A landmark Hamilton Hill mansion linked to one of Brisbane’s best-known hospitality families is up for sale, with Norman Hotel owner James Power and his wife Jennifer choosing to downsize after more than a decade in the home.
The Spanish Mission-style estate at 33 Markwell Street has been a well-used family base for the Powers since they purchased it in 2013 for $5.05 million — two years before the couple acquired the iconic Norman Hotel in Wooloongabba for around $7 million. With their three children now grown, the couple say the time feels right to pass the home on to another family.
Built in the 1930s, the residence sits on a 1,376 square metre block commanding views across the Brisbane River, the Gateway Bridge, the Port of Brisbane, and out to Moreton Bay. Its east-facing aspect means the home catches the morning sun while staying sheltered from the heat of the afternoon — a quality that made it well suited to the generous entertaining the Powers became known for there.
The property is well appointed for that kind of use, featuring six bedrooms, four bathrooms, three powder rooms, a study, six-car garaging, a wine cellar, steam room, gym, resort-style pool, and both indoor and outdoor fireplaces. A dumbwaiter connects the levels, and Mediterranean-inspired gardens planted with citrus trees, herbs, chillies and limes speak to the family’s appreciation for food and hospitality.
A significant renovation by a previous owner between 1999 and 2000 added a top-level entertaining area and gym, while the Powers have since made their own mark on the property — including retiling the pool surrounds in travertine.
The sale comes as Power prepares to open The Norman Northside in Enoggera, a second venue under the Norman Hotel brand — long tongue-in-cheek billed as Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant.
The property is being taken to market through an expressions of interest campaign with Ray White Collective Luxury principal Matt Lancashire. No price guide has been set, though comparable sales in the area suggest the home could fetch more than $10 million. Lancashire recently launched Ray White Collective Luxury as a Brisbane agency focused solely on properties valued above $4 million, pointing to growing demand at the top end of the market.
“Hamilton is a top choice for affluent buyers,” Lancashire told The Courier-Mail, citing the suburb’s elevated position, river views, and concentration of prestige homes.
Published 16-April-2026
