Place Real Estate
Place Real Estate

10 James St

Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

‘The Greenhouse’ Shaun Lockyer’s Modern Take on a Farmhouse

Description

The Greenhouse, a masterpiece crafted by the acclaimed Shaun Lockyer Architects in 2018,

epitomizes a lifestyle of luxury, serenity, and seamless integration with nature. This modern take on a farmhouse boasts a rich blend of eco-conscious materials like solid hardwood timber and recycled brick, alongside lavish elements such as extensive glass and high-end marble, creating a space that celebrates light, space, and a profound connection to its rural environment.


Nestled on a sprawling 2.39 acreage, the house invites residents to enjoy and embrace its year-round panoramic scenery in comfort. Seamlessly bridging the indoor spaces with its exterior environment, every room is softly filled with an abundance of natural light. An entertainer’s kitchen, the living and dining room act as the heart of the home anchored by an inbuilt brick wall featuring its double-sided cast-iron wood fireplace that harmoniously unifies the areas.

The Greenhouse features include:

• A flowing open-plan layout, designed for contemporary family living emphasizing airflow, light, and visual connection to the outdoors.

• Two expansive living zones with lofty 15-foot ceilings, connected by a feature brick fireplace.

• The kitchen includes double wall ovens, Fisher & Paykel double dish drawer dishwasher, Highland gas hotplate.

• Premium grade stainless steel benchtops, Blum hardware, soft close doors with spotted gum finish and access to outdoor courtyard and drying area.

• The master suite is an expansive retreat with a private deck and ensuite featuring slate tiles, Carrara Marble Benchtops, a bathtub and shower with sliding glass doors, opening to the gardens allowing sunlight to cascade into these intimate spaces.

• Three additional bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, serviced by a full bathroom designed to accommodate family living.

• A separate private, air-conditioned office with kitchenette and separate bathroom.

• An expansive alfresco area offering mountain views, polished concrete floors, hardwood deck and built-in barbecue zone.

• Entertaining wing which includes a media room, golf simulator, fireplace and practice putting green.

• Additional features include ducted air-conditioning, fans, retractable fly screens, top-quality hardwood cabinetry and Ironbark flooring.

• The home is complemented by a sizable three-car garage with built-in storage cabinetry.

• Enviroswim, chlorine free pool and 3 phase Aqua Inverter electric pool heater and pool blanket.

• 10m x 8.9m industrial shed with two car bays and mezzanine level with stair access.

• 14.8kW solar power with 16kW battery storage and EV charging enclosure in garage.

• 580,000 litre water tank capacity, servicing a complete automated garden and lawn irrigation system.

• Property is fully fenced and divided in a homestead yard and 2.5-acre paddock for horses or farm animals.

• Access to the property is controlled by an electronic keypad and remote-control system, with full motion security system.


A home unlike any other nestled within six acres of pristine landscape on Wights Mountain, just 21 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, this sanctuary offers a haven of tranquillity while being conveniently close to Samford village amenities, schools, and recreational trails. Don't miss your chance to own a Shaun Lockyer masterpiece and embrace a lifestyle of luxury, tranquillity, and harmony with nature.

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