This refined four-bedroom Fortitude Valley sanctuary has been sold by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm for $3.175m in less than 3 days. 

Named ‘SAOIR’ or ‘carpenter’ in Gaelic Scottish, in honour of the Scottish carpenters who built the original 1900s cottage, the property has been sympathetically transformed by by Refresh*Design Architecture and Craft Building into a refined, dual-level sanctuary.

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Heath Williams told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND the buyer was a local downsizer who attended the first Thursday open just three hours after the property was listed, on her way to another property auction. One inspection was enough for the buyer to skip the other auction and make an offer the next morning.

46 groups inspected the home during two opens, with 3 offers received, and the sale was negotiated and finalised with a cash unconditional contract on Saturday afternoon for $3.175m.

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“There was a huge amount of interest in 27 Prospect Street as it ticked a lot of boxes for a lot of people. Essentially, this is a brand new home with historical roots, an ideal inner city, lock and leave home,” Heath told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND.

“The popularity was due to a combination of elements – it’s a great property and we ran a two-week teaser campaign using social media and our client base to introduce the property, which built up a head of steam.”

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Behind the timeless weatherboard façade and landscaped gardens, the home’s interiors boast lofty ceilings, VJ walls, full-height timber sliding doors, white off-form concrete walls, banks of glass, built-in planters and a grand timber and concrete staircase.

REFRESH* Studio for Architecture Director Erhard Rathmayr told LUXURY LIST WEEKEND he purchased the property three years ago and designed the home to make most of its inner city position, within easy walking distance of the popular entertainment and retails precincts of Gasworks, King Street, James Street and Howard Smith Wharves. The garage in the rear street allows for caterers and catering set up, so entertaining spaces are maximised.

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"REFRESH* Studio for Architecture followed subtropical design principals when conceiving SOAIR. The boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces blur, with plants complementing the spaces. Following passive sustainability principles, the house will stay cool in summer and warm in winter. The concrete slab on the ground floor helps with temperature regulation and also is a feature. The refined architecture uses only four materials: white pigmented concrete, timber in oak finish, white for walls, and metal in bronze finish. This simplicity results in a harmonious and elegant appearance which will help the house remain timeless years to come."

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A centrally located courtyard features a double-height void, with subtropical gardens, an al fresco area and a sparkling Magnesium plunge pool. This level also enjoys a spacious open-plan living and dining area and gourmet kitchen. 

Upstairs, there’s a generous rumpus room, functional study area, and a lavish master suite boasting an oversized walk-in robe, stylish ensuite, and a private seating area. Three additional bedrooms are fitted with built-in robes; one is ensuited, while the remaining two share a front verandah.

Additional features include a ground-level powder room, separate laundry with rear yard access, ducted air-conditioning, security camera system, video intercom, full yard irrigation, and an app-controlled security alarm system.

To view the listing or for more information click here.

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