5 Cross Street, New Farm QLD 4005

A blend of Byron Bay simplicity with urban designer edge, this prestigious Aphora Architecture collaboration is Brisbane's most inspired new residence. Tailored perfectly to downsizers and older families seeking a luxurious inner-city lifestyle, without compromising on a scale of space and privacy they've grown accustomed to.

'Cross Street' is a celebration of its blue-chip surrounds, while paying homage to the architect's relaxed coastal origins. Raw natural materials are showcased to their finest, across an intelligent tiered design serviced by an internal lift, to create an experience rather than simply delivering another high-end property.

Three styles of superior quality timber - Abodo, Tasmanian oak and New Guinea rosewood - form the foundation of the exterior and beautifully dress the interior. Their warmth contrasts with feature brick, Victorian Bamstone bluestone crazy paving, polished concrete flooring and fluted glass.

Set off a quiet street, one back from the iconic Merthyr Village, the eye-catching facade is framed by low-maintenance landscaped gardens. The entrance leads past a four-car garage with a storage room/wine cellar and 2.2m ceiling height, and upwards via a set of stairs or the aforementioned lift.

Basking in an abundance of natural light, and capturing the gentle whisper of a river breeze, is the main shared kitchen/living/lounge/dining level. Floor-to-ceiling glass stacker doors at both the front and rear of the home retract to encourage extravagant entertaining, where the poolside terrace effortlessly fuses with the kitchen and beyond to an elevated view across New Farm. On cooler evenings, this same space can be closed off to transform into an idyllic comfortable snug centred around a fireplace.