of the only whole-floor true penthouses that have 360-degree views,” he says.

Said views are enabled by a wrap-around balcony that does a full circle of the penthouse, offering not just city vistas but also views that stretch out past the Brisbane River to the suburbs and mountain ranges beyond.

Set on the 25th floor, the penthouse has 575 square metres of living space inside and out, including five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a master suite complete with private retreat, ensuite and walk-in robe and three secure car parks.

Double height ceilings and glass throughout ensure the property is always flooded with natural light and prevailing breezes.

Other features include a video intercom and alarm system, a private 360-degree terraces, well as the pool, sauna and gym facilities offered in the building.