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distribution alessandro rigato writing jackson byrne photography simon hardy, visit brisbane & more contact style estate agents 1300 766 960 admin@styleproperty.com.au

10 tips for selling your home simple steps to ensure a premium sale price

18 open plan living wide open spaces

22 events calendar upcoming events around Brisbane

back cover photo by Jordan Whitt

Style Estate Agents & its companies, disclaims all responsibility and all liability (including through negligence) for all expenses, losses, damages and costs you might incur as a result of the information in this publication. Thanks to visitbrisbane.com.au & Brisbane Marketing for the content on pages 2 & 3.

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SOPHISTICATED URBANE CHIC • Classy contemporary home will impress • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study/office • Separate living areas + theatre room • Galley kitchen with marble bench tops • Elegant master retreat with luxury ensuite • High ceilings, polished timber floors review with style

• Ducted A/C, security system, alarm • Alfresco entertaining deck, inground pool • Undercover parking for three vehicles • Fully fenced low maintenance block • Walk to dining, entertainment and shopping • Less than 3 kilometres to CBD

136 Harcourt Street New Farm 4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car On-Site Auction 19th March at 6pm Mark Lowrey 0412 462 592 Exuding sophistication and urbane chic, this elegant customdesigned home showcases luxury living of the highest calibre, with no expense spared in the build and fit-out of this stunning contemporary property. Boasting high ceilings, polished timber floors, ducted AC throughout, polished marble kitchen bench tops, gas cook top, premium appliances, built-in media cabinet in living room, Sonos system, security intercom, alarm and quality window furnishings, this is sure to impress anyone who sees it.

The well designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation of living and versatility; the downstairs living area flows seamlessly out via the bi-fold and sliding doors to the alfresco deck overlooking the in-ground pool...there is also an upstairs balcony off the master suite which enjoys the same view.

Located close to the popular James Street precinct with its boutique shopping, wine bars, cafĂŠs, and restaurants, as well as being an easy stroll into the Fortitude Valley entertainment hub, and then on into the CBD (less than 3 kilometres) this is a prime location, with access to all amenities via foot or public transport. styleproperty.com.au

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Bitter Suite has a rotating menu that is updated seasonally every 3-4 months.

Plates are designed to be shared, making this a great destination to enjoy with friends. They stock boutique local brews on tap along with an impressive selection of local and international IPAs including their 11% Imperial Stout from Oregon.

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New Farm is one of Brisbane’s most eclectic and beautiful suburbs. It wraps alongside the Brisbane River providing opportunities for great aquatic views and easy access to the Brisbane CBD, just 2km away.

art exhibits, festivals and film screenings. The thriving James Street precinct is located within the suburb and plays host to an impressive array of restaurants, bars, cafés and also a bustling fashion destination.

New Farm Park encourages an outdoor lifestyle with 37 acres of sprawling greenery running next to the Brisbane River. Home to over 40,000 individual plants, this green oasis is a fantastic place for a BBQ, game of soccer or an afternoon stroll.

Some of Brisbane’s finest eateries are located in New Farm including Bitter Suite, Vine and Arriva, serving up fresh and delicious meals.

Famous for its wide and leafy thoroughfares, Jacarandas and Poincianas form many natural arches across New Farm streets making them popular with wedding and amateur photographers alike.

The Powerhouse Museum borders New Farm Park with outdoor eating options and regular

NEW FARM one of brisbane’s most bustling and beautiful suburbs

New Farm has a range of luxury apartments, converted warehouses and heritage riverside homes. Home to residents of all ages, New Farm is particularly appealing to professional couples, young families and empty-nesters looking for low maintenance apartment living.

Whether you’re after a fast paced inner-city lifestyle or an easy existence, New Farm is an incredibly handy and vibrant suburb to call home. styleproperty.com.au

ART DECO INSPIRED LIGHT FILLED APARTMENTS review with style

1101/21 Upper Clifton Terrace, Red Hill 3 bed | 2 bath | 2 car From $780,000 Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 The ‘Alto & Tenor effect’ is Art Deco inspired - light filled apartments with stunning uninterrupted city views set in peaceful leafy surrounds, just minutes from the CBD and Brisbane’s lifestyle and entertainment precinct. The unusual flowing curves of the internal and external walls make Alto & Tenor apartments unique and exceptional.

• Timber impressionist laminate cabinetry creates natural warmth; classic reconstituted stone bench tops with bespoke pendant feature lighting • Fully vitrified Italian ceramic tiles from kitchen to living room; striking hexagon mosaic tiled splashback • Integrated wine fridge; stainless-steel European gas cook tops • Curved shower wall provides a unique feature

• Built in mirrored cabinets to ensure a manicured environment; contemporary fitting and fixtures • Surrounded by schools, parklands, popular museums, galleries and restaurants • A perfect duet of style and punctuality, plus city views while maintaining privacy to all rooms • Completion due 2017 - just a few apartments available

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SELLING TIPS simple steps that will help you sell your home in a timely manner and at a premium price

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Make sure the clutter is cleared out of your entire home. Most homes can benefit from removing about 1/4 of the furniture and belongings.

Create a home that feels light and airy by opening up the floor space.

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Give the home the most complete clean it has ever had, inside and out. Include: cleaning carpets, blinds, curtains, cleaning inside cupboards, drawers – nothing can be ignored.

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Make sure the entrance is especially attractive. This is their first impression of the house and it gives prospective buyers an indication of the condition of the rest of the house. Trim back bushes along the front path, remove all weeds. Keep it immaculate, with lights turned on, a new doormat, and have something flanking either side of the front door, such as two pots of lush plants and flowers.

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Create a pleasant fragrance by cooking 1/4 cup of cinnamon with 1 cup of water in a frying pan 30 minutes before you show your home, until the aroma drifts throughout the house.

The cinnamony fragrance will trail throughout your home, like you just baked a wonderful dessert and will suggest a comfortable, at-home feeling to potential buyers.

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Create a spa feel in the bathroom by hiding all your personal items, buyers do not need to know which toothpaste brand you prefer. Toilet lids should remain down. Repair dripping taps and showerheads. Buy showy new white towels for the bathroom, to be brought out only when prospective buyers are on the way.

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Remove extra decorations on table tops, shelves, etc. Give a spacious feel to all horizontal surfaces.

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A home is much more than just four walls. Gather the family together to re-live some of the happy, funny, sad and memorable moments that have taken place in your home before you have to say goodbye.

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In the kitchen insist on clear counters, a clean organised pantry, and bins and knives out of sight. Place a small, lush plant and jar full of home-made biscuits or a bowl of fresh fruit on the bench top and make the kitchen smell and look good. Do not use those cheap plug-in deodorisers from the supermarket.

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Make sure that you and everyone in the family wants to sell the house. If anyone in the family is anti-selling, it will affect your ability to attract the right buyer.

13 Sixth Avenue, Balmoral Perfectly located one street from Oxford St in Bulimba, this beautifully crafted villa has innovative design, an open plan concept and high quality finishes throughout. Constructed by a dual "Masters Builders Award" builder you can be sure that you will be living in luxury.

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3 bed | 2 bath | 2 parking $879,000+ Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 styleproperty.com.au

58 Tiber Street, Coorparoo • Master bedroom with ensuite, opens onto wrap around balcony • Private second bedroom with an ensuite • Spacious lounge and dining areas • Renovated kitchen, stone bench, stainless steel appliances • Well kept gardens, secure and low maintenance yard

2 bed | 3 bath | 2 parking

By Negotiation Jordan McLennan 0405 368 111 styleproperty.com.au

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MARK LOWREY market trends, while only taking on a small amount of properties at any one time to ensure a great level of service to his clients.

Mark’s vision has always been to create a company that not only achieves outstanding results in selling and managing Brisbane’s best homes, but also to create a business that nurtures and supports the very best talent in the industry.

Mark has already had many years experience as a top-performing salesperson and has gained a reputation as an agent of distinction. As a selling director, Mark is able to keep a strong handle of review with style

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As a fast growing boutique brand, our group of offices are able to implement new innovations faster than our competition, while staying strong to our core purpose of providing exceptional results and service.

- Mark Lowrey, Principle

$7,000,000 112/1 Scott St, Kangaroo Point 4 beds | 6 baths | 4 cars

“Mark has now sold 5 properties for me, his market knowledge and data database is second to none. The team at Style have always find the right buyers without compromising the value of the property. Their modern approach to selling is refreshing, preferring to get buyers excited rather than beating their client’s price down!” - Christian

$4,060,000 104/1 Scott St, Kangaroo Point 3 beds | 4 baths | 4 cars

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6/31 Halland Terrace, Camp Hill • Innovative, open plan design with high ceilings, ducted AC • Spacious living area with large, entertaining balcony • Luxurious kitchen with European appliances, stone bench • 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with courtyard terrace access • Quiet, close to cafés, schools, shops, restaurants and hospitals

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3 bed | 2 bath | 2 parking $699,000 Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 styleproperty.com.au

18-22 Station Street Nundah • Stunning, high end finishes by EE Designs • Fully ducted AC, spacious kitchen with European appliances and stone bench tops, pure wool carpets in all bedrooms • Swimming pool, function room and BBQ area in the complex • Now under construction and due for completion June 2016

4 bed | 2 bath | 2 parking From $839,000 Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 styleproperty.com.au

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OPEN PLAN LIVING words by jackson byrne Most notably adopted during the re-emergence of modernism in the 1950’s, open plan design combines different living zones to create one multi-functioning open space. It is characterised by efficiency, flexibility and reduced construction costs, and aims to optimize natural light and the efficient use of space.

Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the first thinkers to develop and explore the notion of open plan design. Wright believed design should include elements of natural colour, light and space that reflected and drew upon the natural landscape surrounding the building. He also believed the home should unify and embrace all aspects of design, from the interior layout to decorative objects and furnishings, in order for people to completely enhance and experience the space. Largely celebrated, Wright designed numerous homes that have had a profound impact on the architectural world, as well as the buildings of today.

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Photo by Armelle Habib Ideal for small living areas such as those present in many inner city apartments, open plan living can enhance and create an illusion that the area is larger, and, therefore, more spacious.

The elimination of unnecessary elements such as doors, passages and walls creates a continuous and natural flow, an element that enclosed interiors can often lack.

The key to effective open plan living is versatility. A dining room can double as a lounge room with use of the correct furniture and fittings.

A room can be temporarily cordoned using blinds and other dividers to create privacy when required.

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Effective use of open plan spaces such as studio apartments can transform what might be a physical limitation into a homely and comfortable residence, ideal for singles and couples alike. styleproperty.com.au

403/91 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside This brand new apartment boasts luxurious finishes and views of Moreton Bay and Brisbane’s CBD. Designed for low maintenance, easy living it has high quality finishes throughout. Located near Westfield Chermside with an abundance of cafÊs, restaurants and public transport.

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4 bed | 3 bath | 2 parking From $839,000 Annie Hayes 0402 859 467 styleproperty.com.au

7/11 Cottenham Street, Fairfield This beautiful complex is conveniently positioned within close proximity to every amenity you could think of providing a number of lifestyle options. This fresh and vibrant apartment offers an amazing opportunity for any first home buyer, owner occupier or investor.

2 bed | 2 bath | 1 parking $449,000 Jordan McLennan 0405 368 111 styleproperty.com.au

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POPULAR CULTURE BRISBANE Brisbane Broncos 2016 NRL Season Home Games Master coach Wayne Bennett will again lead our 2015 Grand Finalist Broncos stacked with stars like Parker, Thaiday, Hunt, Milford, Gillett, McGuire, Boyd, Blair, McCullough, Glenn, Reed, Kahu, James Roberts, Oates and Maranta. Attend ANY four home clashes as an Awesome Foursome 4-Game Flexi Member from only $120 Adult / $50 Junior.

11 March - 2 September

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Brisbane Comedy Festival

Little Days Out Program

Starring dozens of international and Australian comedians, Brisbane Comedy Festival is a must-see if you need a giggle, chuckle, cackle or rip-snorter of a good time.

There is a great variety of children’s activities on offer through the Little Days Out program, from arts & craft and music, to games, sport and gardening.

27 February - 23 March

3-31 March

Steam Train Sunday Take in the view of Brisbane behind a magnificently restored steam locomotive as the train winds its way through suburbs, city stations, past landmarks and over river crossings. Departs from Roma Street Railway station at 10.15am and 11.40am.

Bluewater Festival

Medibank Feel Good Program

Celebrate one of Brisbane’s most iconic sporting events this Easter at the Bluewater Festival as it gears up for the 68th Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race, and the official re-opening of the newly refurbished Shorncliffe Pier on Good Friday.

Get the new year off to a great start with South Bank’s free exercise series, the Medibank Feel Good Program. Join us for a weekly program of free lowimpact and high-energy fitness classes where you can dance, stretch, shake and swim your way to looking good and feeling great!

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6 March - 26 June

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