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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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