This Canadian-themed stunner has replaced a humble post-war home with views "unheard of" in the Queensland capital.
Not many people know about Seven Hills — even Brisbane locals. The neighbour to prestigious Camp Hill, it's a quiet, safe and leafy enclave around 5km east of the CBD where people bought land and built homes in the 1950s, '60s and '70s and, simply, stayed.
Many of those original homeowners are now passing away and houses are coming to market, some for the very first time.
In 2021, when Nadia and Luke Paterson got their hands on 16 Miawela Street, Seven Hills, a mid-century home that had been "loved but not maintained", they couldn't believe their luck.
The luxurious Ambrose home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Picture: realesate.com.au
"It was the first time the house had ever been sold and we saw the block as a bit of a unicorn," said Ms Paterson.
"We have bush views from the front over Seven Hills Reserve, Brisbane city views from the back. We only have a neighbour on one side and that gives us complete privacy around the other parts of our house. We get to hear nature all around us."
The owners designed the house as their family's "forever home". Picture: realesate.com.au
The Patersons wasted no time in demolishing the original house and rebuilding a very different home on the 607sqm block — a luxurious Ambrose home with five bedrooms and three bathrooms inspired by the properties they'd seen in Canada, a place where they love to holiday.
They, too, planned to make this patch of Seven Hills their permanent home when construction completed in November 2023, but have since decided to move on. Though staying true to the tradition of Seven Hills, they're not leaving the area; they plan to buy another post-war house nearby to demolish and rebuild.
Ms Paterson said they designed the house as their family's "forever home".
"This means we've completely specced it out and future-proofed it. All of the finishes are expensive — there are natural stones and beautiful handmade Italian tiles. And we designed the floor plan so it all makes sense and enhances the views from bush to city while still maintaining that privacy," she said.
The home boasts an elegant living room complete with wood-burning fireplace, a dining area with built-in bench seating and an ensuite master that spans the width of the house.
There's also a downstairs guest suite, a kitchen with butler's pantry plus an entertaining terrace with a BBQ kitchen and views of the mineral pool and city beyond. Additional features include two electric car charging outlets and 13 kilowatts of solar power.
For sale by expressions of interest, the property is attracting plenty of interest from families who love the "exceptional layout" and the contemporary feel of the home, said agent Selina McIntyre at Ray White New Farm.
"It's modern and luxurious, yet very homely and inviting all at the same time," Ms McIntyre said.
She said the location was a "massive selling point".
"At the front you have greenery and birds chirping, then as soon as you walk through to the back, you see city views. To get those two aspects in one home a 10-minute drive from the city is pretty unheard of."
She added that Seven Hills was fast becoming "a prestige area" with good cafes, restaurants, parklands and schools.
"It's an ideal family suburb."
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