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LIVING REIMAGINED:



       Living the






       Ascot lifestyle










       More than just a desirable suburb, Ascot is

       a byword for prestige, with an elegance and
       charm that have stood the test of time.








                                                                                                                                                           Artist’s impression was produced prior to planning approval, statutory approval and commencement of construction and is subject to change. The information,
                                                                                                                                                           image and artist’s impression depicting exteriors and landscaping are intended only as a guide and are not to be relied on as a representative of the final product.





                                                                                                                                                                             Above: Landscaping at Charlton House continues the Ascot “look”
                                                                                                                                                                             Left: Tree-lined Racecourse Road makes shopping, dining and cycling a pleasure




                                                                                                                                                                             A morning stroll along Ascot’s   Ascot’s prestige status was
                                                                                                                                                                             Racecourse Road is a feast for   established more than a century
                                                                                                                                                                             the senses. The bright red burst   ago when pastoralist James
                                                                                                                                                                             of Poincianas against crisp white   Sutherland bought a large tract of
                                                                                                                                                                             storefronts, the waft of coffee   land by the river in 1855 and built
                                                                                                                                                                             brewing, the sound of friendly   Windermere. This spectacular
                                                                                                                                                                             chatter and the feeling of kinship in   heritage-listed Queenslander
                                                                                                                                                                             a close-knit community.    inspired the ‘Ascot look’ known
                                                                                                                                                                                                        and loved today – the leafy streets,
                                                                                                                                                                             The landmark street, which   landscaped gardens and homes
                                                                                                                                                                             connects the Brisbane River to   wrapped with large balconies and
                                                                                                                                                                             Eagle Farm Racecourse, is the   terraces.
                                                                                                                                                                             thread that binds the social fabric
                                                                                                                                                                             of one of Brisbane’s most sought   The Eagle Farm Racecourse
                                                                                                                                                                             after and tightly held suburbs.  followed in 1863, setting the
                                                                                                                                                                                                        scene for society gatherings and a
                                                                                                                                                                             Synonymous with luxury and   lifestyle destination complemented
                                                                                                                                                                             understated elegance, Ascot is well   by the village atmosphere of
                                                                                                                                                                             known throughout South-East   Racecourse Road and its many
                                                                                                                                                                             Queensland not only for its multi-  cafes, restaurants and boutique
                                                                                                                                                                             million dollar real estate but also   stores.
                                                                                                                                                                             its heritage and character.










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