50 Dream Homes SOLD on the Gold Coast

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un, surf, sand and fun. The Gold Coast has all of these in abundance – and it has something else too: spectacular homes. Amazing houses and apartments with jaw-dropping features and world-class views.

Which makes compiling this magazine a breeze. This is the seventh edition of 50 Dream Homes and the pool of homes to draw on gets bigger and more impressive every time. The 50 homes you’ll find in these pages have all been sold since January this year through the real estate pages of the Gold Coast Bulletin.

Leading the charge (and featured on the cover) was Tidemark, the Mermaid Beach mega-mansion that raked in a whopping $25 million for its vendor, former Billabong executive Scott Perrin.

Tidemark has it all: sophisticated styling and

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design, a grand waterfall pool, a beachfront theatre room, extensive grounds and underground parking for 11 cars. Homes like this don’t come along every year and you can read all about it on P10.

Tidemark has direct beach access, but perhaps you’d prefer to be above it all? You might like the look of No.5 on our list, the Broadbeach penthouse that sold for $6.25 million and has its own rooftop deck and pool (P18); or the Gatsby-esque hinterland manor that collected $5.5 million and sits at No.7 (P21).

While the sums of money changing hands are eye-wateringly high, commentators report that, compared to the southern states, the Gold Coast still represents excellent value.

Whether or not they’re in your price range, beautiful homes are always a pleasure to view, and as the saying goes, dreams are free!

Property information sourced from CoreLogic — RP Data, marketing agents and real estate agencies. Featured properties were sold between January and November, 2016, and advertised in the Gold Coast Bulletin.

INSIDE P10-25 The top 10 homes sold through the Gold Coast Bulletin this year range from the mega-mansion Tidemark to lavish penthouse skyhomes and waterside retreats P 26-34 Beachside pads and spectacular sub-penthouses round out the top 20 homes, all changing hands for more than $3 million P35-51 The best of the rest include hinterland estates, whole-floor apartments and resort-style island holiday homes

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No.1 Simply SUBLIME 45-51 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach PRICE: $25 million SOLD: 25 September, 2016 AGENT: Michael Kollosche, Kollosche Prestige Agents

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FORMER Billabong executive Scott Perrin’s Mermaid Beach mansion, Tidemark, sold in September for $25 million, by far the highest price reached on the Gold Coast this year.

Reports name the buyer as billionaire Victorian toy mogul Manny Stul and his wife and co-worker Jacqui Tobias. The pair own Moose Enterprises, the manufacturer of the hugely successful Shopkins toy range.

The sale comes nine years after Mr Perrin, a former Chevron Island lawyer, declined an unsolicited and unconditional $52 million offer for his beachfront address.

Architect Bayden Goddard of Bayden Goddard Design Architects said the sprawling mega-mansion was, and remains, the most exotic and expensive beachfront home the practice had undertaken in Australia.

“Tidemark is a residence that deserves to be mentioned alongside the best in the world,” Mr Goddard said.

“The owners’ brief was to create an exquisitely detailed bespoke estate that used quality products and materials in a timeless manner; at no time during the process was

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“Tidemark is an elegant beauty in every sense and provides a lifestyle that is unparalleled. It is where our children have grown up and is full of memories.

As a family home it provides for everything and everyone, without compromise” substitution even contemplated. Tidemark incorporates an enviable list of inclusions, such as quality construction, copper roofing, exquisite and extensive masons stone work, furniture-grade timber flooring, an amazing two-storey central glazed atrium and other countless quality fixtures and fittings.

“However, for me it’s the way it melds into its extensive private grounds and gardens that separates it from all other beachfront homes.”

Spread over three levels on a 2833sq m site, the residence has six bedrooms all with ensuites, with the main also including a steam

room and sauna. Other features include six bathrooms, two studies, 11 underground car spaces, a beachfront theatre room, two kitchens, a self-contained granny flat and a boat ramp and mooring space.

The vast estate, which was once three separate blocks, also has a separate caretaker’s house, a teppanyaki pavilion and a grand waterfall pool.

Agent Michael Kollosche said the sale of Tidemark was the culmination of a six-month sales effort that brought inquiry from Gold Coast, Brisbane, interstate and offshore buyers.

A Chinese buyer agreed in June to pay $27.8 million but the deal faltered on what were termed ‘foreign investment’ issues.

Mr Perrin recently stepped down as chief executive officer of Australia’s first free-to-air dedicated racing channel and is based in Victoria, where he has a rural property.

His wife, Rachel, said she had never taken the extraordinary home for granted.

“Tidemark is an elegant beauty in every sense and provides a lifestyle that is unparalleled,” Mrs Perrin said.

“It is where our children have grown up and is full of memories. It is a very private home and the decision to sell a property such as this is difficult, but we have decided to pursue a new interest in Victoria.”

Mrs Perrin said she enjoyed the house’s beachfront location and capacity to accommodate and entertain. However, she mostly enjoyed the spacious living and functional design.

“As a family home, it provides for everything and everyone all at once and without compromise,” she said.

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No.2 Grace and GLAMOUR 159 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach PRICE: $13.25 million SOLD: 11 March, 2016 AGENT: Michael Kollosche, Kollosche Prestige Agents

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MANAGEMENT-RIGHTS industry veteran Frank Picone handed over the keys to his Hedges Ave home for more than $13 million in March this year.

Mr Picone and his wife Adele had owned the lavish residence since 2009, when they bought it from Jill Mathieson, wife of pubs and pokies billionaire Bruce Mathieson. The Picones are understood to have since downsized to a Palazzo Versace penthouse.

The Mathiesons built the house in 2007 on a 564sq m corner block, which was bought, with an older house on it, for $7 million in 2003.

Michael Kollosche of Kollosche Prestige Agents negotiated both deals.

Now, Chinese couple Baiyan Cheng and Jinmin Qu, who have owned a $2.9 million apartment on level 66 of the Soul tower in Surfers Paradise since 2011, can enjoy all of the luxuries the six-bedroom residence affords, with Mr Kollosche describing the home as a local landmark.

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“Breathtaking in scale but well-proportioned, the design maximises the beachfront ambience and ocean views, with the addition of one-way mirror-glass windows for privacy and security” “Exceptional modern style and grace are clearly evident in every aspect of this sophisticated three-storey plus basement residence,” he said.

“All levels are linked by marble slab stairs and an electric lift, giving access to more than 114 squares (1,057sq m) of luxurious living.

Breathtaking in scale but well-proportioned, the design maximises the beachfront ambience and ocean views, with the addition of one-way mirror-glass windows for privacy and security.”

The house has a double insulated concrete construction with a titanium roof and steel security gate.

On entry through a keyless steel front door, a soaring atrium foyer is lit by a crystal chandelier.

Luxury finishes of imported creme sand marble appoint the open-plan kitchen, which also features its own cool room and 20mm thick glass and custom cabinetry.

An opulent lounge and separate formal and

family dining areas open to a terrace with magnificent ocean outlooks, while on the third level a media room with cinema facilities and a wet bar opens to terraces with beachfront and mountain views.

All bedrooms in the home have ensuites tiled to the ceiling in marble, with the lavish main bedroom enjoying a glamorous dressing room and spa bath. On the lower level is a children’s bedroom with eight foldaway bunk beds and a private courtyard.

Other features of the residence include a glass-walled soundproof study, a self-cleaning mosaic-tiled pool, a gym, sauna, wine cellar, plant room and a basement with a six-car garage.

There is also a hi-tech automated system controlling all utilities, including CCTV camera and security, lighting, windows, blinds and climate control, along with steel mesh window and door screens and fast-activated storm shutters to the beachfront terraces.

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No.3 Essence of ELEGANCE 107 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach PRICE: $11.45 million SOLD: 25 April, 2016 AGENT: Matt Gates, Ray White Surfers Paradise

AT FIVE STORIES HIGH, THIS BEACHSIDE MANSION IS A BOLD STATEMENT IN CONTEMPORARY COASTAL STYLE

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LAST year, this Mermaid Beach pad sold for $8.4 million, making it one of the top five sales of 2015. In April this year it changed hands again, this time for $3 million more.

The beachfront mansion has an imposing presence among Mermaid Beach’s exclusive waterfront homes, rising five levels to offer an unrivalled vista of the Gold Coast.

Melbournians Nabil and Roula Grege bought the property last year, which was developed after the 863sq m site, which at the time housed two villas, was purchased by Peter Hay at auction in 2011 for $8.2 million.

Now, new owners David Harris and Pamela Weir can enjoy living in the lap of luxury at the impressive address, with vistas to the north and south.

It features seven bedrooms, all with ensuites and walk-in wardrobes, a home theatre, gym,

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“Beachfront living is at its best at this striking mansion, with soothing sounds of water provided not only by the ocean but the tranquil water feature that cascades into the 25m lap pool” pool and sauna, an internal lift and a plunge pool and spa on the home’s rooftop entertaining terrace.

Matt Gates of Ray White Surfers Paradise negotiated the deal and said the home offered a lifestyle like no other.

“Taking in long sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean from Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta,

the hinterland and beyond, the residence boasts sprawling living options, including several outdoor entertaining areas, with functional design and meticulous craftsmanship evident throughout,” Mr Gates said.

“Beachfront living is at its best at this striking mansion, with soothing sounds of water provided not only by the ocean but the tranquil

water feature that cascades into the 25m lap pool — the home offers a truly relaxed and open beachside atmosphere.

“Restaurant-style meals can be served on the edge of the ocean, with either of the dual kitchens boasting Miele and Ilve appliances, 90cm oven and gas cooktops, a coffee machine, steamer, microwave and integrated fridges and a dumb waiter from the basement just for convenience.”

Mr Gates said a rich use of timbers, exotic marbles and fine finishes throughout the house gave it a warm homely feel — something he said was often forgotten in properties as high-end as this.

The residence also includes a 10-car basement garage and two turntables for easy access in and out, with direct access to all five levels via a lift.

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No.4 Opulence in PARADISE 18-20 Southern Cross Drive, Surfers Paradise PRICE: $11 million SOLD: 22 May, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

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ONE-TIME Rolls-Royce and Bentley car dealer David Baird and wife, Marion, sold their six-bedroom mansion, Summer House, to downsize.

Sitting on a triple block with a 56m river frontage, the private 2000sq m residence amid established grounds is believed to be the Gold Coast’s biggest.

So impressive is the luxury waterfront pad that the makers of Crocodile Dundee paid $35,000 in the 1990s to use it for 10 days as a filming location.

It was also a home-away-from-home, at $10,000 a week, for Hollywood stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr when they were filming Scooby-doo.

Summer House was snapped up within a week of hitting the market by Feng Di, chairman of Hong Kong’s Golden Horse Group, and his wife Xiaomin Guan, who gained Foreign Investment Review Board approval to buy the home.

Summer House was built 26 years ago for Shuji Yokoyama, president of Daikyo, the

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On entry, a grand foyer with soaring ceilings sets the tone for the house’s palatial elegance, with living spaces set against a backdrop of wide water vistas and the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline Japanese company behind the Gold Coast International Hotel, today the QT, and Palm Meadows golf course.

Mr Yokoyama sold the property to fellow Japanese business Miyamoto Matsafumi for $6.553 million in 1997 — a price that stood as a Gold Coast record for a house for eight years.

It was later marketed at $13 million before being snaffled by the Bairds for $8 million in 2004.

The couple sold the house after deciding to move into their weekender — an Isle of Capri house bought for $6.35 million in 2012.

Main Beach architects Mobbs Thompson and

Payne designed the Cronin Island giant, believed by Mr Baird to have thousands of tonnes of concrete in its structure, with agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach negotiating the latest deal.

From the street Summer House’s sheer size and quality concrete construction command attention, with its interiors combining to create a statement in opulent living.

On entry to Summer House, a grand foyer with soaring ceilings sets the tone for the house’s palatial elegance, with living spaces set against a backdrop of wide water vistas and the iconic Surfers Paradise skyline.

A formal lounge with wet bar and formal dining area are centrally located, with an outdoor space incorporating a 25m pool, spa, sauna and a fully-equipped barbecue kitchen and conservatory overlooking the main river providing alternate relaxation options.

The southern wing of the house offers a fully self-contained staff or guest quarters, while the upper northern wing encompasses the main bedroom, complete with a luxurious ensuite, his and hers dressing room and a private balcony with water and skyline views.

A gymnasium, sauna, media room, kitchen and office are also on the upper level, along with a casual lounge and two more bedrooms.

Additional features of Summer House include a porte cochere, a commercial quality main kitchen with high-end Gaggenau appliances, basement garaging for eight-plus vehicles, a laundry with chute, a pontoon for a 24m boat, an alarm system with CCTV cameras, ensuites to all bedrooms and an abundance of storage space.

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No.5 Far HORIZONS 3001 and 3002/14 George Ave, Broadbeach PRICE: $6.25 million SOLD: 13 July, 2016 AGENT: Rob Astbury, Ray White Broadbeach

WITH TWO LEVELS OF MAGNIFICENT HIGH-RISE LIVING, THIS PENTHOUSE IS THE COAST’S MOST EXPENSIVE APARTMENT

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A MELBOURNE businessman snapped up this Broadbeach penthouse for more than $6 million — a song, relatively speaking.

Nabil Grege, who earlier this year sold his Hedges Ave mansion for more than $11 million, paid $6.25 million for the top-floor apartment in the Ultra building which he now calls his holiday home.

Three years ago, the same home was marketed at offers over $10 million before the price dropped to $7.99 million last year.

Spread over two levels with 938sq m of indoor and outdoor space, the penthouse has five bedrooms, a media room, an art studio, a gym and a wet bar, along with a rooftop deck where there is a 10m wading pool and spectacular Pacific Ocean and hinterland views.

Agent Rob Astbury negotiated the apartment’s multi-sale and said it was created after its original owner combined two penthouses into one between 2009 and 2010.

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“Luxury pervades every aspect of the apartment, from reconstructed marble floors to gas inlay fires built into marble benchtops, right through to several powder rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling tiles resplendent in white gold” the residence to include a mezzanine level and the rooftop terrace.

“Our philosophy was to look at the architecture and blur the lines between interior and exterior to create the Gold Coast’s most unique penthouse,” DBI’s director of design, Barry Lee, said.

“Luxury pervades every aspect of the apartment, from reconstructed marble floors to gas inlay fires built into marble benchtops, right through to several powder rooms featuring

floor-to-ceiling tiles resplendent in white gold.

All rooms have a view, whether it’s the expansive outlook to the ocean or sweeping vistas over the Coast to the hinterland, with most of the rooms opening to balconies that can be enclosed with shutters.”

Mr Astbury said the July sale reflected increasing confidence at the top end of the Coast’s property market and that every convenience was catered for at the penthouse.

“The rooftop terrace contains a stainless steel

barbecue area with a dishwasher, an ice-maker and a fridge, while steps lead down to the pool,” he said.

“There are also bathrooms off most rooms, along with four heaters attached to the ceiling of one balcony and secure garage parking space for eight cars.”

Other features of the residence include a steam room, C-Bus system and electronic drapes and all-weather shutters.

Mr Astbury said the apartment attracted 11 inspections following a campaign that included mailing a video to the chief executives of the top 200 ASX-listed companies in Australia.

The seller was Ubc, linked to Gold Coast locals Jeremy Worcester and Alex Jacques, and New Caledonia’s Pascal and Lynda Jacques.

Ultra Broadbeach is a 31-level residential tower only minutes from the beach, with resort facilities including a heated lap pool, floodlit tennis court, Zen meditation garden, theaterette and barbecue area.

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No.6 47 Knightsbridge Parade West, Paradise Point PRICE: $5.625 million SOLD: 27 September, 2016 AGENT: Ali Mian, Ray White Sovereign Islands

Stylish SHOWSTOPPER LIFE IS ONE LONG HOLIDAY INSIDE THIS SOVEREIGN ISLAND MEGA MANSION WITH ITS RESORT-STYLE SETTING AND LIGHT-FILLED DESIGN RESEMBLING a mini resort, this Sovereign Islands mega mansion sprawls 1470sq m and commands attention at every turn.

Rising three levels, the northwest-facing home, which sold at auction to a private buyer after attracting five registered bidders, combines natural light with breathtaking Broadwater and hinterland views, along with 52m of water frontage.

The property was bought by Shanghai-born businessman Beibei Zhu for $5.2 million in 2012, who lived in it for a while before renting it out.

It features six bedrooms, all with ensuites, a lift, porte-cochere, pontoon and an expansive poolside area featuring an outdoor kitchen with

a cook top and oven, wet bar, wine fridge, pizza oven and barbecue.

On the ground level are several living areas, a study, gym, bar and kitchen with western cedar cabinetry and Italian granite benches.

A children’s retreat, three bedrooms and a media room are on the second level.

Two more bedrooms are on the third level, along with the house’s luxurious main bedroom complete with a wraparound balcony, a walk-in wardrobe and a bar area.

Agent Ali Mian of Ray White Sovereign Islands said Knightsbridge Pde was one of the best streets in the area — with the house’s standout feature its river outlook.

“The house was designed with the idea of allowing natural light, beauty and Broadwater views, with stunning outlooks enjoyed from every room” “The house was designed with the idea of allowing natural light, beauty and Broadwater views, with stunning outlooks enjoyed from every room,” Mr Mian said.

“The residence has magnificent street appeal, while a grand foyer with a marble staircase serves as another highlight inside.”

Mr Mian said the house offered scope for its new owners to renovate, with other features including a fireplace and garage parking for 10 vehicles.

“The property also allows for a boat which is another plus as most places on the Broadwater have boating restrictions in place,” he said.

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No.7 46 Curtis Rd, Mt Tamborine PRICE: $5.5 million SOLD: 16 May, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham and Michael Willems, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Mountain HIGH WITH LEVELS OF OPULENCE THAT WOULD SATISFY THE GREAT GATSBY, THIS HINTERLAND HOME HAS A COLOURFUL PAST TONY and Christina Quinn, who built the VIP Petfoods business before selling it to a private equity group for $410 million, sold their glamorous mansion for $5.5 million, a record for Mt Tamborine.

Exhibiting shades of the Great Gatsby era, the residence on a private 2ha site was purchased by the Quinns, now the owners of the Darrell Lea chocolate business, for $1.25 million in 2011. At that time it was then an unfinished work of

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There are marble pillars and floors, vast verandas and a formal dining room with gold trimmings

former bankrupt developer, Bob Sukic. Mr and Mrs Quinn spent millions on the house when they bought the task of completing the Sukic dream, with the end result being an opulent white mansion complete with chapel and caretaker’s residence.

The new owner is Alicia Atkinson, director of the bakery and cafe divisions of Gold Coast company Retail Food Group, whose suite of businesses include Brumby’s Bakery and

Michel’s Patisserie. The mansion includes eight bedrooms, all with ensuites, an indoor pool with steam room and sauna, a theatre and a music room. There are marble pillars and floors, vast verandas and a formal dining room with gold trimmings , a floodlit tennis court and a six-car garage with workshop.

Agent Robert Graham negotiated the deal and said the prestige estate was one of the hinterland’s finest.

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No.8 701/252 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach PRICE: $5.4 million SOLD: 10 October, 2016 AGENT: Michael Kollosche and Jordan Williams, Kollosche Prestige Agents

Living the HIGH LIFE WITH TWO LEVELS, A SWIMMING POOL AND A PRESTIGE ADDRESS, THIS PENTHOUSE TICKS ALL THE BOXES GOLD Coast developer Sandy Cowell was in search of the perfect penthouse when she stumbled upon this apartment with sweeping ocean views in 2006.

She went on to spend $1 million fitting it out to her style.

“It was just in its finishing stages when I found it,” Ms Cowell said.

“I was looking for a place just for my daughter Julia and I; I needed somewhere secure but also something big enough to call a house.

Transforming the 743sq m penthouse to mimic her style, Ms Cowell added a glass lift, swimming pool, spa and sauna

“I was very interested in the fact (the building) was seven levels and had 20 residences that were owned by locals.”

Transforming the 743sq m penthouse to mimic her style, Ms Cowell added a glass lift, swimming pool, spa and sauna.

“When I first moved in, it looked nothing like it does today; the bathrooms and kitchen are probably the only things I left untouched.”

The three-bedroom, two-level penthouse faces northeast and features high ceilings,

timber flooring, crystal chandeliers and plantation shutters. Ms Cowell’s dream of building an absolute beach house led her to put her home on the market, selling it for $5.004 million earlier this year.

Michael Kollosche and Jordan Williams of Kollosche Prestige Agents negotiated the sale of the penthouse.

“The quality of finishes combined with the 3.6m ceilings makes this penthouse one of a kind,” Mr Williams said.

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No.9 2/3511 Main Beach Pde, Main Beach PRICE: $5.35 million SOLD: 12 September, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Boutique BEAUTY A PRIME SETTING IN ONE OF THE COAST’S MOST EXCLUSIVE BUILDINGS EARNED THIS APARTMENT A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRICE TAG THIS ground-floor apartment is one of the largest of five homes in the boutique building The Ocean Isles, where owners each pay about $40,000 a year in body corporate fees.

Frances Green and her late husband, John, bought the apartment new from a receiver for $1.35 million in 1992, using it as holiday home and spending most of their time overseas.

Agent Robert Graham said despite The Ocean Isles being built in 1992, the building was still

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On entry to the home, open-plan living areas are framed by walls of glass windows

recognised as the most exclusive apartment building on the Gold Coast.

“We have been responsible for the sale of almost every apartment at the building over the past 10 years, with other residences in The Ocean Isles achieving $6.42 million and $5.75 million,” he said.

On entry to the home, open-plan living areas are framed by walls of glass windows and doors extending out to an expansive beachfront

entertaining terrace with a pool and spa. The apartment has four bedrooms, all with ensuites, an office and a basement media room with a built-in bar area and a ceiling window into the bottom of the pool.

There are also three side-by-side covered parking spaces, along with an on-site concierge.

Mr Graham said the new owners lived in Sydney and intended to use the apartment as a holiday home.

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No.10 8 Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay PRICE: $5 million SOLD: 4 April, 2016 AGENT: Amir Mian, Prestige Property Agents; Tony Sutton-Yeomans, Ray White Sovereign Islands

Seaside PLAYGROUND SURROUNDED BY WATER, THIS MANSION HAS ITS OWN PUTTING GREEN, PONTOON AND PRIVATE THEATRE CHRISTINE Lynam sold her five-bedroom Broadwater mansion to Kiwi entrepreneurs Phil and Michelle Richards after purchasing it last year in a cash and trade deal for $5.12 million.

The house on 937sq m has changed hands six times since 2004 and held the second-highest sale price for the street when it sold for $5.4 million in 2009. Ann-Maree McDermott, wife of former cricketer and developer Craig McDermott, was the seller that year.

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”For the boating person I would say it’s paradise; the Seaway is so close you can see the trawlers come in” Agent Amir Mian said the residence was located on the northern Gold Coast’s most iconic street, facing the Broadwater from the front with canal access from the rear.

“It’s the perfect space to entertain. You’ve got the open-plan living area, you’ve got the stunning kitchen and you’ve got the covered areas out the front and back,” Mr Mian said.

“For the boating person I would say it’s paradise; the Seaway is so close you can see the trawlers come in and out.”

Other luxury features of the property include a putting green, theatre, 15m infinity pool and an executive study.

It also has a 15m pontoon, CCTV security, a lift, wine cellar, smart wiring, electric blinds and a 10-car basement garage with drive-through access to the boat ramp.

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No.11 71 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach PRICE: $4.75 million SOLD: 24 April, 2016 AGENT: Jamers Ledgerwood and John Natoli, McGrath — Surfers Paradise

Simple PLEASURES SEA VIEWS, NATURAL MATERIALS AND ROOM TO MOVE MAKE THIS A HOME FIT FOR AN OLYMPIAN FORMER Hockeyroo and dual Olympian Louise Dobson picked up a holiday house on the Gold Coast when she splashed out $4.75 million for this lavish mansion at Millionaire’s Row earlier this year.

The property set a price record as a beachfront shack when it changed hands 16 years ago.

Sitting on a rare north-facing block, the house was credited with initiating the Coast’s beachfront boom when it was snapped up by Fone Zone co-founder David McMahon and

The couple demolished the shack and built a massive three-storey mansion former wife, Maxine Horne, for $1.345 million in 2000.

The couple demolished the shack and built a massive three-storey mansion with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a beachfront alfresco dining area.

Mr McMahon kept the property after

splitting from Ms Horne, who is the country’s wealthiest female company executive, with a fortune recently estimated to be more than $100 million.

In recent years, the house has been rented out for as much as $3800 a week.

James Ledgerwood and John Natoli of

McGrath Surfers Paradise marketed the residence. Mr Natoli said one of its appealing features was its use of rustic and natural materials, including timber and sandstone, which contrasted with the “usual glitzy style of Gold Coast mansions”.

Mr Ledgerwood said Dobson, who was once married to AFL great Steven Febey, had plans to renovate the sprawling mansion.

“She has gone on holiday on the Gold Coast for many years and wanted a place on the beach,” he said.

No.12 58 Fitzwilliam St, Carrara PRICE: $3.92 million SOLD: 13 September, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

Gathering PLACE WORTH ALMOST $4 MILLION, THIS HOME OFFERS THE ULTIMATE QUEENSLAND FAMILY LIFESTYLE WHEN Stephen and Marina Bernstein bought this three-storey residence in 2007 they wanted a lifestyle on the water with plenty of space to entertain and raise their children.

“All the kids enjoyed time on boats, tinnies and jet skis and the house was a congregational point for them,” Mr Bernstein said.

Mrs Bernstein spent many days swimming and exercising in the pool and even saw a pod of dolphins swim past the backyard.

The five-bedroom house was designed to

take advantage of the main river with a terrace and three balconies overlooking the water and a boat ramp.

There are plenty of living areas including a formal lounge and 12-seater formal dining room while the basement level includes a rumpus room with a dance floor and wet bar.

The Bernsteins said it was all about the lifestyle the house provided being on the main river and while they didn’t want to sell, their boys eventually grew up and the house became

“All the kids enjoyed time on boats, tinnies and jet skis and the house was a congregational point”

too big for two people. Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach marketed the sale of the house, with a private buyer purchasing it for $3.92 million.

Mr Guo said the new owner had been searching for a new home for a while before finding this one.

“Master built by Thomas Hughes on a 1384sq m corner block, the house has enviable water views, along with spacious interiors, a lift and parking for up to 16 cars,” Mr Guo said.

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Extravagant ESTATE SPREAD ACROSS THREE TITLES, THIS BUNDALL HOME WAS INSPIRED BY THE COLOURS AND STYLE OF THE CARIBBEAN THIS Caribbean-inspired home in a quiet cul-de-sac was designed for entertaining and laid-back living with a host of luxury inclusions across its sprawling waterfront setting.

The five-bedroom residence is spread across three titles on an impressive 2372sq m block, with features including a pool and separate 18m heated lap pool, a commercial indoor sauna, a floodlit tennis court and a barbecue pavilion looking to 57m of water frontage.

Limestone floors, coffered ceilings and decorative wall panels adorn the residence’s interior, with a marble kitchen, media room with overhead projector and drop-down screen, a gym, wet bar, custom library with fireplace and a deluxe wine tasting room further adding to the house’s luxury.

Formal and informal living spaces open to the pavilion and pool area, while the main bedroom is a glamorous retreat comprising a

Formal and informal living spaces open to the pavilion and pool area, while the main bedroom is a glamorous retreat

lounge, dressing room with mirror-panelled cabinetry, an ensuite with a marble spa bath, an outdoor shower and a private waterfront terrace with skyline views. Nick Cole of Lucy Cole Prestige Properties negotiated the sale of the house, with Beckie Pearson and Gregory Campbell purchasing it for $3.8 million.

Other features of the property include private boat ramps, two boat sheds, a floating serviced pontoon and a triple garage with workshop.

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Coastal DRAWCARD A COMBINATION OF LIFESTYLE AND LUXURY ATTRACTED NEW OWNERS TO SNAP UP THIS HOME A BRISBANE family has moved to the Gold Coast after viewing this spectacular fourbedroom waterfront residence and deciding to call it home.

Agent Sam Guo said the buyer was attracted to the Coast’s laid-back lifestyle and the home’s panoramic views over the water and out to the Surfers Paradise skyline.

“The architecturally designed house has a suspended concrete slab construction and

Inside, polished timber floors and stone feature walls decorate multiple spaces

includes a luxury theatre room with electric leather chairs, a 22m lap pool, a gym and rooftop terrace, with an internal lift providing access to all four levels,” Mr Guo said.

Banned builder Michael Kljaic and his wife Natasa bought the waterfront block for $1.5 million in 2005, bulldozing the original home and erecting in its place a residence with meticulous attention to detail. They later sold to financial planner Howard Hughes.

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From the street the house’s facade combines a stunning use of building materials, with gently curved textured walls contrasting with sharp right angles on flat surfaces.

Inside, polished timber floors and stone feature walls decorate multiple spaces, with an ebony stacked stone pillar adding interest to the living area which is warmed in winter by a gas fireplace.

From the stone kitchen, living and lounge space walls of glass sliding doors extend to a canal-side timber terrace and the pool which runs the length of the house.

Other features of the residence include a study, a built-in commercial cool room and temperature-controlled wine cellar, a six-car garage and a pontoon and jetty.

Records shows that the vendor was Tara McNamara and the buyer was Allan Rohde.

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No.15 36 Naples Ave, Isle of Capri PRICE: $3.7 million SOLD: 18 May, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach TUCKED away in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this spacious residence offers elegant and timeless style across two storeys.

Mary Fontany bought the Isle of Capri waterfront home for $1.325 million in 1998 after moving from Sydney, and in 2008 she renovated the property, giving it a European influence with wrought iron, marble flooring, timber shutters and pillars.

The four-bedroom residence offers resortstyle tranquillity just off the Nerang River, with stunning wide water views.

Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach negotiated the sale of the property, with new owner Hongxing Liu purchasing it for $3.7 million.

“The buyer loved how private the property was, along with its views looking to Adams Basin,” Mr Guo said.

Entertaining is a breeze at the home, with the kitchen boasting a range of features including Miele appliances, multiple ovens, a coffee machine, induction cooktop, integrated fridges, a walk-in pantry and wine fridge, along with bi-

The four-bedroom residence offers resort-style tranquillity just off the Nerang River, with stunning wide water views fold doors opening from formal living and dining areas to a covered terrace leading down to a pool.

Upstairs, the main bedroom offers views of

the river and distant hinterland, and includes a custom wardrobe and an ensuite with a spa.

Other features of the residence include a fireplace and triple garage.

No.16 2 Sepik Pl, Runaway Bay PRICE: $3.6 million SOLD: 31 March, 2016 AGENT: Sarah Filippini, Island Realty

Sailor’s PARADISE IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BOAT AT THIS FIVE-BEDROOM MANSION ON THE WATER AT RUNAWAY BAY THIS residence on the northern Gold Coast’s Millionaires’ Row sold to local buyer Vere Quinn for $3.6 million after being held by the Illich family for 30 years.

Sitting on a fully fenced 1165sq m block next to a large expanse of grassy parklands, the house has 30m of water frontage with rarely found direct ocean access and protected deep water mooring.

There is also a private pontoon, a boat ramp with a winch and a separate boat shed, along

with bridge-free access for the largest of vessels.

Sarah Filippini of Island Realty negotiated the sale of the property and said it offered the ultimate waterfront lifestyle with uninterrupted beach and Broadwater views to the north, east and south.

“This location is truly unrivalled,” Ms Filippini said.

“The residence has five bedrooms, including the main with a luxury ensuite, fully fitted wardrobe and private balcony.

The house has 30m of water frontage with direct ocean access and protected deep water mooring “A circular bar and butler’s pantry appoint the new Miele kitchen, while there is a formal dining space and elegant entertaining aside a swimming pool and sheltered terraces.”

Other features of the home include a media

room and study, five bathrooms, a triple garage with carport and plenty of off-street parking, state-of-the-art lighting, an IT and security system, Foxtel cable and fully ducted airconditioning.

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No.17 11/35 Northcliffe Tce, Surfers Paradise PRICE: $3.6 millio n SOLD: 16 May, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Palace in THE SKY THE DEEP BLUE OF THE PACIFIC PROVIDES AN ENDLESS VIEW FOR THE OWNERS OF THIS HIGH-RISE HOME SPANNING the 11th floor of the Jade building, this apartment was purchased by a Melbourne buyer who wanted to upgrade his Broadbeach holiday house.

Walls of glass let plenty of natural light into the three-bedroom residence, with all living spaces and bedrooms opening to wide balconies running the length of the apartment and enjoying panoramic views from the ocean to the hinterland.

A standout feature of the residence is a waveless edge pool on the balcony, offering a touch of luxury agent Robert Graham describes as quite special.

“Jade is the best boutique residential building on the beachfront at Surfers, offering only 15 apartments,” Mr Graham said.

“Another luxury inclusion is the use of highend lime stone tiles, while residents’ enjoy the services of a fulltime on-site concierge team.”

“Jade is the best boutique residential building on the beachfront at Surfers, offering only 15 apartments” Mr Graham said the previous owner was based in Chicago and bought the residence offthe-plan but decided to sell as he didn’t use it.

The new owner paid $3.6 million for the apartment, which also includes a private entry

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All of the bedrooms have ensuites, with the main boasting a spa and steam room overlooking the ocean.

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Hamptons LIVING WITH A NOD TO AMERICAN EAST COAST STYLE, THIS THREE-LEVEL HOME EXUDES EASY ELEGANCE AFTER buying this 959sq m corner riverside block in 2013, Ashley and Lindy Wilson commissioned Raunik Design architects and Steve James Constructions to produce this three-level Hamptons-inspired home.

The north-facing, solid concrete build exhibits a grand contemporary theme, with subtle textures and neutral tones complemented by touches of colour such as turquoise blue in the bathrooms. After realising

“Upstairs, the main bedroom provides water and city skyline views”

the home was too large for their needs, the Wilsons sold the four-bedroom residence to Liping Wu and Ming Yang for $3.5 million, with agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach negotiating the deal.

On the ground level, expansive lounge, dining, kitchen and family areas are divided by a double-sided fireplace in a limestone-clad wall, with three tiers of windows giving way to wide water and skyline views.

A terrace with an integrated barbecue kitchen and a high timber-lined ceiling serves as an extension of the home, with an 8m riverside pool and spa alongside it.

“Upstairs, the main bedroom provides water and city skyline views and features recycled timber in the fixed bedhead and decorative louvre screens,” Mr Guo said.

“The basement, covering about 900sq m, houses an IT-wired games or billiards room, multiple storerooms, including a wine cellar, and garaging for six-plus vehicles with a drivethrough facility to the boat ramp.”

Other features of the residence include a home theatre, an art studio, an iPad-controlled surround sound system and imported Italian and handmade Spanish tiles.

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No.19 8/1 Northcliffe Tce, Surfers Paradise PRICE: $3.4 million SOLD: 15 January, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham and Sherry Smith, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Oceanside ESCAPE LIFE IS A LOW-MAINTENANCE DREAM AT THIS EXCLUSIVE WHOLE-FLOOR BEACHFRONT APARTMENT LOCATED in the residential only Allure building, this three-bedroom apartment is one of 13 whole floor residences offering the ultimate in beachfront luxury.

Magnificent sea views can be enjoyed from all bedrooms, while a generous balcony offers the best of the ocean outlook.

Natural light floods the interior, of this impressive apartment, complementing premium finishes such as limestone and warm timber flooring.

The kitchen is another decadent space, with

Gaggenau appliances including a built-in coffee machine.

Other features of the apartment include a private entry foyer, media room and study, with all bedrooms boasting ensuites and the main including a lavish ensuite.

Robert Graham and Sherry Smith of Ray White Surfers Paradise negotiated the sale of the apartment, with Eral and Jeannette Dettrick snapping it up for $3.4 million.

Previous owner Frances Rowe bought the residence off-the-plan for $5 million in 2007 and

decided to sell to upgrade to a larger waterfront home on the main river. Mr Graham said the new owners purchased the apartment to downsize from their family home and were looking forward to less maintenance while still being on the beachfront.

“Each apartment comes with three covered car spaces serviced by a car elevator, while fingerprint technology is used throughout the building,” he said.

Residents’ amenities include a pool, gym and barbecue area.

Natural light floods the interior, complementing premium finishes such as limestone and warm timber flooring

No.20 47/3510 Main Beach Pde, Main Beach PRICE: $3.35 million SOLD: 25 May, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham and Jordan Thams, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Top of the WORLD HIGH IN THE SILVERPOINT APARTMENTS BUILDING, THIS SUB-PENTHOUSE IS A PRESTIGE BUY BARRY and Pamela Quaill downsized their Paradise Waters home for a sub-penthouse on level 25 of the iconic residential-only Silverpoint Apartments.

Mr and Mrs Quaill paid $3.35 million for the sub-penthouse, which agent Robert Graham said was the highest price yet paid for an apartment at the building.

A Sydney architect was to undertake a massive renovation of the interior before its new

Features of the lavish apartment include four bedrooms, three ensuites and separate living and dining rooms

owners moved in, with the residence in the same condition as it was when Peter Devitt purchased it new in 1989 for $1.65 million.

Mr Devitt, a Melbourne businessman and horse racing enthusiast, also paid $9.2 million in 2011 for a five-bedroom penthouse in Main Beach’s Liberty Panorama tower.

“Only two of the six-sub penthouse apartments at Silverpoint have ever been resold, with other owners including Harry

Triguboff, the founder and managing director of Meriton,” Mr Graham said.

Features of the lavish apartment include four bedrooms, three ensuites and separate living and dining rooms.

There is an expansive balcony accessible from all bedrooms and living areas, two car spaces and unbeatable ocean views.

Silverpoint Apartments has 33 floors in total, with residents’ amenities including a pool.

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Room to MOVE OCCUPYING AN ENTIRE FLOOR OF BEACHFRONT REAL ESTATE, THIS APARTMENT IS A BURLEIGH GEM THIS whole-floor apartment in the residentialonly Ivory building offers a lifestyle of luxury on the beachfront at Burleigh Heads.

Agent Katrina Walsh says Ivory is a tightly held complex of only 13 apartments, with this apartment selling for the first time since its previous owners purchased it.

“There are not many luxurious whole-floor apartments in Burleigh, with the buyers having faced plenty of competition from locals wanting to downsize from larger homes.”

Ms Walsh said the new owners intended to use the apartment as a holiday house for now, and perhaps as their place of retirement at a later stage.

The residence boasts 363sq m of open-plan living, with floor-to-ceiling glass and travertine tiled flooring throughout, light-filled formal and informal spaces, ensuites to all bedrooms and a kitchen with granite benchtops, a wine cellar and servery window to a covered terrace.

Panoramic ocean vistas framed by Burleigh’s

“The buyers faced plenty of competition from locals wanting to downsize from larger homes”

iconic Norfolk Pines can be enjoyed from the expansive outdoor entertaining areas. The main bedroom also offers balcony access along with an ensuite bathroom with a deep tub, while the remaining bedrooms have built-in wardrobes.

“Another standout is the multipurpose room,” Ms Walsh said.

“Multipurpose rooms are tending to be an integral part of what buyers are wanting in a high-end, luxury apartment, especially those with grandchildren who come to visit.”

No.21 701/1 Fifth Ave, Burleigh Heads PRICE: $3.15 million SOLD: 21 October, 2016 AGENT: Katrina Walsh, Harcourts Coastal

Hilltop HAVEN THICK BUSH SURROUNDS THIS MANSION, SET HIGH IN THE GOLD COAST HINTERLAND DESIGNED to take advantage of the scenery, this sprawling four-bedroom homestead set on top of a hill provides a private and sophisticated lifestyle in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Dr Alan Parnham and his wife Tina bought the 14.45ha parcel of land more than a decade ago, only deciding to build in 2011.

“We owned the land for about 13 years and were considering selling it but Tina was just in

Four sets of bi-fold doors offer a perfect view out to the bushland setting

love with the place,” Dr Parnham, a nephrologist working in Southport, said.

The couple enlisted Metricon to bring their vision to life, with the brief being to have all living areas and children’s bedrooms downstairs and the second level to be kept as a parent’s retreat.

Outside, a striking mix of stone pillars, bi-fold doors, glass balustrades and deep

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Inside, the ground floor features four separate spaces to the front of the house — a formal living room, media room, study and formal dining room — with an outdoor area running alongside a 20m lap pool.

Towards the back of the home an open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining room extends outside through four sets of bi-fold doors, offering a perfect view out to the surrounding bushland.

The property also includes a machinery shed with an attached three-bedroom caretaker’s cottage, while the main bedroom has a living area, a walk-in wardrobe, an ensuite and a balcony.

The sale was negotiated by Josh Thomas of Ray White Surfers Paradise.

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Property veteran Bill McHarg’s ambitious first Gold Coast project, La Vie, where prices start at $3 million, has taken out awards this year from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders Queensland.

La Vie, French for “the life”, features seven 310sq m single-floor apartments, all with three bedrooms with ensuites, a media room, large north-facing balcony and two sideby-side basement car parking spaces. A rooftop pool and barbecue area is available to all of La Vie’s residents.

131 Sir Bruce Small Blvd, Mr McHarg, who in the 1970s was Benowa joint founder of the Colliers real PRICE: $3 million estate group, said he set out to SOLD: 20 April, 2016 establish a new benchmark for AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, quality and design in the Palm 1 9 B O O L A M A P L A C E ‘ J A B I R U White E S T Broadbeach ATE’ SOLD BY KATRINA WALSH Ray Beach area.

He bought the 800sq m site for $2.3 million in 2013, then home to an old beach shack.

“The La Vie site, right by theTHIS riverside home MAXIMISES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR LIVING SLEEK AND CHIC, ocean, deserved the best,” he said.

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ONLY said 7-ONE Agent Philip Chillemi threePER FLOOR generations had enjoyed the home’s These apartments exceptional location, with the sit within a highly designed boutique with an original house demolished 10 development years impeccable level of detail and finishes ago and replaced with a design by on Burleigh Beachfront. architect Steve McCracken.

“Steve did a great job designing Only 7 whole floor apartments with the house specifically to maximise the most technology and the location, along withadvanced the narrow, a wonderful array elevated block,” Mr Chillemi said.of features.

3 James St, Currumbin The five-bedroom residence is PRICE:over $2.9three million spread levels, with three SOLD: 30on August, 2016floor, the bedrooms the upper AGENT: Philip and main living areasChillemi on the middle Andrew floor, andStein, a fully self-contained Harcourts Coastal two-bedroom unit opening to a private balcony on the lower floor.

The numerous, well-considered living spaces include an open-plan kitchen, dining room and two informal lounge areas, along with the expansive front and rear once used as a holiday home, this waterside beauty is enjoyed by its new owners all year long balconies.

A buyer from the local area THIS Paradisefor Waters securedelegant the residence $2.9 property has only ever been used “We were living in NSW million at an auction that attracted as a holiday house. plenty of local and international when we built it as a The residence was previously interest. holiday home. It’s only associated Locana Pty to Ltd, “The buyerwith wasn’t looking which is linked to John He been occupied for a month purchase in the area but Rogan. then they a year” bought the 770sq waterfront visited some closemfriends who parcel of land a decade ago after lived in James St — they had an deciding he atneeded something initial look the property and fell bigger than his three-bedroom in love with it,” Mr Chillemi said.

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The now-retired grandfather lives in Sydney sand has enjoyed regular holidays on the Gold Coast with his family for the past 30 years.

“We were living in NSW when we built it as a holiday home,” he said.

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No.23 4/470 The Esplanade, Palm Beach PRICE: $3.1 million SOLD: 29 February, 2016 AGENT: Harry Kakavas, Prestige Property Sales

Palm Beach PRIZE BRAND NEW, AND PART OF AN AWARD-WINNING DEVELOPMENT, THIS APARTMENT BROKE THE $3 MILLION MARK LYNNE and Peter Price paid $3.1 million for this apartment at a boutique beachfront tower that has been lauded by the development industry.

Property veteran Bill McHarg’s ambitious first Gold Coast project, La Vie, where prices start at $3 million, has taken out awards this year from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Master Builders Queensland.

La Vie, French for “the life”, features seven 310sq m single-floor apartments, all with three bedrooms with ensuites, a media room, large north-facing balcony and two side-by-side

basement car parking spaces. A rooftop pool and barbecue area is available to all of La Vie’s residents.

Mr McHarg, who in the 1970s was joint founder of the Colliers real estate group, said he set out to establish a new benchmark for quality and design in the Palm Beach area.

He bought the 800sq m site for $2.3 million in 2013, then home to an old beach shack.

“The La Vie site, right by the ocean, deserved the best,” he said. “I always have had the view that if you build quality, people will pay for it.”

“I always have had the view that if you build quality, people will pay for it” La Vie was completed late last year, with Mr McHarg retaining the penthouse in the BadenGoddard-designed building with plans to market it at $3.65 million.

The award from Master Builders Queensland was to Condev, the Gold Coast company that built La Vie, for best building of more than three

levels and with a construction cost of up to $20 million.

The Gold Coast and Northern Rivers branch of the Housing Industry Association gave La Vie its 2016 award for Best Apartment.

Harry Kakavas of Prestige Property Sales negotiated the sale of the waterside apartment.

No.24 131 Sir Bruce Small Blvd, Benowa PRICE: $3 million SOLD: 20 April, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

Modern MASTERPIECE SLEEK AND CHIC, THIS RIVERSIDE HOME MAXIMISES OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR LIVING ULTRA modern is the best way to describe this residence on an 854sq m block on the Nerang River.

Built only four years ago, the house was designed with multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces in mind, along with quality fittings and fixtures throughout.

Beyond a front gatehouse, the double-storey home in a quiet cul-de-sac features porcelain tiled flooring, five bedrooms with ensuites, a formal lounge, media room, CaesarStone

The home is well maintained, with nothing for the new owners to do kitchen with Miele appliances, designer bathrooms and high ceilings.

To the rear of the lower level, an expansive timber terrace boasts gas heaters, a barbecue kitchenette, all-weather automatic blinds and magnificent wide water and hinterland views.

Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White

Broadbeach negotiated the sale of the house, with Mr Guo saying it ticked all the right boxes for the new owners.

Geoffrey and Sharon Pontefract bought the residence from previous owner Lynn Robertson for $3 million, with the home’s open-plan layout a major drawcard.

“The home is well maintained, with nothing for the new owners to do,” Mr Guo said.

Other features of the property include a purpose-built office, zoned surround sound system, triple garage, video intercom, alarm system, pontoon, jetski docks, lap pool and 22m of water frontage.

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New GENERATION ENJOY STUNNING VIEWS TO THE EAST AND WEST FROM THIS ELEVATED CURRIMBIN HOME ORIGINALLY purchased in 1940 and held by the same family for more than 70 years, this property offers an idyllic lifestyle with eastern and western balconies capturing unobstructed ocean and tranquil mountain views.

Agent Philip Chillemi said three generations had enjoyed the home’s exceptional location, with the original house demolished 10 years ago and replaced with a design by architect Steve McCracken.

“Steve did a great job designing the house

specifically to maximise the location, along with the narrow, elevated block,” Mr Chillemi said.

The five-bedroom residence is spread over three levels, with three bedrooms on the upper floor, the main living areas on the middle floor, and a fully self-contained two-bedroom unit opening to a private balcony on the lower floor.

The numerous, well-considered living spaces include an open-plan kitchen, dining room and two informal lounge areas, along with the expansive front and rear balconies.

“Steve did a great job designing the house specifically to maximise the location”

A buyer from the local area secured the residence for $2.9 million at an auction that attracted plenty of local and international interest.

“The buyer wasn’t looking to purchase in the area but then they visited some close friends who lived in James St — they had an initial look at the property and fell in love with it,” Mr Chillemi said.

Other features of the house include a four-car parking basement.

No.25 3 James St, Currumbin PRICE: $2.9 million SOLD: 30 August, 2016 AGENT: Philip Chillemi and Andrew Stein, Harcourts Coastal

Every day a HOLIDAY ONCE USED AS A HOLIDAY HOME, THIS WATERSIDE BEAUTY IS ENJOYED BY ITS NEW OWNERS ALL YEAR LONG THIS elegant Paradise Waters property has only ever been used as a holiday house.

The residence was previously associated with Locana Pty Ltd, which is linked to John Rogan.

He bought the 770sq m waterfront parcel of land a decade ago after deciding he needed something bigger than his three-bedroom Paradise Waters apartment at Atlantis West.

The now-retired grandfather lives in Sydney sand has enjoyed regular holidays on the Gold Coast with his family for the past 30 years.

“We were living in NSW when we built it as a holiday home. It’s only been occupied for a month a year”

“We were living in NSW when we built it as a holiday home,” he said.

“It’s only been occupied for a month a year.”

For the design, Mr Rogan drew inspiration from other houses in the sought-after pocket of Surfers Paradise.

A combination of stone, marble and timber materials throughout the interior and exterior give the five-bedroom residence a contemporary and sophisticated vibe.

Mr Rogan counts the lap pool and jetty as his

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favourite features, with other inclusions being plenty of covered outdoor areas and a kitchen with stone benchtops and Miele appliances.

There are several living areas, plus a media room and two of the home’s five bedrooms have spa ensuites, walk-in wardrobes and balconies with water views.

Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach negotiated the sale of the house, with Mr Guo reporting that the new owner was planning to use it as a permanent residence.

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No.27 9 Wildash St, Southport PRICE: $2.76 million SOLD: 3 April, 2016 AGENT: Nick Cole, Lucy Cole Prestige Properties

Southport STYLE DESIGNED FOR FAMILY LIVING, THIS RIVERSIDE HOUSE HAS PLENTY OF SPACE FOR WORK AND PLAY TRAVERTINE walkways and white cathedral ceilings complement polished mixed hardwood floors and rich timber architraves at this fourbedroom family residence on a 1012sq m waterfront block with 20m of Nerang River frontage.

The functional two-storey floor plan offers multiple living areas, including family, lounge and dining rooms opening through bi-fold doors to a covered terrace, with views to the Gold Coast skyline and James Overell Park.

The terrace has a pool and built-in daybed seating with wide water views to the river. In a separate wing to the side of the house, the main bedroom also opens to the outdoor space.

The decadent parents’ retreat has its own lounge, dressing room, ensuite and studio loft.

Downstairs, there is a custom study with four work stations and a kitchen equipped with Miele appliances, a breakfast bar and servery to a covered courtyard running along the side of the house.

The terrace has a pool and built-in daybed seating with wide water views to the river

Upstairs are the remaining bedrooms, one with a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite. Nick Cole of Lucy Cole Prestige Property negotiated the sale of the house, with Lochlin Brown, a Gold Coast born and bred orthopedic surgeon, purchasing it for $2.76 million.

Built in 1980, the house has a rendered brick construction and a timeless interior design, with other features including a cedar store room, grassy courtyard, serviced pontoon and a gatehouse entrance.

No.28 8/5 Broadbeach Blvd, Broadbeach PRICE: $2.75 million SOLD: 23 January, 2016 AGENT: Rob Astbury, Ray White Broadbeach

Home away from HOME SYDNEYSIDERS HAVE SECURED A PRIME SEASIDE APARTMENT FOR REGULAR BREAKS AT THE COAST SYDNEY-BASED hoteliers Angelo and Sandy Elliot purchased a stunning apartment in Broadbeach’s Vogue building under the hammer for $2.75 million.

The residence, bought through agent Rob Astbury of Ray White Broadbeach, was inspected by 71 interested parties and received two offers prior to going to auction.

After competitive bidding, the Elliots, who are understood to have visited Broadbeach on holiday for some 15 years, secured the

apartment, which they are now using as a holiday home while remaining in Sydney to run their hotel business.

“When we looked at it, we knew it was the one we wanted,” Mr Elliot said.

The three-bedroom apartment occupies the fifth level of Vogue, home to only 15 residences each with a private lift lobby.

Other features include a study, separate kitchen and fully equipped bar, along with a spacious living area opening through walls of

The three-bedroom apartment occupies the fifth level of Vogue, home to only 15 residences

glass sliding doors to a north-facing balcony with sweeping ocean views. Timber floors, quality furnishings, imported granite and integrated C-Bus lighting adds to the apartment’s elegance.

Mr Astbury said Vogue was one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential buildings and tightly held.

The apartment also has polished timber floors and two garage car spaces, while residents’ amenities include a pool.

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No.29 824 Pacific Pde, Currumbin PRICE: $2.73 million SOLD: 21 March, 2016 AGENT: Troy Dowker, Ray White Mermaid Beach

Nostalgia TRIP HOLIDAY MEMORIES PROMPTED THIS BUYER TO SNAP UP A CURRUMBIN PAD A BUYER from Bondi paid $2.73 million for this beachfront residence, which he plans to use as a holiday house.

Agent Troy Dowker said the buyer had been holidaying in Currumbin since he was a child and had a strong attachment to the area.

“Top quality living is offered at the home, with features including four bedrooms and a wraparound terrace with a built-in barbecue overlooking the ocean.

“The property sold three days prior to auction, with strong interest from several parties and two offers made”

“There is also a separate studio or selfcontained guesthouse and a private atrium shower in the main bedroom,” Mr Dowker said.

“The property sold three days prior to auction, with strong interest from several parties and two offers made.

“The seller, an entrepreneur, loves the local area and has bought something close by.”

The house was recently refurbished with new airconditioning, carpet, internal and external

paintwork, lighting and reconditioned timber floors.

Other features include tapered high ceilings, a CaesarStone island bench and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a security system, double garage with off-street parking, a big back yard and glass bi-fold doors opening from the living spaces to the terrace.

Sitting on a 493sq m block, the property is close to the estuary and Alley surf break.

No.30 1-3 Queen Guineveres Pl, Sovereign Islands PRICE: $2.7 million SOLD: 25 January, 2016 AGENT: Sarah Filippini, Island Realty

Prestige PALAZZO ELEGANT AND LUXURIOUS, THIS MANSION IS A LITTLE SLICE OF ITALY ON THE GOLD COAST RUSSIAN couple Igor and Irina Farbitnik spent more than $3.5 million building this extravagant Sovereign Islands mansion after buying the 1571sq m block for $550,966 in 1997.

Bearing all the hallmarks of an ancient Roman temple, the two-storey house features Calcutta marble floors, an imported $70,000 Murano glass chandelier, Roman and Greek friezes and southern myrtle timber doors and frames.

Mrs Farbitnik described the style of the home

“I really like Italian architecture. It represents good design and quality”

as a mixture of Russian and Mediterranean influences.

“I really like Italian architecture,” she said. “It represents good design and quality.”

New owner Scott Widdicombe of Civic Construction Group planned to renovate the property after purchasing it for $2.7 million.

Mr Widdicombe, who built one of the Gold Coast’s most opulent mansions, Utopia, on Sovereign Islands, said he would keep the house’s distinctive sandstone facade and spend

millions on its refurbishment. The residence sits on a double allotment and features five bedrooms, of which three have ensuites.

There is also a tennis court with floodlights, media room, granite kitchen, 18m solar heated indoor pool with sandstone surround, sauna, outdoor spa, grand entrance with sweeping staircase, pontoon and direct ocean access.

Sarah Filippini of Island Realty negotiated the deal.

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Heavenly HOPE SEAMLESS INDOOR-OUTDOOR DESIGN EMBRACES THE COAST’S CLIMATE AND LIFESTYLE CRAIG and Kylie Maudsley designed this waterfront residence at Hope Island Resort’s gated Gracemere Estate after buying the 1070sq m block of land in 2007 for $880,000.

The five-bedroom house has 23m of northfacing water frontage with bridge-free ocean access, deep water mooring and a 10m pontoon with water and power, along with an exceptional level of style beyond its private entry courtyard and pivoting glass front door.

Agent William Sarti said a standout of the

home was its spacious open-plan layout with soaring ceilings and ample natural light, along with its focus on indoor/outdoor living.

“From the kitchen to the living to the dining room, you feel like you are in one big space,” Mr Sarti said.

Queensland cedar sliding and bi-fold doors then extend from these spaces to a covered resort-style terrace with a built-in barbecue, an outdoor kitchen and a fully tiled pool overlooking the water.

Other features of the property include solid tiled floors, five ensuites and a media room with an advanced Bose sound system.

There is also C-Bus lighting, automated blinds, basement parking for five-plus cars and a 20,000L covered water tank, while the main bedroom on the upper level boasts a private balcony with water views.

The Maudsleys sold the home to Terence Wild for $2.355 million in 2011, with new owner Philip Holtum purchasing it for $2.7 million.

“From the kitchen to the living to the dining room, you feel like you are in one big space”

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Beachfront BRILLIANCE NOTHING STANDS IN THE WAY OF THE VIEW FROM THIS LUXURY BURLEIGH HEADS APARTMENT BUSINESS interests in America forced previous owners Stephen and Marina Bernstein to take this luxury beachfront apartment to auction, where it was snapped up for $2.75 million.

Taking up the entire 11th floor of the Element building, the residence captures views from Stradbroke Island to Coolangatta, with ocean vistas from every room.

On buying the apartment last year, Mr Bernstein said he and his wife looked at a lot of units.

“When you stand outside you’re looking right up to Surfers Paradise and can see Soul and the Q1...”

In terms of the view, they couldn’t find better than Element.

“When you stand outside you’re looking right up to Surfers Paradise and can see Soul and the Q1; when you look south you can see everything from Coolangatta,” Mr Bernstein said.

“I don’t think many units can give you that 180-degree sweeping view.”

No expense was spared throughout the threebedroom apartment, with stone floors, 2.7m ceilings, electric blinds, plantation shutters, a

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temperature-controlled wine cellar, media room and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light to stream in.

Katrina Walsh from Harcourts Coastal said the apartment was in a league of its own.

“It’s one of the best beachfront homes in Burleigh Heads,” she said.

Element, developed by Morris Property Group and built in 2009, offers resident-only facilities including a heated lap pool, spa, barbecue area, gym, sauna and herb garden.

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Class by the CANAL FOLLOWING AN AWARD-WINNING RENOVATION, THIS SORRENTO HOUSE OFFERS FAMILY-FRIENDLY LIVING WITH ROOM TO MOVE SOLD for $2.6 million to Tianyu Meng, this home on 1097sq m was awarded Best Home Renovation/Remodelling project in its class by the Master Builders Queensland in 2015.

Boasting 52m of river frontage, the house was renovated and extended to a contemporary, luxury standard, with expansive open-plan living spaces extending through cedar and glass bi-folding doors to a large deck beneath a vaulted timber roof, complete with motorised sunblinds.

Limed timber flooring features through the

main living areas, with a magnificent crystal chandelier adorning the formal dining room and the adjacent lounge, which can be closed off via sliding doors, including a pebble gas fireplace behind glass.

Central to these two spaces is a kitchen equipped with European appliances and a waterfall island bench of exotic veined marble complete with a cantilevered floating breakfast table of aged recycled wood.

Sleeping areas occupy separate main and family wings in the house, with the main

bedroom offering mountain views, a walk-in wardrobe, and access to the riverfront deck.

Agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach sold the house, which they describe as a spacious, family-friendly environment in an exclusive neighbourhood.

Other features include high ceilings, new electrical systems, 10m pool with waterfall, LED lights and poolside pavilion, cubby house and chicken coop by a mango tree.

There is also a tiled double garage and a new 15m serviced pontoon with two jet ski docks.

Limed timber flooring features throughout the main living area, with a crystal chandelier in the formal dining room

No.33 2 Campbell St, Sorrento PRICE: $2.6 million SOLD: 28 February, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

Family AFFAIR DESIGNED BY A SON FOR HIS PARENTS, THIS CHERISHED HOME NOW HAS NEW OWNERS THIS beachfront home in Palm Beach’s soughtafter Jefferson Lane boasts wide views north to Surfers Paradise and south to Coolangatta.

The late James and Joy Nicholson bought the northeast-facing 413sq m block in 1992 and had their dream home built a couple of years later.

Mrs Nicholson’s architect son Warren Coyle designed the house, bringing his parents’ vision to life.

“They moved from Hedges Ave at Mermaid (Beach) as they saw an opportunity to move to

Palm Beach and get a beachfront block,” Mr Coyle said.

“They were quite visionary in seeing the potential which has now come to fruition at Palm Beach,” Mr Coyle said.

The split-level home soaks up the beachfront atmosphere with a lounge and dining area that flows out to a terrace. It also has four large bedrooms and three bathrooms.

“It’s seen a lot of family times, it’s been a happy family house and three generations have

“It’s been a happy family house and three generations have gathered there on a lot of occasions”

gathered there on a lot of occasions,” Mr Coyle said.

He said the home still had plenty of scope for its new owner to put their own stamp on it.

“It’s been extremely well maintained and there’s been an emphasis on corrosion-free materials,” he said.

“It was designed with an awareness of coastal conditions.”

James Ledgerwood and John Natoli of McGrath Surfers Paradise negotiated the sale.

No.34 237 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach PRICE: $2.55 million SALES DATE: 7 February, 2016 AGENT: James Ledgerwood and John Natoli, McGrath — Surfers Paradise

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No.35 15 Ipsley Dr, Broadbeach Waters PRICE: $2.5 million SOLD: 6 July, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

Waterside GRANDEUR LUXURY FINISHES AND A STRIKING RECEPTION SPACE ADD PRESENCE TO THIS BROADBEACH WATERS HOME LOCAL buyer Christopher McKibben paid $2.5 million for this five-bedroom, luxury waterfront home.

Built in 2000 by then-owner and builder Miro Barac, the north-facing residence is set on a 921sq m block, which Mr Barac bought in 1998 for $270,000.

He sold the property in 2004 and it changed ownership twice before a Taiwanese family

bought it in 2007, living at the address for nine years and making the most of its spacious openplan layout over two storeys.

Entry is via a security gatehouse and once inside, a porcelain tiled reception area with a grand staircase and crystal chandelier sets the tone for the rest of the design.

To the rear of the level, a formal living room opens to an expansive patio with a pool and spa

A formal living room opens to an expansive patio with a pool and spa overlooking the Nerang River

overlooking the Nerang River and a floating concrete pontoon.

All five bedrooms have ensuites, with other features of the residence including multiple living and dining spaces, a cinema with wet bar, two studies, a triple garage, a black granite kitchen with high-end appliances and a built-in coffee machine, an internal lift and solar panels.

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Modern LOVE CONTEMPORARY STYLING AND A RECENT RENOVATION MAKE THIS FAMILY HOME SHINE WHEN a builder of prestige homes turns his hand to his own house, the result is usually something special.

George Cassar, who has made his name building luxury waterfront homes in Clear Island Waters, is no exception.

He built this residence on a 948sq m waterfront block after purchasing the land for $275,000 in 1997 with his wife Connie.

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three times, with its new owner paying $2.5 million for what agent Sam Guo describes as a family home with signature style.

“Its previous owners modernised the whole house in 2009, everything from the kitchen and the bathrooms to the flooring throughout,” Mr Guo said.

“The residence has five bedrooms, all with ensuites and high ceilings. Its new owner loves the north-facing position and water views.”

“The residence has five bedrooms, all with ensuites and high ceilings.

Its new owner loves the water views”

On entry through the double front doors, a sweeping staircase ascends to four bedrooms, while to the rear of the ground level a mix of open-plan formal and casual living areas open to a covered patio with a pool and canal frontage.

Other features of the three-storey residence, located within The Moorings estate, include a seven-car garage and Miele appliances in the kitchen.

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Clear WINNER BUILT TO IMPRESS, THIS HOME HAS ITS OWN CINEMA, JETTY AND POOL THIS modern masterpiece with stunning wide water views in the sought-after The Moorings estate was built by George Cassar, a Gold Coast builder responsible for many of the best houses in Clear Island Waters.

Agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach sold the home, which previously belonged to a Chinese family who lived at the address for five years.

Mr Guo said the new owners, another local

Chinese family, had been looking for a home base in the area and loved the statement this house made.

“They especially loved the space, the high ceilings and the soaring entry foyer with an impressive staircase,” Mr Guo said.

Positioned on a 905sq m waterfront block, the residence has four bedrooms, including the main with an elegant ensuite with spa bath, a walk-in wardrobe and a large private balcony.

Formal and casual living and dining areas are complemented by a CaesarStone kitchen with Miele appliances, all sharing breathtaking views of the water and opening to a covered patio that serves as an oasis in itself and looks to a timber boardwalk, the house’s jetty and a pool.

Additional features include an eight-seater cinema, a dry bar, built-in surround speaker system, clerestory windows, timber floors, solar panels and ocean access.

“They especially loved the space, the high ceilings and the soaring entry foyer with an impressive staircase”

No.37 46 Bollard Circuit, Clear Island Waters PRICE: $2.49 million SOLD: 19 June, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

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No.38 46 Clear Water Bay Ave, Clear Island Waters PRICE: $2.46 million SOLD: 12 February, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

Shades of TROPICAL INSPIRED BY THE RESORTS OF HAWAII, THIS WATERFRONT HOME FEATURES BESPOKE NAUTICAL DETAILS WHEN Jon and Siobhan Reid started designing their dream home they envisaged a tropical Hawaiian resort.

With a stunning infinity-edge, solar-heated pool wrapping around the ground-floor living areas and waterfront views from every room, the couple say it has exceeded their expectations.

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From the outside, the American-influenced exterior with extended rafter roofing and marine rope creates a relaxed nautical vibe.

Inside, the eye is drawn to the pool, designed with children in mind with its ankle-deep entry and shallow playing area.

After the glamour of the pool sinks in, the open-plan kitchen, lounge and dining room commands attention, not to mention the lush green palm-inspired wallpaper, standout

lighting and perfectly aligned decor. High ceilings paired with dark oak flooring finish the look, with water views adding to the ambience.

Each outdoor area, including the covered terrace and two poolside patios, is accessible by wooden bi-fold doors and features LED lighting and an integrated sound system, with cedarlined ceilings, sandstone floors and frameless glass fencing.

Agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach sold the property prior to auction for $2.46 million to Qian Huang.

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No.39 23 Nicklaus Court, Merrimac PRICE: $2.35 million SOLD: 3 November, 2016 AGENT: Sam Guo and Julia Kuo, Ray White Broadbeach

That’s ENTERTAINMENT JOIN THE PARTY AT THIS WATERFRONT MANSION WITH A NIGHTCLUB VIBE AND GOLF COURSE VIEWS EXTRAORDINARY is one word the previous owner uses to describe this three-storey waterfront mansion.

Built on a 1242sq m fan-shaped block, it is in the exclusive gated enclave of the Lakelands golf course in Merrimac and features several living areas, a home theatre, pool and five bedrooms, including the main with spa, walk-in wardrobe and balcony.

Dennis and Angela Perry bought the home in 2011, with Mr Perry describing it as the “ultimate

executive lifestyle entertainment house.”

“We can say that from five years of extraordinary living here, a lot of memories and good family times have been had in that home,” said Mr Perry, who is a managing partner of financial advice firm Advice First.

He said it was hard to pick just one favourite feature in the home but the dedicated entertaining area on the ground level stood out with its bar and nightclub vibe.

“But then we also have the party precinct of

“There’s been many a late night that’s turned into an early morning in the man cave” the “man cave” downstairs. There’s been many a late night that’s turned into an early morning in the man cave from karaoke to a fancy dress night.”

Mr and Mrs Perry recently sold the residence for $2.35 million after deciding to build a dream

home closer to their children’s school. Agent Sam Guo described the house as offering resortstyle living.

“This oasis of a property enjoys uninterrupted views over water across to the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course,” he said.

No.40 39 Southern Cross Dr, Surfers Paradise PRICE: $2.3175 million SOLD: 1 October, 2016 AGENT: Jackson Paradise and Paul Collins, Ray White Prestige Gold Coast

Perfect PANORAMA DOWNTOWN SURFERS PARADISE PROVIDES A GLAMOROUS BACKDROP FOR THIS WATERSIDE HOME LOCATED on Cronin Island in a prestigious enclave of only 33 homes, this residence was sold prior to auction for more than $2 million.

A local family bought the five-bedroom waterfront property, with previous owner Kevin Schulz selling it to downsize to a unit in Main Beach.

The 870sq m block has 16m of water frontage

A rear tiled terrace with a pond and pool offers city skyline and long water views

along with a marina berth for a large boat and a jet ski dock.

A rear tiled terrace with a pond and pool offers city skyline and long water views, while the indoor living and dining areas are spacious, light-filled and contemporary in design with neutral colour schemes.

Agent Jackson Paradise of Ray White Prestige

Gold Coast said the property’s privacy and position on the canal was a major drawcard for the new owners.

Beautiful views can be enjoyed from most of the home’s shared spaces, including a lower family and dining room and a separate living area, while three upstairs bedrooms each have a balcony with canal, parkland or street views.

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“Having originally purchased our beachfront property on Jefferson Lane through Troy Dowker, we were

“When my husband and I decided to sell our Currumbin property, Troy Dowker was the obvious choice to be the agent to handle the sale. Troy has an enviable record of successful sales in the Currumbin, Palm Beach and Tugun areas - particularly in the prestige market of beachside and beachfront properties. We made a mutual decision to go to auction and we were successful in selling ‘under the hammer’ for a price that exceeded our reserve, which was very pleasing. Troy is very positive, personable and is extremely professional in how he carries out his work. We had every confidence in his marketing strategies and were impressed by his thorough weekly reports, high level of service and follow up.”

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happy to entrust the sale with him. Selling can be a stressful experience for the vendor, but Troy¹s understanding and relaxed confidence in recommending an auction was reassuring. We thoroughly recommend Troy¹s guidance and close supervision including initial introduction to the auction process, pro active marketing approach, service and regular progress reports. We are extremely happy he achieved the highest possible price with selling our beachfront home at auction. As we have now experienced both buying and selling property through Troy, we appreciate his professionalism.”

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No.41 4709 The Parkway, Hope Island PRICE: $2.3 million SOLD: 12 January, 2016 AGENT: Matt Gates, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Contemporary CLASSIC ELEGANT AND PRACTICAL, THIS MODERNIST MANSION IS AN ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT A HONG KONG-based couple purchased this residence with plans to carry out extensive renovations and set it up as an executive holiday rental investment with the finest of extras available. They bought it from locals Jeff and Charleen Dern who moved within the Sanctuary Cove resort.

Agent Matt Gate said the double-storey home was an entertainer’s dream, set on a private

Outdoor living is catered for with an outside kitchen including a teppanyaki grill

2159sq m of prime north-facing land with lush gardens and lawns and an abundance of openplan living spaces.

“The result is a practical and modern design, with its elevated hilltop position offering views to Coomera River and national reserves,” Mr Gate said.

There are four bedrooms with ensuites, an office, gym, formal lounge room, media room

and kitchen complete with a butler’s pantry, European appliances and a dual dishwasher.

Outdoor living is catered for with an outside kitchen including a teppanyaki grill, with other features of the residence including ducted airconditioning, a ducted vacuum system, wine cellar, back-to-base security system, in-ground pool with spa and six-car garage with workshop space.

No.42 2217 Taromeo Court, Hope Island PRICE: $2.25 million SOLD: 15 February, 2016 AGENT: Pat Crotty, Professionals — Vertullo Real Estate

Complete PACKAGE FROM LOCATION TO LAYOUT, THIS STYLISH SIX-BEDROOM HOME TICKS ALL THE BOXES THIS contemporary six-bedroom home in the desirable Gracemere precinct of Hope Island Resort has it all.

Agent Pat Crotty of Professionals — Vertullo Real Estate said there was no one thing in particular that stood out to the owners when they purchased the property for $2.25 million earlier this year — instead, they loved the house at every turn.

“The seller was an interior designer so she spent a lot of time fitting the house out”

“It’s outstanding, it has a perfect layout and an unbelievable interior design, with no expense spared,” Mr Crotty said.

“The seller was an interior designer so she spent a lot of time fitting the house out to a perfect, sophisticated standard.”

Spread across a 1007sq m block with more than 30m of water frontage, the residence boasts multiple living areas, including an expansive

outdoor space with a built-in barbecue, a pool and spa looking to the canal. Inside there is a dedicated theatre, an upstairs TV area, a study, formal lounge with fireplace and kitchen with stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry.

The residence also has five ensuites and a triple garage with space for a golf buggy.

“It has everything a modern home should,” Mr Crotty said.

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Island TREASURE CHIC AND SPACIOUS, THIS AWARD-WINNING HOUSE OFFERS HOLIDAY LIVING AT ITS FINEST NO expense was spared in the design of this multi-award winning home on 920sq m of north-facing waterfront land.

Located at Couran Point on South Stradbroke Island, the residence took out four titles at the 2007 Housing Industry Association Gold Coast awards including Best Timber Home, Colorbond Most Innovative Use of Steel, Custom Built Home of the Year and Home of the Year.

Agent Jackson Paradise said the Michael

Easton Homes creation offered a holiday-like lifestyle while still being close to the mainland.

“The extensive use of timber makes this a truly special home,” Mr Paradise said.

“Its previous owners enjoyed the resort-style residence for years, with its buyers upgrading from another home on the island.”

The open-plan design has five bedrooms, multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a media room and a kitchen with Miele

“The extensive use of timber makes this a truly special home”

appliances. Two of the bedrooms were designed as main suites, each with a private balcony, an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe.

Other features of the house include a heated pool, deep water pontoon with power, lighting and plumbing and two jet ski docks.

Included in the sale was an 11-seater Landcruiser, a golf buggy, kayaks and bicycles, while the buyer also purchased an adjoining 972sq m fenced, vacant block.

No.43 Lots 53 & 54 Doeblien Dr, South Stradbroke PRICE: $2.1 million SOLD: 14 April, 2016 AGENT: Jackson Paradise, Ray White Prestige Gold Coast

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Weekend WONDER THIS SANCTUARY COVE GEM PROVIDES A TRANQUIL RETREAT FROM BUSY CITY LIFE NEW ZEALAND investor Christopher Alpe, who lives in America, sold his Sanctuary Cove holiday house to a Brisbane investor who intends to use it as a weekender.

Matt Gates of Ray White Surfers Paradise said the renovated harbour-front villa was finished to the highest standard and took in amazing views over the Sanctuary Cove marina on Harbour One. “It’s the ideal fulltime, low-maintenance

“Not one single detail has been overlooked in the remodel of this superb property”

residence or perfect holiday holding, offering the widest and most expansive living spaces and indoor and outdoor areas joined by bifolding doors to help bring the outside in,” Mr Gates said.

“There are three bedrooms with ensuites, including the spacious main complete with a private terrace, a gourmet kitchen with European appliances and practical working spaces, and ornate light fittings sourced from all

No.44 5652 Harbour Tce, Hope Island PRICE: $2.15 million SOLD: 19 September , 2016 AGENT: Matt Gates, Ray White Surfers Paradise

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over the globe to give the house a luxurious ambience.

“Not one single detail has been overlooked in the remodel of this superb property.”

Other features of the residence include a double garage plus buggy parking.

The new owners also have full access to all Sanctuary Cove resort facilities, shops and restaurants, as well as two of the best golf courses in Australia.

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No.45 9 Van Diemen Pl, Hollywell PRICE: $2.15 million SOLD: 24 July, 2016 AGENT: Steve Tabler, Professionals — Vertullo Real Estate CHERYL Field and her family moved into this home after reading about the prize-winning property in the Gold Coast Bulletin more than 14 years ago.

The waterfront residence at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac was renovated by Melbourne couple Scott and Lia Williams who introduced an elegant Tuscan theme with a flowing floorplan.

The design won a Housing Industry Association award for best renovation project

over $200,000 in 2000. The 813sq m property, which the Fields paid $1.06 million for in 2002, is spread over two levels, and holds a northfacing position on the canal.

Inside, a foyer features a sweeping staircase with Italian-inspired wrought-iron balustrading leading to an upper living room.

Downstairs comprises a rumpus room with a wet bar for entertaining and the kitchen with a butler’s pantry.

A foyer features a sweeping staircase with Italian-inspired wrought-iron balustrading

A rear entertaining pavilion includes a tiled pool. The house has six bedrooms, including the main with a marble ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and an office, along with balcony access.

Steve Tabler of Professionals — Vertullo Real Estate negotiated the sale of the Field’s home, with the new owners purchasing it for $2.15 million.

Other features include a 12m pontoon with power and tennis court.

No.46 202 The Panorama, Tallai PRICE: $1.95 million SOLD: 19 April, 2016 AGENT: Robert Graham, Ray White Surfers Paradise

Natural HIGH INSPIRED BY TUSCAN DESIGN, THIS HILLTOP RETREAT IS A HINTERLAND HAVEN WHEN Zerny Sandh and wife Virginia Long bought this 3.6ha parcel of land in 1990 for $170,000 they envisioned a resort-style retreat nestled among lush trees and manicured gardens.

Fast-forward 26 years and the hilltop oasis with an Italian-inspired influence has sold for $1.95 million.

“We wanted to achieve a balance of lifestyle with integration of nature and a touch of elegance,” Ms Long said.

“We wanted to achieve a balance of lifestyle with integration of nature and a touch of elegance”

Set well back from the road via a 300m treelined driveway, the private, single-level threebedroom home includes a study, pool and tennis court, along with panoramic views over the Gold Coast.

Grand double doors open to a wide hotel-like foyer, with high ceilings, timber eaves, pendant lighting and stylish finishes adding to the opulence.

A renovated kitchen and new ceramic tiles further brings the interior into the modern era.

The house, complete with white pillars throughout, was designed to make the most of its north-easterly aspect with every room opening to the covered entertaining area, terrace with a day bed and the pool.

Robert Graham of Ray White Surfers Paradise negotiated the sale of the property and said the buyer had previously been Brisbane-based.

“He now lives at The Panorama fulltime and commutes to Brisbane CBD every day,” Mr Graham said.

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No.47 79 Allambi Ave, Broadbeach Waters PRICE: $1.875 million SOLD: 11 July, 2016 AGENT: Andre Sharples, Professionals — John Henderson LOCATED in the prestigious Florida Gardens, this five-bedroom waterfront residence boasts lavish entertaining areas and 18m of river frontage.

Agent Andre Sharples says the spacious twostorey home oozes class.

“Walking through the front door you are welcomed by a grand foyer complete with a sweeping timber staircase and chandeliers,” Mr Sharples said.

“Inside, there are two separate living areas fitted with Bose surround sound systems while the designer kitchen has granite benchtops, Miele appliances and a separate butler’s pantry.

“Outside, overlooking the wide stretch of water, the home’s jetty and the swimming pool, you find a resort-quality alfresco dining area that has been equipped with a teppanyaki plate.”

Elegant tiled floors feature throughout the home’s main entertainment areas while beautiful parquetry and polished timber floors adorn the bedrooms, four of which have ensuites.

Covering 100sq m, the main bedroom boasts an oversized dressing room, ensuite and spa.

Other features of the residence, purchased

by Grant and Joanne McGregor for $1.875 million, include high ceilings and a triple garage.

No.48 3704/1 Oracle Blvd, Broadbeach PRICE: $1.85 million SOLD: 4 March, 2016 AGENT: Lucy Cole, Lucy Cole Prestige

THIS sought-after apartment in Oracle Tower 1 offers spacious open-plan living while a wide wraparound balcony offers views that stretch to Rainbow Beach and beyond.

Agent Lucy Cole says superior quality features through the single-level residence, with high ceilings complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors .

“The apartment has three bedrooms, with the well presented main suite including a customised walk-through robe to a luxury ensuite with double bowl designer vanities and a spa bath,” Ms Cole said.

Other features of the apartment include a media room, Miele appliances and CaesarStone benchtops to the kitchen and two secure car spaces.

Three security lifts provide access to the apartment on the 37th floor, with residents’ amenities including swimming pools, a sauna, spa, games room and a private locker in the exclusive residents lounge.

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No.49 3183 Riverleigh Drive, Hope Island PRICE: $1.82 million SOLD: 29 January, 2016 AGENT: Matt Gates, Ray White Surfers Paradise DISTINCTIVE Balinese-style architecture and Asian-inspired decor define this residence within the acclaimed golf course precinct of Hope Island.

Extensive water features and established gardens complement the home’s open-plan living spaces and outdoor entertaining areas, with a range of imported fixtures and fittings throughout.

The residence has four bedrooms plus an office, a resort-style pool with a sundeck, a fully equipped media room and a stone kitchen with Miele appliances.

Marble flooring and high ceilings add to the house’s luxury, with its sense of tranquillity bolstered by beautiful parkland views.

Matt Gates of Ray White Surfers Paradise negotiated the sale of the home, with new owner Pamela Egan securing her own piece of paradise for $1.82 million.

No.50 176/2 Admiralty Drive, Surfers Paradise PRICE: $1.7 million SOLD: 21 March, 2016 AGENT: Lucy Cole, Lucy Cole Prestige

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fabulous ocean and Broadwater views, and formal living and dining spaces capturing river, city and mountain outlooks.

There is also a study, CaesarStone kitchen with breakfast bar and two side-by-side basement parking spaces, along with finishes including plantation shutters, customised bar cabinetry and electric blinds.

Two of the bedrooms have been designed as main suites, the larger with a marble ensuite and dressing room.

The corner sub penthouse is one of only two apartments on the floor, with resort facilities including private marina berths, three tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pool and spas and saunas.

Lucy Cole of Lucy Cole Prestige negotiated the sale of the residence.

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Market ROUND-UP FROM FAMILY HOMES TO PRESTIGIOUS PENTHOUSES, THE SALES KEEP COMING A STUNNING skyhome at Main Beach sold for $4.475 million last week, too late for inclusion in this issue’s top 50 list.

The luxurious penthouse, which sprawls over the 33rd and 34th floors of The Inlet, was snapped up by a Melbourne buyer.

It has 360-degree views of the city, ocean, Broadwater and hinterland, a glamorous glasssurround pool terrace with fireplace and spa, and 10 balconies.

Each of the three bedroom suites has a lavish ensuite, and there is also a nine-person steam room.

Vendors Craig Trinder and partner Helena Horsley have lived in The Inlet, the tallest building in Main Beach, since 2004 and worked their way up to the penthouse which they

bought in 2009 for $3.5 million. The pair also own another apartment in The Inlet which they now plan to live in.

McGrath’s James Ledgerwood and Canford Property Group’s Laura Langford took over the marketing of the penthouse in September and had planned to take it to auction last weekend, before securing the sale.

Other recent million dollar sales include several at the Ray White Runaway Bay office.

Peter Spiga and Marnie Walker sold an original brick home at Canal Ave, Runaway Bay, for $1.5 million as well as a modern waterfront fourbedder at 22 Sundance Way, Runaway Bay, for $1.31 million.

At the same office, Tony Sutton-Yeomans and Rachael White sold a three-bedroom family

home at 6 The Bowspit, Runaway Bay, for $1.23 million. The waterfront property features four bathrooms, a sunken lounge room and an outdoor patio.

Nick Cole of Lucy Cole Prestige Properties marketed a Hamptons-inspired Ashmore home that sold under the hammer for $1.5 million.

Newly renovated, the two-storey home at 15 Riverbank Court features a custom wine bar, poolside pavilion and a pontoon.

Last week also saw the launch of Park Cove at Hope Island by developer Keylin Group.

The masterplanned community offers 16 freehold waterfront homes and 31 parkside terraces starting from $639,000. More than 100 guests attended the launch held at the new sales display which is now open.

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SKY HIGH: Views from the Main Beach penthouse that sold for $4.475 million (above and top).

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TOP TEN SALES 1 331/24 Breaker St, Main Beach

SOLD: Inspired by the Hamptons, this Ashmore home fetched $1.5 million at auction.

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$4,475,000

$4,475,000

$0-$299,999

Houses

111

2 640 Pacific Pde, Tugun

$4,000,000

$0-$299,999

Units

491

3 69 Allambi Av, Broadbeach Waters

$1,900,000

$300,000-$499,999

Houses

4 1675 Riverdale Dr, Hope Island

$1,850,000

$300,000-$499,999

Units

1039

5 5 Tosti St, Bundall

$1,670,000

$500,000-$699,999

Houses

1008

$499,000

6 15 Bambery St, Fingal Head

$1,486,760

$500,000-$699,999

Units

337

9 Pago Tce, Pacific Pines

7 8 Norman St, Tweed Heads

$1,450,000

$700,000-$999,999

Houses

631

8 16/132 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

$1,350,000

$700,000-$999,999

Units

160

9 54 Avanti St, Mermaid Waters

$1,330,000

$1million+

Houses

519

10 23 River Dr, Surfers Paradise

$1,275,000

$1million+

Units

105

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$185,000 2/5 Holborow Cl, Surfers Paradise

112 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri QLD 4217

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Quintessential Gold Coast living on Main River This immaculately presented family home is located on the prestigious Amalfi Drive. The home offers multiple outdoor entertaining areas with expansive waterfront views towards the Broadbeach skyline and North views to Surfers Paradise. The open floor plan captures the natural light throughout the lounge and dining spaces, and the modern kitchen includes induction cook top & metallic splashbacks. Upstairs the master bedroom features an oversized spa, large walk in robe and an en suite that captures the river and city views.

• Gourmet kitchen provides space and views to the entertaining areas • Two levels of waterfront living offering spacious poolside entertaining • Zoned ducted air, security system, two car enclosed carport with storage • Fully serviced 9 metre pontoon and 16 metre river frontage • A rare North facing green space for the kids and pets to play

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Must be SOLD – Owner relocating This is a rare opportunity to own in a premium riverfront location in prestigious Isle of Sorrento. Tastefully renovated the home has been thoughtfully designed to enjoy picturesque views from almost every aspect, the centre of the home encompasses an open plan living and dining area. This magnificent home is the complete package with 5 spacious bedrooms. The master bedroom with en suite, has an envious walk-in robe & balcony overlooking the Nerang River. Located on a 852m2 South-East facing Main River block provides a stunning outlook.

• Sparkling in ground swimming pool capturing all day sun • Ducted air conditioning throughout, polished concrete floors and fireplace • Automatic double lockup garage and off street parking for up to three cars • Approximately 33 metres water frontage to cater for boating enthusiasts, Jetty with water & power.

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North Burleigh Headland 7 Kelly Avenue Versatile Home With Ocean Views, One Home Or 2 Flats Commanding a prized location opposite North Burleigh Headland with 13.5m frontage, ‘Tranquility’ is a substantial freestanding home that offers immense character and charm. This incredibly rare offering is set against intimate beach and ocean views, while featuring a large front and rear yard, only metres from the surf and sand. Appealing to a range of buyers, this wonderfully versatile property is ready for you to move straight in and enjoy. The existing property comprises a generous layout with dual open plan living and dining areas brimming with natural light and featuring a daily backdrop of the ocean waters and leafy garden surrounds. The well maintained interiors reveal character details and retro charm, extending out onto a perfectly level lawn and a huge sun drenched entertaining deck. This substantial property is exclusively located only footsteps from Burleigh beachfront Esplanade and within a leisurely stroll to the restaurants of Burleigh Headland and shopping precinct.

Auction ON SITE Saturday 26th November 10am View Saturday and Sunday 10 to 10:30am

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Currumbin Valley 517 Currumbin Creek Road

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"Redwood" 7.5 Flat Acres, Creek Frontage only 7km to Beach

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REDWOOD is a stunning 7.5 acre retreat located 7km to Currumbin Beach and Estuary and only minutes to Currumbin Rock Pools. This architecturally designed huge two level home boasts a modern kitchen, lead light windows, timber floors and an amazing cascading stone fireplace that features over both levels. With fenced paddocks and horse shelters, stables and massive sheds this estate is a true lifestyle property - awaiting your DREAM.

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Over 7 acres flat usable land Backing onto Currumbin Creek Only 7 km to Currumbin Beach 480m2 of sheds plus horse shelters, stables, workshop & chook pen ¥ Less than 15 minutes to Gold Coast Airport

$2,690,000 View By Appointment Ken Jacob 0413 865 323 ken.jacob@raywhite.com Darren Newton 0419 725 182 darren.newton@raywhite.com raywhitetugun.com.au/675105 | 5598 2577

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Penthouse 1102 in the prestigious Kirra Surf Apartments boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an expansive rooftop terrace with plunge pool. Freshly painted and with new carpet throughout, this luxurious beachfront abode has the benefit of 3 secure car spaces plus 3 storage cages. The open plan living area and massive balcony captures stunning northerly views up the coastline to Surfers Paradise.

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