Sanctuary Cove Living

SANCTUARY COVE LAND SALES HIT $50 MILLION

Sanctuary Cove, Australia’s leading master-planned community, has led the renaissance of waterfront living on the northern Gold Coast for more than 30 years.

The past year highlighted the increasing appeal of the growing community, with Sanctuary Cove achieving a record $50 million in developer land sales as local and interstate buyers swooped on available waterfront and dry lots that are becoming increasingly scarce on Hope Island.

As well as new developer sales, was a record-breaking $12.8 million transaction for a resale waterfront block that notched up another milestone in the prestigious community’s performance.

While there is limited stock currently on the market, Sanctuary Cove is offering dry lots from $895,000 and marina-view lots from $1.2 million which are positioned well for value-conscious buyers.

A local Sanctuary Cove couple outlaid the $12.8 million for the supreme waterfront block in one of Sanctuary Cove’s most prestigious streets, where home sales recently passed $10 million.

The land was previously sold for $8.4 million in 2015, with the new owners looking to build a sprawling three level home capturing 270-degree views north and south to Surfers Paradise across the 128m waterfront block.

Sanctuary Cove property has enjoyed significant capital growth over the past two years, driven by demand from local and interstate buyers.

John Hughes, the General Manager of Sales for Mulpha Sanctuary Cove, said buyers continue to see unrivalled value in Sanctuary Cove, supported by an exceptional array of amenities at their doorstep with an unparalleled value proposition around the lifestyle achievable in the community.

“It really has been the perfect storm with local buyers jumping in knowing full well the zealous appetite from interstate purchases for quality land offerings within one of Australia’s premier and most iconic resort communities,” said Mr Hughes.

“As a result, we are seeing the records topple and land prices increase as local, interstate and some overseas buyers seek to become part of a safe, secure and aspirational resort community without peer.

“The value for product at Sanctuary Cove is just unmatched, supported by an exceptional array of lifestyle amenities at their doorstep.”

“Our community is absolutely thriving as a result of the prosperous demand, and we’re witnessing unprecedented property sales as the affluent seek their slice of unrivalled prestigious living.

“Sanctuary Cove remains a beacon for the well-heeled, and with no end in sight to interstate migration to the Gold Coast, I believe this reputation will only be strengthened now that state and territory and international borders re-open.”

Mr Hughes said buyers of new properties at Sanctuary Cove have included a mix of south-east Queensland locals as well as interstate buyers.

“Over the past two years, a significantly high number of local buyers have dominated our sales, as witnessed with the most recent record-breaking land sale,” he said.

“We’re now seeing more interstate buyers coming through at the moment following the free movement of people across state borders.

“Many buyers are drawn by the compelling value that Sanctuary Cove still offers, especially within the context of a masterplanned resort community. The value difference has been a key driver of buyer activity at Sanctuary Cove for some time and this is likely to continue.

SANCTUARY COVE’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER LIFESTYLE

HARBOUR ONE, THE MOST EXCLUSIVE RELEASE OF WATERFRONT APARTMENTS AT SANCTUARY COVE IN MORE THAN 20 YEARS, IS AMONG THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA’S LEADING MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY.

Following the release of the first-stage last year, Harbour One was inundated with more than 800 inquiries as buyers were inspired by the offering of stunning and spacious harbourside residences designed for a sophisticated waterfront lifestyle close to the entertainment and retail heart of the masterplanned community.

Positioned within a new residential precinct on the marina’s edge, Harbour One will ultimately comprise 46 residences.

With just two apartments left in the first stage, Mulpha Sanctuary Cove is now preparing to release the crowning glory of Harbour One — two exclusive penthouses that will deliver the ultimate in luxurious living in a prime central location at Sanctuary Cove.

To meet demand, Mulpha recently released the second stage of Harbour One, comprising 24 apartments including 18 lower-floor releases. The popularity of the development has seen 30 per cent of residences in the second stage already sold.

The final stage of eight luxurious townhouses is yet to be released to the market. John Hughes, the General Manager of Sales for Mulpha Sanctuary Cove, says these residences will be equally well received by the market.

“Since unveiling Harbour One, we have received an incredible response from buyers who have been inspired by the amazing design and location of this exclusive range of residences,” said Mr Hughes.

“Buyers looking for that strong sense of community have flocked to Harbour One because its offers Sanctuary Cove village living with waterfront amenity just lapping at their doorstep. It’s a very rare offering that has resonated with buyers who are looking for relaxed yet sophisticated waterfront living within easy reach of the village.”

Harbour One has appealed to a broad range of buyers with an exceptionally strong local buyer uptake and extensive inquiries received from buyers planning to relocate from interstate.

Harbour One, set over four levels, delivers a refined exterior that features a blend of natural stone and concrete, with carved building edges adding a sense of movement and articulation, all enhanced by crisp edges and fine lines.

The latest addition to Sanctuary Cove’s luxe residential offering will deliver a collection of new apartments in three-bedroom and

four-bedroom designs, as well as two-bedroom layouts with an additional media room.

Designed in collaboration with Bureau Proberts Architects, Harbour One will capture open marina vistas, garden views and sea breezes via louvred windows and large balconies, each apartment will bring modern elegance to the fore with a focus on providing intimate openings to each of the green landscaped areas.

Apartments will feature fully vitrified glazed porcelain floors or engineered timber floorboards, with twist-pile carpets in the bedrooms and ducted air-conditioning throughout, complemented by ceiling fans in the living rooms and bedrooms.

The gourmet kitchens have been crafted with premium cabinetry and natural stone benchtops and splashbacks, fitted throughout with Smeg appliances including integrated dishwasher, oven, speed oven, gas cooktop and rangehood, a Fisher & Paykel integrated refrigerator and an under-bench wine fridge.

Bathrooms feature an in-wall shower mixer with detachable shower head amid a frameless glass shower screen, plus custom-designed vanity with a natural stone splashback. The master ensuite will have an elegant freestanding bath.

All apartments will be fitted with colourscreen video intercom and a panic button connected directly with Sanctuary Cove security.

Each Harbour One apartment will have spaces for two cars, as well the opportunity to secure additional buggy parking which has become so popular with residents at Sanctuary Cove.

Harbour One has been designed to complement the existing marine village with a layout that connects directly to the active boat harbour and all it has to offer with a host of retail, dining and entertainment facilities.

Access to the village will be enhanced by a travertine boardwalk through lush subtropical landscaping setting, with private pathways leading to individual residences. This has been designed to provide residents with a curated arrival sequence that weaves towards the water’s edge.

Construction of Harbour One is due to commence shortly after Mulpha Sanctuary Cove secured award-winning Gold Coast builder Tomkins Constructions to bring the project to fruition. Harbour One is expected to be completed and ready for its first residents in the first quarter of 2024.

Sanctuary Cove is Australia’s largest and most prestigious master-planned community, home to some of the most diverse waterfront, golf course and parkside residential house and land options.

It is one of the last remaining developments in Australia that offers an exemption from Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) restrictions, allowing overseas buyers to invest in vacant land without assessment.

Featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 303-berth marina, a five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort with its own lagoon-style beach, Sanctuary Cove residents also enjoy access to a Country Club including fitness centre, tennis courts and swimming pool.

At the heart of the community is The Marine Village — Sanctuary Cove’s vibrant heart featuring more than 80 tenancies, including a selection of retail, cafes, restaurants, bars and business services.

For more information on Harbour One, visit harbourone.com.au.

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: The interior design will leave you feeling like you’re perpetually on holiday; You’ll be having dinner with a view; Water lovers will be right at home here

EXCLUSIVE HORIZON RESIDENCES OFFER AN ELEVATED LIFESTYLE AT SANCTUARY COVE

Anew level of residential excellence is taking shape at Sanctuary Cove following the release of a prestigious collection of luxury homes in an elevated precinct within the master-planned community.

Aptly named Horizon, it comprises 23 freestanding homes designed by award-winning architect Jarred Poole to deliver an elevated feeling of serenity and luxury.

Once occupied by a single residence that hosted some of Hollywood’s biggest names, the 1.3ha Horizon site, formerly known as Spyglass Hill, is arguably one of the most exclusive locations within Sanctuary Cove.

The beautifully appointed homes are being sold as completed house-and-land packages delivered by Mulpha Sanctuary Cove’s renowned dedication to quality. The homes come in three and four-bedroom designs, each with their own plunge pool, while there is also a limited selection of duplexes.

With prices starting from $1.325 million, the Horizon collection has struck a chord with local buyers who have bought all seven of the homes released so far — or almost a third of the residences planned for the precinct.

“Most of the buyers are true locals, from the northern Gold Coast, which speaks volumes for the value proposition that Horizon represents,” said John Hughes, the General Manager of Sales for Mulpha Sanctuary Cove.

“The elevated position, the beautiful designs and the hilltop location all combine to create a unique, secluded enclave within Sanctuary Cove.”

Horizon is among the increasingly rare houseand-land releases at Sanctuary Cove, which last year achieved a record $50 million in land sales led by local and interstate buyers. This is on top of more than $100 million in sales of existing homes within the master-planned community.

The Horizon precinct was carefully crafted following an amalgamation by Mulpha Sanctuary Cove of two significant lots located in Spyglass Hill Court. The redesign of the site led to the creation of a new entry point at Horizon Court, which hosts most of the new homes in the precinct.

Mr Hughes said the elevated location of Horizon is particularly appealing to buyers.

“Elevated sites typically appreciate in value at a faster rate than other sites, and buyers have identified this as a significant advantage at

Horizon,” he said. “Some of the homes also offer views which further enhance the offering.”

Mr Poole, a Gold Coast-based architect with an extensive portfolio of luxurious residential designs across Australia, created Horizon’s homes to be thoughtful and considered spaces where people want to live.

“At the core of our concept for Horizon was the desire to achieve a sense of place by creating a sustainable, contemporary design palette that directly responds to its unique Sanctuary Cove setting,” said Mr Poole.

Simple elements are delivered with maximum impact, imparting a genuine sense of home and seamless flow of space, ensuring comfortable and stylish living.

The architect-designed homes within the Horizon precinct all feature generous 2.7m ceiling heights, with interiors designed to maximise usable space, improve privacy and reduce sound transmission.

Rooms are generously sized and designed to be easily furnished, while cool and clean porcelain tiling is used throughout the living areas, kitchen and bathrooms. Living areas and bedrooms are protected from the elements and achieve added privacy through block-out roller blinds. They also feature multi-zone airconditioning.

European appliances complement the chef’s style kitchen, including a 900mm SMEG induction cooktop and oven, dishwasher, and ducted rangehood. Among the quality finishes are porcelain-tile splashback, stone benchtops, and polyurethane joinery with a stainless-steel double sink and a Villeroy & Boch pull-out hose on mixer.

The ensuite bathroom has a spacious freestanding bathtub, with quality finishes include porcelain wall and floor tiles, stone benchtop, brushed nickel Villeroy & Boch tapware, and ceramic basin. The ensuite has a frameless glass shower screen with a chrome showerhead on a rail, while strip lighting enhances visibility at the vanity.

Some of the homes also have the added convenience of a two-person lift for ease of movements between floors at the push of a button.

The outdoor patio blends seamlessly with the interior living spaces, and it is just a short step away from a mosaic-tiled 5200L semi-recessed circular plunge pool which is the centrepiece of the backyard retreat.

Homes feature the clean lines of Colourbond roofing which also comes complete with solar panels. The two-car garage is complemented by an undercover golf buggy space.

All residences enjoy a back-to-base security system and Sanctuary Cove’s dedicated 24-hour security service.

The dedication to quality with Horizon’s collection of exclusive residences reflects Mulpha’s ongoing commitment to creating Australia’s largest and most prestigious masterplanned community, Sanctuary Cove, over more than 25 years.

The community offers the most diverse waterfront, golf course and parkside residential house and land options available on the Gold Coast, with the Horizon precinct among the latest to find favour with lifestyle homebuyers.

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Outdoor living will be a big part of life here; Paradise doesn’t begin to cover this; Modern design features throughout the area

STAY AND PLAY AT SANCTUARY COVE

A WATERFRONT MECCA FOR RESORT FASHION AND GIFTS, DINING AND ENDLESS PLAY ON AND OFF THE WATER

The Gold Coast coastline is known for a plethora of entertainment, dining and fashion, and at its heart, there is a unique all-in-one destination – Sanctuary Cove. Shop, taste and discover the beauty that lies by the waterfront. Situated at the water’s edge, the lifestyle precinct is filled with specialty fashion stores, featuring a collection of Australia’s most prominent designers, and highly commendable restaurants and eateries treating you from dusk to dawn.

Saunter by the glistening harbour from the moment you wake up and find several places and experiences to enjoy as a family, couple or on your own. Sanctuary Cove is nothing if not abundant in opportunity. Consider a morning swim within proximity of your stay at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort; pitch a tee at a world-class golf course; set sail into the sunset aboard a luxury yacht; experience wines and aperitifs from Italy and give in to your sweet desires with gourmet gelato and artisan novelties.

It’s the kind of place you can wake up at your own pace and be rewarded, nonetheless.

RESERVE A LUXURY FIVE-STAR ESCAPE AT INTERCONTINENTAL SANCTUARY COVE RESORT

Settle into the essence of resort relaxation at Sanctuary Cove. The five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort redefines luxury and hospitality. Featuring a show-stopping oneacre lagoon pool, 251 newly refurbished guest rooms and suites with either marina views, garden views or lagoon views, and four distinct restaurants and bars, guests are offered a rare mix of luxury, accessibility, and seclusion.

Explore the lifestyle precinct, world-class marina, and golf courses within a short distance

of your contemporary suite. Blend adventure with relaxation and centre yourself before the exclusive turquoise one-acre lagoon pool from the comfort of your own day bed, surrounded by tropical gardens.

To quench and satisfy your palate, pay a visit to one of the four indulgent dining experiences led by newly appointed Executive Chef, Hamish Watt: The Fireplace, Verandah Restaurant & Bar, Cove Café and The Pool House. From gourmet breakfast, high coffee experiences, wood-fired menus and whiskyinspired nightcaps, the options are endlessly delightful. Hamish is known for invigorating taste buds with his innovative modern Australian menus mixed with a European touch and the showcasing of local native ingredients within a 50km radius of the venues.

With Hamish’s extensive years of experience across the world, the culinary journey at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort will be nothing short of memorable.

SHOP AND DINE

With a focus on celebrating the best of Australian and international and local designers, each store takes you on a journey that boasts luxe-resort wear and pays homage to coastal and nautical inspired homeware and décor designs.

Featuring collections from the likes of Camilla, Foil and Colcezza housed in Sanctuary Cove’s Eev Fashion; specialty collectables from Decorum gifts, including replica modelled planes, cars and yachts, and nautical and home décor; award-winning art prints from FINEPRINTCO and more, guests can anticipate finding one-of-a-kind pieces, and having the luxury of one-on-one experiences with the creatives themselves.

Sanctuary Cove’s fashion and interior’s precinct is designed to inspire and excite fashion-forward individuals.

Sip and taste flavours from around the globe and close to home as Sanctuary Cove elevates its premium dining offering year-on-year. With local institutions continuing to surprise and delight, to newcomers offering fresh perspectives, the calibre and variety of dining is second to none.

In 2021 Sanctuary Cove welcomed a variety of unique dining destinations, including Destino Wine and Cocktail Bar, Red Steakhouse, Chim Thai and Rosé Gelato.

Destino takes guests to the Mediterranean with Grecian-inspired cocktails and array of homewares available to purchase. Plating up some of the finest cuts of meat from locally sourced producers, Red Steakhouse is positioned on the water’s edge, overlooking the marina. Chim Thai collects flavours from every corner of Southeast Asia in a modern Thai setting.

This year, Sanctuary Cove is thrilled to house three new dining options, including the recently opened Pablito’s Mexican Cuisine and Tequilaria. Situated on the Village Green, Pablito’s takes inspiration from its Mexican heritage mixed with modern Mexican to create a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors alike to experience. Sip on a selection of 50 of Mexico’s finest tequila and mezcals, dine on authentic, fresh and flavourful dishes, and take in the Mexican serenity from the terracotta tables overlooking the marina.

ENDLESS PLAY…

Whether you’re into relaxation or action-filled activities, Sanctuary Cove’s array of experiences caters to all tastes and desires. Sanctuary Cove’s world-class championship golf course, The Palms, rivals some of Australia’s top golf courses with its design suited to a vast range of players and skill levels.

CLOCKWISE FROM RIGHT: Wine and dine in elegant surroundings; Get in some retail therapy; Drinks with friends are easy to enjoy; Meals on offer reflect the seaside living

Head to the air with exclusive helicopter tours of the Gold Coast from Sanctuary Cove’s helipad or sail the Coomera River with luxury private charters from Gold Coast Sail, Amaroo Yacht Charters and Patriot Yacht Charters.

Step inside and unwind at one of Sanctuary Cove’s premium beauty spaces. Spoil yourself with a relaxation or beauty treatment of your choice. Finish the day with a relaxing massage and spa treatment with an experienced remedial massage therapist.

IT ALL STARTS HERE

Sanctuary Cove is a lifestyle destination designed for every individual and every taste. Locals and visitors alike are invited to shop, taste, experience and stay on the Gold Coast. With a focus on an all-in-one experience, there’s no place like it.