It’s the house everyone in Brisbane is talking about.
Owned by local developer, Max Panettiere, ‘Gill House’ on the river in Norman Park is now complete and was recently officially christened with a black-tie housewarming attended by the who’s who of property and finance.
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The ‘Gill House' in Norman Park has incredible Brisbane river views. Image supplied.
Some 300 people walked a red carpet and schmoozed their way around Mr Panettiere’s brand new, four-storey house made from concrete and frameless glass.
Real estate agents, models, developers, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs were among the guests at the party.
A DJ and one of Australia’s top violinists, Yena Choi, entertained guests, while the soundtrack to Jaws the movie blasted outside as guests arrived.
The ‘Gill House' in Norman Park was recently built by owner and local developer, Max Panettiere. Image supplied.
The house is certainly spectacular. Made from pre-cast concrete, it features a pool, pool deck and barbecue terrace facing the river, a downstairs bunker with adjoining bathroom, a top floor master suite with a lavish walkthrough dressing room and a marble-clad ensuite with a circular bath and matching skylight.
The master bathroom has a circular bath and matching skylight. Image supplied.
There’s a jetty and pontoon, and there’s even a giant painting of Mr Panettiere gracing the wall in the main living area.
It was named ‘Gill house’ because it has gill-like panels on the side of the house that appear to replicate those of a shark, with the glass facade facing the river similar to the mouth or jaws.
A painting of developer, Max Panettiere, hangs on the main living room wall.
The house nearly didn’t go ahead after Brisbane City Council initially rejected the plans, dubbing them to be in “extreme conflict” to neighbours.
Mr Panetierre subsequently filed an appeal in the Planning and Environment court.
The bathrooms are adorned in marble. Image supplied.