REALM, Hamilton Reach's community magazine, Autumn Edition

REALM

H ami l to n R e ach #0 7 - Autum n 2 0 2 0 FREE COPY | Community | Design | Retail | Lifestyle | Health

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Gin joint

Try then buy

Smart style

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Chocolate class

Say cheese

Be rewarded

E DITOR'S NOTE I grew up in Lyon, France and lived in the UK before moving to Australia. My favourite moment when moving into a new place is exploring my neighbourhood and introducing myself to neighbours. It always takes them by surprise at first but has also created so many long-lasting relationships. I have received such a warm welcome from the Hamilton Reach community since joining in late 2019.

I look forward to getting to know even more residents and discovering some “community champions”. I’d love to hear from locals who are interested in working with me to connect residents with shared interests.

It would be wonderful to see neighbours become friends!

Marion Allard Community Development Manager Frasers Property Australia

Want to chat? If you know a community champion, want to discuss a great idea or have a good story for our next edition of REALM, drop me a line at communityqld@frasersproperty.com.au

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WHAT'S ON

LOCATION

W H AT 'S IN THE AREA .

STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AND FORGO FAST AND FICKLE FASHION IN FAVOUR OF SARTORIAL STYLE AND ELEGANCE. REFRESH YOUR WARDROBE AND SHOP ONLINE AT THESE HAMILTON BOUTIQUES.

U R BBANA Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Rd SHOP IF: You want to make an impression in high-end menswear.

URBBANA specialises in made-to-measure suits, made-to-order shoes and sophisticated ready-to-wear collections. Schedule an appointment with a tailor at urbbana.com.au CAS SAR DI SHOE ST U DIO Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Rd SHOP IF: You’re ready to refresh your accessories, from top to toe.

As well as importing luxe European shoe labels, this family-owned business is the only Brisbane stockist for hat brand Helen Kaminski. Add to cart at cassardishoestudio.com.au C OS TA M O DA Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules Rd SHOP IF: You’d like to hone your fashion knowledge with a style workshop and personal shopping experience.

Costa Moda also stocks Australian made resort wear and feminine, timeless fashion. Book your style session at costamoda.com.au BK TAI LOR S 5/28 Racecourse Rd, Ascot SHOP IF: Your unique style calls for expert tailoring and dressmaking services.

BK Tailors can help you with everything from simple alterations and leather repair to handcrafted bridal gowns and bespoke dance costumes. Browse all services at bktailors.com.au WH I TE L AB E L N OBA 70 Racecourse Rd, Ascot SHOP IF: You’re shopping for elegant fashion for women of all sizes.

White Label Noba compiles sophisticated lifestyle pieces in luxurious fabrics, iconic colours and unique silhouettes to highlight the beauty and confidence of every woman. View the latest collection at whitelabelnoba.com

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SALES

HAMILTON REACH

REN TERS RO AD-TEST RIVE R LI GHT ’S CHARMS. HOMEOWNERS TRY BEFORE THEY BUY ACROSS HAMILTON REACH’S APARTMENT PROJECTS.

Try before you buy.

Whether it’s snacking on a free sample at the supermarket, hiring a major appliance before committing the cash or testdriving a new car, these four little words instantly ensure peace of mind.

While trying before buying is a common consumer tool across the retail sector, Frasers Property Australia has noticed a growing trend towards homeowners road-testing their dream home by renting first.

At Hamilton Reach, more than 20 percent of December quarter sales across the Riverlight apartment project were made to new homeowners who rented within the $700M master-planned waterfront community.

Arlene Bennett is one such new Riverlight resident.

The Brisbane Airport worker returned to Brisbane after a stint in Sydney and rented an apartment in Hamilton Reach’s Atria for two years before buying her two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden apartment in Riverlight.

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Arlene spent months scouring the surrounding suburbs for her ideal property before realising her dream apartment was closer to home than she realised.

“It creates a shared understanding and sense of community and adds to the overall tranquillity of the area.

“I spent about six months looking around Hamilton and Ascot – particularly Racecourse Road – because, to be honest, I thought Riverlight was out of my league,” Arlene said.

“So I was thrilled when the sales team walked me through my options and I realised I was able to buy a brand-new apartment, larger than what I was renting, and was able to stay within the Hamilton Reach precinct I’d grown so fond of.

“One of the big appeals for me with Hamilton Reach has been the abundance of people in their 40s or older who either don’t have kids or have older, more mature children and are very like-minded and respectful of each other.

“I moved into my apartment in December and I couldn’t be happier!”

Equally thrilled with their new home are Arlene’s neighbours Gabriel and Thaisa Villarreal who rented a Riverlight apartment for 12 months before deciding to purchase in the same building.

“Hamilton Reach is handy to our work and we’ve enjoyed the lifestyle here,” Gabriel said.

“We’re very active and like to kayak on the river, use the pool for swimming laps and we ride our bikes around Northshore and into the city.

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Gabriel and Thaisa Villareal

“We’ve also made lots of friends in the area, mainly through the events organised regularly for the community.”

Frasers Property Australia’s General Manager Residential Queensland Scott Ullman said the lifestyle appeal of Hamilton Reach and the undeniable value of Riverlight apartments made it a popular choice among both renters and first home buyers.

“Of the 14 sales made at Riverlight in the December quarter, three were to people who had previously rented either in Riverlight or within Hamilton Reach,” Mr Ullman said.

“Our new Riverlight buyers feel at home within the community and want to secure the lifestyle they’ve enjoyed and we find they value the quality, pricing and ease of the sales process we offer.”

Mr Ullman said Riverlight East was in highest demand with December quarter sales revealing the apartment project as the highest seller within Brisbane's inner-north and the second-highest seller across inner-Brisbane.

Six Riverlight East homes were sold in January alone, leaving only a handful of its 155 apartments still on the market.

Visit the Hamilton Reach Sales & Display Centre, 310 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton Reach. Open daily 10am to 5pm. Call Frasers Property on 13 38 38 or visit hamiltonreach.com.au for more information.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY

G I N A N D W INE TA S TINGS .

LIVING AT HAMILTON REACH IS ALL ABOUT ENJOYING THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE.

Hamilton Reach residents were greeted with glasses of bubbles and bespoke Quince Gimlet cocktails at an elegant evening of wine and specialty gin tastings earlier this year.

Guests were treated to a showcase of the various origins, styles and flavour profiles of the popular juniper-infused spirit and were guided through tastings of new and interesting wines.

Peter Tamblyn from Sense of Taste at Portside Wharf expertly paired matched each drop with a grazing board of exquisite cheeses from Le Fromage Yard.

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To keep up with Hamilton Reach’s range of free community events follow us on Instagram or Facebook at @hamiltonreach.

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PROSPERITY REWARDS PROGRAM

FAM I LY SHARES T H E L OVE. EXCLUSIVE REWARDS UNLOCKED THE DOOR TO GEORGIA WYLDBORE’S DREAM FIRST HOME.

It’s not uncommon for parents to extend their children a helping hand to guide them into their first home.

As an immediate family member, Georgia could share her parents’ access to a suite of Prosperity benefits, offers and exclusive savings.

Not many, however, are afforded the unique position the Wyldbore family found itself in last year.

One of these was a 2% purchase reward on the price of her apartment, reimbursed once the sale of her new Riverlight home settled.

Parents Ron and Sheila fell in love with Hamilton Reach’s private freehold River Homes and purchased one of the stunning riverfront properties in April 2019.

Around the same time, their daughter Georgia was trying to enter the property market and was searching for her ideal first home.

When she happened upon Hamilton Reach’s Riverlight apartments, Ron and Sheila knew they could help their daughter into her dream home a little sooner with Prosperity Share, an exclusive benefit for Frasers Property homeowners.

In addition to the feelgood factor that came with supporting their daughter, Ron and Sheila were also rewarded with a $2000 referral bonus and granted a 3% purchase reward on any future Frasers Property purchases.

The couple were delighted to help their daughter and acknowledged that “every little bit helps” when it came to buying a home.

“Georgia has been away from home, at uni, for several years,” the proud parents said.

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“It is a joy to have her choose to be so close to our home and it’s proved to be very convenient all round, especially with our pets.”

Georgia, who also received a Queensland First Home Owners Grant, said while the Prosperity Share benefit had some influence on her final decision, it wasn’t the only factor that drew her to Hamilton Reach.

“I loved the general feel of the area, its location – the proximity to things like Eat Street and the CityCat – and the events that are organised,” Georgia said.

“It was actually coming out to the Winter Beach Party last year that led me to look at the apartment I ended up buying.

“I was drawn specifically to Riverlight because of the designs available and the facilities within the block.”

Since finalising their respective Hamilton Reach sales, the Wyldbore family has enjoyed unlocking other Prosperity benefits.

PROSPERITY REWARDS

“I used one of the partners (Hanrob Pet Hotels) to board my cat during the moving process, and saved a lot of money by doing so!” Georgia said.

Purchasing a Frasers Property unlocks access to a range of Prosperity program rewards and benefits including: Repeat Purchase Rewards

Ron and Sheila too, have stayed in an affiliated Frasers serviced apartment, saving 15% off the best accommodation rate during their visit.

A 2% reward upon purchase of a second property and a 3% reward on any subsequent purchase.

A Hamilton Reach homeowner for six months now, Georgia still enjoys exploring her new neighbourhood, particularly its natural surrounds.

“For the last few years I’ve lived in apartments and townhouses in built-up areas but here I can walk out the door and be in a park, surrounded by greenery, with the beach and the river right there,” she said.

“I also love how pet friendly it is; I rarely go out without meeting a dog, which just gives me another excuse to get outside.”

Referral Program A $2000 bonus for referring friends or family who purchase property.

Priority Notification Early alerts on new stages and projects and the chance to purchase before public release.

Holiday Possibilities Complimentary year-long Sapphire membership to Fraser World and 15% off best available rates at participating Frasers serviced apartments and hotel residences globally.

The expanse of lush greenery was a drawcard for Ron and Sheila too.

“Having previously lived on acreage, in a semi-rural area, we’ve enjoyed Hamilton Reach’s proximity to public transport, the variety of shops, restaurants and cinemas, plus the green public areas.

“We look forward to less mowing too!”

Prosperity Share Share selected Prosperity benefits with family members, for life, including Priority Notification and Repeat Purchase Rewards.

Partner Rewards

Log on to myProsperity App or visit frasersproperty.com.au/prosperity to discover and redeem offers.

Exclusive benefits and discounts with national and global brands and services including furniture packages, relocation services, finance and insurance.

Terms and conditions apply. Available at participating projects.

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FOOD

EX P E RT T I P S F O R MAKING EXQ U ISIT E TREATS. Award-winning chocolatier CoCouture conducted an exclusive chocolate-making masterclass with Hamilton Reach residents recently and generously agreed to share a few secret recipes.

Blood orange truffles (makes approximately 60) Ingredients 200g thickened cream, 35% fat content

Monica from CoCouture said it was possible to make simple chocolate treats at home as a gourmet gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays or ‘just because’.

550g dark couverture chocolate (not compound or melts as the texture becomes grainy) Zest of 2 blood oranges (regular oranges are fine)

CoCouture also offers free delivery if you’d prefer to leave things in the hands of experts with orders accepted at: cocouture.com.au

½ tsp of orange essence Method 1. Combine orange zest with cream and infuse overnight in the fridge.

2. Place infused cream in a saucepan, add orange essence and bring to the boil.

3. Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour over heated cream.

4. Starting in the middle of the bowl, stir the chocolate until a shiny dark patch appears, then bring in the chocolate from the edges. Keep stirring, until combined and there are no lumps.

5. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface of the ganache and let it set overnight.

Edible Basket Take a balloon, inflate it to the size of an orange and secure it with a knot.

6. Take a teaspoon full of ganache and roll it into a ball then drop into dark cocoa powder or sprinkles and roll to cover.

Repeat with remaining mixture.

Melt chocolate in a bowl larger than the inflated balloon then, holding the balloon by its knot, dip it into the chocolate.

TIP: Substitute orange for any flavour, just let it steep in the cream to infuse the flavour then sieve and discard any pulp.

Place on a sheet of non-stick baking paper to dry.

Mendiants

Allow the chocolate to completely set – you can refrigerate for 10 minutes to speed up the process – then re-dip the balloon if needed.

Fill a plastic zip-lock bag with melted chocolate and snip a tiny corner to make a homemade piping bag.

Once set, carefully puncture the balloon and discard once deflated.

Squeeze a small disc, about the size of a 50-cent coin, on to a sheet of baking paper and top with your choice of sprinkles, nuts or dried fruit.

Fill your edible bowl with truffles and mendicants.

Allow to set.

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RESIDENTS Q&A

RAC HEL AN NE G RAY. A HAMILTON REACH APARTMENT STOKED A FONDESS IN HOMEOWNER RACHEL ANNE GRAY WHO HAS JUST BOUGHT HER THIRD FRASERS PROPERTY.

What prompted you to move to Hamilton Reach?

How important is a sense of community to you?

Years ago I would drive over the Gateway Bridge and see a beautiful blooming jacaranda tree in the middle of the golf course and think, “imagine living there with that view?” Fast forward over 25 years later and when my daughters moved out, I knew it was time to downsize and be closer to city living so I put a deposit down to purchase my Atria North Apartment off the plan.

The sense of community I feel in the area is refreshing. I love the fact that people say good morning to each other. We have so many fur-babies in our building and they are always a great conversation starter.

What do you love most about living at Hamilton Reach?

The existing development and the future plans for the area are very exciting to me. I love the peace and quiet, overlooking the golf course from my balcony, safe walking trails around the development, the convenience of having the major arterial roads so close as well as the public transport options.

How do you like to spend your free time?

I love going to the movies and the Dendy Cinemas are so close.

Eat Street Markets on the weekend are a short stroll along the water’s edge and a must. Live Life Get Active exercise classes each weekday morning are a great way to start the day.

What is your favourite spot to relax and why?

My very private east-facing balcony. There is a little arm of the Brisbane River running parallel to the building and at night you can hear the fish jumping in and out of the water.

What is your favourite local hidden gem?

My not-so-hidden gem would be Eat Street on a Sunday afternoon. I usually skip lunch and walk down about 1pm, have a glass of bubbles and some oysters and listen to some live music while overlooking the Brisbane River.

If you could describe Hamilton Reach in just three words, what would they be?

Home Sweet Home

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HOW T O PAIR CHEESE A N D WINE L IKE A PRO.

BY PETER TAMBLYN @ SENSE OF TASTE, PORTSIDE WHARF, HAMILTON.

Cheese and wine are among the most decadent and delicious flavour combinations.

For soft, delicate and creamy cheeses, such as the Le Cremeux de Bourgogne, sip on bubbles.

Sense of Taste Portside store manager and sommelier Peter Tamblyn shares his insightful tips on how to perfectly match the two.

“Something French will never disappoint but you could even choose a light-bodied red like a Beaujolais or a Pinot Noir,” he said.

For cheeses with sharp, rich flavours, such as the Gouda Millennium 1000 Days, Peter recommends either beer or wine.

Peter has sourced the best drops across all wine styles – and budgets – to accompany your cheese board.

“This cheese is crumbly, super tasty and has you coming back for more. It goes great with beer, but you could easily pair it with a textured Chablis or even a Pinot Gris,” he said.

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CREATE A GOURMET GRAZING BOARD 1. Use a flat serving board to build your platter.

2. S elect a minimum of two varieties and textures of cheese.

• Soft cheeses: burrata, camembert, brie, taleggio, goat, gorgonzola and blue

• Hard cheeses: cheddar, pecorino, gruyere, gouda, provolone, Swiss

3. D ecorate the board with seasonal fruits for a vibrant punch of flavour. Consider small bunches of grapes, thinly sliced apples or pears, wedges of peach, whole cherries, quartered figs and handfuls of berries.

RED The Pawn En Passant Tempranillo Montepulciano – $30 This Tempranillo is both smooth and silky with the spicy, earthy tannins of the Monte that will make you wonder how the bottle got empty so quickly.

4. S elect at least two savoury accompaniments for the cheese including sourdough slices, baguettes, breadsticks, crackers, crostini, lavosh and pretzels.

5. Add flavour with a selection of accompaniments, sprinkled between the gaps on the board, including:

Tout Pres by Farr Pinot Noir – $130 Extremely limited but if you have a reason to splurge then buy this wine. It’s the best Aussie Pinot I have had in the last few years.

• Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios

• Spreads: pâté, preserves, quince paste, chutney, tapenade, honey, dips

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• Dried fruit: apricots, figs, dates, sultanas, cranberries

• Charcuterie: smoked and cured meats

Jericho Fiano – $25 This is a clean, fresh white with hints of peach, pear and apricot.

Perfect if you’re wanting to move away from Sauvignon Blanc.

Prosper Maufoux Chablis – $40 Textured and creamy with just enough body, this wine has elegance for days.

ROSÉ Wicks – $17 This Pinot Noir-based Rosé is full of natural fruity sweetness, combined with a perfectly dry finish and tingling acid line.

Bird in Hand Pinot Nero Rosé – $35 Italian-inspired, this Rosé is perfectly balanced, lifted and crunchy. Super elegant.

SPARKLING Campo Viejo Cava – $21 This Spanish sparkling is perfectly suited to the Queensland climate, light with delicate bubbles.

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs – $130 An old favourite, this Chardonnay-based sparkling will put a smile on your face from start to finish. Delicate, complex, pure, precise, fresh and round.

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Reach a new sense of connection.

It’s rolling green parklands, riverside beach, meandering walking paths and award-winning architecture make Hamilton Reach unique, however it’s the people that live here that really make it special.

Whether it’s a passing hello on a morning walk or a chat while the pooches play in the park in the afternoon, Hamilton Reach residents enjoy a cherished community value of yesteryear, a real sense of connection.

Find out more about Brisbane’s latest lifestyle community, visit hamiltonreach.com.au

13 38 38 hamiltonreach.com.au

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