Historic 1884 Hamilton Hill estate hits the market after modern luxury transformation

25 Langside Hamilton Perched above the Brisbane River, the grand circa-1884 estate Katanga is one of Hamilton Hill’s most tightly-held addresses. More than just a riverfront residence, Katanga is a rare meeting of Brisbane history, architectural restraint and modern family luxury — a home where heritage romance and contemporary scale sit in striking balance. Located at 25 Langside Road, the 1113sq m estate has been meticulously reimagined by Twohill & James, with the transformation carefully preserving the spirit of the original home while introducing a sophisticated new chapter across three lift-connected levels. 25 Langside Hamilton Current owner Sam Hopper, who previously owned the acclaimed Shaun Lockyer-designed beach house Arakoon near Noosa National Park, returned to Brisbane in 2022 and said the brief for Katanga was always to celebrate its history rather than compete with it. Sam and husband Brad, who have interests in retail, property and hospitality, sold the spectacular Sunshine Beach residence for $28.5 million in 2022 “While we have honoured the heritage era of the house, the design provides a modern, functional home with a luxury aesthetic,” she said. “The restra...