601/12 Bailey Street, West End A “rare” five-bedroom two-level skyhome in Brisbane will go to auction this weekend, with huge interest coming from locals, interstate and overseas buyers. Listing on realestate.com.
au shows just four established five bedroom apartments on the market in Brisbane, with two others being sold off-the-plan. Owned by Wesley Hospital radiologist Dr Darren Ault and his wife, RBWH neonatologist Dr Lucy Cooke, the 364sq m apartmemt at 601/12 Bailey St, West End will go to auction today at 11am (July 13). Doctors Darren Ault and Lucy Cooke pictured inside their West End apartment which is going to auction.
(Image/Josh Woning) Situated within the London Residences, it is one of only three amalgamated apartments within the luxury complex. “We had been living in Highgate Hill before we purchased the apartment back in 2019,” Dr Cooke said. “We actually put two apartments together and because it was off-the-plan, we were able to make modifications to suit our needs.
“My husband went a bit crazy with the audio and visual system so you can watch a movie in the media room and it is like a full cinema experience.” MORE: Shock reason Qld builder bought a hoarder house at auction Aussie island sells for bargain price amid bidding war State of Origin great lists dream home build 601/12 Bailey Street, West End Exclusive new research by Broad Property Research and Advisory (BPRA), commissioned by luxury real estate agent Elisa McMahon of McMahon Estate Agents, shows that the median price per square meter for a new apartment in West End is now $14,515. Buyers can save almost $5000 per square meter, or 48 per cent, by buying an established apartment, the research by found.
It is a fact not lost on the medico couple. “We bought it in 2019, and moved in three years ago, in April 2021,” Dr Cooke said. “We bought it just before the property boom but we also sold in the same market.
“I have been having a look at what is around, and what has been sold, and off-the-plan, it is much more now than in 2019.” 601/12 Bailey Street, West End Dr Cooke said they were not sure yet what they would purchase next – a house or an apartment – but it was time to downsize. “We both like our jobs, and when you are in the medical field you become quite wedded to it,” she said.
“But we do want some more time for us and we want to travel.” 601/12 Bailey Street, West End Dr Cooke said they loved the inner-city, and said the apartment had been a great place to raise their now adult children. “It is the perfect space for a family,” she said, adding that its ”proximity to everything” was a major plus.
Besides its five bedrooms, the apartment also has three bathrooms, a custom floorplan and space for four vehicles. Features include polished timber floors, high ceilings, luxe amenities, appliances and fixtures, a gourmet kitchen and plenty of living spaces. The alfresco entertaining terrace has stunning views, while the master retreat occupies the entire upper level and is accessed via a second lift.
Shared amenities include an infinity-edge pool, daybeds, a fully-equipped kitchen, gym and steam room. Shared amenities at the London Residences The property is being marketed by Elisa McMahon..
