A Sneak Preview of a Brisbane Riverfront Icon

Having grown up in the small country town of Maryborough, I was grateful to develop a deep appreciation for possibly some of Queensland's most beautiful examples of traditional architecture.

For many years, I would watch in dismay to see one of Brisbane's most iconic?homes, "Lamb House" at Kangaroo Point, decay with neglect.?

Built in 1902-03 for John Lamb, the successful co-proprietor of Queen Street store Edwards & Lamb, the property is a rare example of a federation residence in Brisbane, designed by architect Alexander B Wilson.

Like many, I was delighted when it was purchased two years ago by corporate identities Steve and Jane Wilson for $12.75million with a passion to restore the magnificent home to its former glory.?

The Wilson's this week generously opened up their incredible property, allowing a rare insight into the mammoth multi-million dollar restoration, documented by the ABC. Mr Wilson said the project, which they first estimated would cost about $15million, began in the "save it" stage.

Photos below, show a roof ready to cave in.

Courtesy of the ABC, we thought you may also be interested in case you missed the story, in resharing the Wilson's journey.?

To read more about the restoration, click here.?

The Week's Top 10 Sales

Another huge week for the Brisbane prestige market, with some huge sale results on this week’s list, with acreage homes making a strong showing on this week’s top 10. Take a look at the full list of Brisbane’s biggest sales of the week below:

1. 19 Goldsbrough Rd, Taringa $confidential

2. 87 Upper Brookfield Rd, Brookfield $4,100,000

3. 7 Wentworth Pde, Balmoral $3,950,000

4. 1434/22 Refinery Pde, New Farm $3,600,000

5. 28 Lohe St, Indooroopilly $confidential

6. 64 Oakridge St, Burbank $3,400,000

7. 21 York St, Wilston $2,800,000

8. 39 Ellerslie Cr, Taringa $2,800,000

9. 26 Constellation Court, Newport $2,775,000

10. 41 Nolan Rise, Brookfield $2,650,000

?*Top?10?Results are based on publicly available data, auction results, and data provided by agents. Data is deemed reliable at the time of publication but Christine Rudolph and Ray White New Farm neither?warrants?its accuracy or accepts any liability in relation to its use.

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What is Brisbane's Fastest Selling suburb?

It's not what you would expect.?Coochiemudlo?Island according to our latest Ray White Now magazine takes the trophy.?A piece of island paradise is selling for just over $500k on average and being snapped up in 33 days.?

Want to know more? Click here?

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Grow Podcast | Episode 2

Suddenly Solo?

What do you do when you find yourself divorced and your world is turned upside down??“Get up, Dress Up, Show Up.”?That’s the advice of Meaghan Bakker?who unexpectedly found herself at 45 starting a new life and a career from scratch.

Now one of the state’s top female real estate agents she shares her candid story of success in our latest GROW podcast.?It’s never to late to create an amazing future.

To hear Meaghan's story,??click here to subscribe?or?watch the full video here.

Warm regards,

Christine