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186 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park has been nominated as a finalist in the 2018 HIA Custom Home of the Year Awards.
Nicholas and Natalie Hancock stumble upon a one-bedroom cottage at 186 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park, owned by a little old lady called Dorothy. Dorothy's father built a house and the two were looking for a place to build their dream home. ”
This is the second house we built from scratch. We loved this area. This was our dream home, but we decided to sell it just because I had a job on the interstate. “My wife and I built this house to last,” Hamzy Hancock said.
Luxurious swimming pool at 186 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park
A friend of mine from high school is an architect and took the time to look at the property so I could get the best look and feel. It's designed to make you feel like you're right there on the property. Less than 5km from the center of Brisbane CBD. We live across the street from a park and have lots of space everywhere. ”
My favorite memory at home was actually during the coronavirus pandemic. The park across the street from our house was where everyone would gather with their children every day around 4:30 p.m. Now, one day my wife comes to the office. I'm there for 2 days. We appreciated the large space and light. I'm glad to be here as a family. ”
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Hamzy Hancock said that both he and his wife, who are renovation enthusiasts, were surprised by the rising building and trade costs currently impacting the construction industry.
One of the bathrooms at 186 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park
“If you look at the houses that have been built in the last 10 years, you can't build them for the money you can buy now. We're still stunned by the construction market and we don't have any reassurance about supply. “We couldn't take on a better job. We're lucky that we took a risk when we built our house in 2017 and built equity over time,” he said.
“We recently bought a five- to 10-year-old property in Adelaide and we're going to modernize it. We won't be able to do the things we used to do. There's nothing we need to do to the house here. , a great purchase. Natalie and I enjoy creating great spaces and places to live.”
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home, built by Lyndon Homes and architecturally designed by Amelia Loftus of Loftus Studio, won the 2018 HIA Custom Home of the Year Award ($1-2 million). Selected as a finalist in the dollar category.
Woolloongabba Square estate agent Dennis Nazizar said buyers were interested in the property.
186 McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park street view
“Based on online inquiries, we believe we are in for a busy period into 2024, with interest in this property primarily coming from families and interstate buyers. “It's a great place for families with children,'' Najjar said.
“We feel the Brisbane market is going to be busy this year. There will be an influx of buyers into Brisbane, so there will be a continued shortage of supply.
“I think the trend of undersupply due to a lack of builders and trade will continue. I am seeing people who were considering renovating or building, abandoning those plans and looking for a new home to move into. has been confirmed.”
