Two Kangaroo Point heritage homes are at the centre of a family compound planned by Steve and Jane Wilson, who are preparing to auction their longtime Highgate Hill residence after an earlier attempt to sell was abandoned.
The couple intend to integrate Home, also known as Lamb House, and neighbouring Rockfield on Leopard Street, with much of the proposed connection planned underground. Former stockbroker Steve Wilson and his wife Jane, a doctor, purchased Home for a reported $12.75 million in 2021. Three years later, they acquired Rockfield for $6.6 million, bringing their combined property purchase expenditure to $19.35 million before restoration and integration costs.
Kangaroo Point Heritage Homes Brought Into Family Plans
Home was designed by architect Alexander Brown Wilson for John Lamb in 1902–03. Overlooking the Brisbane River from the Kangaroo Point cliffs, the Queen Anne-style residence has been listed on the Queensland Heritage Register since 1992.
The Wilsons undertook extensive conservation work following their purchase, including repairs to the original terracotta roof. The main restoration was substantially completed by early 2024, with expenditure reported at approximately $15 million.
Neighbouring Rockfield dates to 1892 and is recognised on BCC’s local heritage register. Its architectural features include decorative Filigree detailing and broad timber verandahs. Although the properties sit beside one another, they have different heritage classifications. Home is state-listed, while Rockfield is protected through Brisbane’s local heritage register.
Steve Wilson has described plans to connect the residences largely underground, with the combined property intended to accommodate gatherings involving the couple’s five adult children and future grandchildren. A completion date for the proposed integration has not been independently established.
The Wilsons’ Three Heritage Properties
Home (Lamb House)
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Designed: 1902–03
Heritage: Queensland Heritage Register
Acquired: 2021
Rockfield
Suburb: Kangaroo Point
Built: 1892
Heritage: Brisbane local heritage place
Acquired: 2024
Kinauld
Suburb: Highgate Hill
Built: 1888
Heritage: Queensland Heritage Register
Land: 2,211 square metres
Status: Listed for auction
Kinauld Returns To The Market After Family Objections
The couple’s plans for Kangaroo Point coincide with another attempt to sell Kinauld, their longtime family home on Dornoch Terrace in Highgate Hill. The Wilsons previously placed the property on the market in 2023 but withdrew it following objections from their children. According to Steve Wilson, the family had received an offer that he described as a record for the area, although the amount was not disclosed in the supplied reporting.
Built in 1888, Kinauld is also listed on the Queensland Heritage Register. The Wilsons have undertaken extensive renovations over their ownership, including a contemporary wing designed with contributions from Robert Riddel of Conrad Gargett and David Gole of Architectus.
The three-level residence stands on a 2,211-square-metre allotment and has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and two parking spaces. Its grounds include a swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, putting green and landscaped gardens.
The interior retains original red cedar joinery and incorporates newer timber and stone finishes. Other features include a music room, a 2,000-bottle wine cellar and a sauna added during more recent improvements. The property is listed for auction through Place New Farm, with Sarah Hackett handling the campaign. The auction is scheduled for Saturday, 21 November 2026, at 3:00 p.m. No price guide has been advertised, consistent with Queensland’s residential auction rules.
Published 5-November-2026
