A world-class family sanctuary, recognised as Brisbane's widest residential riverfront property, is reluctantly being released to the market by its interstate-based owners. 'White Waltham' is a majestic Cape Cod inspired 4.64ha private estate, sprawled across three titles, with an extraordinary 306m of absolute river frontage only 30 minutes from the CBD.
Named by the original proprietor after a British airfield he flew over during his time as a RAAF pilot, 'White Waltham' paints an exceptional picture of timeless family luxury, from the main manor with New England farmhouse-inspired architecture to the separate summer house, floodlit championship tennis and basketball courts, swimming pool with its own entertaining pavilion, established orchard, caretaker's residence, lush grounds.
Renowned architects Martin Wilson and Blair Wilson designed the main house in the 1950s, which has since been renovated, as well as extended to include a Robert Froud-designed primary suite wing. There are six bedrooms in total, formal and informal living areas, a media room, wine cellar and bar, home office, chef's kitchen, sauna and soaring glass conservatory wrapped in a new entertaining deck.
The purpose-built summer house with its appealing alpine lodge aesthetic, designed by architect Peter Smith, is deliberately positioned away from other dwellings yet shares the same lofty river aspect. A vast terrace with a firepit leads into a stone, marble and solid oak entertaining room serviced by a caterer's kitchen as well as his and hers bathroom amenities. Separate street entrance access conveniently allows for the hosting of events and gatherings of any size.
An additional three-bedroom residence with a five-car garage, washing bay, vehicle storage and shed provides ideal accommodation for a caretaker, extended family or multi-generational living. A submerged bore with pumps and two 350,000L water tanks ensure consistent irrigation of the gardens, while the industrial sized backup generator has the ability to supply power to the entire property. Surrounding parklands feature not only the aforementioned established orchard, but an olive grove, magnificent river gums and an abundance of bougainvilleas.
Property highlights:
-4.64ha private family estate, 30 minutes from Brisbane's CBD
-300m of absolute river frontage, city's widest residential riverfront
-Architect-designed, renovated and extended main manor
-Summer house for entertaining with separate street access
