Knock Down Rebuild – Hamptons Queenslander Fusion

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Knock Down Rebuild – Hamptons Queenslander Fusion

The original home had reached the end of its life span. The owners engaged Garth Chapman Queenslanders (GCQ) to knock down the original and design a large family home that leveraged the land location and surrounding benefits. The site overlooks hundreds of acres of immediately adjacent parkland and enjoys glimpses of both the city and Ballymore, the home of rugby.

The design brief: The family home needed to provide bedroom space for 5 adolescent children, separate living spaces, two work-from-home parents, toys (i.e. boat!), and significant storage ability. In addition, the owners had a very keen eye for architectural detail and wanted a home that didn’t look or feel homogenous in any way. Cooking is an important pastime of the owners, and thus a thoughtful well-appointed kitchen and pantry was paramount. And all this with a relaxed lifestyle and low maintenance.

The result: this spectacular residence will impress with its high-end finishes, beautiful interiors, picturesque city glimpses, brilliant entertainment options, private wine cellar and an enviable swimming pool. Elegant in its design, the home includes: a magnificent multi-gabled Hampton façade, secure gated entry, 6 bedrooms, a large home office, 3 ½ bathrooms, multiple living areas, a library space, wine cellar, art studio, workshop and gym space, a large double lock up garage, and more storage space than any normal family could possibly desire.

In designing and building our Hamptons display home, the guiding mantra for our team at Garth Chapman Queenslanders was to craft a striking family home. One that faithfully represented an authentic piece of traditional architecture while incorporating modern lifestyle fixtures and fittings.   History has shown our clients understand that this focus will ensure their new home retains its value, won’t date, and will be a place they will be proud to call home. The home is designed to suit a standard block with a 15m frontage.

Sensational gourmet kitchen incorporating a breakfast bar, 40mm thick benchtops, a butler’s pantry with its own sink and ample custom cupboard storage, plus a suite of premium appliances including a Smeg six-burner 900-millimetre ceramic gas cooktop, a Qasair rangehood and an Electrolux integrated fridge/freezer, plus a Miele gourmet warming drawer, pyrolytic multi-function programmable oven, combi steam oven and an integrated dishwasher in the butler’s pantry. 

A vast open plan living area provides a comfortable and beautiful space for relaxed family living. Polished American oak real hardwood floors, 2.7-metre-high ceilings, wide hallways, high skirting boards, and decorative cornices all add to the eye candy of this home. 

The family inherited a coveted vintage mirror and the build included a plinth to provide a new home for it in the spacious dining room.

The outdoor living area with wall mounted TV is an entertainer’s delight. The feel of a private sanctuary was a key design element. The view over the garden and pool area is enhanced by the parkland’s vista beyond the pool. The feeling of space this creates was deliberate and cannot be underestimated.

A well-appointed covered al fresco area encompassing a Euromaid six-burner built-in barbecue, drinks fridge and stone benchtops adds to the entertainer’s arsenal. 

Large windows in the master bedroom not only provide soft natural ambient light but overlook the backyard, parkland, and city glimpses.  A purpose designed and built large walk-in robe complements a home of this stature. 

The ensuite detailing is a prime example of the thought given to the entire home. Luxurious floor to ceiling tiles, including a herringbone tile pattern feature wall show thought and taste; a stone ledge above the vanity unit; two stone niches in the shower – one to suit a foot ledge, the other with a LED strip light; custom 2-pak cabinetry dual vanity wall mounted to enable easy cleaning; large walk-in shower with frameless glass screens including a translucent door; high quality ceramic disc tapware; a separate toilet for privacy; and ample wall space for multiple towel rails and robe hooks.

All the other five bedrooms are amply proportioned to accommodate queen size beds. They all feature built in cabinetry robes and three have built in desks. The room (left) has its own verandah access.

Having the luxury of a library with quiet sitting space is rare. This one has been designed to incorporate substantial custom-built bookshelves.  

An additional retreat / TV area is located on the upper floor to allow for multiple chill out areas for the family.

Hampton’s wainscotting detail                  

A picture window seat is a perfect spot for afternoon reading.

Other high-level inclusions: 

  • A three-phase 10.4-kilowatt solar power system with 32 LG Neon 325kw premium panels featuring Solar Edge optimisers.
  • Tesla Powerwall and gateway interface.
  • Three-phase multi-zoned ducted air-conditioning system. 
  • Multi-station video intercom security
  • Upgraded insulation to walls, ceiling, and roof. R3.1 sound screen acoustic insulation batts.
  • Large 3.9-metre-high carport providing accommodation for a boat, caravan or trailer.