Actor Melina Vidler with her parents Kaylene and Wayne Vidler. Picture: David Clark
Aussie actor Melina Vidler moved a dozen-odd times growing up as her property developer parents traded in Brisbane’s rising market.
For the past five years, the Logie winner has returned to the family’s Fortitude Valley cottage between shoots — but now Wayne and Kaylene Vidler are on the move again.
Their 1880s-era cottage, which they bought for $925,000 in 2019, is on the market through an expressions of interest campaign with Place Bulimba agents Tom Kralikas and Georgia Glen.
Melina Vidler’s latest film with or without you has launched in cinemas. Picture: Adam Head
Brisbane house prices have surged 68 per cent since the pandemic, reaching a median of $915,000 across all suburbs, according to PropTrack.
If that blistering pace continues, the typical house in the city could cost $1.54m by 2030.
The Vidlers have built equity by extensively renovating the property at 8 Hynes Street,
which was being used as office space when they bought it.
The couple, who raised their three children while trading in real estate from city apartments to sprawling Samford Valley estates, now plan to downsize.
“But there’ll always be a place for Melina,” Kaylene said.
“That’s a requirement.”
Melina moves back between roles. Picture: David Clark
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Melina was home ahead of the launch of her latest film, With or Without You.
“Mum and Dad are home, at the end of the day. They always have been,” the 32-year-old said.
“I’ve definitely built a connection to this house, and Brisbane is always a place I want to come back to.”
Vidler’s breakout role in 800 Words earned her the 2016 Logie for Most Outstanding Newcomer. Her credits include Kidnapped, Love in Bloom, and Elvis.
The family has owned the cottage for five years
Character features inside
The three-bedroom home has a spacious kitchen with a breakfast bar and standout al fresco entertaining zone.
“There was nothing out the back – just some gravel and a few palm trees,” Kaylene said.
“We spent a lot of time and effort renovating to create a space where all the family could spend time together.”
Sons Beau and Brent live in Melbourne but return for Christmas.
Melinda, meanwhile, splits her time between Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.
Heart of the home
The house has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a commercial upside
“I’ve been nomadic for far too long,” said the former Ferny Grove State High School student.
“I’m happily single and independent — but I’m looking to dive back into the dating world again.
“I’d definitely like some stability down the track.”
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