85 Bramston St, Tarragindi
Ben and Kirsty Morland have just listed their latest knockdown-rebuild project in Brisbane’s unofficial bulldozer capital.
The couple bought 85 Bramston St, Tarragindi, two years ago, replacing the original house with a striking five-bedroom designer home.
Latest data shows the suburb leading the city’s knockdown churn, recording a net loss of eight homes as older properties are flattened faster than new ones are approved.
Place Estate Agents’ Denis Najzar said the trend was driven by local planning rules.
The home was designed to suit modern families
“Tarragindi doesn’t have much traditional character overlay, meaning most houses can be demolished, compared to suburbs like Camp Hill or Coorparoo where homeowners have to retain those traditional houses,” Mr Najzar said.
For Mr Morland’s company, MorPro, starting with a blank canvas was the only way an inner-ring project stacked up.
“The original dwelling was a modest post-war home, and we always assess whether a renovation is the best outcome,” he said.
“Profitability isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about managing risk, maintaining quality, and making informed decisions early.
“Our due diligence showed a new build would deliver a far superior result. It gave us the opportunity to create something tailored specifically to the modern family market.”
Builder/developer Ben Morland with wife Kirsty and their three children, Evie, Max and Isla. Picture: John Gass
The new home was positioned to maximise privacy, relying on high ceilings and large windows for plenty of natural light.
Features include a sleek kitchen with custom walnut cabinetry and stone benches, hotel-worthy master suite, and lavish outdoor entertaining zone.
Mr Morland said the decision to build a single luxury residence over a multi-dwelling project also came down to low-density zoning favouring detached housing.
While restricting density, he said the strict zoning protected the leafy streetscapes and large blocks that attracted professional families.
Extensive glazing allows for plenty of natural light
Custom walnut cabinetry in the sleek kitchen
The ongoing gentrification of those streetscapes had pushed Tarragindi’s median house price up 10 per cent to $1.71m over the past year, PropTrack data shows.
Mr Najzar said the $4m-plus Bramston St property had already drawn two offers from families in the medical profession, drawn to the suburb’s proximity to major hospitals and the CBD.
He said buyers across all price points were increasingly willing to pay a premium to bypass the current construction crisis.
Denis Najzar of Place Estate Agents said the area is popular with medical professionals
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“We are seeing families who might have previously considered renovating or building, but who have identifed that they wouldn’t be in front financially over what they could buy a finished house for,” Mr Najzar said.
“Construction is continuously rising in cost, there is a shortage of skilled labour, and build times have blown out.
“These families are finding there is significantly less stress and financial risk in buying a new home.”
The home is marketed via a best offers campaign with Mr Najzar and Deane Alterio ending June 8.
The home has five bedrooms and four bathrooms
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