Luxury apartments on the banks of the Brisbane River are few and far between, so when they come up for sale, they fetch large prices.
A three-bedroom apartment in “the best building in Brisbane”, at eye level with the city’s iconic Story Bridge, has been listed less than two years after being completed.
The apartment is positioned on the northeast corner of the luxury Queen Street complex. Picture: realestate.com.au
On the 12th floor of one of the Queensland capital’s most sought-after residential buildings, 1201/443 Queen Street, Brisbane City[1] boasts floor-to-ceiling glass showcasing arguably the city’s best view.
“It’s the best building in Brisbane,” said agent Brent Greensill[2] at McGrath New Farm. “And it’s the most luxurious and user-friendly. It has epic resident facilities and is relatively low-density compared to many other high rises in Brisbane, with an absolute Queen Street position.”
The complex is located in Brisbane’s ‘golden triangle’. Picture: realestate.com.au
Designed by Singapore-based architectural firm WOHA in collaboration with Brisbane-based Architectus, Mr Greensill says the 47-storey tower’s design is a standout.
“The quality and attention to detail of the construction is second to none. Every bathroom has an external window and there are cross-breezes everywhere.”
The designer kitchen with stone island, Miele appliances and a wine fridge. Picture: realestate.com.au
Apartment 1201 features a bright, gallery-style entry that flows in two directions. One leads to two bedrooms with ensuites, including the master with a freestanding bath and balcony.
The other wing offers another bedroom, a stone-island kitchen with Miele appliances and wine fridge, plus separate living and dining zones that open to another balcony with sunset city views.
The unit shares a floor with just one other apartment. Picture: realestate.com.au
Located on the prized northeast corner and sharing the floor with just one other apartment, the vendor said the position was ideal year-round.
“In summer, it’s gorgeous because it’s protected from the sun. And in winter it gets so much natural light and warmth. Facing northeast is the ‘Holy Grail’ in Queensland and, unlike the highest floors, it’s protected from the western sun.”
She added that she loves the light, airflow and greenery the building offers.
“With the Singaporean designers, there’s plenty of greenery and gardens, and right now in spring, they’re flowering.
“And because the site juts out, you feel like you’re floating on the river.”
It’s one of only four northeast-facing layouts in the building. Picture: realestate.com.au
The building provides residents with a heated lap pool, gym, yoga deck and private living and dining spaces.
Nestled between the river and the city’s premier shopping and dining street, it also offers easy access to Brisbane’s nightlife, parklands and the City Reach Boardwalk that snakes along the river’s northern bank.
The complex has resort-style facilities. Picture: realestate.com.au
With the vendor working less in the city and spending more time at the beach, she’s decided to sell, though she admits letting go is tough.
“It’s been a really hard decision. It’s so spacious and liveable, and it doesn’t feel like an apartment.”
Mr Greensill is gleeful at the opportunity to list another apartment in the ultra-luxurious complex, having recently sold the two penthouses for around $9.5m, up from the around-$6m they fetched off the plan.
The master suite has an ensuite with freestanding bath and custom storage. Picture: realestate.com.au
He’s expecting plenty of hype, primarily from domestic buyers, including downsizers from large houses or expats returning to Brisbane.
“The Brisbane market is the strongest I’ve seen in 26 years, with the high-end segment particularly robust and seriously undersupplied.”
All bedrooms feature private bathrooms with bespoke finishes. Picture: realestate.com.au
He said riverside apartments hold particular prestige in Brisbane because there are so few of them.
“More people are moving from houses to apartments, but Brisbane’s unique riverfront apartment supply is limited. So these apartments often cost more than large suburban houses.
“There’s just not many to choose from.”
References
- ^ 1201/443 Queen Street, Brisbane City (www.realestate.com.au)
- ^ Brent Greensill (www.realestate.com.au)