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Morgan Street in Ascot Is Among Most in-Demand Streets in Queensland

Morgan Street in Ascot ranked high among the most in-demand streets in Queensland, the latest realestate.com.au study says.

The latest research has revealed the list of Qld’s streets where most property buyers want to live. Dauphin Terrace in Highgate Hill turned out as the most popular street for would-be buyers in Queensland and the 11th most in-demand in Australia. Regent Street in Elsternwick is the country’s most sought-after street.

Among the 20 most popular streets in Queensland, Morgan Street in Ascot is ranked 10th. On the other hand, the most in-demand streets in Ascot according to realestate.com.au are:

Morgan St
Sutherland Ave
Mayfield St
Crosby Rd
Henry St
Ascot St
Abbott St
Baldwin St
Bale St
Yabba St

Joining Dauphin Terrace in the list of QLD’s 10 most popular streets: Ladds Ridge Road, Burleigh Heads; Ashfield Street, East Brisbane; Glauca Street, Burleigh Heads; Bronhill Street, Currumbin Waters; Timana Avenue, Mermaid Waters; Bridgeman Road, Bridgeman Downs; Hethorn Street, Coorparoo; Dobell Street, Indooroopilly; and Morgan Street, Ascot.

Majority of residents in Morgan Street are comprised mainly of people aged 50 and over (more than 30 percent) and children under 18 years of age (about 30 percent), according to realestateVIEW.com.au. Morgan Street appears to be quite a wealthy neighbourhood with a median monthly household income of $17,230.

The last time a property in Morgan Street was sold was in February 2018, according to domain.com.au. The 2-bed, 2-bath house was originally purchased in 1987 for $130,000. It was sold for $1.28 million, for a 30-year annual growth of 7.86 percent. About 71 percent of homeowners have been living in Morgan Street for 10 years or more, the Domain data said.

The most sought-after streets across Australia were determined after analysing views per property listing per day data, over the three-year period up to 31 March 2019. Only those suburbs with at least five listing during the covered period were considered in the study.

Walkability and proximity to the CBD and amenities are said to attract many buyers to these streets. Other buyers looked into these streets mostly for inspiration and ideas, according to the study.

New Trackside Marina Unveiling in Ascot To Highlight 48-ft Riviera Sports Yacht

Experience a different vibe at this year’s Brisbane Racing Carnival in Ascot, as a 48-ft Riviera Sports Yacht will be docking at the new Trackside Marina at the centre of the Eagle Farm Racecourse.

Inspired by the French-Riviera, the most exclusive party will be happening at this luxury yacht, where guests may enjoy the non-stop flow of champagne, premium alcoholic drinks and other beverages from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Gourmet cocktail dishes will also be served at this grand party, whilst guests take pleasure watching the races in the most comfortable seats with unequalled visibility of the day’s events. However, plasma screens will also be all around the yacht so that guests can cheer on their favourites wherever they may be lounging and resting.

Guests who would like to indulge and reward themselves in this opulence may book a ticket to be at this new Trackside Marina unveiling on two Saturdays:

Kirin States Day on 25 May 2019
TAB Stradbroke Day on 8 June 2019

Ticket prices to gain special private access to this luxury yacht at the Trackside Marina is at $440 per person for members of the Brisbane Racing Club and $450 for non-members.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane Racing Club/Facebook*

To take this party to the next level, groups may also rent a Private Cabana at the Trackside Marina for $550 per person, where a personal staff will be at your service.

The 48-ft Riviera Sports Yacht and the Private Cabana will only be around until the 8th of June so grab the chance while you can!

$8.8M Ascot Home with Complimentary Lamborghini and Wine Supply Up for Grabs

Photo Credit: NGU Real Estate

As the most expensive suburb in Queensland, it’s not surprising to see properties in Ascot with a multi-million dollar price tag.

However, it’s not every day that we get to see a house in Ascot listed for sale with a free luxury car and a wine cellar with 2,000 bottles, like ‘Belvedere,’ a four-storey home at 15 Tower Street now being sold for $8.8 million.

NGU Real Estate CEO Emil Juresic said this kind of listing need something special so they decided to give away a Lamborghini Huracan LP 580 with it.

Lamborghini Huracan in Verde Mantis Pearl (Photo credit: NGU Real Estate)

The 900-sqm Queenslander-inspired residence sits on a 1,047-sqm prime Ascot land. It has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, three powder rooms, and seven fully secure car spaces with storage.

It also has three powder rooms, rooftop terrace, multiple living/dining areas, home theatre, office, gym, sauna, two pools, and its own lift that provides access to three levels.

Positioned high on the northern slope of Bartley’s Hill, the mansion offers stunning views of Mt Cootha, Glasshouse Mountains and across Moreton Island from every level.

Built and developed by Zephyr Industries, the extravagant mansion is based on a rebuilt 1920s house and features modern amenities such as voice-activated lights.

Belvedere’s temperature controlled wine cellar (Photo credit: NGU Real Estate)

In addition to a Lamborghini valued at $460,000, the new owner will have a temperature controlled wine cellar with a tasting room and two separate wine fridges.

The wine cellar will have a complimentary 150-litre barrel of Barossa Shiraz and a 150-litre barrel of Mclaren Vale Montepulciano.

The house has been for sale since mid-April and has already attracted plenty of attention. It is still on the market as of press time.

Woolworths Under-2 Hours Grocery Delivery Service Expands to Ascot

Woolworths shoppers in Ascot may now be able to have their online orders delivered in under two hours, as the superstore chain expands its newest speedy delivery service.

Called Delivery Now, this service has been operating at Woolworths stores in Melbourne and Sydney. It has recently been launched at six initial Brisbane sites.

Aside from Ascot, residents of Ashgrove, Bulimba, Camp Hill, Paddington and Spring Hill may also take advantage of Delivery Now, which allows shoppers to buy 30 items online to be delivered within a two-hour time frame.

Delivery Now is perfect for parents who need a batch of baby nappies or last-minute food ingredients fast. It’s also useful for customers who may be too sick to leave the house to buy medicines for cold or flu.

This speedy service cost $19 and can be availed daily between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Delivery Now is different from Woolworths’ regular grocery delivery service which cost $15 for a total purchase worth $100.

Exempted from Delivery Now, however, are deli items requiring preparation or big purchases that will not fit in the delivery truck.

Woolworths has plans to expand Delivery Now to other parts of Brisbane and Queensland in the near future.

Construction of New District Park for Ascot Underway

Works have commenced on the restoration of the old Ascot carpark located between Lancaster Road, Kitchener Road and McGill Avenue, and its conversion back to a district park.

The 22,373-square-metre triangular piece of land, which is part of the Eagle Farm Racecourse, was once a parkland before it was turned into a military storage and then used as a car park. The refurbishment comes as a result of the Racecourse Precinct Neighbourhood Plan and part of an agreement with the Brisbane Racing Club.

“This will be a landmark park for Brisbane, contributing to the more than 2100 parks across our city,” Cr McLachlan said.

“Council worked closely with neighbouring stakeholder, the Brisbane Racing Club, to deliver this project,” he said.

“The Brisbane Racing Club is delighted that Ascot Park will form a key part of this community. It has a long history, from the time that the Queensland Turf Club leased the land to Hamilton Shire Council, creating the original park,” Brisbane Racing Club Chairman Neville Bell said.

“We’re looking forward to the community making the most of Ascot Park and thank Brisbane City Council for their work on the project,” Mr Bell said.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The new parkland will be reminiscent of the 1930s Ascot Park with features such as an architecturally designed rotunda/bandstand with open grassed areas and landscaping as well as seating and picnic spaces, accessible toilet block, and an off-leash dog park area.

The project will also encourage recreational activities with outside gym/fitness area and retained half basketball court as well as a new shaded and fully fenced all-abilities playground with access to play elements like swings, spinning, climbing, sensory, and water play.

The new Ascot district park is expected to be completed by late 2019.

First-Ever Pink Picnic to Welcome Autumn at Eagle Farm Racecourse In Ascot

Photo Credit: jill111/Pixabay

The very first Pink Picnic is happening this Saturday, the 6th of April 2019, at the Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot. Guests are encouraged to dress in pink and white to mark the celebration that will hopefully become a local tradition to welcome Autumn.

Hosted by the Brisbane Racing Club, The Society, and Petal & Pup, Pink Picnic will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some 500 seats will be available for this 18+ event, with ticket options for $75 or $100.

The Pink Party’s main event will be held at the racecourse’s alfresco dining area, where guests will be treated to live entertainment featuring acts like the Millenium Band and Gabrielle Lambe.

Expect pink-themed food, drinks, and desserts, including a wave of Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin Spritz as supplied by the sponsor of the event. Pink Party ambassador Ash Keily will also be there to make sure that the guests enjoy the day’s activities.

A Rooftop Rose Party will also be underway, where a live DJ will be rousing guests with dance music. This special-access section will also have a separate canape and beverage selection.

Each ticket holder pf the Pink Party will be able to take advantage of the pamper stations and market stalls at the racecourse grounds. Lawn games and other activities will also be set up throughout the event.

Interested guests may purchase their tickets at the official website of the Brisbane Racing Club.

Ascot’s Most Expensive Homes of 2018

Two Ascot homes made the list of most expensive homes sold in 2018 as Brisbane continued to deliver a good number of multi-million dollar sales from Bridgeman Downs to Cleveland (Raby Bay), according to the latest report from Domain Group.

27 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot

This residence is located at 27 Sutherland Avenue, where the neighbourhood’s median monthly personal income is $4,306, according to realestateVIEW.com.au. Domino’s Pizza chief executive Don Meij bought this trophy home back in 2016 for $8.615 million before selling it off-market in January 2018 for $11 million.

This Hamptons-style home is set on a 2,024-sqm land and features 6 bedroom with their own marble ensuite and walk-in robes; 6 baths; 4 car parking spaces; manicured gardens; and pool house with BBQ/kitchen, dining, lounge, and fireplace.

The house incorporated classic architectural elements like dark stained hardwood floors, high ceilings, white trimmed French doors, and four fireplaces. There are formal lounge and dining rooms, casual living room, entertainment/billiard room with wet bar and cellar, and executive home office.

30 Kitchener Road, Ascot

This stylish modern house, designed by Shaun Lockyer, is set on 898-sqm block on 30 Kitchener Road, Ascot , where the neighbourhood’s median monthly personal income is $5,981, according to realestateVIEW.com.au. Before it was sold in November 2018 for $5.5 million, it hit the market back in 2015 and was sold for $1.96 million.

Touted as the “ultimate family home”, this north-east facing atrium-style home has a 25-metre street frontage with dual street access. There are five large bedrooms, separate children’s playroom, study, and gymnasium/third garage.

The luxurious interior is complemented by the Steven Clegg-designed garden which include a vertical garden at the back of the house and level manicured lawn, alongside a swimming pool and pool storage house.

Cheer On! Bloke’s Day Out is Happening in Ascot

Brisbane Racing Club is hosting a Bloke’s Day Out at the Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot. The event, scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. on the 23rd of March 2019, will be open to both club members and the public.

A local black-type race, which features horses with exceptional breeds and have won prestigious races, will be one of the highlights of Bloke’s Day Out. However, there will also be big screens at the venue where guests may follow the 2019 Longines Golden Slipper as it happens live in Sydney.

There will be nine racing times to watch:

Race 1 – 12:18 p.m.
Race 2 – 12:57 p.m.
Race 3 – 1:37 p.m.
Race 4 – 2:17 p.m.
Race 5 – 3:00 p.m.
Race 6 – 3:42 p.m.
Race 7 – 4:18 p.m.
Race 8 – 4:55 p.m.
Race 9 – 5:30 p.m.

Bloke’s Day Out will also feature a workshop from Racing Queensland Hall of Famer Bart Sinclair, who will impart racing tips and other helpful facts for the enthusiasts.

Other guest speakers will also be at the event. Interested parties may follow the Brisbane Racing Club’s events page for an updated list of VIP speakers.

A fun day out with the guys (and their wives and girlfriends, too!) will not be complete without beer and food. There will be a good selection of brewers and food trucks at the air-conditioned bar. Details to these providers will be available during the actual race day.

The event will also feature live music and entertainment when the races are over. Tickets to the Bloke’s Day Out are already up for grabs. Vouchers from BCF Australia will also be distributed to the guests and someone may also win a pallet of beer.

Paint the Town Green at Paddyfest 2019

A bigger and better than ever Paddyfest 2019 is just around the corner, and it will be held at heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse in Ascot on Saturday, 16 March 2019.

People of Irish descent or those who fancy themselves as Irish at heart will be delighted that Paddyfest 2019 promises to be bigger than last year’s inaugural event. It will kick off at midday and run until 10:00 pm. The program boasts of a bunch of treats and a boisterous atmosphere of entertainment all day.

Brisbane's Paddyfest — *Photo credit: Paddyfest Brisbane/Facebook*

This year’s music lineup includes Kingswood, Tullamore Tree, Tartan Shamrock, Shannon Watkins Band, City of Brisbane Pipe Band, Walker’s Irish Dancers, and Leprechaun DJ.

There will be four exciting new zones to explore this year:

Paddyfest Central where you should head to for pints of green beer and Guinness as well as authentic Irish dishes at Diddly Dee Food Truck. You can dance along to the music of the roving pipe band or do the jig with Irish dancers.
O’Donoghue’s Ale House has a setting that makes you feel like you’re in an old Dublin tavern, with soloist ballads playing all day.
Little Leprechauns Kids Zone is a place that the little ones will adore. Adjacent to the Main Stage and Paddyfest Central, children will enjoy the Paddyfest Jumping Castle, Inflatable Hoop shooting activity, paper arts & crafts, circus acts, clover temporary tattoos, green hair spray & emerald body art in a section that’s totally their own. They can visit Bazil Grumble Craft Castle or cuddle adorable farm animals at Scruffy Murphy’s Petting Zoo.
Food & Wine Lane is a relaxing alfresco deck & garden place for those who want to grab a bite of pizza, burrito or other flavours at the many food trucks available. The place will also feature cheese and charcuterie boards as well as cider & wine tastings.

Photo credit: paddyfest.com.au/whats-on/program
Photo credit: paddyfest.com.au/whats-on/program

A festival is not complete without a competition and this event will have two! The Mini Pie & Mushy Pea Eating Comp spotlighting beef mince mini pies, mashed potatoes and mushy peas. The challenge is to eat as much in three minutes.

best dressed lad or lass — *Photo credit: Paddyfest Brisbane/Facebook*

Also remember to wear our lucky Irish outfit – traditional grab, a leprechaun costume, or anything green that makes a statement – and maybe you’ll see yourself crowned as Best Dressed Lad or Lass of Paddyfest.

outfit with a statement — *Photo credit: larsen9236/Pixabay*

The culmination of the event is the epic Laser Light Spectacular at 7:00 pm that is sure to be a huge hit for the whole family.

shamrockin' rollin — *Photo credit: Paddyfest Brisbane/Facebook*

So let’s dress up in green, raise our Guinness and let the luck of the Irish be with us as we have a shamrockin’ good time at Paddyfest 2019.

For event and ticket details, click here.

For directions to the venue, click here.

Priceline Pharmacy Ascot Presents Girls’ Day Out in Eagle Farm Racecourse

Photo credit: Brisbane Racing Club/ brc.com.au

It’s time to call the squad and have a day of pampering, unlimited flowing beverages, and entertainment at the Brisbane Racing Club’s Girls’ Day Out presented by the Priceline Pharmacy Ascot!

The event will be at the heritage-listed Eagle Farm Racecourse, at the northern end of Racecourse Road in Ascot. The gates and the functions will be open to the public at 10:30 am and 11:30 am respectively.

The Brisbane Racing Club will set up a complimentary Pamper Station to keep participants looking their best throughout the day. There will be a Henna Tattoo Pop-Up and live DJ beats to make it more fun.

Get ready to be delighted with the all-male group Scarlet Sons as they perform their electrifying dance, acrobatics and cirque. The Queens of the Track, who appeared in the Girls’ Day out stage many times, will crack you up with their comedy and fabulous moves. Check out the list below to see the schedule of events for the Girls’ Day Out:

Meet Ambassador Georgia Love

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (11:30 am)

The Bachelorette former star Georgia Love is the Ambassador for Girls’ Day Out 2019. Following her stint at the reality TV dating game show, Love landed a gig as a news reporter. She will talk about her background in Journalism at the Inspirational Ladies’ Lunch.

Love will be joined by The Urban List CEO & Founder Susannah George and CocoBliss Co-Founder Candice Kemp as the inspirational guest speakers.

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Fashions On The Field Competition

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (10:00 am for the opening of registration; 11:45 am for closing of registration; 12:00 nn for the beginning of the competition)

Enter the “Fashions on the Field” contest sponsored by SHEIKE and win hundreds of dollars in prizing. The winner will bring home a $500 SHEIKE voucher along with a few more giveaways like the En Pointe Collective earrings, Vogue Living magazine, and assorted cosmetics. The finalists will also go home with gift bags valued at over $100.

La-bOum Perform Live!

Saturday, 23 February 2019 (5:45 pm – 7:00 pm)

Pop-music band La bOum will take center stage as they play their hits. The three-member band, who performs all over Queenslands’ best nightclubs and also residents at Cloudland in Fortitude Valley, is known for their energetic and fun performances.

For tickets and packages, check out the Brisbane Racing Club Racedays.

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