90 Ryan Street, West End, Qld 4101

An expansive two storey residence, with an elevated second level, this serene home is located one street from the Orleigh Park river precinct in the leafy Hill End pocket of Brisbane's West End.

Offering an executive lifestyle imbued with environmentally responsive living, Hill End House has been designed for stylish living fortified for flood resilience with optimal eco credentials. 

A lovingly restored 1900 workers cottage was the starting point for this stunning  home, transformed by award winning architect Bud Brannigan into a sophisticated modern abode, with Japanese influences. The residence offers a counterpoint, reconciling apparent opposites - the big picture and nuanced finer details - making everyday living an adventure of discovery.
 
Celebrating materials and the importance of timber in Queensland's architectural heritage, the airy and light filled house features an enormous central void; floor to ceiling windows seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living. Professional landscaping, focused on creating additional privacy, complements the innovative architecture, bringing the Australian landscape to the inner city. 

Designed to maximise winter sun and protect against the western sun, the house is passively heated and cooled, using fans if necessary, even in the most extreme weather. Computerised HEATEC in-floor heating is zoned and warms the house at the touch of a key pad or at pre-set times. Experience a journey of exploration as this flexible and adaptable home shifts with the seasons, always at one with nature due to its openness. Bathe in the morning sun entering the north facing living areas, and witness the interplay of light throughout the home as the sun moves during the day. 

The lower level features a large open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area flowing out to the back deck and infinity edge, solar heated saltwater lap pool: fitted jets enhance the swimming experience.  At the front of the home, an indoor/outdoor bath offers a home day spa. There is also a media room (or additional bedroom), an office (or additional bedroom) and laundry.

The kitchen and pantry are fitted out to meet the needs of the most demanding home chef. Gaggenau kitchen appliances include a large oven, a steam oven, a plate warmer, an induction cooktop and a gas wok cooker. The large walk-in pantry features a fridge, butlers sink and abundant storage space including for wine.

A central timber staircase - linking the old and new - leads to the upper level library and reading room, master suite, two additional bedrooms, a bathroom and toilet. The second and third bedrooms open onto the private front verandah via French doors. One bedroom has its own ensuite and the other has direct access to a common bathroom. The master suite at the rear looks out into a canopy of trees in the back garden via full-length bi-fold doors, and features a separate walk-in wardrobe and oversize bathroom with a large shower, toilet and bidet, plus a bath with a view. 
 
Flood resilient features include elements such as robust and removable, easy to clean internal wall cladding, reinforced concrete slab on the ground floor, structural steel columns, folding external doors to create large openings, spaced hardwood timber battens, and removable cabinetry and appliances. Add a 45,000 underground water tank (to flush the toilets, fill the pool and water the low maintenance garden) plus a 4500 klw solar system and the environment is the winner. Low electricity and water costs allow you to invest in a different way of living.

Ideally located close to transport including City Cat and several bus routes, the home is within Brisbane State High School and West End State School catchments and close to leading private schools and tertiary institutions at South Brisbane and St Lucia.  West End. and South Bank shopping, dining and cultural precincts are an easy walk away. The  CBD is 10 minutes away by car and 20 minutes bus ride.

Hill End House is a showstopper. It is truly an investment and lifestyle for the future. This home is wonderfully adaptable for a family or professional couple's needs, and for different phases of life.

We invite you to attend the next inspection of this beautiful home and to reach out with any questions via email or telephone in the meantime.
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