There are few streets in Brisbane that say “old money meets new ambition” quite like Dickson Terrace — and few addresses that tell that story better than No. 11.
Built in 1930, the home that once stood on the 759 square metre block watched nearly a century of change sweep across Hamilton Hill. It began as a stately residence with commanding city and river views, later adapted over time as ownership changed hands. For decades, it remained a modest piece of one of Brisbane’s most prestigious ridges — until its story took a turn that captured the attention of property watchers across the city.
From Family Home to Flats — and Then, to History
When the property sold in 2020, it still carried the bones of its original interwar home — weathered but standing, with the kind of view that has made Dickson Terrace synonymous with exclusivity. A town-planning report at the time hinted at what might come next: the possibility of removal, subject to council approval.
By March 2025, the property changed hands again and was described in the listing as an original home subdivided into three flats. That second sale marked the beginning of a major transformation. The long-standing house was soon demolished, leaving behind a rare vacant parcel on a street where empty blocks are nearly unheard of.
That cleared lot, measuring 759 square metre with a 30.7 m frontage, drew immediate attention when it re-entered the market just a few months later. Demand was so strong that the property sold in October before it even reached auction, holding its value even without the house. It was quickly snapped up by a buyer eager to secure one of the last true blank canvases on Hamilton Hill.
A Street Steeped in Legacy
Dickson Terrace takes its name from Sir James Dickson, Queensland Premier in the late 1800s and the original owner of the grand Toorak House estate nearby. The surrounding hillside was gradually subdivided in the early 20th century, with each new home adding to the suburb’s growing reputation for refinement and prominence.
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Over time, the terrace became a showcase of architectural eras — from the gracious federation and interwar homes of the 1920s and ’30s to the sleek, statement residences that now crown the hill. Few places in Brisbane carry such a consistent sense of continuity and prestige.
The Hill That Keeps Evolving
Now stripped back to land, 11 Dickson Terrace stands as a symbol of both Hamilton’s scarcity and its resilience. With its uninterrupted views of the river and skyline, just five kilometres from the CBD, it’s a parcel that bridges eras — from the suburb’s early heritage to its ongoing reinvention as a modern enclave of design and luxury.
Its journey — built in 1930, sold in 2020, resold in March 2025 as a subdivided home, and again in October 2025 as vacant land — mirrors the evolution of Hamilton itself: a place where legacy meets opportunity, and where even a cleared block carries nearly a century of stories.
Published 1-Nov-2025
