A historic Federation-era residence in Brisbane’s Ascot area is hitting the market after what the owners describe as an exhaustive five-year restoration, with a major focus on getting the masonry details right.
The property, “Suthermere” at 1 Sutherland Ave., Hamilton, is set on a 2,024-square-meter corner allotment created by assembling four residential lots into one holding. The Scott-Young family, which has owned the home for 25 years, said the project took almost two years of design followed by three years of construction.
From a masonry standpoint, the listing reads like a case study in replication and patience. Bricks were specially manufactured to match the home’s original profiles, including half-round, full-round, and rectangular forms. The owner, Donna Scott-Young, said a master craftsman brought from England spent almost three years completing traditional tuckpointing entirely by hand.
The finished property pairs the original residence with a contemporary addition, including 4-meter ceilings and a materials palette that includes marble, limestone, and Italian travertine. The owners also said original fittings were refinished in satin nickel, windows were replicated, and joinery was custom designed.
For mason contractors, the sale is a reminder that high-end buyers notice the unglamorous work: brick matching, mortar lines, and the steady craftsmanship that makes an old façade read as original instead of “renovated.” When a single tuckpointing scope runs for years, it also underlines the value of specialized restoration labor and realistic schedules.
The home is set to auction Sept. 12 at 9 a.m. at The Calile Hotel.
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