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“We have taken design cues from the “Over time we have faithfully
classic Queenslander and Eagle Farm restored the home to its original
itself but more importantly, we have condition and, although it holds
embraced the ‘feel’ of Ascot; those many wonderful memories, it is now
intangible but special qualities that too large for our needs. We were
make Ascot a desirable place to live thrilled when the opportunity arose
and a hard place to leave,” says Mr to purchase in the new Charlton
Bible. House building in Ascot Green.
“The real success story of Ascot is “We were drawn to the architecture
its people, and the way they have of Charlton House and the attention
continued to shape the suburb’s to detail throughout the building and
character and champion its lifestyle.” our apartment.
Ailbhe and Frank Cunningham, who “With the racecourse at its doorstep,
have lived in the Ascot area for more Ascot Green feels like a rural retreat
than 40 years, love the suburb for its in an urban area, and we are pleased
urban convenience and village style we were able to find a place close to
atmosphere. our current home so we can remain
near our friends and family, which is
“We love Ascot because it is an very important to us.”
established suburb with beautiful
well-maintained parks,” says Ms Charlton House is the third stage of
Cunningham. “Everything we need Mirvac’s Ascot Green, comprising
is easily accessible – we are close to 112 one, two, three and four bedroom
public transport which connects us apartments, along with four
to local shops, medical and allied premium integrated terraces.
services, the library, churches and of
course the racecourse. The building, due for completion
mid-2024, gives a subtle nod to the
“We have lived in a Queenslander architecture of the grandstands at
built in 1901, designed by the the racecourse by incorporating

Above: Heritage and horticulture intersect on Racecourse Road renowned architect Robin Dods, curved brickwork into a modern
Below: Ascot is loved for its lush gardens and classic Queenslanders who was also the architect for the façade designed to bring the
Top left: Charming shopfronts add to the Ascot vibe historic St Leger Stand at Eagle Farm outside in.
Left: Resident and retailer Jan Goakes Racecourse.

Despite all the seasons of growth terrace homes and apartment
and change that Ascot has buildings are now beginning to
experienced, local store owners appear, as long-term residents look
and residents will tell you there are to downsize without leaving their
many things that have remained beloved neighbourhood.
the same.
Among these is Mirvac’s Ascot
Jan Goakes, who owns Savida Green, which boasts a front row
Shoes on Racecourse Road and is a seat to Eagle Farm Racecourse and
resident of Mirvac’s neighbouring Racecourse Road.
Ascot Green, says the community
“I love seeing familiar spirit in Ascot is different to other “Many purchasers in Ascot Green
are people who have lived in Ascot
places.
faces walking along “I love seeing familiar faces walking for many years, who know and
love the area and want to downsize
along Racecourse Road, as people
without having to move away,”
Racecourse Road, tend to move here and never want says Warwick Bible, Mirvac
General Manager, Residential
to leave,” says Ms Goakes. “I know
Development QLD.
a lot of people who live in the area
as people tend to and just love being part of the “Until recently there has been
community.
limited opportunity to downsize
move here and never “It’s a fabulous place to work and to from a large family home to an
apartment comparable in space
live. You have a real sense of pride
and companionship.”
and comfort.”
want to leave.” Owning real estate in Ascot does Capturing the ‘Ascot look’ was an
not come cheaply and the latest important consideration in the
data shows the median price for a design of Ascot Green, where Ascot
JAN GOAKES four bedroom home is $2.4 million, House and Tulloch House are
Ascot Green resident and Racecourse Road retailer a 21.5 per cent increase on 2022. built and occupied and the latest
release, Charlton House, is under
Alongside the sprawling construction.
Queenslanders, contemporary

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