2304/1 Stuartholme Road Bardon

“Close your eyes and turn your face to the wind. Feel it sweep along your skin in an invisible ocean of exultation. Suddenly, you know you are alive.” These few lines, taken from Armenian-Russian writer Vera Nazarian’s Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration, could quite easily have been penned to describe this beautiful new development in the leafy Brisbane suburb of Bardon. For, no matter the time of year, ‘Breezes on Bardon’ embraces an inspired design mantra that breathes life into this place, courtesy of natural elements that can be worshipped the whole year ‘round. Indeed, the forces of nature whisper here, ever-soothing breezes calling you to escape the urban jungle and enjoy an elevated existence beyond compare. Mist-covered mountain vistas hold as much romance and promise as the alternate views of twinkling city lights, while songs of the birds transport the soul, no matter which of these enchanted apartments you call your own. Sunlight too streams into these homes, reaching gently, like the glistening fingers of Mother Nature, peeling back the covers and inviting you to welcome long, lazy days in this peaceful treetop abode. Yet, despite the obvious celebration of nature here, there is no need to reject civilisation in order to return to the wild. Instead this enlightened development promises that you can very much embrace both. Nestled amongst the tree tops but with the city on your doorstep, these are homes that beautifully balance the need for both connection and escape. This is a place as much about community, convenience and lifestyle, as it is a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the world beyond. Venturing down to street level reveals a specialist grocer boasting fresh produce and quality fare, while the nearby Bardon Shed promises a more extensive and refined fresh market shopping experience just metres down the road. A Pilates studio, beautician and physiotherapist help balance beauty, health & wellness with modern-day convenience, while the local cafe’s regular pizza and pasta nights signal journeys to the heart of culinary culture and old world charm. At the same time, the nearby local Rosalie Village shopping, restaurant and entertainment hub ensure residents never have to venture far. Though, should travelling farther afield be something you would like to undertake, a range of public transport options on the doorstep promise to speed your way. Back home, facilities are no less impressive, designed to create for residents the ultimate sanctuary and retreat. A stunning communal pool and bbq area sees outdoor spaces celebrated and given prominence, while strong European design influences invoke a sense of culture, sophistication and a celebration of the natural form. Rugged architectural lines and an earthy materials palette anchor this development firmly in its natural surroundings, while pared back and neutral interiors embrace light and outlook, ensuring the tree-lined location and views of the city and mountains are always in frame. Apartment interiors exude a quiet confidence and a restrained and unpretentious sense of subtlety and sophistication. The rawness of timber and natural-stone inspired splashbacks and benchtops, coupled with mood lighting and an impressive suite of Ilve appliances, balance the desire for both the natural and the new. These finishes provide a refined, understated and unassuming backdrop, allowing you to give your prized possessions and the artefacts of your life’s travels absolute pride of place. Still, there’s no showiness, no stuffiness, no false pretence here…just an appreciation of the intersect between art and architecture, the built form and the wonders of the natural world. Ultimately, these are homes for those with character, graciousness and a more civilised sensibility, but who are seeking simplicity, authenticity, quality of life and a sense of retreat. Should that be you, then ‘Breezes on Bardon’ will become your new tome of perpetual inspiration, providing homes for those who find themselves most at home amongst the trees. Call Sam Patterson to step inside these peaceful abodes and be transported to a time when life was simpler. Live free in these inspired apartments that are very much a refuge for modern day sophisticates harbouring their inner Jane or Tarzan