Aussie Real Housewife lists Palm Beach-inspired home, and it's breathtaking

Brisbane-based entrepreneur Fleur Madden, who was set to star in the Real Housewives of Brisbane, before it was axed in favour of another Sydney spin-off, has listed her striking six-bedroom home for sale.

The luxury home, which was completed two years ago takes its style cues from the timeless grandeur of Palm Beach in Florida and boasts one of Brisbane's most exclusive addresses at 55 Canopus Street, Coorparoo.

Madden, who shares the luxury home with her husband, Jimmy Gwisai, and their two children, says they have decided to sell the home, as the family plans to spend more time in America.

"We planned to be here for 10 (years), but life has new adventures ahead for us," says Madden, who runs The Ginsburg Firm, a coaching and consulting firm for businesswomen.

"Jimmy is a mining executive, who works mostly overseas. We needed a more central base than Australia for him to come and go. We will be dividing our time between the US and Australia over the next few years," she said.

Records reveal the couple bought the post-war family home, which had been held by the same family for 30 years, for $1.486 million in 2021, before reimagining it completely.

Known as 'The Palms', the house was completed in late 2023 and the family have been living in the resort-style residence ever since.

Madden says the home was inspired by a residence she fell in love with in Palm Beach and she was determined to incorporate that elegant coastal style, with soft curves, arches, and statement finishes, into her new family home in Brisbane.

"We do like American-style architecture. Our last few homes we have built, we have taken inspiration from the states. I had seen a similar home to ours from Palm Beach, Florida in 2018 and held on to that image," she explains.

"When it came time to designing a new home, I knew I wanted it to be unique for Brisbane and keep the grandeur of the Florida architecture but make it family friendly.

"I feel like with this home I really understood my own style and how I wanted that to translate through the home," she says.

The facade of the striking residence makes a bold first impression, with feature stone archways, a gated entry and established palm trees setting the tone.

The entrance makes an equally impactful statement, with its blush front door and gold shell-shaped knocker, an impressive, curved staircase, soaring three-metre-high ceilings, and checkerboard blush and white terrazzo tiles.

Inside stays true to the splendour of Florida's unique architectural style, including a series of arched doorways.

"The homes we build are always one of one, you won't see this home again, unless you go to Florida," Madden jokes.

"The colour palette is super soft, white, blush and sage which really creates a calming environment.

Madden says creating the home was a family affair. Her brother Nick Madden from Groove Properties built the grand home and her interior designer mother, Tracy, from Tracy Madden Interiors helped with the interior design.

"I worked with both of them to bring my vision to life on this home. It is truly special to build a family home for my family, with your family literally working on every element," she says.

Highlights include a large, open-plan living zone with a marble fireplace which connects seamlessly to a state-of-the-art kitchen with stone benchtops and a statement pendent suspended over the bench.

There is also a curved LED-lit eating nook, a separate and spacious dining room with a statement palm chandelier and a custom 51-bottle wine display, four modern bathrooms, with floor to ceiling tiling and arched mirrors and a stunning master bedroom, complete with dual walk-in robes, a chandelier-lit ensuite with a large double shower, and a private balcony overlooking the park.

Madden says it is almost impossible to choose her favourite part of the luxurious home.

"This home has so many beautiful features, it is hard to just pick one. The entrance is a statement... it sets the tone for the home and it's a wow moment," she says.

"The curved staircase was always a must-have. Growing up, my parents' home had a curved staircase, and it was such a showstopper. Both my brother and I have put curved staircases in our homes."

Madden says she also loves the unexpected features of the home, from a lounge wallpapered in a tropical kitsch, palm frond print, to a sage and blush boudoir-style bedroom, complete with decadently printed curtains.

"Each bedroom and bathroom has its own personality and I love that, nothing about this home is generic or expected," Madden says.

Outside, a covered, Palm Springs-inspired al fresco area features an outdoor kitchen and barbecue. Beyond that, a firepit, large glass-framed pool and manicured lawns create a private, resort-style retreat with space to play, swim, gather, relax and unwind.

While Madden says she is sad to say goodbye to the house she poured her heart and soul into, she is certain that whoever calls 'The Palms' their home next will be a very lucky family.

"This home is very personal to us. While we're excited for what's ahead, we hope the next family feels just as connected and at home here," she says.

The residence is being sold by Place New Farm via a Top Offer campaign, which closes on Thursday, August 28 at 4pm.