79 Buena Vista Avenue,
Coorparoo 4151, Queensland

For more than a century, this church has been a place for people to gather. Originally built in Nanango in 1912, then transported to an elevated Coorparoo Avenue, it has been transformed into a home by Peter McArdle, carrying its history into a new era of architectural distinction. Its next chapter unfolds across 809sqm, where the original church and a series of intersecting modern pavilions rest amongst enveloping greenery and sensational city and mountain views. A residence of rare imagination, the sense of occasion remains, now expressed through the curated design and unsurpassed craftsmanship.

History is present in the fabric of the home. Exquisite windows and arch frames have been faithfully reproduced in their original forms, while iron from the church roof has found new purpose throughout the residence. Timber has been carefully reclaimed, including the former stage and its mural, which now form internal ceiling panels along the hallway. These layers of reuse reflect a commitment to sustainability and give the architecture a deeply personal texture, preserving the church's identity as new spaces extend its story.

Basalt sourced from Northern New South Wales brings a grounding weight to the design, balanced by the warmth of timber and the openness of glass. Volumes, voids and angled forms draw daylight deep inside and encourage natural airflow, allowing the house to respond to its setting. Through the landscaping, a creek runs the length of the property towards peaceful ponds, bringing water, movement and a sense of discovery to the gardens.

Within the original church, a cathedral ceiling rising beyond 6 metres draws the eye upwards to the remarkable scale of the living and dining domain. The experience is both expansive and intimate, with places to gather beneath the soaring roofline before moving onto the deck to take in the landscape. An in-built waterfall and aquarium frame the ILVE kitchen, keeping the quiet presence of water close as meals are prepared. Fireplaces lend warmth to indoor and outdoor settings, inviting company to linger as the evening cools.

A series of places to retreat reveal different moods and perspectives. An elevated outlook offers sunshine, mountain views and the changing city skyline, while in the private grotto, an indoor heated magnesium pool creates an atmospheric escape, and the adjoining terrace and barbecue kitchen provide a setting for dining and entertaining.

The temperature-controlled cellar offers its own memorable experience. A glass floor in the pantry above reveals the space beneath, while the cellar's epoxy stone floor creates the impression of walking on water.

Five bedrooms provide flexibility with room for guests, an additional lounge and an office. The loft-style primary suite rests beneath the church's historic roofline. Bedrooms in the front and rear pavilions allow privacy and separation, while a lift services every floor.

A home of extraordinary provenance and feeling in Coorparoo's prestigious avenues, this is a rare opportunity to become part of a story more than a century in the making.

- c.1912 Nanango church transported to an 809sqm parcel
- Architectural transformation by Peter McArdle of PTMA and built by Stella Builders
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3-car garage, attic storage
- Loft-style primary suite with a walk-in robe and ensuite
- Expansive living beneath 6-metre+ cathedral ceilings
- ILVE kitchen, butler's pantry, BBQ kitchen, wine cellar
- Indoor heated magnesium pool, double-sided aquarium
- 2x indoor waterfalls, creek, 3 ponds, fishpond with bridge
- Lift to all levels, Control4, CBUS lighting, Sonos sound system
- Security cameras, alarm, intercom, automatic irrigation
- 2x Tesla chargers and battery, 18kW solar, rainwater tanks

Luxury Auction Event, Saturday 28th November at The Calile Hotel from 9:00am.

To obtain further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Matt Lancashire on 0416 476 480 or Karla Lynch on 0447 384 908.

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