Family lists designer home as Ascot defies Brisbane property cool-off

Gary and Lucy Beikoff with daughters Sasha, 15, and Pippa, 12 are selling their Ascot home. Picture: Adam Head Gary and Lucy Beikoff bought into Ascot during the early stages of the pandemic, after years of wanting to return to the suburb and create a long-term family base. Mr Beikoff said he had a long connection with the area, having bought his first Ascot home in 2000. “We had always wanted to be back in Ascot,” said Mr Beikoff, who has been retired for nine years. “It has that established family feel, but you are still so close to the city and everything you need.” 32 Ormond Street, Ascot is for sale via best offer closing October 27. 32 Ormond Street, Ascot. It comes as exclusive house and unit data from realestate.com.au revealed Ascot was one of only two Brisbane suburbs to post an increase in median house value, up $16,047 (1 per cent) to $2,749,275 over the September quarter. “I think what Brisbane is experiencing is a bit of a blip,” Mr Beikoff said. “Migration is not stopping into Brisbane, and the Olympics are going forward, so there is a lot of positive news for Brisbane as we head towards 2032. “People also forget that money is still relatively cheap. “One of my first...