This multi-award-winning Brisbane residence on an approx. 405sqm allotment has been sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm after just 7 days on the market. 

Transformed from its beginnings as a modest 1920s worker’s cottage by acclaimed architects Vokes and Peters, the 3-bedroom home maintains its historic charm while integrating modern functionality, minutes from West End’s vibrant cafés, restaurants, and public transport.

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Speaking to LUXURY LIST WEEKEND, architect Stuart Vokes said the West End cottage is recognised as an exemplary precedent for the alterations and additions to traditional Brisbane cottages and Queenslanders.

"The house appears on the front cover of the Brisbane City Council Traditional Housing Design Guidelines. Not only does the project offer a homage to the local timber tradition, it also celebrates contemporary family life. For a modest house on a modest lot size, generosity is manifest through many rooms, liberated circulation and manifold relationships between interior rooms and nature."

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The home attracted wide interest during the initial inspections. It sold for $2.86 million, with multiple offers, reflecting an increase of 85% in value over four years.

“While Cyclone Alfred had everyone hunkered down at home, we launched this property, though we couldn’t hold our usual weekend open house. Our mid-week and following Saturday viewings smashed our previous records, drawing 78 groups,” Heath Williams told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“Over that week, we received five offers selling shortly after Saturday’s showing. This property really captivated the market with its bold architecture, setting the precedent for how to thoughtfully modernize a worker’s cottage.”

“The buyer was a local looking for a particularly architectural home. Buyers appreciated the attention to detail and the considered floor plan, which perfectly designed sightlines to the  bold internalized courtyard,” Heath explained. 

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The upper level serves as the home’s primary living space. Intricate fretwork, crisp white paneling, and warm timber flooring create a bright yet inviting atmosphere throughout the original cottage. At the front, a sitting room features a built-in daybed with integrated storage and custom bookshelves, adding both function and comfort. The central open-plan kitchen and dining area connects effortlessly to the entry foyer and adjoining rooms, fostering interaction and ease of movement.

The chef’s kitchen is finished with marble benchtops, bespoke cabinetry, open shelving, and premium stainless-steel appliances, including a standalone gas cooktop. Its galley-style layout maximizes efficiency, complemented by a secondary scullery kitchen with stainless steel benchtops for additional preparation and storage. This space extends southward to the beautifully crafted brick terrace, ensuring seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

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The centrepiece of the home is a raised brick terrace that extends directly from the original cottage, anchored by a striking brick fireplace set against a tall brick wall and chimney. Expansive steel-framed glass doors enhance connectivity between the interior and exterior, allowing for effortless movement. 

Stepping down to the rear, a tranquil grassed backyard provides a private retreat, where architecture and landscape integrate harmoniously.

The master suite, positioned at the front for privacy, features air conditioning, a generous walk-in robe, and a sophisticated ensuite with classic white subway tiles, a skylight above the shower, and a wall-mounted basin with mirrored cabinetry for maximum storage. 

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Two additional bedrooms, located in the home’s rear extension, offer built-in robes, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. A unique galley-style main bathroom includes a separate shower, vanity, and a second powder room. The adjacent laundry continues the theme of understated luxury, featuring marble benchtops, bespoke cabinetry, an integrated drying rail, and direct outdoor access. 

An optional fourth bedroom, currently configured as an additional living space, offers flexibility for growing families or remote professionals. A thoughtfully integrated study nook provides a dedicated home office space with ample storage. 

Additional details include custom casement windows, brand new ceiling fans, and a secure double garage provides off-street parking for two vehicles, alongside ample secure storage. 

Source: Place New Farm

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