Inside ‘The Nest’: Inside the incredible $7.5million tropical oasis hidden in the bush – complete with five modern bedrooms and a spectacular outdoor pool
- ‘The Nest’ is a five-bedroom four-bathroom home tucked away on a large bush block in Bardon, Queensland
- Although it sits just 7km away from Brisbane’s city centre the sprawling block feels like a country oasis
- Architect Shaun Lockyer helped design the sandblasted concrete and floor-to-ceiling glass windows
- There is a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor activities, with a tennis court, pool and firepit near the lawn
- It sold for more than $7.5million after just 10 days on the market – a record for the Bardon area
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A five-bedroom property dubbed ‘The Nest’ has sold for a record-breaking $7.5million in an inner-city suburb of Queensland, and it’s easy to see why it was snapped up after only 10 days on the market.
The sprawling oasis at 59 Nestor Avenue in Bardon comes with four bathrooms and four parking spaces, making it the ultimate family home, and is just 7km away from Brisbane’s CBD.
Its name comes from not only the street address but also the fact it acts as a ‘nest’ on the 4,240m2 block size, tucked away on a block that borders dense bushland.
A five-bedroom property appropriately dubbed ‘The Nest’ has sold for a record-breaking $7.5million in an inner-city suburb of Queensland (pictured is the frontage)
The living area (pictured) backs onto the kitchen and leads straight out onto the sprawling lawn
Marketing agent Heath Williams said the sale price ranges between $7.5 and $8million but the total sum will remain private.
The previous record for the Bardon region was $4.55million and was set in 2016.
Architect Shaun Lockyer was charged with bringing the design concept to life and wanted to make it feel as though the owner was living on acreage – even though they’re technically city slickers.
So he positioned the house on one side of the property so it wouldn’t overwhelm the entire grounds and scattered bushes and trees along the outskirts of it to give the illusion of great depth.
The house has plenty of lavish features, like a pool (left), but also includes subtle touches in the form of timber walls and deep baths (right)
The amount of windows spread across the three-storey property mean that light is constantly heating up the warm, wooden space
There is an ease in which the inside and outside mould together as one, with the kitchen (pictured), living and dining area in close proximity to the sandblasted concrete deck
Mr Lockyer was inspired by 1950s and 60s modernism, Domain reported, where houses had sprawling, flat lawns; bountiful areas for children to play.
While it’s technically a three-storey homestead the majority of the ‘living’ space is along the bottom level, with easy access to the pool, tennis court and fire pit should you have guests.
There is an ease in which the inside and outside mould together as one, with the kitchen, living and dining area in close proximity to the sandblasted concrete deck.
The lounge area looks like a tropical oasis reminiscent of resorts in Bali, so you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re on a constant holiday
The tennis court will be a star attraction for guests or Australian Open enthusiasts living on the property
The bedrooms face the city so residents know they are living just 7km’s away from Brisbane’s CBD
A combination of different timber colourings and tiles give the house an artistic look
Meanwhile the bedrooms and bathrooms have windows that take advantage of the cityscape, so you can still get a sense of the area you’re surrounded by.
A 1,000 bottle wine cellar and gym elevate the luxurious nature of the property and gives it a celebrity styling, ensuring the owners want to actually spend time at home, whether they’re looking for a quiet night in or to throw a lavish party.
‘What great architects nail is they provide an emotional response,’ agent Heath Williams said.
‘This house is one of the best houses in Brisbane and it gives you that emotional response.’