Prestige Property: 32 Becker Place, Mount Ommaney, QLD
A capacious hilltop residence sets a new standard of luxury.
By Terry Christodoulou
Fri, May 14, 2021 5:09pm
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A suspended concrete tri-level glass and stone mansion perched on the hill in Mount Ommaney, Brisbane, is one of the city’s most elevated waterfront properties.
Boasting panoramic views of Brisbane River, as well as distant mountain range views of Cunningham’s Gap, comes this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 12-car parking pile spread across a secluded 2858sqm location.
Inside, a three-storey central void is reminiscent of five-star international hotels – giving an immense sense of space, further elevated by soaring panes of glass and a sweeping circular staircase. Drawing the eye in once more is a stone-clad internal lift that services all floors.
The top level – facing the river – sees the master bedroom, complete with ensuite, walk-in-robe, and nearby study or nursery. The master bedroom is surrounded by private rooftop deck.
The middle level is the core of the home, with the living, dining and kitchen space all located here. The kitchen boasts a quartz island bench and butler’s kitchen alongside a powder room. A custom-built, spacious bar – made of French Oak – which opens out onto a spacious deck is ideal for drinking in the views.
Also on the middle level is the children’s wing – featuring three bedrooms, each with individual balconies. One enjoys an ensuite, while the other two share a bathroom.
The lower level also homes a 10-seat, 3- tired French-inspired cinema, replete with a cocktail cabinet and games table area. Further, a custom-built Alpine stone bar and backs ono an enormous rumpus room with a full-sized lounge and pool table.
Also on the lower level is a bedroom which acts well as a guest room. Also here is another luxurious bathroom.
The lower level also grants access – via stacking doors – to the alfresco entertaining area complete with magnesium infinity pool, 8-seater spa and outside pool house with shower and toilet.
Located 25-minutes to Brisbane’s CBD and an hour’s drive to the Gold Coast, the grand residence enjoys the conveniences of Mount Ommaney without forgoing its relaxed lifestyle.
The listing is with NGU Real Estate Toowong’s Emil Juresic (+61 481 601 793), POA. ngurealestate.com.au
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