36 Needham Street, Brisbane,Queensland 4069

There is no finer home to grace the banks of the Brisbane River than this private family residence at 36 Needham St, Fig Tree Pocket.

Rivergum Retreat is a 1.2 hectare property offering an idyllic peaceful lifestyle in the city’s leafy western suburbs.

Capitalising on a 132m water frontage, the double-storey dwelling faces northeast across lush gardens to the river beyond.

Central to the design is a grand entrance foyer but its opulence does not diminish a welcoming sense of warmth and comfort.

The circular reception space is reminiscent of an art gallery with a 6.6m ceiling, striking curved staircase, water feature and backdrop of bowed windows.

Cleverly calculated to adjust to the requirements of a large family, the 1956sq m interior is spread across three wings.

On the upper level are five bedrooms, two offices, a television room and 12-seat cinema with a wet bar.

A ground level made for entertaining includes a gymnasium, games room, boardroom, climate-controlled wine cellar, multiple lounge areas and a sixth bedroom.

At the heart of it all is a superbly-equipped kitchen capable of catering to a variety of appetites.

There is a butler’s pantry, Ilve stove and oven, V-Zug combi-steam oven and coffee machine, Gaggenau refrigerator, Miele dishwashers, Zip HydroTap, calacatta marble benchtops and an onyx backsplash.

Step onto the sandstone patio and dine outdoors using the Fagor kitchen with teppanyaki grill.

Take a dip in the heated horizon pool and spa, enjoy a hit on the championship-sized tennis court or stroll toward the pontoon for a spin in the boat.

Visitors can be comfortable in the east wing’s guest suite or alternatively, may take advantage of a separate self-contained cottage on the grounds close to the homestead.

Extravagant detailing is apparent in the premium selection of materials, fixtures and fittings.

Subtle luxuries include sandstone patios, a handcrafted timber staircase balustrade, Liebherr bar refrigerators, marble fireplaces, granite tiles and Tasmanian oak flooring.

Smart home system technology manipulates the lighting, blinds, ducted air-conditioning, video surveillance security, swimming pool temperature and garden irrigation.

Faultless in design and flawless in finish, Rivergum Retreat is the ultimate prestige family property.

•1.2 hectare property

•132m Brisbane River frontage

•1,956sq m floorplan

•Six large bedrooms in the main house as well as a separate guest cottage

•Nine bathrooms

•Three offices including an executive boardroom

•Kitchen with butler’s pantry, marble benchtops, European appliances

•Climate-controlled wine cellar

•Gold Class Cinema

•Games room

•Fagor outdoor barbecue kitchen with teppanyaki grill

•Heated horizon swimming pool and spa

•Championship-sized tennis court

•Seven-car garage

•Pontoon

•C-Bus, SONOS and Crestron systems control lighting, temperature, blinds, irrigation and security