Find Your ONE

A place where every room is a destination. Every curve and corner, an experience. Every touch, a future memory. A place where life and style meet and mingle. And where a sense of sanctuary infuses the soul…<br/><br/>When Slim Aarons set about compiling a coffee table book entitled 'A Place in the Sun', it's easy to imagine he was thinking of a place like this One. Though worlds away from the Mediterranean playgrounds and coastal abodes Aarons famously photographed, there's that same inspired sense of beautiful, carefree living embraced in this residence…something so many search for, but few are lucky enough to find.<br/><br/>A modern love letter to the best in Brisbane riverside living, this stunning mid-floor residence at One Bulimba Riverfront sees casual opulence intermingle with a holiday lifestyle that in times past one would have chased the sun and sailed the globe in search of. And yet, here it is. A riverside playground and idyllic sanctuary - not worlds away, but located in Brisbane's very own backyard.<br/><br/><br/>THE APARTMENT<br/>Boasting a perfect north-facing aspect and sparkling river vistas extending forth as far as the eye can see, this property's positioning as particularly unique in the marketplace is achieved even moreso thanks to its capacity to conjure associations with a kind of holiday lifestyle often sought but so rarely captured in an everyday home. <br/><br/>Carefully designed to evoke a strong and visceral reaction through interiors featuring a collaboration with a world-renowned local interior designer and supremely talented local artist, this is also a residence that does more than simply satisfy our longing for the relaxation and escape, luxury and lifestyle that once we used to go to find on holiday, but now are increasingly seeking at home.<br/><br/>Indeed, experiencing an apartment of this calibre is something Duke Realty director and selling agent Sam Patterson describes as rare, with Sam noting, "While 'bespoke' is definitely a word that gets bandied about in real estate these days, I can honestly say that nothing like this has been brought to the Brisbane market before."<br/><br/>It's a point with which fellow Duke sales agent Tracey Van Dyk concurs, explaining: "Every finish and furnishing has been thoughtfully selected to elevate residents' experience of living in this residence, every piece designed to help tell the story of this place and the end result is a truly unique and personality-filled home."<br/><br/>As a study in how carefully considered interior design and furnishings can breathe life into a place, there is no denying the excitement that is generated as your eye darts down the hall to places you can hardly wait to explore. From curves that invite your hand to caress to corners where you can't help but desire to linger longer, there's plenty of intrigue and promise beyond this apartment's oversized living spaces, three serene bedrooms, additional multipurpose room, three stunning bathrooms, dual car spaces and generous lock-up storage as this riverside residence sounds a call to those seeking more.<br/><br/><br/>THE INTERIORS<br/>Fully-furnished and boasting interiors designed by world-renowned designer Matthew Lynton of Lynton & Forrester and featuring one-off pieces by local Brisbane artist Shayle Flesser of Emma Street Studio, a visit to this one-of-a-kind residence is a truly immersive sensory experience that delivers you beyond the feeling of this being just some styled showpiece to instead feeling like this is every inch a comfortable, opulent and highly liveable home. <br/><br/>Tasked with deriving inspiration from the location as well as the development's stunning architecture masterfully crafted by esteemed HAL architects who also received recognition for their work on this project as a finalist in the prestigious UDIA Excellence awards, Lynton's brief for this project was to make every room feel like a destination, to create intriguing areas and playful pockets within the apartment's wide, open spaces so that from the entry to where the hallway opens up to the river in all its glory, you're met with so many interesting and exciting little places and spots to visit, a kind of design itinerary of sorts for one's experience of the home.<br/><br/>It's a design brief executed with equal parts playfulness and precision, a vision brought to life via textured wallpapers (the bamboo in the office is a highlight!), luxe linens, breezy sheers and plush soft furnishings (special mention to a curvaceous boucle sofa), as well as a journey of colour, all designed to perfectly complement the gleaming brass tapware, quality textured porcelain tiling, luxe wool carpets and full suite of highend Neff appliances that already formed the basis of the residence's range of stylish and sophisticated inclusions.<br/><br/>Curated by Lynton and immaculately styled by Anthony Forrester, the interiors transcend as a treasure-trove of beautiful curios and objets d'arte that greet you from the very front door. Even just a wander down the hall is to traverse the globe via design influences that weave through the various rooms you journey past - from the jungles of South America to the rich colours of Asia, the bold patterns and earthy tones of Africa and the relaxed blues and seashells of a coastal abode, while the apartment's expansive living spaces tender an ode to New York glamour, simultaneously embracing palettes comprised of rich burgundies, dramatic blacks and sophisticated gold accents reminiscent of many a fine European hotel.<br/> <br/>Yet, at the same time this residence is still a most unique celebration of Brisbane - its glorious sunshine, beloved river and various references to the relaxed Queensland lifestyle (from palm trees to pineapples!) that mean there's nowhere else you would rather be. Additionally, taking the local pastime of sun worship to entirely new levels, the apartment's seamless indoor-outdoor flow means that one can alight from opulent living spaces to a private, glass-framed sundeck that seems to simply float atop the water - an experience akin to being on your own private luxury cruise ship and another stunning intersect between holiday and lifestyle that is befitting of this beautiful home.<br/><br/><br/>THE ART<br/>Offsetting the stunning interior spaces and Included with the apartment are selected artworks from yet another immensely talented local, artist Shayle Flesser, who was also recently awarded the commission for creating the stunning artwork installations to adorn the Gold Coast's newest ultra-luxe destination, The Dorsett Hotel. Inspired by her spring landscapes series while also capturing the colour and vibrancy of this beautiful Bulimba location, Shayle's bespoke creation 'Winding River' was inspired by and specially crafted for this apartment - a triptych of portrait-framed colour explosions designed to be read as One. <br/><br/>As a hero piece for the main lounge room, integrating texture and flecks of gold leaf recalling the warm afternoon light as it dances off the river, Flesser's works are equally as striking in the glorious morning sun, while an additional gallery of pieces located along the hallway are also available for purchase to conduct residents and guests on their journey to the heart of the home.<br/><br/>THE LOCATION<br/>Beyond the interiors of this rare and exclusive residence, one is also invited to feel at one with nature, enjoying the nearby parklands of this premier suburb's favoured leafy northern pocket, while remaining just a stone's throw from Bulimba's beating heart and vibrant and bustling retail and restaurant district of Oxford Street. Perfectly positioned to benefit from access to the Apollo Rd ferry terminal and future Barracks redevelopment, recreation and lifestyle await.<br/><br/>Rediscover resort-style living as you soak up sunshine poolside in the building's long, lingering lap pool, with its river viewing window ensuring eternal connection to the main water source which breathes life into this place. Meander on the wide lawn belt by the water's edge while surveying local watercraft and Brisbane's famous sleek catamarans gliding across the surface of this northern reach of the river, or perhaps simply wonder at the sparkling lights of Portside and established mansions nestled into Hamilton Hill just across the way. Whatever your daily ritual, there is no doubt you'll enjoy the luxury of living a holiday lifestyle as part of your ultimate staycation in this prized Bulimba locale.<br/> <br/>FIND YOUR ONE<br/>Ultimately this is a place for those seeking more from their next special residence; something unique that, until now, could not be found. Indeed just one visit to this stunning second floor abode will ensure you search for more will surely end with this truly bespoke residence, so call Sam or Tracey today and find your ONE.