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Andrew and Rob Gray of Graya, with Frank Licastro of Frank Developments, are set to create a multi-residential development called ‘Maison’ in New Farm.
LUXURY Brisbane home builders Graya™ and Frank Developments are delving into the world of multi-residential development.
Teaming up with friend and industry peer Frank Licastro, brothers Rob and Andrew Gray are set to create ‘Maison’ — a landmark building in New Farm, comprising just five exclusive sky homes.
The trio say they have naturally transitioned into the multi-residential space as they saw a gap in the market to create considered residences with the same characteristics of a home in addition to the lifestyle apartment living offers.
A render of Maison, 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image: Frank Developments.
The property moguls spent two years scouring for perfect the site to bring their vision to life before finding 60 Moray Street.
‘Maison’ will have five, full floor, four-bedroom residences with direct lift access, an abundance of natural light and cross ventilation plus sweeping views of Brisbane’s skyline, river and New Farm.
The development has a private recreational deck for residences 1 to 4, which includes a swimming pool, sunbeds, a barbecue and alfresco and lounge spaces.
The penthouse will have its own private rooftop with a pool, barbecue area and open space for the owner to furnish to suit their needs.
It’s not the first time the three of them have worked together.
Frank Developments also collaborated with Graya to create the luxury home ‘Laurent’ in Paddington, which sold for $4 million last year.
“We have known each other for over a decade, since we started in the construction industry,” Mr Licastro said.
“We had been looking for the right site for well over two years and we found it on a beautifully square corner block in Moray Street, which allowed for three sides of light in our sky homes.”
A render of Maison, 60 Moray St, New Farm. Image: Frank Developments.
Graya™ director Rob Gray said Maison’s location and design would make it a landmark building that people would recognise for years to come.
“We were so happy when we found our site,” Mr Gray said.
“The corner lot makes the floor plans extremely efficient and liveable, unlike many of the dark and compromised floor plans you see time and time again.
“We feel many people are missing the market by not truly delivering what their end occupant wants in regards to design and lifestyle. We have long careers ahead of us, but we know this will be a flagship project that we have put everything we have into.”
The kitchen in the house, named Laurent, at 44 Reading St, Paddington, which sold for $4m. Picture: Scott Burrows.
Lead agent Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm said the developers had chosen one of the best river roads in New Farm.
“Moray Street is such a sought after address that people will pay a premium for,” Mr Lancashire said.
Designed by architect Joe Adsett, Maison is set to offer apartment living with the same spatial qualities and character of a home.
The nature-inspired development has landscaped planting wraps, which cascade along the curved façade, providing privacy for each residence.
Graya and Frank Developments built this house, named Laurent, in Paddington. Picture: Scott Burrows.
Development approval for the project was granted by Brisbane City Council last month without appeal within the Planning and Environment Court, which Mr Gray said was a reflection of the extensive community consultation undertaken in the lead-up.
Maison will be launching to the market in the coming weeks.
And we can expect more where that came from, with Mr Gray revealing Graya plans to go down the multi-residential path more often in the future.
Graya has built homes for Broncos captain Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla, former Wallabies captain Stephen Moore and rapper Example and his model wife, Erin McNaught, among other high-profile names.
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ALMOST $80 million in prime main river real estate has changed hands on the Gold Coast in the months since the COVID-19 crisis began, with two major sales bumping up the tally this week.
An unnamed buyer has signed a contract, believed to be shy of the $8 million mark, on a prime riverfront holding at 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise.
1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise is under contract for a figure close to $8 million.
The deal comes hot on the heels of the $12.5 million paid by a Melbourne couple for 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters which went unconditional on Tuesday.
Confidence at the top end of town is at an all time high, with local and interstate buyers lining up to stash their cash in bricks and mortar on the Gold Coast.
“We are having our best month in the past seven years,” said Amir Prestige principal Amir Mian, who closed the Cannes Ave deal with Alex and Victoria Fleri.
“We’ve done $52 million in sales in the last 10 days alone.”
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The 600 sqm residence is the biggest on Cannes Ave.
The house design was considered ahead of its time when built in 2000.
The enormous 600 sqm house, built in 2000, is the biggest in Cannes Ave with 42.3m of Nerang River frontage on a 1658 sqm block bordered on one side by parklands.
Records show the property was sold by Fengliu Wu, who acquired the estate at a cost of $3.888 million in 2012.
A rendered impression of Cannes Waterfront Living apartments now under construction.
Marketed as having future redevelopment potential, the prime parcel sits just up the road from the Cannes Waterfront Living project where 85 per cent of the 96 units have been sold as construction begins, with price tags ranging from $579,900 to $2.55 million.
“There was a lot of interest locally in [1-7] Cannes, as well as from Sydney and Melbourne, because it is a unique property with development potential,” said Mr Mian.
The recent sales add to a growing tally of $2 million-plus prestige properties directly fronting the Nerang River which were sold or settled between May and August.
249-255 Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters sold for $12.5 million.
Earlier this week, the $12.5 million contract on 249-255 Monaco Street established a new main river record, topping the $12.45 million sale of 15 Southern Cross Dr, Cronin Island in June.
A grand main river estate bordering the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens at 108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters was passed in at auction on Wednesday.
Two of the six registered bidders are now negotiating on the four-bedroom residence on 1833 sqm which has been listed for offers over $3.15 million.
108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters is listed for offers over $3.15 million.
Main river sales over $2m between May-Aug 2020
$12.5m 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters
$12.45m 15 Southern Cross Drive, Cronin Island
$11.75m 1-3 La Scala Court, Isle of Capri
Circa $8m 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise
$5.7m 327 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters
$5.5m 113 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters
$4.05m 26 Paradise Place, Surfers Paradise
$3.1m 85 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters
$2.885m 92 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri
$2.88m 72 River Crescent, Broadbeach Waters
$2.855m 25 Ipsley Drive, Broadbeach Waters
$2.85m 25 Cleland Crescent, Broadbeach Waters
$2.475m 27 The Promenade, Isle of Capri
$2.02m 100 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri
*Source realestate.com.au (off-market sales not included)
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During the week ending Aug. 15, 2020, the U.S. median listing price increased 10.1 percent on an annual basis, the fastest pace of growth since January 2018, according to realtor.com.
Darius and Kayla Boyd with children, Willow and Romi. Pic supplied.
Brisbane Bronco Darius Boyd and his social media influencer wife Kayla have revealed a sneak peek of the dream home they are building in Paddington.
Named ‘Vogue’, the amazing house was designed by acclaimed architect Joe Adsett and is currently under construction with high-end builders, Graya.
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A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.
Renders of the property show the couple will be able to entertain in style with a wraparound house design seamlessly integrating the inside and outside.
In a post to social media this week, Graya said; ‘The use of intricate latticework, green veils, and a neutral colour palette will create a relaxing and aesthetically beautiful space’.
A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.
Records show the Boyds paid $1.205 million for the site on which the home is being built.
The home’s interior design will be done by Kayla herself, who has her own business, Row Interiors.
The Boyds are repeat clients of Graya’s, with their last home in Hendra also by the builder brothers.
A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.
But this house, which is predominantly white, is very different to ‘Hendra House’, which was black and striking in features.
The retiring Broncos legend and his wife sold the property at 78 Harding Street for $1.86 million earlier this year, just weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown.
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Property owner Antonia Scrivanich at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur. Picture: SUPPLIED
WHEN Countess Antonia Scrivanich first set foot on this Port Arthur property, she instantly knew it was a truly special part of Tasmania.
And since 2002 it has been her home.
Antonia says from that initial moment she was awe-struck by the beauty.
“I burst into tears when taking it in for the first time,” she said.
“It feels like the type of view that only millionaires are lucky enough to afford.
“I would have no hesitation calling it the best view in Lookout Road.
“It is most spectacular at dawn, especially around April and May.
“The sun streams in through my front windows in deep hues of red and blue — it is gorgeous.”
Wide water views.
Fabulously private.
Antonia’s acreage at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur stretches out across more than 14ha of elevated land with sweeping coastal and bushland views.
The large two-bedroom home features a Colorbond exterior and Hebel brick interior with double glazed windows and cross ventilation that helps the home feel comfortable all year around.
The property holds an air of grandeur with its high ceilings and a living space of epic proportions.
One of the bedrooms is located downstairs, while upstairs there is an impressive space with stunning blackwood flooring just waiting for the next owner to “make it what you wish”.
Petrusma Property senior consultant Kerri-Louise Hooper said the property’s view from its eyrie has “arguably the best vantage point of Port Arthur Historic Site’s Island” and it is positioned to never be built out.
“The view of the tumultuous coastline with its tremendous cliff faces, the Three Capes Walk and the ever-changing moods of the ocean is Mother Nature’s most exquisite piece of art,” she said.
“This is a unique and special offering; a slice of history and heaven in one.”
Fresh and fun interiors.
Place to lay your head.
Antonia has lived on Lookout Road for nearly two decades and while selling up and moving on can be stressful for any property owner, she is at peace with the idea.
“I will miss it, if and when I move,” she said.
“It is interesting, I just woke up one day and thought: what am I doing here? The sale of some nearby properties in the area was the inspiration for me to test the waters and potentially sell this property.
“I imagine the ideal buyer would be someone looking to escape the big city, the noise and their high-pressure job.”
No.171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur is listed with Petrusma Property and will be sold by expressions of interest.
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