Bogan to boujee: ‘Hobbit House’ a work of architectural magic

Dan McKerrow and Hayden Kidd at their Redcliffe home – Picture: Richard Walker

Locals call it The Hobbit House thanks to its award-winning circular entry, and this architecturally-designed masterpiece at Redcliffe certainly turns heads.

It is home to Hayden Kidd, a pilot, and Dan McKerrow, a veterinarian, and was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Nicholas Elias of Architectus, with its statement circular door the work of Frits Jurgens.

“When we first moved here we didn’t really tell too many people where we lived because it used to be considered a bit bogan,” Kidd said.

“People judged a bit more back then but now the sentiment is that they wish they bought here before it became so expensive.”

Dan McKerrow and Hayden Kidd at their Redcliffe home – Picture: Richard Walker

The couple have lived on the Redcliffe Peninsula for over a decade, starting out in more affordable homes that they renovated.

Kidd said that with each sale, they moved close to the water.

“Eventually we were able to afford a new build,” he said.

“We engaged a family friend (Elias) who didn’t usually do residential work but I think he enjoyed the project as it pushed boundaries.”

The post war home that was located on the block before the rebuild.

And it is a far cry from the tired post-war cottage that it replaced, with the couple sharing their favourite features of the house.

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe, now

For Kidd, it is the lighting at night.

“The lighting creates a whole different feel,” he said. “A few people have described it like a hug.

“It is a different world at night. It is more of a feeling.”

Meanwhile, McKerrow’s favourite feature is the 580sq m of blind-fixed Queensland walnut that envelopes the interiors.

“It is a single tree and you can see the grain changes as you move through the house,” he said.

“It feels like you are inside something living.”

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

Located at 12 Greenup St in Redcliffe, Lantern includes cutting edge design and technology, including a solar system, EV charging circuit, dual-zoned ducted airconditioing, integrated smart lighting, irrigation, blinds and pool controls.

“From the floating upper level and sculptural steel staircase to the seamless interplay of light, timber, and stone, this is a home of artistic resolve and enduring elegance,” the listing by Place New Farm agent Heath Williams says.

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

Inside boasts that walnut cladding, cork floors, sculpted Verde Alpi marble benches, and etched glass pivot doors.

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

The kitchen features a sculpted booth, integrated garden planters, high-end appliances, and a concealed scullery.

Flowing from this central hub, a sunken alfresco lounge and 1.9m deep natural-plunge pool extend the living zones outdoors, offering year-round lifestyle amenity.

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

Every bathroom has handcrafted Japanese tiles, solid steel pedestal vanities, and rainfall showers, while the dual master suites offer flexibility for multi-generational living, enhanced by gallery nooks and custom wardrobe systems.

Outside, the surrounding gardens require no mowing, and were inspired by Burle Marx.

“We had a lot of fun with this build,” Kidd said,

“We met some great tradies and tried to use local builderes and frabricators so we now have this wonderful network of people that we enjoy dealing with so we decided we were in a position to do more.”

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12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

As for Redcliffe itself, McKerrow said the area had undergone significant gentrification.

And while they are ready to let someone new enjoy Lantern, the couple are staying in the area.

“Obviously, Newport is also exhausted, no more land,” McKerrow said.

“So the next thing that is increasing is knock down rebuilds on the peninsula.”

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

Kidd added: “It’s definitely not bogan anymore”.

“It is very much a case of people wishing they had bought earlier,” he said.

“We call it the northern beaches of Brisbane.”

12 Greenup Street, Redcliffe

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