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Nestled between two heritage buildings in a trendy downtown suburb is a modern architectural masterpiece with an indoor/outdoor courtyard to the left, an inviting boutique hotel-style master bedroom, and a light-filled living room with high ceilings .
The stunning home is located in the sought-after Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley and is owned by prominent estate agent Heath Williams, who transformed the space into the stunning home it is today.
Heath said he loves the “sense of arrival” of the dream deck, as guests walking through the front door are greeted by the lush, custom-lit gardens and glass-box house that contrasts with the walls of era between which it is found.
Between two heritage 19th century buildings sits an incredibly unique and modern house owned by Queensland real estate agent and architecture enthusiast Heath Williams who recently renovated it.
The Fortitude Valley house in Brisbane was first built 12 years ago by renowned Queensland architect James Russell, who lived there with his family before selling it and the new buyer turning it into office space.
Heath came across the state-of-the-art property when it came back on the market in 2021 and was looking for it for a client, but had to have it for himself.
The house was first built 12 years ago by renowned Queensland architect James Russell, who lived there with his family before selling it and the new buyer turning it into office space.
Heath came across the state-of-the-art property when it came back on the market in 2021 and was looking for it for a client, but had to have it for himself.
The agent who has a background in interior design, has a small collection of three architect designed properties, fell in love with the ‘presence’ of the unique home and moved in immediately.
Heath said he loves the “sense of arrival” of the home, as guests walking through the front door are greeted by the custom-lit lush gardens and glass-box house that contrasts with the period walls between. those that are found
Over the next 12 months, Heath gradually restored the contemporary house, reconfiguring two rooms to create a master bedroom while keeping the main structure intact.
“I was sleeping on a mattress on the floor in a big empty room with no windows or doors. I asked myself that first night ‘what the hell have I done?’ she told FEMAIL.
Over the next 12 months, Heath gradually restored the contemporary house, reconfiguring two rooms to create a master bedroom while keeping the main structure intact.
‘You had to work with what was there. We couldn’t fit any walls. It was more of a renovation job,” she explained.
The striking house stands 16 meters from the street through iron gates and across a set of steps into leafy garden flower beds.
While it’s impossible for Heath to pick his favorite room in the house, he said he loves the master bedroom that he’s designed to be “reminiscent of a boutique hotel.” “It’s done in a way where you can turn it all off and make it a really cozy space,” he said.
The striking house stands 16 meters from the street through iron gates and up a set of steps in leafy planters.
“I love coming through the front doors and past all the garden lights and looking at this big black glass box,” Heath said.
While it’s impossible for Heath to pick his favorite room in the house, he said he loves the master bedroom that he designed to “remind you of a boutique hotel.”
“It’s done in a way where you can turn it all off and make it a really cozy space,” he said.
A formal lounge and dining area faces back to the kitchen and has triple height ceilings, polished concrete floors and dramatic windows that look out over the gardens below and let in the sunlight.
Heath also loves the leafy central courtyard that blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors and is connected to a sleek wood-clad kitchen with marble stone countertops and moody lounge space.
Neighboring 19th century heritage buildings provide an enchanting backdrop in the lush courtyard and glimpses of their cathedral stained glass windows can be seen throughout the house.
“You walk into the house expecting to be inside, but then you’re led into a central courtyard that has a tree right in the middle of the house,” Heath explained.
“You go into the house expecting to be inside, but then they take you to a central patio that has a tree right in the middle of the house,” he explained.
The lounge is warmed by dark wood walls, designer furniture, the black steel fireplace which, according to Heath, when lit makes the room ‘glow’, adding to its ‘drama’.
Another formal living and dining area leads off the kitchen and has triple height ceilings, polished concrete floors and dramatic windows that look out over the gardens below and let in the sunlight.
The room is warmed by dark wood walls, designer furniture and the black steel fireplace which, according to Heath, when lit makes the space ‘glow’ and adds to its ‘drama’.
An avid architecture lover, Heath is now selling the incredible home with a asking price of $3 million to $3.5 million as he is eager to move on to another project.