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A striking Brisbane residence, unlike anything the suburb of Newmarket has seen, is on the market for the first time.
Multi-award winning Queensland firm Base Architecture has taken a traditional worker's cottage and spun the design to create a significant and beautifully executed contemporary residence at 23 Yarradale St.
The almost three year design and construction process has been a labour of love for Dave Pinter, who originally fell for the wide city views.
“I bought it in 2012 when there was a little fibro one-storey house on the site,” Mr Pinter said.
“There was this great four metre-long window which framed the whole city.”
As owner of Pinter Constructions and a second-generation builder, Mr Pinter invested heavily in producing the highest quality version of what was to be his “dream home”.
“It’s my ultimate dream home,” he said.
“The whole house has been designed around taking in the aspect from all angles. I didn’t build it to sell and I could have done it a lot cheaper but I always planned on being there for good.”
Business plans changed and a development opportunity on the Sunshine Coast means Mr Pinter is relocating north.
His passion for this project has been shared by Base Architecture’s Chris Kolka, who took around nine months to devise the design of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home.
“The mid-century aesthetic gives a sense of class and style, while a luxury feeling is provided through the generous spatial volumes and increased ceiling heights,” Mr Kolka said.
“From the street, the house presents itself as a contemporary interpretation of a traditional Brisbane worker’s cottage with its pitched roof forms and timber screening.”
The interior is rich with exposed concrete finishes contrasting with white surfaces, timber detailing and natural stone, while glazing connects the internal spaces to external living areas and the swimming pool.
“The main living level is all about entertaining, with a large kitchen looking out over the generous living and dining areas,” Mr Kolka said.
“The layout of the plan centres around putting living spaces at the forefront of the view. Each level has been pushed as high as possible to give the best unobstructed views. While the house has been designed to be as large and flexible as possible, there is still plenty of yard space too, with both a decent front yard as well as a substantial back yard.”
Ray White New Farm’s Nicholas Given is responsible for the marketing of the property, one he’s described as “a flagship residence”.
“The first thing that comes to mind is the sheer size of it,” Mr Given said.
“Nothing like it has been built in Newmarket before so it stands alone and is hard to peg with a price.”
Mr Given spoke of the lovely feel of the home, which is designed to accommodate large numbers.
“For a family it’s great because the kids can race down the driveway on their scooters, there’s lots of grass and a cool undercroft,” he said.
“Newmarket has become incredibly popular over recent years and this is a standout property in the area.”
In the popular Wilston State School catchment, less than 5kms from the CBD, some of Brisbane's finest private high schools and only minutes to Wilston Village, this remarkable architecturally impressive residence also offers but is not limited to:
Suspended concrete slab structure and Victorian Ash timber screening
Sophisticated open-plan living and dining area flowing through to outdoor entertaining area with built-in BBQ, and pool and outdoor shower
Elba Blue marble benchtops, built-in appliances and large butler's pantry
Oversized master retreat with his/her robes, ensuite with freestanding bath and direct city views
4 additional bedrooms all with large built-in robes and three beautifully appointed bathrooms
Garaging for up to four vehicles
Alarm security
Air-touch ducted air conditioning throughout
Louvres allowing for natural ventilation
Wide overhangs protecting outdoor spaces and shading openings
Generously sized front and rear yards
Expressions of interest closing Thursday, November 8 at 5pm.
