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CONTENTS 62
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60 UP FRONT 14 - 18 Preview
The latest news & views
WHEELS & WATER
WELL TRAVELLED
44 - 45 Sportscars & Superyachts
62 - 64 Inspired by Spires
46 Flying B
WINE CELLAR
Luxury on land and sea
20 Competition
Prague’s old world charm
Win a premium selection of Amisfield wines
Bentley Flying Spur
22 - 26 Feature
48 - 49 Pinnacle of Performance
The best local distilleries
LOOKING GOOD
50 - 51 Grand Entrance
CUISINE
52 Anniversary Edition
Authentic Mexican
Keith Urban interview
Ferrari Roma
28 - 30 Iconic Brands
Langfords Jewellers and Rolex
32 - 36 Wish List
Lotus Exige
54 Stylish Showroom
Gift rapt Driver’s seat Mini fashionista
Gold Coast BMW
56 Lexus Luxury Lexus of Southport
38 - 39 Summer Fun
Shop, Dine and Play at Sanctuary Cove
40 - 41 Hope for the Future
Dr Ashar Khan on ‘High Functioning’ ADHD
58 - 59 Boating Festival
Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival
60 New Endurance Leigh Smith Yachts
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65 - 67 Be Still & Distil
68 - 69 Tacos & Tortillas 70 Chef’s Choice
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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO 72 - 73 Rightsizing, Not Downsizing
FACTS & FIGURES 114 - 115 Centre of Finance
More luxurious apartments
Crest Accountants new location
74 - 79 Market Update
ENTERTAINMENT
2020 Update with Steve Hunt
80 - 81 Property partners
Power couple Dane & Kym Atherton
96 Estate Lifestyle
Queensland’s finest estate
LUXURY LIVING 106 - 108 The Artisan Vision Hope Island Showhome unveiled
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120 - 123 Event Calendar 124 Bookshelf 126 Brainfood 128 Stars
110 Destination Home
WELCOME HOME
112 - 113 Home Style File
48-page Kollosche Prestige Property magazine inside
Creating a calm oasis
Light & Shade
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DISCOVER EDITOR’S LETTER
TEAM + COVER PUBLISHER Clare E. Urwin | Sanctuary Cove Publishing GROUP EDITOR Rhonda Oxnam GENERAL MANAGER Bryan Oram BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Nathan Lister BRAND AMBASSADOR & PRESENTER Brooke Lowther SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING Zoe Lister OFFICE MANAGER Kirsty Carberry FOOD & WINE CONTRIBUTOR Tony Harper MOTORING CONTRIBUTOR Chris Nixon PHOTOGRAPHY Daniel McClifty, Luke Kenny EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Marj Osborne, Nick Nichols, Jason Murakami, Steve Hunt, Susan Lang-Lemckert, Dr Ashar Khan DESIGN listercreative
WHILE MOST OF US will be glad to see this year come to a close, we thought it would be nice to finish it off in style. With this in mind, let me present to you our final edition for 2020. Not only is this our biggest issue to date, it also launches our new CoveTV technology … print readers can simply use your smartphone camera to scan the relevant QR codes while our digital audience just need to click the page to play …. you will then be taken straight to one on one interviews, behind the scenes exclusives and the latest news from some of the world’s most prestigious brands. So what have we got for you? Let’s start, as always, with the cover. Showcasing an enviable Bentley on the boardwalk at Sanctuary Cove Marina, this is the perfect introduction to our special Wheels & Water feature which starts on page 44. Focusing on luxury on the road and at sea, this section includes a stunning selection of high-end cars and steamlined motor yachts, as well as a preview of the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, taking place from 13-15 November. Of course, any end of year celebration is not complete without food, wine and music so we have included all three. Australia’s favourite country superstar, Keith Urban, stops by for a chat about his new album, The Speed of Now Part 1.
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The award-winning singer/songwriter also opens up about his passion for performing, his early days in the industry and how he juggles life across three continents. Tony also heads overseas (or at least to his mum’s kitchen) to try out some authentic Mexican cuisine, while closer to home, Marj discovers the local distilleries that are successfully creating their own gin, rum and other award-winning spirits. The drinks keep coming in our latest competition where we are giving one reader the chance to win a selection of fine wines courtesy of New Zealand’s Amifield Wines. Finally, I would like to say a huge thank you to our advertisers who have supported us during what can only be described as a trying 12 months, and to the Cove team who continue to work behind the scenes to bring you the very best each and every edition. I hope you all have a wonderful festive season and that 2021 is a much more relaxed and prosperous year for everybody.
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PREVIEW
NEWS AND VIEWS
Festive fringing Sparkling selection
House of Arras, Australia’s most awarded sparkling producer, has welcomed their 2020 vintage collection which includes four new vintages; House of Arras Rosé 2008, House of Arras Grand Vintage 2009, House of Arras Museum Release Blanc de Blancs 2004 and House of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged Magnum 2004. Among the highly anticipated releases is the first new wine to enter the portfolio in over six years, the House of Arras Blanc de Blancs.
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Same service, new location
Champions Hair Beauty Day Spa has relocated to Links Hope Island Golf Club. Operating from brand new premises overlooking the beautiful golf course, Caroline and the Champions team will be providing the same professional hair and beauty service and look forward to welcoming new and existing clients to the Hope Island location.
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French fare
Experience delicious French cuisine in your own home. Whether you want to start the day with an intimate breakfast for two, enjoy an alfresco family lunch or impress your friends with an elegant dinner party, professional in-house chef, Monsieur Paul, can create the perfect gourmet menu. Choose from a selection of classic French dishes, created and served with classic French style. Limited to a maximum of 10, dinner prices start from $95 per person.
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Unique & calming
Be allured by the Flower Box Collection, a sophisticated selection of products which includes a luxury candle, a bespoke essential oil blend in a chic diffuser or a delicate room spray. Unique and calming, Flower Box will enhance any home interior with enticing fragrances that can be used all year round. Flower Box is available at Lynton & Forrester, 112 Bundall Road, Bundall.
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Superb Sunset
The Kimberly Sunset Ring by Calleija Jewellers features a rare 0.34ct Argyle Red Diamond in her centre. This is one of the most valuable pieces of natural history as the Argyle Pink Diamond mine closes in late 2020. P.O.A.
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Modern Manhattan
With beautifully crafted, inward-curving legs, genuine leather pockets and rails adorned with mother-of-pearl diamond sites, the Manhattan Modern Pool Table is a stunning centrepiece for any pool room. Forging a strong presence due to its contemporary feel and superior playability, the Manhattan has been manufactured using the finest timber, materials and techniques. Available in two lengths – 8-foot and 9-foot – with a range of cloth colour and the option of either a matte charcoal finish or a walnut stain, the Manhattan will complement a range of interior designs without taking away from its ornamental quality. For those who would love the versatile functionality of having the Manhattan double as a dining table, a matching dining top and bench seats can be added by custom order.
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Industry recognition
Congratulations to Sedley Koschel Financial Group, who have been named as a finalist in the 2020 ifa Excellence Awards for Holistic Advice Firm of the Year. The prestigious Awards recognise excellence across the entire independent financial services industry, showcasing both the individuals and firms that are leading the way. Group Managing Director at Sedley Koschel Financial Group, Robert Sedley Koschel, said that he was humbled and proud to be named as a finalist. “Sedley Koschel Financial Group’s recognition for our excellent contribution to the financial services industry reinforces the strength of our service and dedication to connecting with the community and engaging with clients,” he said. "I am supported by a very experienced and passionate team of professionals who believe in the Sedley Koschel Financial Services value proposition of delivering professional holistic financial services across our six divisions.”
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Fishing fun
A sea of pink, a flood of donations and an incredible list of prizes. The Inaugural Brooke Lowther Flattie Bash held on the Gold Coast Broadwater in October was a huge success, raising much needed funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). You can check out all the fun on the day on Instagram @brookelowtherflattiebash and Brooke Lowther Flattie Bash on Facebook. Brooke is a NBCF Ambassador and looks to hold a bigger event next year with a dress up fishing bash for families to catch a Flattie and to spend a day together.
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Cool Pools
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Toys for Christmas
The annual Friends with Dignity Christmas Drive is in its fifth consecutive year, with the charity calling out to the public to donate new and unwrapped gifts, including gift cards and vouchers, for men, women and children. Wrapping paper, gift bags, sticky tape and scissors are also accepted to allow the parent to choose an appropriate gift for their child and provide them the dignity of wrapping the present on Christmas Eve. Members of the community are also encouraged to host a workplace drive to collect toys and gifts with colleagues. All donations are to be dropped off to one of the registered locations by no later than 7 December, 2020.
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Hosted hikes
Visit Scenic Rim has just unveiled the top eight hosted hikes and walking breaks for the season. Whether you’re after a week-long wander or a day-time hike, this region has plenty on offer. Why not try the famous Stinson Walk which takes adventurers through the rugged McPherson Range to the Stinson Aircraft Crash Site. Navigated in 1937 for the first time by Bernard O’Reilly, the 37km hike is not for the faint hearted. Or follow The Scenic Rim Trail, presented by Spicers Retreats. Join an expertly guided tour through the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Forest and enjoy winding pathways, luxury eco cabins and native flora and fauna, as well as chef-hatted meals.
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Sitting pretty
Congratulations to Leonie Plummer who is the winner of our competition from issue 79. She has won The Ritz by Lynton & Forrester Collections, a stunning 3 - seater sofa valued at $4995. Discover the entire collection in store at 112 Bundall Road, Bundall.
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11 & 12 DECEMBER
The Social Sessions
2020 will end with the launch of a brand-new fine food and live music experience. Across two nights and two South-East Queensland locations, the first in the Social Sessions series will treat music lovers to a unique chorus of local food, drink and music to nourish the soul with special guest and Aussie music icon Pete Murray. Kicking off in Brisbane on Friday, December 11 at Hamilton Hotel and continuing on Saturday December 12 at the Lonestar Tavern on the Gold Coast, attendees will be greeted by a Gin Media Wall on arrival, a chef-created four course meal, cheese platters and premium beer and wine throughout. The menu, created by renowned Queensland chef Gary Johnson includes a choice of locally-inspired selections including vegetarian and vegan options. The culinary delights will be set to an intimate performance of Pete Murray’s hits, both classic and new.
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WORDS KEN SUMMIT / THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE You’re very busy right now with the new record coming out? Yeah, surprisingly busy. I thought I was going to get some time off when touring got cancelled. I am very, very busy promoting the album. How much have you missed the tour bus this year? Oh, I miss touring so much. I’ve always played. Since I was 15, I’ve always played. Maybe the longest I’ve had off was three months. Maybe.
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But months and months and months it has turned out to be this year and rolling into next year. I’ve never seen anything like it, of course, so it’s a very strange feeling. The new record is called The Speed of Now Part 1 – so will there be more parts? Is it a conceptual work? I don’t know about that. I wrote a lot of songs and recorded a lot of songs that didn’t make this album, but I’d like them to come out.
So I thought maybe instead of making a 25-song album, I want to separate some of the songs off and put out a ‘Part 2’ at some point. It’s a very diverse album and Out the Cage is quite a pop song? Yeah, well very high energy. I love all kinds of music. I’ve always listened to all kinds of music because I grew up playing other people’s songs in cover bands, Top 40 songs and country and pop and rock and blues and soul, R&B – everything.
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So it’s always been a part of my music and I’ve just been able to explore more of that that kind of music in the last three, four albums, where I’ve gotten to work with a lot of different people and have fun and see what music goes together.
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We met in 2015 or something, at a recording studio. We started jamming and playing together and we just clicked, there was just a great sense of rhythm that was very compatible with each other. He’s one of the great rhythm guitar players of all time, no question, phenomenal. When I was writing Out the Cage with Breland and two other writers, I said, ‘This is the kind of thing I can hear Nile playing on this. I think he would love it.’ I called him up and I said, ‘I’ve got the song I think you might like. I’d love to hear you playing on it.’ So I sent it to him and he called me up and said, ‘Bro, bro, this song is crazy, man. It’s such a crazy song. I love this song’. And he put some amazing guitar on it and it ended up on the record. You sing ‘every time I get angry that’s when I start runnin’, runnin’ out of your cage’. Is it a good song to let off some steam to? Yeah, a good song to break out of anything, whether you’re sick of lockdown and stay-athome orders or you’re sick of this quarantining and you’re just tired of all of this shut down and you just want to break out and start running.
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Or whether you’re in a job that you’re sick of, you know, it’s holding you back, whether you’re in a relationship that you’re stuck and you don’t know how to get out. A life, just unfulfilled life and you just want to break out. We wanted to write this song for everybody in all the different ways we’ve become confined – that’s really what it’s about. It’s quite different to your own life situation. Sure. Yeah. But I don’t just write about my life now, though. That would be a limited kind of thing. I write about my entire life and there’s a lot to write about, infinite things to write about. But also, I get stuck, you know. I get imprisoned of my own making – doubts, insecurity, low selfesteem, whatever it is, I get stuck. And I need to break out of that as well. And sometimes a song will do it. Sometimes you just hear a song and you’re like, ‘Oh, that’s it. I’m done with this’ – you know? So music is therapy? Absolutely. Sometimes the song is the only thing that speaks at a certain time in life. I mean, how many of us have been driving
in a car and a song comes on and you’re like, ‘That’s how I feel right there. That person knows how I feel.’ Yeah. In One Too Many you say ‘I spend all my money drinking on my own’ – what time of your life do you look back on there? [laughs] Yeah, I did a lot of that. And you know, it’s a big part of a lot of my audience’s life. When I go out and play and tour, people can relate to this song. I’m glad that I got to sing with Pink on this. She was somebody I really wanted to do something with and she’s one of the great singers of our generation. She really is – period. Any singer would agree with that. She’s extraordinary. And through a friend of a friend, I was able to get the song to her and she loved it and it ended up on the record. I love this song. It’s a good example of a song that I can’t wait till we tour again to start playing it live. Have those heavy drinking nights long gone for you now – you live quite a healthy life these days don’t you? Yeah – much healthier. But I’m just a work in progress, is what I am. >>
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You never seem to age at all though? Good Zoom lenses right now I think! [laughs] I just try and take as good care of myself as I can. I know that touring is the best way I stay in shape and I miss that part of it as well, because I’m not going to go and do two hours of cardio in a gym but we’ll do two hours of cardio on stage every night. How were you raised? With good values? A good work ethic? Yeah, yeah. Good work ethic. My mum and dad both had a very good work ethic. And I was very lucky to have very supportive parents for my music, because I quit school when I was 15 and was playing in a band five nights a week from the age of 15, learning my craft. Looking back now, do you think it was a good idea to leave school at 15? Yep. I would have left sooner if I could. [laughs] I just wasn’t very good at school. I was playing guitar all the time, very distracted. I was in a band and I would play with them on the weekends and then I couldn’t play with them during the week because I had to go to school and they would play without me. I said to my mum and dad, ‘If I quit school, I would be earning good money and learning my craft. And I’ve got a job and I could work a lot more.’ So they agreed and I left school. Did you imagine at 15 you would have the kind of career you have had for the past 30 years or so? No, I didn’t think that far ahead. I just want it to be playing all the time. I knew that was my calling. It was what I was going to do for the rest of my life. I didn’t think about what level I might be able to get to do it at. I wasn’t really writing a lot of songs. I was just playing in cover bands and just trying to get
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better and better and better at it and spent gosh, I must have spent the next eight years or so doing that and finally went to America in my early 20s. You’re very lucky to have citizenship of three countries – that’s quite a unique thing? Really citizenship in any country right now where there’s kind of a quality of life. And I feel like I’m very blessed to have that right now where we can travel a little bit. Of course, travelling is not as easy as it was. But I was born in New Zealand, raised in Australia, and of course, I’ve been in America for 27 years, I’ve lived in Nashville. Amazing. What are your thoughts of the political situation in America with the presidential election coming up? You know, it’s complicated. It’s a very complex country. It always has been. But it’s also what makes it an extraordinary place of opportunity. My dad always wanted to live in America. I think he was bitten by the rock’n’roll bug in the 50s. He was a drummer in a band and he played this new thing called rock’n’roll music. Ever since he was a teenager, he wanted to live in America so I really sort of had that dream in me from a very, very young age. You’re living the American dream, let’s say, moving from Australia to Nashville when you when you were 20? Yeah, it’s interesting that I’m following in my parents’ footsteps completely because they were both born and raised in New Zealand, small towns in New Zealand and they wanted bigger, better opportunities so they moved to Australia. And I was raised up in Australia, but I wanted bigger and better opportunities so I moved to America.
And it’s what we do. I mean, my great grandparents came from Germany. Our ancestry is all German. The origin of my name is German – Urban – so it’s in the family blood already to travel to another country at some point. Finally, is it true you’re going to be returning to ‘The Voice Australia’? I literally saw that online. [laughs] A friend of mine sent me this thing, he goes, ‘Hey, do you know anything about this?’ And I read it and couldn’t believe it. I’ve never been asked by anybody. It’s never come up. We haven’t been contacted by them so I was completely shocked to see this. Obviously it’s just rumour so that’s all I know about that. But sometimes rumours come true? Sometimes. But I’m so focused on touring next year in 2021. I hope we get to do that. Fingers crossed.
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ROLEX, A SWISS WATCH manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, is recognised the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products. Its Oyster Perpetual and Cellini watches, all certified as Superlative Chronometers for their precision, performance and reliability, are symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. The word ‘Perpetual’ is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company’s vision and values. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled a notion of perpetual excellence that would drive the company forward. This led Rolex to pioneer the development of the wristwatch and numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and
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the Perpetual rotor selfwinding mechanism, invented in 1931. A truly integrated and independent manufacturing company, Rolex has registered over 500 patents in the course of its history. The company designs, develops and produces in-house the essential components of its watches, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, Rolex is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture, sport and exploration, as well as those who are devising solutions to preserve the planet.
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LANGFORDS JEWELLERS and Rolex proudly announced the opening of its refurbished boutique in Brisbane earlier this year. Located on Queen Street, the boutique is in the heart of the luxury shopping precinct near the Brisbane River. The refurbished 100 square-metre boutique offers professional expertise in an elegant setting, one that promotes a sense of harmony, discretion and intimacy with the brand, which has been setting standards in watchmaking for more than a century. “Having represented Rolex in Queensland since 1981, we are very proud to unveil the newly renovated Rolex boutique in Brisbane, upholding the highest standards of quality and service that are integral to both the brand and to our own business,” said Peter Langford-Ely, owner of Langfords Jewellers. Every element of the interior design features the elegant Rolex aesthetic and radiates the values of the Rolex crown. Excellence, precision and attention to detail emanate from the careful calibration of colours and patterns in the fittings and furnishings. Sensitive lighting accentuates the beauty of a wide selection of Rolex models in display cases lined in beige leather with bronze trims. A striking emerald aqua wall highlights Rolex’s rich heritage – its wave motif referencing the iconic Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. This intense green is referred around the boutique, creating accents that harmonise a refreshed colour palette. The walls mix textures from walnut brown wood to beige-coloured stone and hand-crafted stucco panels in a pattern that recalls the fluted bezel of the Oyster watch.
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ABOUT LANGFORDS JEWELLERS Langfords Jewellers is a family legacy that spans over 100 years. Founded in 1907 by Thomas LangfordEly in Woolloongabba Brisbane, Langfords Jewellers is a fourth-generation luxury timepiece retailer steeped in tradition and heritage. While much has changed since 1907, the family owned company remains dedicated to the principles on which it was founded: quality, passion and excellence. As one of Queensland’s longestrunning family jewellers, Langfords has established an internationally recognised reputation and an unprecedented selection of one of the world’s most esteemed luxury watch brands. Langfords Jewellers opened the first Rolex boutique in Australia. Today, with dedicated Rolex boutiques in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, they proudly bring four generations of tradition and heritage to the worldwide network of Official Rolex Retailers authorised to sell and maintain Rolex watches.
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It’s the season to Shop, Dine and Play at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village.
THE GOLD COAST truly comes alive in summer, with crowds flocking to the beach for long, sunlit days, then heading out on the town during the balmy evenings. But have you ever considered taking a change of pace, slowing down, and steering away from the crowd? Just a short drive north from the Gold Coast, or less than an hour from Brisbane, is Sanctuary Cove Marine Village – a premium shopping, dining and leisure precinct with endless options to spend your summer how you like it.
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SHOP Put your best foot forward at all your festive events with a new wardrobe from The Marine Village. Retailers like Costa Moda, Eev Fashion, Sanctuary Resort Shoppe, Harry's Emporium, Soho Girl and jewellery and accessories from Cassardi Shoe Studio, Amore Fine Jewellery and Sanctuary Antiques will have you dressed to impress, quite literally from head to toe. If you’re looking for your next summer swimwear set, head to Calypso Resort & Swimwear, or if you’re playing a round of golf, a new outfit from Sports & Leisure Cove should do the trick. Men are also spoilt for choice with a huge range to choose from at Latitude Men Collection, specialising in European resort wear. Discover unique homewares and artisanal gifts in The Marine Village, particularly for lovers of beachside, coastal luxury. Stores like Hamptons Style, Theo & Joe and Cabana stock a combination of handmade ceramics, globally sourced décor and bespoke pieces for summer entertaining and Christmas gift giving. If you’re looking for that statement piece, large-scale art is on trend according to Judith from Dalozzo Art, particularly dynamic pieces that act as a backdrop to a bed or lounge. Find this and more at Sanctuary Cove, with Dalozzo Art offering a huge selection of originals and prints to suit any size or budget. With Christmas just around the corner – it’s time to spoil the nautical enthusiast in your life with a special something from Decorum Gifts.
Stocked with a range of large replica model planes, yachts and boats, as well as A-grade model cars, world globes and statues, Decorum Gifts really is the ultimate home for ‘big boy toys’ that you won’t find anywhere else. DINE Calling all foodies – Sanctuary Cove offers a plenitude of dining choices this summer with incredible marina views to match. From modern Australian fine dining at Artichoke Restaurant & Bar, heart-warming Italian at Ioesco, authentic Chinese and Yum Cha at Dragon Cove, seasonal, contemporary Australian menu at Jonez on Food, a seafood lover’s delight at George’s Paragon or a wood-fired menu at The Fireplace at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. For a more relaxed casual affair, enjoy family-friendly dining at Cove Tavern, authentic pizzas and drinks at George’s Pizza Café and Bar, or a quick bite at Sushi Break. Sanctuary Cove is also home to Bistro 19, with a delicious all-day breakfast menu. For the health conscious, Pier B Cafe has plenty of options and for a good old serve of fresh fish and chips, you can’t go past Anchor Buoy. Keep an eye out for new restaurants coming to Sanctuary Cove, starting with the authentic Turkish flavours of Nar Ottoman opening December 2020.
As soon as you step foot at Sanctuary Cove, surrounded by luxury boats and superyachts, it’s clear that The Marina is a world-class boating destination. If you don’t have your own vessel, there’s still a number of boating activities you can participate in, such as chartering a leisure craft, hiring an electronic picnic boat or taking a luxury yacht out on the water. Visitors may also spend the day playing a game of golf at The Palms Golf Course, nestled within century old Cabbage Palms. If golf isn’t quite your idea of fun, book in for an evening of mind-blowing entertainment at the Illusion Magic Show. Australian Entertainer of the Year, Matt Hollywood, performs a Las Vegas style production that will have you on the edge of your seat. Stay a little longer and book a few nights at the newly refurbished five-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. The stylish redesign of its spacious guest rooms and suites takes inspiration from the resort’s one-acre Lagoon Beach Pool and the 4.2-hectares of tropical gardens surrounding the property. So, how will you be spending your summer – shopping, dining or playing at Sanctuary Cove Marine Village? Find out more about upcoming events as well as shopping and dining options at:
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HOPE FOR THE FUTURE Epigenetic certainty in uncertain times: The ‘High Functioning’ ADHD. WORDS DR ASHAR KHAN COVID has brought us anxieties, stress, exhaustion and above all, boredom. The consequent stagnant rut compels us to find ways for channelling the built-up adrenaline (which drives us) and Dopamine (which makes us seek pleasure). These two brain chemicals also regulate human thought, emotions and behaviours. They are also the primary chemicals involved in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Approximately 5 per cent of Australian adults suffer from an undiagnosed ADHD. I refer to a significant cluster of these ‘missed’ ones as ‘high flyers’. Their ADHD diagnosis was missed because they were smart, often brilliant and ‘high functioning’ in the pre-COVID world. They hated and battled the distraction of ADHD driven tendency for ‘boredom’ by indulgence in workaholism, impulsive spending, high risk decision making, and ‘out of box’ disruptive thinking.
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Others sought novelty in Freudian ‘pleasure principles’ by binging on alcohol, recreational drugs, gambling and often yielding to irresistible sexual gratification. COVID has eroded such adaptive escapes for these ADHD sufferers. There are no more ‘comfort zones’ on demand. Instead, there is a peaking of drug and alcohol abuse, trauma, domestic violence, generalised anxiety, depression and exhaustion. These ADHD ‘high flyers’ are burning out as their ADHD catches up with them. There is just not enough money to earn and spend, not enough mobile jobs to be ‘hyperactive’, social curfews blocking exit from boredom and a forceful need to comply with new online business and education protocols. The new COVID world is boring and reductionist. It is mundane, purposeless and does not offer much escapism for ADHD ‘high flyers’ to replenish their falling Dopamine levels. COVID forced introspection allows us to take a quick look at the early years of the missed ADHD ‘high flyers’. In school, despite being smart, they were unable to ‘apply’ themselves or show their ‘true’ potential. They thrived on ‘last minute’ cramming because they were smart. They were constantly bored and procrastinated
and procrastinated and procrastinated. Their head was always full of thoughts, often creative and lateral, often irrelevant and distracting. Life was messy and chaotic. It was always intense and exhausting – driven by anxiety, stress and turbulent moods. Trouble would always catch up and relationships would fracture repeatedly. Anger and questioning authority would be deemed as defiance and often lead to feeling excluded. As the ‘missed’ ones would become adults, their drift to boredom will earn them a reputation of being inconsistent and unreliable. They would struggle with impatience and poor frustration tolerance. There would be conflicts in jobs, career plans, friends and partners. Hobbies, plans and life goals would change as quickly as they would be invented. Contrary to their male counterparts, females with ‘high flyer’ ADHD would suffer from severe lifelong anxiety ingrained in self-doubt and identity confusion. They would deal with extreme sensitivity to rejection by guilt, self-blame or by masking emotions. They will cope by ‘people pleasing’ or ‘conforming’, often subjugating to bullying, abuse or violence at work or home.
Yet they would be highly empathetic, intuitive and intelligent. However, these traits would be their burden as they would be often ‘misunderstood’. Einstein said, ‘if we judge a fish by how fast it climbs a tree, it will spend its life believing that it’s stupid’. We celebrate humanity because of its uncanny resilience which often emerges when crisis strikes. ADHD patients are known to be the ‘life of the party’. Celebrities such as Justin Timberlake, Adam Levine, Ryan Gosling, Jim Carey and Woody Harrelson owe their vigour to ADHD. They are the best ‘first line’ crisis responders not unlike JFK’s suave ‘problem solving’ of the Cuban Missile crisis. Walt Disney’s ‘creative’ genius’, Simone Biles with her four Olympic Golds or Michael Phelps with his ‘hyperactive’ 18 Olympic golds, Ingvrad Kamprad with his ‘hyper focus’ in creating Euro 41 billion IKEA, Richard Branson with his ‘multitasking’ Virgin enterprises, are but a few who celebrated their genius to ADHD . It’s time to celebrate humanity again. Let COVID be an opportunity to turn the tide of stagnancy into fulfillment, impossible into possible, knowledge into awareness and mobilise contentment into brilliance. Let’s rediscover hope again.
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WHEELS WATER Luxury on land and sea has never been more accessible or more in demand.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM DRIVE? A bespoke convertible? A flying supercar? A stately saloon? Or perhaps boats are more your thing. Deep sea fishing with your mates … a family adventure on the Broadwater … a romantic sunset cruise. Whether it’s on the road or out at sea, when it comes to the luxury sector, you are spoilt for choice here in south-east Queensland. Many of the top car marques make their home on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane, hosting launches and premiering new models in architecturally-designed, stateof-the art showrooms. Drive-days are held on a regular basis, and it’s not unusual to see the latest supercar cruising around the coast or even pulled up next to you at the traffic lights. Our resident motoring expert, Chris Nixon, has the enviable task of test-driving many of these highly covetable cars and sharing his experiences in the magazine. “It's not unusual any more to see these exclusive cars because south-east Queensland now has a dealership for virtually every exclusive brand,” he says. “Someone with the money can buy a Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari or a Lamborghini off the showroom floor any day of the week. “And if you live in the region and can afford a Bentley convertible, why wouldn’t you have one?” On the water, there is nowhere more conducive to the boating lifestyle than this corner of Queensland. Pristine seaways, clear blue skies and warm weather all-year-round, are ideal conditions to indulge your nautical interests, while events such as the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival showcase the very best of the marine industry right here on our doorstep, To be held in the vibrant Marine Village from 13 - 15 November, as an exciting precursor to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May, the festival will feature a stellar on water display catering to every interest, boating style and budget. “It will be the first time the broader marine industry has come together this year and exhibitors are exceptionally keen to welcome the public to explore their latest products,” said SCIBS Sales & Partnerships Manager Dominic O’Brien. So if you are keen to enjoy a life at sea or explore the open roads of the hinterland, perhaps now is the perfect time to indulge your passion.
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Chris Nixon test drives Bentley’s spectacular Flying Spur.
IN THE WORLD of super-luxury and superperformance cars, nothing tops the prestige of 12 cylinders. V8s may perform as well, or even better (and we’ll forget the unique 16-cylinder Bugatti for now), but having 12 cylinders under the bonnet is like owning a Rolex – not essential, but the refined mechanicals deliver a special satisfaction. A 12-cylinder engine combines matchless smoothness, quietness and mountainous power – unstoppable forces of locomotives or battleships come to mind. Unsurprisingly, such engines are for only a fortunate few owners – and come from only a few makers. Bentley is one. Its unusual W12 – not a traditional vee-12, but a W configuration; think about it – is the supreme and sublime power behind its range of grand touring sports cars, luxury saloons and SUVs. It's a perfect complement for the fourdoor Flying Spur, now flagship of the Bentley fleet of sports-orientated gentlepersons’ cars since the recent discontinuation of the ultra-exclusive Mulsanne. With its 2.4 tonne mass, 467 KiloWatt engine and sumptuous accommodation, the Spur is a serious car for serious owners. But it’s no chauffeur barge; it’s a car you can enjoy driving all the time and find easy to do so. The Flying Spur is a very big sedan, but the feeling of size around you fades and confidence comes within a short time behind the wheel.
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Then you can guide it imperiously through traffic with barely a sound or vibration intruding into the cabin, or open the taps and demolish highways on a magic carpet capable of an astonishing 333 kmh. That 6.0 litre, twin-turbocharged engine, coupled to eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, is key to the experience. It usually needs just a breath of throttle around town, but any time a spurt of acceleration is required a quick stab on the gas sees the tail squat, the nose rise and the car surge forward like a navy destroyer. Through the bends it’s agile, if not exactly nimble, thanks to all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering that sharpens the turning response, airbag suspension springing and shock absorbers that adjust automatically. Cars this big take some getting used to, but drivers will discover an exceptionally capable machine here. All performed in absolute luxury, of course. While the mechanical perfection is achieved with all the in-house technical sophistication available to Bentley’s owners Volkswagen, the cars are still hand-finished to traditional British standards. I’m sure they’re better standards than ever, given modern Bentley’s ability to build a car to a buyer’s exact personal specification. Thousands of options are available. This means the Flying Spur’s Australian recommended retail price of $469,000 plus
on-roads is merely indicative, as in reality no car leaves the factory in ‘standard’ trim and no two cars are likely to be the same. For example, there are 5000 – yes – choices of interior trim veneer. The veneers in our review car were pianoblack, which contrasted nicely with black-andcream upholstery. Knurled chrome metal knobs and organ-stop vent controls invoke more than 100 years of Bentley craft tradition. Exterior touches are more contemporary, drawn from various option packages such as the Blackline, City and Mulliner Driving specifications. The Blackline finish on ‘our’ car substitutes black chrome for every piece of exterior brightwork from the front grille to the exhaust tips. It’s simultaneously imposing and discreet. Even the famous ‘Flying B’ bonnet mascot is black. As it rises electrically from its cavity, the mascot’s wings spectacularly light up. The Bentley Flying Spur is one of only a handful of super-luxury saloons made today. Bespoke specification makes every example even more exclusive. Superbly engineered and sumptuously finished, it’s a stately carriage powered by the heart of a lion, that magnificent 12-cylinder engine.
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THE PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE An icon of Italian design, the Ferrari Roma delivers style, performance and cutting-edge technology.
THE LATEST V8 COUPÉ from Maranello, the Ferrari Roma boasts harmonious lines, timeless elegance and cutting-edge technology. Housing a turbo-charged V8 which is from the family of engines that have won overall International Engine of the Year award four years running, the Ferrari Roma is not only an icon of Italian design but also, the pinnacle of performance in its category. "After much anticipation and excitement, it brings us great pleasure to present the all-new Ferrari Roma for the first time in Australia,” said Dieter Knechtel, President of Ferrari Far East and Middle East Hub. “Ferrari Roma reflects a uniquely Italian lifestyle, offering an extraordinary experience of understated luxury and elegance.
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“This new model is truly Ferrari, perfectly balancing performance, innovation, technology, driving pleasure and design.” The Ferrari Roma’s design took inspiration from the concept of sporty elegance celebrated in the most legendary grand touring Ferraris of the 1960s, front-engined cars with simple yet elegant forms and featuring a 2+ 5 fastback coupé design. It’s pure, refined styling and perfect proportions cleverly conceal the car’s power and sportiness. The Ferrari Roma’s dynamic development was focused on delivering superior driving pleasure and comfort, while a new architectural concept was developed for the cabin.
The idea was to create two separate spaces or cells, one each for driver and passenger. Unlike the Prancing Horse’s sports cars, which are typically more driver-oriented, the Ferrari Roma’s cabin has an almost symmetrical structure which produces a more organic distribution of both spaces and functional elements. The result is a distinctive car with a design that effortlessly meets the tastes of the most sophisticated clients. All of this makes the Ferrari Roma perfect for those looking for a car with an iconic and timeless design, capable of delivering unique driving experiences. Australian deliveries are expected in 2021.
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GRAND ENTRANCE The Rolls-Royce Ghost arrives in Australia.
WORDS CHRIS NIXON
ROLLS-ROYCE consulted a Master Sommelier during the design of its all-new Ghost saloon. As a result, the rear-seat refrigerator operates at two temperatures, one for non-vintage champagne and the other for vintage. It’s details like this that ensure Rolls-Royce retains its status as ‘the world’s best car’. I was able to look into the refrigerator’s deep well between the seats, with its bespoke crystal glassware, but not imbibe its contents, when the Ghost made a flying visit to meet potential customers around Australia. In Brisbane, it landed on the open roof of the Calile Hotel for a glamorous moonlit preview. It was an impressive show with a strong message. The Ghost had been revealed in the northern hemisphere barely three weeks earlier and
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already this sample was Down Under, writing business at a minimum $628,000. Or make that $740,000, since the car brought to Australia was the even newer long-wheelbase version. It all showed Australia is a highly-important Rolls-Royce market. The sales pitch says this Roller will be aimed at younger owners who prefer to drive themselves – that’s a typical Australian profile – in a car that’s more wieldy and less ostentatious than traditional luxury limousines. If you imagine yourself in a new RollsRoyce Ghost, you’ll find yourself in a 2.4 tonne four-seater of sublime elegance, loaded with luxury and bristling with high technology. Its physical presence is breathtaking, the hand-finish flawless inside and outside.
Power (although traditionally you’re not supposed to ask this about a Rolls) is 420 kiloWatts, delivered by a 6.76 litre, twin-turbocharged, V12 engine coupled to full-time all-wheel drive. To achieve the requisite serene progress, road-reading cameras help the suspension and transmission make constant, minute adjustments ahead of changes in terrain. While the Ghost won’t be the biggest-selling Rolls-Royce, it easily carries the role of flagship of the motoring world’s most coveted fleet.
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Introducing the Maserati MC20. It’s one of Italy’s most fabled sports and racing car makes, but Maserati had lost some of its aura in recent years with a succession of indifferent models made in the shadow of a dominant sibling, Ferrari. Then Ferrari was carved out of the giant Fiat Chrysler group as a separate company and Maserati has been given a green light to be itself again. The first statement of a new era for this 105-year-old company is the MC20, a 325kmh proper sports car to rival Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini and, yes, Ferrari. It’s the first Maserati in this segment in decades. The initial MC20 is expected to be delivered in Australia in the third quarter of next year and will cost $438,000, but it’s sold out already and orders are running into 2022. More all-new Maseratis are set to follow, including convertible and electric MC20s, a junior sibling for the Levante SUV and a GranTurismo. Ferrari’s exit has removed the glass ceiling and Maserati has been re-positioned as the group’s premier brand alongside Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep and several other Americans. The MC20 is a stunning breakthrough. Fabulous looks cloak a chassis made of lightweight, moulded carbonfibre instead of steel or aluminium. Maserati has installed a compact but highly-developed engine, with six cylinders and 3.0 litres punching out 470 kW.
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ANNIVERSARY EDITION Lotus Cars Queensland welcome the 20th Anniversary Lotus Exige.
LOTUS WILL MARK 20 YEARS and three generations of the Lotus Exige with a specialedition based on the current Series 3. Lotus Cars Queensland are eagerly awaiting delivery of two of these extremely limited models, with the dealership expecting one in November, and a second car is due to arrive in December. Paying tribute to the original, the new limitededition comes with unique design features recalling the Series 1 model launched back in 2000. These include three exterior paint colours that were originally offered on the first-generation Exige – Chrome Orange, Calypso Red and Laser Blue. Three additional hues – Saffron Yellow, Motorsport Black and Arctic Silver – are also offered. More subtle hints at the first car include a body-coloured roof, side air intake pods and the rear-wing. The unusual shark fin stone guards are also claimed to take inspiration from the Series 1 Exige. Inside, the two-tone Alcantara-clad seats employ panelled stitching that, again, was used by the Norfolk-based manufacturer back on the first car.
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Speaking of those buckets, they come with the same side profile silhouette as the Series 1, while the same motif is used on the dash and front fenders, and the rear wing end-plates get '20' logos. New standard kit includes Nitron three-way adjustable dampers and a set of ultra-lightweight forged alloy wheels, plus a DAB digital radio, Bluetooth, cruise control and an Alcantarawrapped steering wheel. Under its rear boot lid the Exige Sport 410's supercharged 3.5-litre V6 remains unchanged, with the anniversary model producing the same 305kW and 420Nm of torque. That means that with a six-speed manual it can hit 100km/h in 3.4 seconds and top out at 290km/h. Lotus is yet to announce how many 20th Anniversary Exiges it plans to make globally, but has confirmed a ‘limited’ number will be allocated to Australia. With Lotus Cars Queensland the recipient of just two at this stage, time is of the essence if you want to get behind the wheel of this little beauty.
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Calypso Red - Arriving November
Saffron Yellow - Arriving December
Lotus Cars Queensland have secured 2 x Lotus Exige Sport 410 20th Anniversary Edition Models in Calypso Red and Saffron Yellow. The Lotus Exige Sport 410 20th Anniversary celebrates two decades of the critically acclaimed and thrilling two-seater. These exclusive anniversary models, finished in vibrant new retro-inspired colours, boast higher levels of standard equipment and an enhanced interior package with 20th Anniversary embroidery. With only a select number arriving in Australia The Lotus Exige Sport 410 20th Anniversary is the perfect way to celebrate this iconic model. It really is a race car for the road.
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STYLISH SHOWROOM Discover a new era of luxury at Gold Coast BMW.
GOLD COAST BMW’S new state-of-the-art dealership in Southport boasts a spacious 30-car showroom and incorporates a number of exclusive spaces for specialist BMW models including the high-performance M brand, the luxurious 8 Series, athletic X7, and now home to the new BMW 4 Series. Also home to a dedicated MINI Showroom, this one-stop facility includes a 28-bay workshop, on-site Bodyshop and a BMW Genuine Parts warehouse, ensuring your complete automotive needs are taken care of by the 80-strong professional team. “BMW stands for one thing above all else: premium performance,” says General Sales Manager Craig Henderson.
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“Fuelled by the pursuit of advanced engineering, superb design, technological innovation and enhanced connectivity, this drive for perfection is at the core of BMW’s brand identity.” As the Gold Coast’s only accredited BMW dealership, the team take immense pride in building relationships with new and current customers and offer a personal, seamless experience from the moment you make contact. In addition to a range of sales and service options, Gold Coast BMW offer 90-minute fast-lane servicing to cater for their clients’ busy lifestyles. “With a reduced waiting time you can relax in our café, plug in at our business hub featuring
workstations and complimentary wi-fi, or chat with our Sales Team to learn more about the range,” says Craig. The Gold Coast BMW team are proud to invite you to visit their new premises at 285 Southport Nerang Road, Southport. “With the opening of our new facility, we are redefining the high-quality service and unique retail experience that is synonymous with the brands we represent,” said Craig. “We look forward to welcoming you to our new showroom soon.” To keep up to date with all the latest news visit:
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LEXUS LUXURY
A message from Lexus of Southport Sales Manager Cameron Shipard.
IN WHAT CAN only be described as an unprecedented year in more ways than one, we can finally see some clarity through the storm clouds of COVID-19 and the subsequent economic effects that have been present throughout the year. After the panic that set in from March and April, never would I have expected to encounter the issue of demand well and truly outstripping supply of our New Vehicles from June until now. We are starting to find a balance with New Vehicle stock beginning to arrive and enquiry returning to more manageable levels. Lexus of Southport is abuzz with excitement as we have just received our first few examples of the incredibly gorgeous LC500C V8 Cabriolet. This vehicle commands so much attention when in traffic it is not for the socially anxious. As I write we are also eagerly anticipating the first batch of the latest iteration of the ever popular IS Sports Sedan range, which has just received a major facelift and overhaul. In a sea of SUVs we still see Luxury Sports Sedans as a very important part of our inventory and the Lexus IS is a vehicle that has well and truly developed a cult following since its release in 1999. Our annual major Sales Event, ‘Lexhibition’, is currently in full swing and proving very popular due to the amazingly low Fixed Finance Rate. Moving toward the latter part of 2020, I can safely say we are all looking forward to some stability, borders being open and general life returning to as normal as we can possibly expect.
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THE FIRST EVER LC CONVERTIBLE IS HERE EVERY SINGLE PART of the new LC Convertible is made to be amazing. It accelerates to 100km/h in less than 5 seconds, has a carefully crafted soft top that can open at speeds up to 50km/h and is strikingly designed from the top, down. From the driver’s seat, innovative engineering means everything is completely quiet while the immersive V8 engine roars around you, leaving your senses tingling.
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BOATING FESTIVAL
Marine enthusiasts will be spoiled for choice at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival.
WITH A BIG LINE-UP of day, sport, fishing and leisure boats, as well as sail and power catamarans, the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival will whet the appetite of marine enthusiasts. More than 100 exhibitors have now secured space at the free, family-friendly event, which will take place in the vibrant Marine Village from November 13 to 15 as a precursor to the 2021 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. “After a challenging year, it is important that we support the local marine industry with a smaller, yet meaningful and safe event,” said SCIBS Sales & Partnerships Manager Dominic O’Brien. The event will feature an impressive range of Australian and international brands that service
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all ends of the market, with a highly sought-after segment of vessels on display. “Exhibitor interest and bookings have been extremely strong, with visitors able to experience well-known brands and new models across every segment of the boating lifestyle,” Dominic said. “The level of support has been very gratifying. Exhibitors have secured sites on both land and water, which reflects industry desire to showcase the best the marine sector has to offer.” Major marques confirmed to showcase premium vessels include Horizon, Leigh-Smith Yachts, Riviera, Maritimo, Princess, Whitehaven and Clipper Motor Yachts, with multiple worldwide and Australian launches scheduled to take place.
Visitors can explore a host of extraordinary multi-million dollar yachts, from the beautiful Princess V65 and the impressive Horizon RP100 to the Whitehaven 8000 SY – their largest ever built model – and ‘penthouse on the sea’, the Ferretti 450. One of the first to secure space at the event, Riviera’s owner Rodney Longhurst said the premium luxury motor yacht builder was gearing up to premiere a number of new models on water. “The Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival will be a great opportunity for boating enthusiasts to step aboard a premium showcase of Riviera motor yachts at a boat show for the first time this year in Australia,” he said. “The two newest additions to our growing fleet are the Riviera 50 and 64 SMY models,
extending our popular Sports Motor Yacht collection to four models. “These new yachts, along with the larger 68 and 72-foot yachts, have the attributes of a passage maker, pilothouse, motor yacht, and convertible sports fisher, all in one. “We believe they are truly in a league of their own and in November we will showcase the 50, 64 and 72 for the first time at Sanctuary Cove.” Maritimo’s lead designer Tom Barry-Cotter said the luxury motor yacht brand was looking forward to showcasing its latest models at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival. “We hope the Boating Festival will give people the opportunity to see first-hand the latest models in the water and innovations we have in development. “We’re looking forward to an action-packed three days.” Leigh-Smith Yachts will premiere the sophisticated Fairline Squadron 53, designed in collaboration with one of Italy’s most exciting yacht designers. They will also premiere the Hampton Endurance 750 which features many fantastic additions that are sure to impress. “The Endurance will take you and your guests wherever you voyage in luxury, comfort and style, Dean Leigh-Smith said. “It offers dual Portuguese bridge decks, three staterooms each with ensuite, expansive Sky
Lounge, the latest array of Garmin electronics and several social lounging and formal dining areas for up to eight people. "The vessel has been equipped with stateof-the-art stabilisation, hydraulic thrusters and four external wing stations to ensure maximum manoeuvrability for any owner-operator,” he said. Joining them will be the impressive ILIAD 50 from Multihull Solutions – a revolutionary power cat never before seen at Sanctuary Cove that carries a USD$1.185M price tag – along with the Seawind 1160 and Aquila 36 power cat from Multihull Central. Among the many launches will be the Australian premiere of the award-winning Lagoon SEVENTY 8 from The Multihull Group, which offers more than 25 metres of luxury on the sea and features a spacious galley, cinema, boardroom, meeting area, workshop and separate crew quarters. The Multihull Group’s managing director, John Cowpe, said they are very excited to introduce this incredible vessel to the marketplace. “The SEVENTY 8 from Lagoon has a unique broad-scale offering when you consider volume, range speed and comfort," he said. “It’s certainly a boat well suited to the Australian landscape. “She follows the enormous success in Australia of the Lagoon 630MY and takes it to the next level.”
Popular brands and manufacturers confirmed in the 20 to 40-foot category on water include Axopar, Whitehaven Motor Yachts, Nautique, Newport Island Gypsy Boats, Game and Leisure Boats, Grady White, Regal, Caribbean, Integrity, BRIG, Cobalt Boats of Australia, Clipper Motor Yachts and Magbay Yachts Australia. While access to the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival is made easy with free on-site parking, to ensure the safety of all patrons, visitors must pre-register their attendance online. To find out more information, visit
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NEW ENDURANCE
Exciting new product release by Leigh-Smith Yachts.
DEAN AND RYAN LEIGH-SMITH are excited to exhibit two new motoryachts at the inaugural Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, which runs from 13 - 15 November 2020. The hero of the Leigh-Smith Yachts stable of pedigree new and used motor yachts will undoubtedly be the brand new 750 Hampton Endurance LRC. The tried and proven Endurance hybrid hull technology has evolved into the latest 750 Skylounge with dual Portuguese bridge. With a leviathan fuel load of over 10,000ltrs providing an incredible range of over 2000 nautical miles, and powered by twin Caterpillar C-18 Acert diesel engines, the 750 Skylounge boasts an economical cruise speed of 10kn at circa 55 LPH.
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Standard equipment includes Onan 23 and 13.5 KW generators, hydraulic stabilisers, thrusters, winch and 1500lb davit. Other features include hilled water ai r- co n d i t io ni n g , M ei l e a p p l ia n ce s , stunning cherry-wood interior, full beam master stateroom with king-size bed, 4 cabin configuration that can sleep up to 10, marble lined ensuites and a day-head in the Skylounge. On main deck level you will find extensive redundancy systems, Kevlar reinforced hull, full dining room for 8, cocktail bar, spacious leather lounges with theatre, a custom interior design package and exceptional finishes. The new wide body hull with At Rest Stabilisation ensures a stable and comfortable
experience on board even in a rolling anchorage or behind the reef at high tide. The 750 is presented in white gelcoat and has had a hydraulic swim platform added for great access to the ocean and easy tender operations. You can view the all new Hampton Endurance 750 located in front of Georges Paragon at this year’s Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival. With over 10 Brokerage options also on display, the Leigh-Smiths are sure to be able to assist you into luxury motor yacht ownership.
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INSPIRED BY SPIRES
If you have a love of the old world, Prague is a must see on any European itinerary.
WORDS JASON MURAKAMI THE PAST 30 YEARS has seen many social changes in the former Czechoslovakia but one thing that has not changed is the country’s captivating baroque architecture, its engaging inhabitants and that ubiquitous feeling of romance that fills the air. Motivated by the fall of the Berlin Wall on 9 November 1989, the people of the then Czechoslovakia took to the streets in mass protests calling for the sacking of the governing communist regime which was previously installed by the Soviet Union after the defeat of Germany in 1945. Later called The Velvet Revolution because the protests were a non-violent transition of power, the protests from 17 November 1989 to
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29 December 1989 saw more than one million Czechs take to the streets demanding the communist government resign and the country move to democracy. The collective power of the people had the desired result and, on 1 January 1993, Czechoslovakia split into two independent democratic states, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Today the Czech Republic has become one of the major tourist destinations in Europe receiving over 20 million visitors annually. The capital Prague, affectionally known as the City of a Hundred Spires due to the plethora of Gothic churches throughout the city, by itself welcomes over 8 million visitors a year.
Even in the northern hemisphere’s cold winter months tourism flourishes in Prague, which is renowned for its old world charm. In addition to iconic churches and colourful baroque buildings, the city boasts a unique medieval Astronomical Clock, which was installed in 1410 and still gives an animated hourly show; and the most romantic bridge in Europe – the Charles Bridge – which was completed in 1402 and crosses the Vltava River to join Prague’s 1100-year-old town centre. In 1787, popular 18th Century musician Amadeus Mozar t premiered his most famous opera, Don Giovanni, in the Estates Theatre, Prague.
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A treatment of the legend of Don Juan, Don Giovanni is the story of an unrepentant womaniser, who goes to hell for his sins. It was ironic that the subject matter was so successful in a city renowned for its romance and, at various times, its decadence. Mozart experienced more success in Prague than any other city in Europe and he was known to refer to the capital as his adopted home. Like its Gothic architecture, Prague also has an international reputation for its whitetablecloth restaurants. If you ever want the true experience of centuries of refined fine-dining then this is the city to do it in. One such restaurant is the famous U Marilu 1543 at the Maltézské náměstí Square, in Prague`s Lesser Town. >>
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Preserved records confirm this sought-after eatery dates back to the year 1543, making it one of the oldest restaurants in Prague. Emperor Rudolph II. is said to have been among its guests together with presidents, princes and movie stars. The current interior dates back to the early 1930’s when the original wall frescos were painted, complementing the stylish atmosphere which relies heavily on detail and luxury. With its vaulted ceilings, restored frescos, period furniture and traditional Eastern European fare it is no wonder there is a waiting list … but the wait is definitely worth it. The moment one enters this culinary hallowed ground you sense the pervading atmosphere and soon become acutely aware of what is meant by white tablecloth service. Frankly, you will never experience anything like this. The advent of celebrity chefs in past 20 years and their scramble to offer something different to their rivals has been at the expense of the art form of service. This is not a problem for U Maliru. Its menu and wine cellar is as good as the fine-dining service and the fine-dining service is as good as its menu and wine cellar. So the next time you are in Prague I commend you to U Maliru and may I suggest you experience the fallow deer stew with creamy vegetable sauce and marrow dumplings and a glass of the Chianti Classico, Querciabella … or then again maybe two.
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Prestige Property Magazine
Welcome Home
Gold Coast’s Premium Property Market Grows Despite Pandemic Why property values have held up during COVID-19 By Michael Kollosche
The Gold Coast’s premium property market has performed strongly this year, even in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We look at where the top end of our local market is at right now and what’s keeping property prices growing. The Gold Coast property market has been experiencing more favourable conditions than property markets in many other parts of the country. In fact, while property values in Sydney and Melbourne have fallen -3.7% and -1.7% over the past three months according to CoreLogic, it’s not been the same here on the Gold Coast. The real gains have happened in the prestige areas of the Gold Coast. For instance, realestate.com.au data shows the median value of houses in Mermaid Beach lifted from $1.45 million in January 2020 to $1.565 million by the end of September 2020. The median value of a house in Surfers Paradise rose from $1.8 million to $1,992,500 over the same period.
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Meanwhile, the median house price in Main Beach lifted from $1.675 million to $1.85 million in just the five months since April 2020. It’s worth noting that prestige property has been performing strongly in other parts of Australia too - often decoupling from other parts of the real estate market. One of the main reasons for this is that the prestige market can be less affected by economic downturns. That’s because sellers are often in a financial position where they can afford to hold off until the right offer comes in. As we speak to buyers and sellers, we’ve observed six key trends driving the prestige market on the Gold Coast right now.
Interstate buyers are looking north As Australia’s premier lifestyle destination, the Gold Coast has always attracted interstate buyers looking for a better life. Many of these
buyers are heading towards the end of a successful career, the kids have left home and they’re looking for the best place to enjoy their retirement. Others, who aren’t quite ready to give up working anytime soon, are looking for a second home they can escape to. Even with border closures, these mature interstate buyers represent one of the main demographics in today’s prestige market. Most are discerning and prefer to be close to, or even on, the water. After all, that’s exactly what they’ve moved to our part of the world for. Technology such as virtual tours, FaceTime and live video walkthroughs has allowed us to engage with these buyers despite any travel restrictions.
Telecommuting professionals have become a market force The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to
change their work patterns and more people are working remotely, especially in fields such as professional services. As a result, they no longer need to be within a short commute to their workplace. Their jobs have become geographically independent. The Gold Coast has been a real beneficiary of this trend and we’re fielding a lot of enquiries from people currently working in major cities, especially Sydney and Melbourne, who want to relocate here with their families to enjoy a different lifestyle. Often these buyers are quite senior in their roles or run their own businesses, so they have a reasonable budget. However, they recognise that the Gold Coast offers far better value than comparable suburbs in the southern capital cities. For instance, the median price in Bondi is $2.875 million compared to $1.205 million in Broadbeach Waters.
Locals are upgrading At the same time, we’re seeing a lot of locals looking to take advantage of current conditions to upgrade. Even though we’re in the midst of a coronavirus-induced recession, the economic fallout hasn’t hit everyone evenly. There is a large part of the market that has been relatively unaffected to date. For those with stable employment, today’s low interest rates make it cheaper than ever to take a step up the property ladder. These buyers can often afford to be bullish given the RBA has said it intends to keep interest rates at record lows for some time.
Expats are again a factor in the market The Gold Coast generally doesn’t attract the same number of overseas buyers as the Sydney or Melbourne property markets. However, one group of overseas buyers we do see - and are now seeing in increasing numbers - is expat buyers. These buyers are professionals usually based in a global financial centre such as New York, London, Singapore or Hong Kong and they’re looking for somewhere to live when they return home. Given Queensland has escaped the worst of the pandemic, many are eyeing a return home sooner rather than later.
Investor numbers are dwindling One group of buyers we’re not seeing in great numbers right now is property investors. That’s partly because the short-term rental market - which relies largely on tourists - has dried up. It’s also because many investors are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, trying to figure out what will happen to rents and vacancy rates when JobKeeper and other government stimulus measures end. For our purposes, the prestige market on the Gold Coast tends to be less reliant on investors than other market segments, so we don’t expect this to have a profound effect for our clients right now. Although we are
coming to market, especially in the $1,000$2,500 per week price range.
Stock levels remain very low Real estate prices are ultimately set by the law of supply and demand and low stock levels are having a real impact on the supply side. This is not necessarily COVID-specific but has been a feature of our property market for the past few years. SQM data reveals there were a total of 3,582 listings on the Gold Coast over September 2020 and 3,716 in September 2019. If you were to go back nine years to September 2011, there were 5,063 Gold Coast listings. That means there are now almost 30% fewer properties listed for sale. This lack of supply has been underpinning pricing and, if current market conditions prevail, could put upward pressure on home values.
And finally... The Gold Coast’s premium real estate market has held up well, even in the face of the current pandemic. We expect as the economy emerges from the recession and Australia begins to open up, prestige property here on the Gold Coast will become more desirable still. If you’re interested in buying or selling in the Gold Coast’s prestige property market, contact our team today.
seeing an increase in rental prices due to the lack of available rental properties in the market. It is not uncommon for us to receive 15 applications within days of a rental property
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The Epitome of Exceptional and Unrivalled Main River Luxury
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5.5
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1,546m2*
2,531m2
Exquisite interiors fuse with exceptional design to deliver one of Monaco Street’s most luxurious Main River residences. This architectural masterpiece is showcased by vast expanses of full-height glass which allows natural light to cascade in along with a designer kitchen with fully equipped butler’s pantry, and an abundance of entertaining zones. These include an elegant living and dining area which flows seamlessly onto a superb alfresco area, a light-filled formal lounge and dining room adorned with polished floors and custom cabinetry as well as the ultimate “man cave” or hosting destination with bar, wine fridges, multiple TV’s and fringed by full-height stacker doors which open up to the outdoors.
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Four Level Architectural Masterpiece
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30 Seafarer Court, Paradise Waters Price $11,950,000 6
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15
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55.8m
1,826m2*
1,389m2
Ensconced on one of the largest blocks in Paradise Waters and rising up over four luxurious levels, this point position residence fuses contemporary and classic design. Showcased by a wide waterfrontage and sweeping skyline views, it boasts high-end finishes throughout, including Travertine flooring and coffered and sculptured ceilings. A designer kitchen, plus a waterfront and rooftop terrace ensures entertaining is effortless and you’ll also relish the sophisticated formal lounge and dining room set beneath a soaring 20ft (approx.) ceiling. Factor in a home cinema, high speed lift, 6 ensuite bedrooms, an infinity-edge pool, pontoon, boat ramp and a 7 car pillarless basement garage, it’s no surprise this residence is renowned as one of the Gold Coast’s most admired homes.
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159 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach Price $16,500,000 6
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Ryan Ward 0405 309 359 Claire Dai 0432 318 746
7.5
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1,059m2*
564m2
Boasting a prized absolute beachfront aspect and perched on a rare, elevated 564m2 block, this 114 square Millionaire’s Row masterpiece has long been admired as one of the Gold Coast’s most impressive homes. Set out over four exceptional levels (including a six-car basement garage with sauna, gym and wine cellar) an internal lift links each floor, with lashings of marble showcased throughout. Neutral interiors soften the grandeur, with the ever-present sound of rolling waves adding to the soothing ambience. A gourmet kitchen with cool room ensures entertaining is effortless, with multiple sophisticated havens on hand to gather with guests. Enjoy the top floor with bar and beachfront terrace, the open plan living and dining room or the poolside terrace with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean panoramas. Add in 6 sophisticated bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, a soundproof office and a sought-after location and this landmark estate will deliver all you need for a life in beachfront luxury.
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Beachfront Luxury, Privacy and Security
Ocean Isles
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1 “Ocean Isles” 3511 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach Price $6,950,000 3
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15
3.5
3
682m2*
Much admired and highly sought-after, the tightly held complex of “The Ocean Isles” sprawls over a total beachfront block of 1,686m2. This trophy holding is home to only 5 exclusive residential mega apartments. This complex is well renowned as one of the ultimate addresses for absolute beachfront living on the Gold Coast. Residence 1 stretches over nearly 700m2* of fluid indoor and outdoor living. Designed in the style of the grand homes on the Riveria, this offering is unashamedly elegant with extensive use of parquetry floors, marble and glass. The living area flows to a huge wrap around beachfront terrace with house-sized pool and spa, embracing the ever changing panorama of the beach directly in front of you while still providing privacy. Down a spiral staircase off the oversized living space is a massive media room featuring a temperature controlled, 350 bottle capacity, wine cellar.
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Unique Penthouse in Absolute Beachfront Setting
Private Heated Rooftop Pool and Spa
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“Temple Penthouse” Palm Beach Price $4,699,000 3
Phone for a Private Viewing Rob Lamb 0405 608 601 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15
3.5
3
675m2*
The pinnacle of penthouse living awaits with this two level, absolute beachfront masterpiece. A rare offering anywhere on the Gold Coast, the top floors (level 7 and 8) form one sprawling penthouse with an enviable rooftop terrace, featuring uninterrupted ocean, skyline and hinterland vistas. Currently configured as a 3-level penthouse, work is underway to separate level 7 and 8 from level 6. An opportunity exists to further modify the penthouse. Within the expansive 675m2* of combined living space you will find the open plan lounge with a gas fireplace and a spacious dining area. This space integrates to the beachfront terrace via pocket doors. The master bedroom features an ensuite with spa and grand scale dressing room; plus two additional ensuited bedrooms. A private rooftop terrace awaits on level 8, with an outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa, along with 320m2 of space to host family and friends.
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Level 3, 142 Marine Parade, Miami Expressions of Interest 3
Phone for a Private Viewing Eoghan Murphy 0421 197 720 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15
2.5
3
219m2*
Embrace an effortless and enviable beachside lifestyle with this luxurious full-floor apartment. One of only four in a boutique, high-end building across from Miami Beach, it boasts no-expensespared finishes including gleaming American Oak timber and imported Carrara marble. Make the most of the gourmet kitchen with acclaimed Gaggenau and Liebherr appliances, a media room plus a light-filled lounge and dining zone which spills out onto the terrace. You’ll also benefit from the latest in home automation, keyless entry, soaring 2.9m ceilings, three car spaces and access to a communal pool with coastal views.
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28 Excalibur Court, Sovereign Islands Expressions of Interest 4 89m
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933
5.5 1,078m2*
3 2,400m2
A prestigious opportunity beckons in exclusive Sovereign Islands with this sprawling north-facing residence. Nestled on 2,400m2 of prime land and boasting 89 metres of wide waterfrontage, a grand circular driveway marks your arrival at this stately 1,078m2* European-style abode. Indoors, luxurious interiors greet you, where you’ll be spoilt with multiple internal and external living and entertainment areas. Take advantage of the open plan lounge with floor to ceiling windows which allows an abundance of natural light to cascade in. Ideally suited to large families who are passionate about entertaining, this timeless double storey residence is ready for the right buyer to take it to the next level of waterfront luxury.
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Sophisticated Sanctuary Cove Masterpiece
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2092 The Circle, Hope Island Expressions of Interest 6
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933 18
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25.4m
767m2*
1,215m2
Boasting a perfect northerly aspect and positioned ideally on Schotia Island, this stunning residence is the pinnacle of luxury living and takes in spectacular harbour views to the Coomera River and beyond. This architecturally designed home is set over 2 levels which compromise on absolutely nothing and exude class, style and sophistication. Displaying stunning views of Jabiru Island over the crystal blue inground pool, this magnificent home consists of solid concrete construction complete with commercial grade fixtures and fittings throughout. A rare offering set on one of the resort’s most prestigious strips, a home of this calibre will certainly appeal to the most discerning buyer when only the best will do.
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The Pinnacle of Traditional Hampton’s Glamour
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1 Royal Mews, Sovereign Islands Expressions of Interest 4
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933 Claire Dai 0432 318 746
4.5
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1,031m2*
1,090m2
The pinnacle of traditional Hampton’s glamour has arrived on the Gold Coast with this quintessential East Coast inspired luxury haven. Every last detail of this exceptionally built and designed masterpiece epitomises superior living. Relish the designer kitchen, fitted with Neolith honed stone benches and an acclaimed Falcon freestanding oven as well as the light-filled living areas which spill out onto the waterfront terrace. You’ll also adore the supremely supersized bedrooms, including the master suite which embodies 6-star sophistication. Proudly perched in one of Sovereign Islands original enclaves, this iconic home benefits from being nestled within a peaceful and prestigious gated community.
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Unrivalled Architectural Masterpiece
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2205 The Parkway, Hope Island Expressions of Interest 4
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933 Claire Dai 0432 318 746 20
4.5
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550m2*
1,205m2
This state-of-the-art residence holds pride of place within Australia’s leading integrated tourism resort and is situated on an enormous 1,205m2golf course allotment that takes in some of the most intoxicating golf course views available in the country. Triumphant in design and construction is this single level masterpiece sitting proudly on the fairways of The Pines, the only Arnold Palmer designed golf course in Australia. The open plan configuration ensures that privacy is maintained whilst the highest level of comfort is provided throughout this once in a lifetime home. Soaring high ceilings, neutral tones, extensive use of timbers and stones combine effortlessly with a meticulous design and set the scene beautifully as you enter this idyllic light-filled mega home.
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A Private and Prestigious Sanctuary
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36 Southern Cross Drive, Cronin Island Expressions of Interest 5
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933
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18.3m
849m2*
739m2
It’s one of the Gold Coast’s most exclusive streets and now it’s your turn to enjoy this contemporary entertainer which has it all. Boasting decadent, high-quality finishes throughout and sweeping hinterland to city views, it’s set out over three expansive and light-filled floors, seamlessly connected by a curved, polished hardwood staircase that’s a piece of art in itself. A lift connects all three levels as well, with ample areas to host guests. From the private balcony - perfect for basking in the sunshine with a book and a glass of something refreshing - the views 270° are mesmerising. The owners have added a home office at the very top - you’ll feel almost air-bound as you make those calls.
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Grandeur and Sophistication
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5720 Observation Crescent, Hope Island Expressions of Interest 4
Phone for a Private Viewing William Sarti 0416 808 454 Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933 22
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3
788m2*
1,893m2
Taking pride of place on an elevated 1,893m2 block, this exceptionally renovated masterpiece is a showcase of grandeur and sophistication. Boasting 788m2 of elegance and a unique curved façade, marble-clad floors are perfectly paired with bronzed double-height windows which are striking in their architectural artistry. Designed with entertaining in mind, pour a drink from the restored granite wet bar in the refined formal lounge and dining zone or for a casual affair, retreat to the informal meals and living area. A sprawling terrace flanks the rear of the home, with an infinityedge pool capturing your instant attention. Complete with a swim-up bar and fringed either side by dining pavilions and manicured gardens, this is a resort-style sanctuary without comparison.
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Matt Lanyon 0402 669 933
2616 Virginia Drive, Hope Island
1088 Killymoon Drive, Hope Island
5662 Harbour Terrace, Hope Island
SOLD - $4,300,000
SOLD - $2,510,000
SOLD - $2,325,500
2616 Virginia Drive, Hope Island SOLD - Highest Sale in Gracemere for 2 Years
Matt and William presented us with a professional and accurate assessment of the market providing us with a clear and decisive marketing strategy that resulted in the sale that we were seeking, during one of the most difficult economic periods. Their negotiating skills successfully delivered the result that both we the vendors and the ultimate purchaser were seeking.
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25 Buccaneer Court, Paradise Waters
The Boulevarde, Benowa
34 Bulolo Avenue, Runaway Bay
SOLD - $3,850,000
SOLD - $4,560,000
SOLD - $2,725,000
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The Gold Coast’s finest residential address, set amongst endless coastline and beachfront parklands, and only moments from vibrant retail and dining precincts.
Last remaining 3 bedroom apartment $1,945,000 Two remaining Sub Penthouses from $3,422,000 Sky Villa $5,715,000 Artist Impressions - Indicative Only
Two remaining Penthouses from $7,195,000
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THE HEIGHT OF LUXURY IN THE HEART OF MAIN BEACH Perfectly poised between vibrant Tedder Avenue and the pristine shores of Main Beach, the height of apartment luxury awaits. White Main Beach is a fresh boutique building which features 27 magnificent 325m2 full-floor apartments. Residents will relish spacious living areas, impeccable interiors, unparalleled privacy and security and 360 degree views of the coastline, Broadwater and Gold Coast hinterland. We are offering pre-construction purchasers the exclusive opportunity to customise their sky home to suit their unique taste and style.
PRICES STARTING FROM $2,200,000 Sales Office Now Open 10am to 4pm Wednesday to Sunday or by Appointment Shop 1/18 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach
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Simon Worthington
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0412 145 551
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33 SURF PARADE | BROADBEACH 4218
451m2 Full Floor Apartments | 224m2 Half Floor Apartments PRICED FROM $1,180,000 ($5,267/SQM)
Timeless luxury that combines the space of a home with the ease of apartment living. •
63 beautifully appointed 3 and 4 bedroom residences, spanning over 39 storeys in the heart of Broadbeach
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Whole floor, 451m² residences boast uninterrupted 360 degree views and wraparound balconies
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Resident facilities include a 20 metre north-facing pool, generous indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, and a state-of-the-art gymnasium
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Half floor, 224m² residences featuring north-facing balconies and superb views of the ocean and hinterland
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Only a 2-minute stroll to the beach, Light Rail Station, Pacific Fair and Broadbeach entertainment and dining precinct
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Secluded Luxury Sanctuary
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94 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters Price $7,475,000 4
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Josh Longhitano 0450 164 160 Nick Lapenna 0410 973 949
4.5
4
22m
651m2*
803m2
Expertly designed by the acclaimed Jared Poole, welcome to a contemporary and ultra-private residence of distinction. Perched proudly on one of the widest stretches of Main River on the Gold Coast, it instantly greets you with enticing and seemingly endless river vistas, giving it an immediate and unforgettable impact. Luxury finishes and vast expanses of glass feature throughout, allowing natural light to cascade effortlessly in. It’s also been designed with entertaining in mind, particularly outdoors. Two glass-roofed riverside pavilions flank the infinity-edge pool and enjoy views which stretch across the river to TSS and beyond to the lush hinterland.
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Luxurious and Unrivalled Six-Star Opulence
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111 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters Price $6,500,000 4
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Ryan Ward 0405 309 359 30
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18.6m
832m2*
600m2
Six-star luxury sophistication beckons with this exquisite and unique masterpiece. Designed by acclaimed architect, Bayden Goddard, this solid concrete residence epitomises opulence. Revel in the lavish finishes, including lashings of imported Carrara marble, extravagant chandeliers and the multitude of bronzed and bevelled glass doors which add a sense of graceful grandeur. Enjoy the one-of-a-kind gourmet kitchen, reminiscent of a decadent hotel bar. Complementing this are plush living and dining zones, a wine cellar and a marble-clad terrace which overlooks the mosaic-tiled pool, jetty and wide expanse of Main River. Sit back here and soak up the spectacular vistas which stretch across to TSS and some of the Gold Coast’s most iconic homes.
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Luxury Main River Home
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80 Admiralty Drive, Paradise Waters Price $4,350,000 5
Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Duncan Longmore 0419 611 792
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20.1m
564m2*
733m2
This stunning two-storey residence boasts one of the widest expanses to main river on the Gold Coast offering a rare privacy and a highly sought after westerly aspect. Offering brand new elegantly renovated interiors, this executive style abode is the pinnacle of sophistication and the essence of a luxurious waterfront lifestyle. The gourmet island kitchen is equipped with quality Smeg appliances, including a 6 burner gas cooktop, oversized oven, stone bench tops and butler’s pantry. Encompassed within the home are multiple living and dining spaces, incorporating immaculate fittings and a wonderfully open feel that overlooks the river. Perfect for private indoor and outdoor family living, enjoy the sun-drenched lap pool, tranquil BBQ courtyard, and the alfresco waterfront timber deck.
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Contemporary Waterfront Home
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Phone for a Private Viewing John Mayer 0418 363 347 Nicole Mayer 0406 686 658 32
4.5
2
460m2*
521m2
Rising two levels from the waterfront of a prestigious Isle of Capri address is this recently built 50 square residence of inspired interior design, striking architecture and quality execution. Raw concrete finishes to the gate house are balanced by rigid aluminium fencing and soft landscaping that gives glimpses of the home while offering privacy and security. A reflection pond greets visitors at the entry point where dimensional design elements, crisp hues and clean lines are balanced by the warmth of spotted gum accents, decorative screening and impressive feature lighting. The iconic Surfers Paradise skyline, idyllic waterfront and a private beach looms beyond the considered floor plan encompassing a luxury open-plan social zone, transparent wine tasting room and integrated media lounge room. Interiors flow beyond mobile glass to an under-roof waterfront dining, wining and lounging precinct with a built-in barbecue kitchen. Frameless glass captures views across the fully tiled pool and sun lounging terrace while farther down the boardwalk edges a private beach fronting long tranquil water to the north.
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Robina Island Grandeur
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5 Julatten Drive, Robina Price $2,195,000 4
Phone for a Private Viewing Jamie Harrison 0424 965 891 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15
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38.1m
826m2*
1,463m2
Grand in both size and appearance, welcome to this commanding waterfront home exceptionally designed to cater for those who relish entertaining and an abundance of space. Recently updated with coastal aesthetics, its open and airy interiors are complemented by multiple zones to relax or gather with guests. These include an elegant kitchen and dining space set beneath a soaring multi-storey void, sunken casual living area with a cosy fireplace, as well as a large third living area or fifth bedroom at ground level. The supersized formal lounge room is nestled beneath a doubleheight ceiling, with an adjoining games room which flows out to the deck and alfresco dining space. Whether you’re looking to entertain guests, relax by the 10m pool or gather around the cosy fire pit by the water’s edge, you will be spoilt for choice.
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Georgian-Inspired Masterpiece
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Phone for a Private Viewing Jamie Harrison 0424 965 891 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 34
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75m
898m2*
5,287m2
Rediscover the grace and charm of a bygone era with this grand, Georgian-inspired masterpiece. The epitome of artful opulence, this majestic 898m2* residence will whisk you away on a journey of romance, intrigue and classic architectural beauty. Originally built in the 1960s, it has since undergone an exceptional renovation. The end result has elevated it past today’s standards of modern living, but without losing its original integrity, warmth and undeniable charm. Exquisitely panelled walls plus painstakingly restored art-deco style windows, towering double entry doors and timber floors feature throughout, paired with contemporary finishes such as custom-built and imported cabinetry.
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1459 Gold Coast Highway
75 Markeri Street
Palm Beach
Mermaid Waters
1 & 2/19 Havana Key Broadbeach Waters
SOLD - $5,300,000 (Introduced Buyer)
SOLD - $1,485,000
SOLD - $4,100,000
Our experience with Jamie Harrison
I wish to thank Jamie Harrison, Michael
was exceptional. From the moment we
Kollosche and the supporting team for their
met Jamie he went above and beyond. We felt he had our best interest at heart
professional help when selling our house. The strategies they put in place were well
throughout our whole buying and selling
thought out based on their analysis of the
journey. We feel as though we have built a great relationship with Jamie and would
market. The communication of progress by Jamie and his support staff during the
highly recommend his professionalism and
campaign was exemplary. I am pleased
committed service, which is hard to find in
that Jamie was successful in achieving
this industry. Jamie was never too busy for even the smallest question and went out
an unconditional contract in a spirited negotiation process following the auction.
of his way to ensure we found our dream home. Couldn’t be happier!
- GEORGIA HALL 30 CYPRESS DRIVE, BROADBEACH WATERS
Jamie Harrison
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- MARION HARDY 20 JAGUAR DRIVE, BUNDALL
1/11 Beverley Crescent
25 Bellara Street
14 Sanctuary Court
Broadbeach Waters
Ashmore
Mermaid Waters
SOLD - $1,925,000
SOLD - $3,750,000
SOLD - $1,460,000
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$3,340,000 Sold in 16 Days. 11 Meredith Drive, Broadbeach Waters
Highest Sale Price of 2020 for Broadbeach Waters (Non-Main River). New Street Record Previously Held for the Last 10 Years.
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Phone for a Private Viewing Brad Coyne 0420 588 866 Andriana Pancic 0412 996 070
3.5
2
15.1m
515m2*
700m2
If it’s laidback luxury you seek, this stunning, light-filled and spacious north-facing home will spoil you for anything else. Blessed with water views from both sides, along with hinterland and city skyline vistas, the tone for sophistication is set from the grand modern entrance with oversized pivot door and foyer crowned with a striking chandelier. Beyond, a bright and breezy, doubleheight ceiling towers over the open-plan living space, giving way to uninterrupted views of your peaceful, watery backdrop. There’s also a well-appointed kitchen ready for you to prepare a feast for family and friends. The whole back of the house opens up with the fully stackable glass doors to create an expansive indoor-outdoor entertainment area, where you can look forward to lazy afternoons eating, drinking and staying cool in the sparkling infinity-edge pool.
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A Small Selection of Opportunities Available at Palazzo Versace, the Most Exclusive Residential Address on the Eastern Seaboard. We have quietly transacted several condos recently and believe there is a good opportunity for strong capital growth and rewarding rental returns.
We have a selection of 2 and 3 bedroom condominiums
offering sprawling decks, some with plunge pools or rooftop decks with spas and full access to the world-class hotel restaurants, bars, gym and day spa. Every condominium includes a berth in the manned security marina and the appeal of no stamp duty or land tax payable. Arrange an appointment with me to discuss your opportunities.
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997m2
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22.1m
1,006m2
If you dream of building a luxury Gold Coast home, or two, on prime waterfront land, your dream is about to become a reality. Two vacant land parcels, adjacent to one another and located on one of Benowa’s most desirable streets, have just become available to purchase. The increasingly rare double blocks slope gently towards the water. The east facing aspect hinting at languid mornings spent watching glorious sunrises from your balcony, deck or patio. Together, both blocks of prime real estate boast 2,003m² of land with a substantial 44 metres of waterfrontage. However, if you’d prefer to purchase just one block, they measure 997m2 and 1,006m2 respectively, each with a generous 22.1 metres opening onto the stunningly serene Nerang River.
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Main River Home Due for Completion Early 2021 29 The Promenade
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29 The Promenade, Isle Of Capri Price $6,500,000 5
Phone for a Private Viewing Eddie Wardale 0408 881 678 Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 40
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680m2*
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A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire a brand new riverfront home in one of the Gold Coast’s premier dress circle locations. The Promenade is fast becoming one of the most tightly held and most prestigious addresses on Main River. This 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom full concrete home offers magnificent river and skyline views to Surfers Paradise and everything else today’s savvy buyers search for including an executive office, media room, temperature controlled wine cellar, 6 car basement garage, lift to all levels and the latest in Smart control home automation and lighting. Finished to the highest quality with a combination of stone and hardwood flooring and custom designed cabinetry throughout. Make the most of being central to the upscale Capri on Via Roma dining and shopping precinct as well as close to the beaches, eateries, bars and boutiques of Surfers Paradise.
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Hampton’s Sophistication and Refined Elegance
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20 Neptune Court, Paradise Waters Expressions of Interest 7
Phone for a Private Viewing Eddie Wardale 0408 881 678
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20.4m
739m2*
693m2
The ideal blend of Hampton’s inspired sophistication and refined elegance beckons with this classic waterfront estate. Set out over three levels, wide water views capture your instant attention from the moment you step inside, where high ceilings are paired with crisp white, light and bright interiors. A gourmet kitchen with a supersized stone island bench and integrated appliances is accompanied by a spacious scullery with a second Smeg oven to ensure you can entertain with ease. Revel in the chance to host guests in the formal lounge, waterfront dining room, grand games room with two-way fireplace or make your way onto the sunny deck for alfresco dining. Equipped with an outdoor kitchen, it overlooks the 20.4m sandy beachfront, 12m pontoon and the pool and spa with skyline views.
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Rare Offering 2,742m2 on Three Titles
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146 - 150 Tallebudgera Drive, Palm Beach Auction On-Site Sunday, 15 November, 2020 at 11am 6
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75.4m
1,095m2*
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One of the largest and best waterfront blocks in Palm Beach, this landmark property occupies 2,742m² of premium real estate. Enjoy a superb north/east aspect with an expansive 75.4 metres of water frontage. The entire property hugs the widest aspect of water along the canal, with immediate ocean access, via Tallebudgera Estuary. With the opportunity to subdivide into two, three or four blocks. You could on-sell, develop or land bank for the future (subject to Gold Coast City Council approval). The property provides close proximity to some of the best beaches the Gold Coast has to offer, with Burleigh Beach, Palm Beach and Currumbin just moments away. This is the kind of property that comes up for sale once in a generation. Act now to secure this rare opportunity.
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Flawless Coastal Luxury
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Phone for a Private Viewing Michael Kollosche 04111 888 15 Troy Dowker 0409 057 087
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621m2*
1,507m2
Endless Pacific Ocean vistas complement the subtle, sophisticated interiors, paired with functionality. It all awaits here at the pinnacle of coastal luxury, positioned right across from iconic Elephant Rock and pristine Currumbin Beach. Infused with an abundance of sunshine and soul, this modern masterpiece embraces effortless integrated living and entertaining. The main residence boasts 6 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite which will leave you breathless with its beauty and alluring ocean outlook. Two deluxe pavilions are connected by a Currumbin Alley-inspired staircase which weave together three levels of property perfection. Oversized windows and stackable glass doors ensure you always feel connected to the enticing Pacific Ocean panoramas, while robust finishes, including polished concrete and granite, give the home an easycare efficiency every beach house needs.
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Full-Floor Residential Only Beachfront Apartment
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Level 6 “Temple”, Palm Beach Price $3,695,000 4
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366m2*
Rarely available are full-floor beachfront apartments with house like proportions. Here we have 366m2* of Palm Beach perfection! An architecturally designed 4-bedroom masterpiece which encompasses the entire level 6 of Temple, a luxury boutique residence. This apartment is currently configured as part of a larger, 3-level penthouse, with works underway to separate level 6, from level 7 & 8. An opportunity exists to further customise level 6. The living and dining area seamlessly integrates with the beachfront terrace, offering uninterrupted ocean views which stretch north and south along the coastline. A cleverly designed, slightly elevated master bedroom showcases those uninterrupted beach views and is accompanied by an elegant ensuite and a generous sized dressing room. Perfectly positioned in one of the most picturesque locations on the Gold Coast, where an easy stroll will see you soaking up the natural beauty of Tallebudgera Creek or Burleigh Heads National Park.
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Contemporary Point Position Showpiece
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38.2m
438m2*
953m2
Impeccable style, superior craftsmanship and exceptional flair beckons with this point position two-story home. Boasting almost 40m of extra wide waterfrontage, every detail has been thoroughly executed in this brand-new home. Along with sophisticated décor, showcased by sleek and modern accents, it is the little touches which ensures it stands out from the crowd. Featuring flawless finishes throughout, solid timber floors, a gourmet kitchen with oversized butler’s pantry and bedrooms which boast either city skyline or water vistas, it is easy to see this is a property without comparison. However, it is the outdoors you will relish the most. Sit back here and watch Mother Nature at her finest. Savour the spectacular sunsets visible from the entertaining deck or relax in your 10m x 4m pool.
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International Award-Winning Mountain Rainforest Sanctuary
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Situated on two titles offering a total site area of 22,872 square metres* The purpose built boutique resort complex is well landscaped, set on over two hectares of botanical gardens and lush rainforest Fully established and self sufficient (manager run) accommodation retreat and day spa with development approval to expand the current retreat by another six villas and additional function room and facilities Featuring an award-winning day spa, private Gold Class Cinema, a spectacular tree house common room in the rainforest and reception/lounge/dining with access to numerous nearby restaurants High yielding investment opportunity which has extraordinary occupancy rates and potential upside for investors looking for a diverse and trophy asset
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WINE CELLAR
BE STILL AND DISTIL Discover our top distilleries from Byron to Brisbane.
WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY MARJ OSBORNE Australians are great fans of boutique brews. The ‘low volume, premium production’ trend has moved through sectors of the nation’s liquor industry during the past ten years. First it was beer that benefitted from the craft movement, then gin, and now rum and whiskey are having their time in the spotlight. From elegant to quirky, craft distilleries are popping up all over the south-east corner. We take a look at some of the top distilleries from Byron to Brisbane, each one with its own appeal and point of difference.
BRISBANE DISTILLERY, 99 Jane St., West End Brisbane Distillery is Brisbane's first grain to glass gin distillery, offering tastings and bottle sales, with a cocktail and tasting bar as well as a gin school where customers can create their own gin from a choice of 150 botanicals. The distillery distils vodka and a French Caribbean-style agricole rhum made from locally sourced sugar cane juice. Presently under renovation, a new sustainable venue is due to be launched in the next coming months.
BEENLEIGH ARTISAN DISTILLERY, 142 Distillery Rd, Eagleby The oldest operating distillery in Australia, Beenleigh Rum Distillery began around 140 years ago when a still from the S.S.Walrus washed up on the shores of the Albert River was put to good use by local farmers. Today, this boutique distillery still operates from the original stone building, using molasses from the local sugar mill and still pot distilling using some of their original copper equipment in the Big Red Shed, producing world award-winning rum and vodka.
WINSTON QUINN, 2 Prospect St Fortitude Valley Smart targeted marketing is a hallmark of the sassy urban boutique distillery, Winston Quinn. Founder and distiller Megan Donsky uses grain ethanol from Manildra, a vast range of botanicals and fresh produce to create four naturally coloured and uniquely balanced gins as well as limited releases. Each one of the distinctive gins is named after jeans and beautifully presented in a cut glass bottle with a jean pocket label: Dry Cut, Skinny Jeans, Pink Fit and Slim Crop.
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HUSK DISTILLERS, 1152 Dulguigan Rd, North Tumbulgum After starting the first agricole (paddock-to-glass) rum distillery in Australia in his farm shed, hand cutting his own sugar cane and making his own yeast, Paul Messenger diversified into a shorterterm spirit, gin, making his famous purple-hued Ink Gin pot distilled in small batches in a hand-beaten copper still. Its colour and smooth mouth feel caught the attention of Margot Robbie, who posted about it on Instagram and the rest is history. Situated on the Messenger family farm and framed by the Tweed River and Mt Warning, the ‘Husk Experience’ includes a café, cellar door and distillery tour. huskdistillers.com >>
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GRANDDAD JACK’S DISTILLERY, 45 Lemana Lane, Miami Australia’s youngest commercial distiller, Luke Ridden co-owns Granddad Jack’s Distillery with his father David. Luke is the youngest person in the world to win a gold medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the only person in Australia to win Double Gold. In the distillery dedicated to Luke’s great-grandfather Jack, the team handcraft their spirits in small batches: gin, rum, whiskey, coffee liqueur and petite vodka with a new limited release every month. Visit the distillery for a tour or gin-making class or just to soak up its fabulous vibe.
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WILDFLOWER DISTILLING, 2/486 Scottsdale Dr, Varsity Lakes High distilling standards and attention to detail in every aspect of production and marketing give Wildflower Gin both broad appeal and distinction. Wildflower gin is made by infusing alcohol with botanicals for flavour and local Varsity Lakes honey for smoothness and mouth feel. Master of Distilling, Tudor Duxbury, tells us that how the gin is treated is also important, taking hard cuts from each distil to keep only the highest quality liquor, the rest being recycled into the next run to avoid wastage. You can test your own skills at gin making in a masterclass with thirty botanicals to choose from.
TAMBORINE MT DISTILLERY, 10 Macdonnell Rd, Tamborine Mountain Tamborine Mountain Distillery’s beginnings in 1993 were momentous, founders Michael and Alla Ward being the first to be granted a distillery licence in Queensland in more than a century. Today it is the most internationally awarded distillery in Australia. Now situated in an Elizabethan Tudor style building at one end of Gallery Walk, their Tasting Room is a favourite of people eager to try the distillery’s range of fine liqueurs, vodkas, schnapps, eaux-de-vie, rum, gin and more.
PANEZSKI ARTISAN DISTILLERY, 7/55 Bailey Crescent, Southport Owned and distilled by Paul and Vanesa Chapman, Panezski is a tribute to Vanessa’s holocaustsurviving Polish grandmother. Making the alcohol from scratch (instead of adding flavour to a prepurchased alcohol base), Paul uses the best grains available, the rye malt grain coming from Germany and the rest of the grain from Australia, in a 100-litre still. Besides one wheat and one rye vodka, the distillery presently makes two beers, a triple sec and two gins, with an aged vodka in the making.
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LORD BYRON DISTILLERY, 4 Banksia Drive, Byron Bay Using only molasses from the local farmerowned milling cooperative, water from a natural spring on the family farm and yeast, with no artificial flavour, colour or preservatives, Lord Byron Distillery makes a range of handcrafted premium spirits: aged rhum (non-aged rum), rum (barrel-aged for more than two years), vodka, gin, and limoncello from Australian bush lemons. This family-owned distillery is not only using a secondary product, molasses, but it’s also zerowaste and carbon-neutral.
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CAPE BYRON DISTILLERY, 80 St Helena Rd, McLeods Shoot Using botanicals from the rainforest they have regenerated since purchasing the property in 1988 and macadamias from their own orchard, the Brook family’s Cape Byron Distillery makes two types of Brookie’s gin and Mac, a rich macadamia and wattleseed liqueur. Visit the cellar door and you can take a tour with one of the staff to learn more about the botanicals and distilling process. Their latest project is to make whiskey using malted barley and nutrient-rich spring water from the base of Mount Warning.
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Christmas is a time of joy to be shared with family. Celebrate this Christmas at Links Hope Island in a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying a delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Make this Christmas memorable, with a visit from Santa Claus, live entertainment and a photobooth for fun family portraits to take with you.
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Christmas is a time of joy to be shared with family. Celebrate this Christmas at Links Hope Island in a relaxing atmosphere, enjoying a delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. Make this Christmas memorable, with a visit from Santa Claus, live entertainment and a photobooth for fun family portraits to take with you.
MILTON RUM DISTILLERY, 1/47 Castlemaine St Milton With a vision of starting a Cuban-styled bar, chemical engineer Alexander Bell launched Milton Rum with a partner in mid-2019. One of only five rum distilleries in Queensland and Northern NSW, what’s really different about Milton Rum is the old school column still that Bell designed and built himself, its ‘three stills in one’ making the smallest continuous still in the Southern Hemisphere. Beginning with spiced cane spirit, the partners have branched out into different rum styles from around the world, all made on site from molasses, and stocked in many local bottle shops and bars.
Price:
Adults $140
Teenagers $100
Children $70
Links Members Price: $135 Teenagers: 13-17 years old. Children: 4 -12 years old. Toddlers 3 & under complimentary
Includes Plated Christmas lunch with a glass of sparkling wine for adults and a soft drink for children & teenagers. Children’s lunch includes a gift & visit from Santa Claus.
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Upgrade to a deluxe package with 3 hours of beverages for $40 per person (selected beers, wines & soft drinks)
Want to venture further? Some other local distilleries include: Finesse Spirits, Fonzie Abbott Gin, Fortune Noosa Distillery, Hopscotch Brewers & Distillers, Imbibis Artisan Spirits, Pomona Distillery, Sunshine & Sons and White Lies.
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CUISINE
TACOS & TORTILLAS
Of all the countries with great cuisines, the most maligned, most misunderstood – at least in Australia – must surely be Mexico.
WORDS TONY HARPER MEXICO. FIVE TIMES OUR POPULATION, the co-star in so many Cormack McCarthy novels, mariachi bands, mezcal and tequila, and the birthplace of a cuisine we know so well. Or do we? It’s a relatively big country – a smidge larger than Queensland and almost three times the size of Tasmania – with tremendous geographical diversity, coast, desert, hills and plains. And that diversity brings with it a similar diversity in terms of available foods: oceans, hinterlands, meadows and mountains. And it has cultural mix: Mayans and Aztecs, Spanish and American, African, French and Portuguese. Despite which, all most Australians have seen of its cuisine – pre-Guzman and Gomez – is lots of cheese, poorly cooked meat and flavourless tortillas. After Guzman and Gomez, we have a slightly more modern take on a tiny window of what the nation eats. Time travel with me, just for a moment, to my parents' house in late 1982. My family (without me, and that was my fault) has just arrived home having spent a year in America: Manhattan, Kansas.
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At some stage they went tripping south and dipped into Mexico. My mother was – and still is – a terrific cook. She came home with a tortilla press, a book of recipes (rustic, hand-typed and stapled down the centre like the Mexican version of a CWA cook book. I reckon she still has it stashed somewhere nearly 40 years on), a desire to reproduce mole poblano, refried beans and ceviche, and a dab hand at turning corn masa into tortillas that still beat anything you can get in the Mexican section of your supermarket, or at any chain Mexican restaurant. The meal she cooked for their homecoming remains my great culinary epiphany. Mole Negro Poblano is native to Puebla, on the east coast of the country. It’s a wonderful dish – hugely popular in parts of the world that really have a grip on Mexican cuisines – that uses myriad spices, pumpkin seeds and a whole range of chilies (most importantly perhaps melato, chipotle and ancho) as well as chocolate. It takes a couple of days to cook properly, a couple more to really hit its straps, and even if you have the patience to try, it takes a few attempts to get things bang-on.
If you are super-traditional, use turkey, but most households and restaurants have made it a chicken dish. I’ve not perfected it, but I reckon I make something passably good as a rendition, and it remains an incredible dish if you ignore the better versions floating around the planet. To me it is the perfect illustration of the divide between what folk in Mexico eat, and what we have been led to believe is Mexican cuisine. And it tastes amazing. The coastal states – there are heaps of them: Mexico has more than 10 000 kilometres of coastline along the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, but in a culinary sense Oaxaca, Veracruz and Yucatan tend to take pride of place – are naturally seafood-centric. It’s little wonder that Mexico has a wealth of great seafood dishes; ceviche, Tampico stuffed crab, tikin-xic, fish and lobster tacos just to list a handful. Veracruz – a beautiful part of the country with pristine beaches, jungle and snow-capped peaks all within its domain – is where Cortez first landed and hence it is a cultural melting pot: Olmecs, Huastecs and Totonacs were the indigenous races, ruined and enriched by the
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Spanish, French and Caribbean traders that brought wealth, disease and cultural diversity to the region. Hoja Santa (a local herb) is perhaps the defining point, but Veracruz has a wealth of crosscultural dishes, culminating in baked red snapper (Huachinango a la Veracruzana) along with its fruits, herbs, spices, olives and capers. More Mediterranean you might think, than Mexican. But you’d be wrong. Even the humble taco is nothing like we know it. Anyone with more than a passing interest in food and access to Netflix should watch The Taco Chronicles. Its 13 episodes take you through a wondrous array of tacos, from street stalls to restaurants, well-known versions like carnitas and asada to some totally unfamiliar, exotic styles such as cabrito (smoked goat) and cochinita made from Mexican hairless pigs. Arguably the best episode, and certainly my favourite, is ‘Barbacoa’. Imagine big, deep, brick-lined pits dug into the ground. Fires are laid in the pits each morning to create a bed of coals. Then a pot of stock goes on top of the coals. The pot, in turn, is topped by various cuts of sheep wrapped in agave leaves. The pits are sealed and the sheep cooks overnight, until the meat is as tender as a well-cooked brisket. Barbacoa is traditionally a breakfast taco: tortilla filled with the meat and salsa, soup (from the stock) on the side. Which brings me to the humble tortilla; perhaps the most misunderstood and abused of the Mexican culinary arsenal. Those white, cardboardish abominations you can get at the supermarket are as far removed from a good tortilla as fish fingers are from coral trout. Yet a good tortilla is so easy to make. Corn masa, water, a tortilla press and ten minutes of easy labour will make a stack of rustic, flavoursome, textural tortillas that can turn even a basic chili con carne into a feast. (Leave the cheese alone.) It’s impossible in an article of this size to even skim the surface of Mexico’s incredibly diverse collection of cuisines. Even books need to focus on a state, a style, or a collection of recipes. But perhaps it’s enough to convince a few readers to look beyond the everyday, perhaps try cooking a mole poblano with some authentic tortillas on the side. And ... eat the lot while tuning in to The Taco Chronicles.
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Triple treat
Spice up your next barbecue with Char-Griller’s Rubs. Choose from three mouth-watering flavours – All Purpose Rub, a versatile blend of aromatic herbs and spices; Brisket and Beef Rub, a peppery and mildly spicy blend perfect for the red meat lover; and Ribs and Pork Rub, a sweet, smoky aromatic blend for low ‘n’ slow rib enthusiasts. Available from Bunnings Warehouse.
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Spread some joy
Instead of the usual chocolate advent calendars, bring some festive cheer to your home with the traditionally designed Bonne Maman House featuring Bonne Maman’s iconic conserves. Each morning leading up to Christmas, there’s a new and exciting spread to try with unique and delicious flavours such as Cherry & Elderflower, Fig & Cardamom and White Nectarine & Peach, with a special surprise on Christmas Eve. RRP $49
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Tea time
Made from the finest black teas, Monista’s Very English Breakfast blend is ideal for those who enjoy a medium bodied, refreshing cup.
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Stop at one of The Marine Village’s picturesque cafés before you seize the day with an on-water adventure.
Dine at waterfront restaurants for long lunches or decadent dinners. Indulge in fresh seafood, authentic Asian cuisine or rustic Italian dishes – the choice is yours.
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Test your swing with a round of golf on the exclusive Palms Golf Course or settle in for an afternoon cocktail.
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RIGHTSIZING,
NOT DOWNSIZING Downsizers are driving the push for more luxurious apartments.
WORDS NICK NICHOLS DOWNSIZING ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE, with new research showing that there is a limit to how small buyers are prepared to go. According to international property group Knight Frank, downsizing to an apartment lifestyle is making way for a new trend known as ‘rightsizing’, which it identifies as a trend towards luxury apartment living. While retirees are typically associated with downsizing, there’s a new demographic driving the rightsizing trend. Knight Frank identifies three distinct and much younger groups – active retirees, entrepreneurs and even families looking to be closer to work or schools. “We see this at a much earlier stage than in previous years given the agile, transient and global nature of our work and play,” says the
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report which is authored by Michelle Ciesielski, Knight Frank’s head of residential research. “When working with our clients, many tell us their home is no longer required to provide the lifestyle they once had and, more often, the cost to upkeep outweighs the surplus space once desired. “With this new active retiree lifestyle, they seek simplicity, and to feel the vibe from living close to the action. “Downsizing the living areas is not part of this movement – the yard most certainly – but their new home request is to be the right size for them, with amenities to match their lifestyle. “Large prime luxur y apar tments, with increased number of bedroom configurations, is required to keep up with this growing demand."
The rightsizing trend has been emerging for some time, to the extent that it’s being reflected in an increase in the average size of apartments nationally. At the same time, the size of Aussie homes has shrunk. An Australian Bureau of Statistics report commissioned by CommSec shows that the average house size fell by 1.3 per cent in 2018-19, while new apartments grew by 3.2 per cent. The bare essentials that rightsizers look for in a residence is a minimum of three bedrooms and two secured car spaces. The ‘active retired’ in particular are looking for a smaller property such as an apartment, but they still want one with ‘house-like proportions’.
The Knight Frank research shows that Gold Coast developers are responding quickly to this emerging market trend. As a share of total residences, high-density dwellings on the Gold Coast sat at 41 per cent, just behind Sydney at 42 per cent, according to the 2016 Census. It’s no secret that high-density living is dominating development on the Gold Coast. But when it comes to apartments targeting the rightsizing trend, the Gold Coast beats every other major city. Knight Frank estimates that 70 per cent of medium density dwellings built since 2017 on the Coast were of three-bedrooms-plus configurations. Brisbane came a close second with 61 per cent. “Both city pipelines show a further increase in the portion of total dwellings being built by the end of 2022 to 81 per cent and 87 per cent respectively,” the report says. As for high-density developments, namely high-rise apartments, the research shows that the Gold Coast can expect 19 per cent of its threeyear development pipeline dedicated to threebedroom-plus apartments, up from 14 per cent. If the proportion of luxury apartment sales is any guide, then the Gold Coast again comes out on top as a market that attracts its fair share of rightsizers.
Knight Frank analysed all prime residential sales over three years from the third quarter of 2016 to 2019. It found the Gold Coast, at 26 per cent, had the highest portion of apartment sales between $3 million to $5 million. Brisbane closely followed with 22 per cent, and Sydney with 21 per cent. In August, Knight Frank’s Prime Global Cities Index for the second quarter of 2020 affirmed the strength of the Gold Coast luxury market globally. The index identified the Gold Coast as the best performing city in Australasia for upmarket residential property in terms of price growth. It was also placed 10th in the world, with a gain of 3.4 per cent for the year. Coupled with CoreLogic’s research showing that regional property markets are thriving despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gold Coast luxury property market has fared well over the past year.
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2020 MARKET UPDATE WITH STEVE HUNT | MEDIAHUNT.COM.AU
2020 HAS BEEN EXTRAORDINARY to say the least. I suspect it will be one of those years we look back upon and easily recall where we were and what we were doing during our first true global pandemic. There’s no doubt we live in the Lucky Country, where our geographical distance from the rest of the world, combined with some good government intervention, has kept coronavirus numbers down. As Queenslanders we seem to be happy with our lot. And why wouldn’t we be? Beautiful one day, perfect the next. Very few case numbers, and an economy that is showing incredible resilience. We are truly in a bubble everyone wants to be in. We have observed Victorians peering into our ‘bubble’ with envy as they have been forced to endure one of the most draconian lockdowns in the world. But they, along with other interstate buyers with no access to Queensland, haven’t been resting on their laurels. Many have been quietly plotting their escape to Queensland, according to many of my development sources. Andrew Bell of the Ray White Surfers Paradise Group speaks of people who have secured
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properties for long term rentals without even being able to access the Gold Coast. One agent was telling me of a recently completed townhouse development at Mudgeeraba where people were queuing up to become the lucky tenant – such is the demand for rental properties. We have spoken in past issues of Cove of the extraordinary sight unseen sales being achieved and this continues. New projects are being launched as developers ride the wave of demand coming from the southern states. In the past month we have witnessed the unveiling of the KTQ Group’s $380 million redevelopment of the iconic Kirra Beach Hotel. The first stage of this luxury destination precinct – a game changer for Kirra – will include a selection of 118 luxury apartments overlooking the world-famous north facing Kirra beach. The acceleration of this project by Peggy Flannery’s KTQ Group has been buoyed by the recent sell-out of S&S Projects’ $74 million Flow Residences at Rainbow Bay, also on the southern Gold Coast. Apartment owners across the Coast are reporting commanding prices for short term rentals such as Airbnb in these high demand lifestyle locations.
Some apartments on the beach are securing bookings of more than $10,000 over ChristmasNew Year week. And this to predominantly Queenslanders while our southern friends wait to see if they can access the sunshine state. Imagine what it will be like when the sun-starved Mexicans can get up here? The term pent-up is often an over-used real estate phrase, but it has taken on a whole new meaning on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. One can only assume from the real and anecdotal evidence I am getting across my desk every day is that we are about to be smashed over the Christmas and New Year period by southerners wanting a holiday in Queensland. And this augurs well for the tourism industry and the property market in general despite the setbacks of COVID which include the absence of international visitors. This is our last issue for before the end of the year, so I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and festive season, and may 2021 be safe and prosperous for you and your families as we navigate past the year that we will never forget.
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PROPERTY PORTFOLIO Flow Residences
THE SOUTHERN END Luxury residential transformation of the Southern Gold Coast.
Kirra Beach Hotel
THE SOUTHERN GOLD COAST is undergoing the biggest renaissance the region has seen since the halcyon days of the 1950s and 60s. Against the backdrop of one of the world’s most famous stretches of surfing territory – from Burleigh Heads to Snapper Rocks and encompassing Kirra – the region is experiencing a stunning transformation. Last month KTQ Group, the creators of the game changing Elements of Byron resort in northern NSW, announced plans to start developing a $380 million residential, retail and hospitality precinct on the site of the iconic Kirra Beach Hotel. The first stage of the project, to be launched in coming weeks, will feature 118 superbly appointed luxury apartments with sweeping views over the north facing Kirra beach.
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“We are delighted to announce our plans to push ahead with this project, which we believe to be a game changer for the southern Gold Coast,” said KTQ Group development director Jeremy Holmes. When fully completed, the project will include a second residential stage, a boutique hotel and an activated laneway retail precinct between the buildings. Construction on the project is set to commence in mid-2021. The decision to accelerate the project has been partly driven by the resounding strength of the luxury owner occupier apartment market. This year alone – in the midst of COVID – a number of beachfront apartment projects have recorded scintillating sales results that have defied expectations.
These include the $74 million Flow Residences at Rainbow Bay which was launched to the market at the end of June and sold out in mid-October at an average price of $3.5 million. It is believed to be the fastest selling luxury apartment project in Australia. Luxury Brisbane-based development company Spyre Group has witnessed similar success at its $77 million Natura Burleigh Heads project, selling almost 80 per cent of apartments on the weekend of launch in March this year. Spyre Group is also behind the boutique $25 million Maya Kirra Beach, which is preparing to welcome its first residents, and the $79 million Elysian Broadbeach which will include the Gold Coast’s first self-automated car parking system.
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LABRADOR LUXURY New $64 million project to appear on the Labrador/Broadwater skyline.
A PRIME SITE IN LABRADOR, once home to the iconic Cav's Steakhouse, is being transformed to make way for the new ARLEEN Residences project. The $65 million apartment and retail complex is set to transform the Labrador/ Broadwater skyline. The demolition work paves the way for a new era for the high-profile site which has been home to one of the Gold Coast’s most popular dining venues for the past 36 years. ARLEEN will rise 13 levels above the 4100m2 property at 30 Frank Street, bringing 85 one-, two- and three-bedroom modern apartments and a luxury penthouse to the market. The apartments will be formally released to the market in coming weeks. The boutique apartment project has been crafted to provide residential luxury and the best of urban amenities for residents and their guests in the heart of a thriving retail and hospitality lifestyle precinct. While Cav’s Steakhouse will reopen at a new location, the Cavill family plans to open its first Cav’s Emporium in the commercial space on the ground floor of the building to be known as ARLEEN Central. The Emporium will offer gourmet meat, delicatessen goods, fresh vegetables and cafe-
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style dining as well as a pharmacy, pathologist and a Medical & Health Care Clinic. ARLEEN Residences and Apartments has been designed to provide a new level of luxury for the local area which has been earmarked by the City of Gold Coast to accommodate a significant portion of the city’s coastal population growth over the next 20 years. ARLEEN Residences is being undertaken by local Gold Coast developer Arthur Lowe, who has been involved in development locally for 40 years with such projects as Horizon Shores Marina, Koala Town and Runaway Heights. Chris Jones and David Lennard of Savills Gold Coast, which is marketing the project, says the project has been well received in the preliminary stages with 33 presales to date. “We’ve been very pleasantly surprised at the level of inquiry prior to official launch for what will be a landmark residential project for Labrador and the Central Gold Coast,” said Mr Jones. “We are certainly buoyed by the strength of the end user, downsizer market and believe ARLEEN will be another Gold Coast success story and larger style apartments increasingly become the norm.” From the grand lobby and reception area, ARLEEN has been designed to create a sense of place from the ground floor up.
Residents will have a wealth of on-site amenities to hand, including a swimming pool area with a communal BBQ area overlooking the pool, a gymnasium and a resident’s lounge. Apartments will offer open-plan designs creating light-filled spaces that boast magnificent Broadwater and ocean views. Large alfresco balconies add to the freeflowing indoor-outdoor spaces with Sun Louvres. Gourmet kitchens with stone benches and modern European appliances, and master bedrooms complete with walk-in robes and indulgent ensuites, will be complemented by high quality finishes. There’s an extra touch of luxury with the option of the best-selling wall beds/study desk or TV combinations, Murphy Beds, to be featured in the apartments and can be viewed at the sales display at 40 Frank St that will open in November. Apartments will enjoy air-conditioning, cable internet connection, state-of-the-art security monitoring and ample security residents parking with storage cages. The prime Frank Street location positions ARLEEN just a short stroll away from the inviting shores of the Broadwater Parklands, Aquatic Centre and the local café and restaurant scene of Labrador.
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CREATING COMMUNITIES
Keylin Group is forming new communities and enriching lives throughout Southeast Queensland. WHEN LOUIS CHEUNG ARRIVED from Hong Kong almost 30 years ago, he had no idea that his new life path would result in a prolific career as a creator of communities for thousands of people. “I was eight years old when I arrived in Australia and soon after became a naturalised Australian,” recalls Louis. “I had no idea what the future would hold and I count myself very fortunate that Australia has been so kind to me.” Louis, now 35, heads a prolific ‘under the radar’ company known as Keylin – a property development company that is forming new communities throughout Southeast Queensland. Keylin is one of the most active development companies in the lifestyle precinct of Hope Island where the company has developed, or is in the process of creating, hundreds of millions of dollars in diverse residential offerings from waterfront land, to luxury townhouses and apartments. The company has quietly amassed over $100 million in sales across its three Gold Coast communities over the past three years – including its highly touted Park Cove project, the boutique, retreat-style Palladium community, and its latest development, the $650 million Serenity 4212 coming to life at Helensvale. Serenity’s sales have defied belief with the community generating over $70 million since its launch in the midst of COVID earlier this year. “It’s been quite amazing to see Serenity taking shape, especially in light of COVID,” says Louis. “We truly believe our underlying philosophy of developing communities which will enhance people’s lives has been a contributing factor. “Everything we do – our whole modus operandi – is to create communities that not only draw people in, but keep people invested. “At Keylin we believe that communities aren’t just built, they’re nurtured. That’s why we retain and manage the caretaking and management rights of our communities. “This gives our buyers, owner occupiers or investors, so much certainty for the future of their investment. “We have worked extremely hard to create the best cross functioning team which collaborates in all aspects of the development journey to create quality outcomes that exceeds our customers expectations.” Based in Brisbane, Louis attended Brisbane Grammar School where he graduated in 2003 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Queensland where he graduated in 2007.
Soon after that Louis plied his craft as a developer – building three townhouses in the Brisbane suburb of Moorooka. “We then spread ourselves into bigger townhouse projects and creating subdivisions until our big play which was the purchase of a site at Hope Island about five years ago.” Keylin’s commitment to the development of the northern Gold Coast makes the company one of the key drivers of what is now referred to as The New Hope Island. The purchase of the Park Cove and Palladium sites have seen the transformation of the last piece of the development jigsaw in the Hope Island Canal precinct. “We have already seen a significant valuation uplift in Park Cove which is very pleasing for our owners,” says Louis. “When we sell to our customers we don’t just hand over the keys – we want to look after those who are making what is sometimes the biggest investment of their lives. “We retain the management rights to guarantee that our communities will be maintained to a level that meets our exceptionally high expectations.” Due to the value of the Keylin name to Louis, he is in the process of trademarking the name KeylinTM. “With every community we create we want to leave behind a legacy and therefore we want our brand trademarked to that project.” Serenity 4212 is now the primary focus.
The community is the northern Gold Coast’s leading waterfront land estate. The first release, Serenity Waters, offers a collection of 110 waterfront blocks of land – of which 75 have already sold. The latest instalment, a collection of 60 architecturally designed townhomes, has been met with incredible demand, securing buyers for over a third of the townhomes on offer. But Louis says he has more in the pipeline. While he is remaining tight-lipped, he is set to announce a number of new projects soon, including a $200 million hotel and residential precinct near the Brisbane CBD. “We are excited by what we have created, excited by the feedback we receive from our clients, and excited about what the future holds for Keylin and Southeast Queensland.” Keylin’s development approach is based on the three key pillars of performance, honesty and integrity. The company sets out to create premium, purpose-built communities which will withstand the test of time and enrich their buyers’ lives. Led by Louis, the company demands the highest level of quality across all stages of property development, offering buyers prime locations, premium homes, connected communities and a truly supportive buying journey. For more information on Keylin visit
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LOCAL FOCUS
Greg Bell has been at the forefront of the Gold Coast Real Estate industry for over three decades.
Andrew & Greg Bell
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GREG BELL is one of the stalwarts of the Gold Coast real estate industry. Partnering with his brother Andrew, the pair has combined their immense skill and acute business acumen to create Ray White Surfers Paradise (RWSP), the largest real estate agency in Queensland, over an illustrious 30-year career on the Gold Coast. The Bell names are synonymous with real estate on the Gold Coast and their influence has evolved just as the city has grown from 240,000 people when they arrived from Sydney in 1989 to a bustling coastal metropolis of 650,000 today. “Things have certainly changed since Andrew and I first arrived on the Gold Coast,” says Greg. “It’s been a tremendous journey in what has undoubtedly been the most exciting period in the city’s history. “We’ve gone from being a small coastal village to a world class city that punches above its weight in many ways. “And as each decade goes by, opportunities continue to present in what continues to be a very robust business environment in the property sector.” Greg, head of the RWSP commercial division who is also a successful property developer with his involvement in projects in the high growth Ripley Valley corridor west of Brisbane, believes COVID may even accelerate the city’s evolution. “I think we’re seeing the start of an amazing transformation for the city driven by the unintended consequences of the COVID pandemic,” he says. “More and more people – both from interstate and overseas – want to be here and our office
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has been inundated with people wanting to make life changes that often involve moving to the Gold Coast. “The real estate market in general – whether prestige property, off the plan, general residential or commercial – is very buoyant, driven by local demand as well as interstate demand as people try and re-position their lives in the wake of the pandemic. “There’s no doubt that the silver lining from the pandemic is an increasing desire from people in the southern states and expats wanting to move to the Gold Coast. “This boosts the real estate and construction industry which are such major drivers of the economy, creating and sustaining jobs, which is especially important now that we have entered a global recession.” Greg’s confidence in Southeast Queensland is underpinned by his ongoing role as the head of the RWSP commercial division. He has also enjoyed incredible success in his latest venture, a 137-lot estate at Ripley Valley – The Plateau – generating in excess of $20 million in sales. Greg acquired the site in 2018, seizing an opportunity to gain a foothold in the rapidly growing Ripley Valley area. “The whole of southeast Queensland needs housing as more and more people look to call the region home,” says Greg. “And it’s not just about the Gold Coast. Areas such as the Ripley Valley are an example of the growth we are seeing. “Ripley Valley is also one of those areas that present a very affordable step ladder into the property market for a first homebuyer, and it also
presents very solid opportunities for investors looking for future capital growth and strong rental returns.” RWSP has not only cemented itself as the market leader in real estate on the Gold Coast, but it has become renowned for its benevolence. Greg has been the driving force behind the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club’s annual fundraiser. In 20 years, RWSP has raised more than $800,000 for the club, allowing it to upgrade and maintain equipment to keep visitors safe when they visit one of Australia’s most famous beaches. RWSP has also raised over $4 million supporting Muscular Dystrophy through its annual Muscular Dystrophy Ball – which has become one of the city’s key annual events for movers and shakers. “We’ve always made a very conscious effort to give back to the community that has been so good to Andrew and I over the past 30 years,” says Greg. “This philosophy is part of our DNA. “Andrew and I take our commitment to the Gold Coast very seriously. “We are motivated to continue with this commitment to our charities as we continue to drive the business to further success into the future. “The opportunities over the next decade are endless and we are primed to capitalise on these opportunities and provide the standard of service and excellence that has epitomised our business.”
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REACH THE SUMMIT
Buyers waiting on borders to open to move into newly completed Summit on Broadwater apartments. INTERSTATE AND OVERSEAS BUYERS waiting for the Queensland borders to open are among the owner-occupiers flocking to the newly developed Summit on Broadwater apartment project at Labrador. The project, undertaken by experienced developer Centa Property Group, is tapping into demand for apartments that are fully completed and ready to move into immediately. Summit on Broadwater comprises 83 apartments offering a combination of one, two and three-bedroom layouts. Construction was completed in August and new residents began moving in from September. Almost all the sales have been made to buyers looking to downsize, highlighting the emerging lifestyle appeal of the Gold Coast’s affordable waterfront suburb. Summit has proven popular with interstate buyers and overseas expats, with one buyer from Japan patiently waiting to relocate to the Coast and move into her new apartment. “We’ve had buyers from Victoria and NSW who are ready to move in immediately but will only do so once the borders open because they don’t want to go through mandatory quarantine,” said Summit’s marketing agent Nikola Scutti from RE Ventured. “The beauty of Summit is that there’s no waiting for off-the-plan buying.
“Interstate and international Summit buyers are willing to wait for the borders to open, comforted in the knowledge that the project is completed and ready to go.” Nikola said demand has been strongest from local owner-occupiers who have a solid understanding of the area and its proximity to amenities such as Gold Coast Hospital, Griffith University, Harbour Town and Australia Fair with easy access to the M1. “Many of these buyers are looking to sell their homes to maximise their lifestyles, and Labrador is proving to be quite a drawcard as a soughtafter waterfront suburb set against the shores of the Broadwater.” Nikola's team has experienced a marked increase in inquiries from downsizers in recent weeks. “You can appreciate the pent-up demand from interstate buyers looking for a fresh change on the Gold Coast over the past few months,” she said. “Summit apartments are great value for these buyers, where they can pick up a two-bedroom apartment with fantastic water views for less than $500,000.” Summit on Broadwater rises nine levels above 110 Frank Street with most apartments commanding expansive views across either the Broadwater or the hinterland. Apartment prices range from $430,000 to $640,000.
The apartments feature high ceilings and floorto-ceiling sliding doors that open onto ample balconies for entertaining, with plenty of natural light throughout the living spaces. The modern residences are complemented by beautifully appointed kitchens with stone bench tops, European appliances, timber flooring and ducted air-conditioning. Summit on Broadwater provides extensive resident amenities including a pool and barbecue area, gymnasium and storage sheds that are ideal for bikes, surfboards, fishing and beach gear, as well as a communal herb garden. The building also has two levels of secured underground parking for residents. Centa Property Group, a Brisbane-based developer which has undertaken a suite of retail and residential projects, is no stranger to the Gold Coast market. In 2017 it completed the seven-level Spice project in the heart of Broadbeach. Summit on Broadwater was designed by award-winning architect Rothelowman and built by Queensland high rise specialist McNab. For more information, visit
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PROPERTY PARTNERS Dane and Kym Atherton are the power couple behind leading Gold Coast agency, Harcourts Coastal.
DANE AND KYM ATHERTON have a passion for property and an entrepreneurial edge that has seen them launch … and grow … one of the most successful real estate agencies on the Gold Coast. Having started Harcourts Coastal with just a single office and three staff in Mermaid Beach, the business now has a team of over 130 people across three offices in Broadbeach, Robina and Paradise Point. “It’s been an exhilarating journey,” Dane says. “We’ve seen the Gold Coast maturing along with our business, it’s really aligned well with the changes that have happened here so that’s been really exciting.” When the couple started the business in 2011, the Gold Coast still had some remnants of the GFC. However, Dane and Kym had a very clear vision to build a real estate office that looked after the agents and, in turn, the agents would look after their clients. “Our philosophy is that if you want to deliver the best service to the client, the way to do that is to have the best people working in your business and to treat them well so they want to stay and help the business grow,” Dane explains. Having grown up on the Gold Coast, the couple believed in both themselves and the region. “We always knew we wanted to live here and build a business here,” Kym says. “It’s an awesome place and now a lot of other people are starting to realise that.” While 2020 has been a very challenging year in many ways, Dane and Kym say the Gold Coast property market is surprisingly buoyant. The recent trend of working from home has led to increased interest from both interstate and overseas buyers, with many looking to embrace the relaxed Gold Coast lifestyle.
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“It’s been an interesting period of time but it’s actually had an amazing effect on our market because what it’s done is shone a light on all of the great things we know the Gold Coast has to offer,” Dane says. “Many buyers are self-assessing where they are heading and we’ve had an amazing amount of migration from Sydney and Melbourne into this marketplace – not only to the Gold Coast but to Queensland in general. “We’ve sold about 25 properties worth over $2 million each, sight unseen on mobile phones – if you had said that to me even 9 months ago I would have thought that was impossible.
You’ve got to have a real passion … passion for winning, passion for the region, passion for property, passion for people. – Dane & Kym Atherton “I think that will stand Queensland in good stead, and stand the Gold Coast in good stead, as we see migration continue as the borders start to open up.” Kym has noticed similar changes in the Property Management side of the business as well. “It’s been very interesting because there are a lot of people who worked in CBDs in Sydney and Melbourne and even Brisbane, and have
said ‘now I’m allowed to work remotely I’m going to move to the Gold Coast and live the lifestyle that I really want, and I still get to keep my job that I love and earn the money that I have been accustomed to earning’,” Kym says. “It’s been really lovely seeing those people make these lifestyle moves, they are genuinely excited about changing their life and living here because it is what they always wanted to do for their family, their children, their future, for all sorts of reasons.” While it seems like it’s a good time to be in the property industry the couple have some very sage advice for anyone looking to get into real estate. “We are a bit biased and of course we would say that it’s an amazing industry but I always said that the real estate industry is an equal opportunity employer which means you get back exactly what you put in,” says Dane. “And you’ve got to have a real passion … passion for winning, passion for the region, passion for property, passion for people because behind all of the properties and all of the addresses there’s actually real families, and positives and negatives, and great reasons and bad reasons why people move home. “I would say that anyone who wants to give it a go, now is a great time to do it because I think the next period of time for the Gold Coast is going to be very buoyant conditions, so why wouldn’t you want to be a part of that journey.” Having forged a successful partnership in work and their personal lives for the past two decades, Kym and Dane say the secret to their success is to a shared commitment to providing the best possible experience for their colleagues and clients. “I think the reason that it works really well, is we both have tremendous respect for each
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other’s skills and tremendous respect for what each of us bring to the table in business but we also have very clear ownership over each department … Sales Business is Dane, Property Management Business is Kym,” says Dane. “However, the actual culture within both those divisions is identical, it’s all about making sure the people we come in contact with get looked after the way that we would want to be looked after.” So what does the future look like for Harcourts Coastal?
“We’ve always believed that rather than place dots on a map or offices here and there, we’ll follow people and opportunity as they arise,” says Dane. “One of the most exciting things we’ve announced in the past few months is our new commercial division, where Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall, two very well renowned professionals in the commercial industry have come onboard as partners in Harcourts Coastal.”
“Those opportunities that arise from our success in the residential business have been a real surprise and very exciting but our primary focus is our people. “If we can build and grow our people, then our business growth will be a by-product of that.”
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Prized Position with Views to Surfers Paradise Striking in every aspect, this is a home where position and design combine to create a residence that even the most particular buyer will admire. The parcel, a prime waterfront site, enjoys wide and lengthy views of the most spectacular stretch of water in the Resort. The value of this address cannot be understated given the privacy and exclusivity it provides. Whilst bursting with high-end features and luxe finishes, this home is warm and inviting, it is a place for family and friends to gather and delight in one of the best locations in Australia. • 784sqm block, 26.6m waterfront, 180° water views • Light filled, high ceilings, spacious design • Open plan living, dining and designer kitchen • Enclosed waterfront alfresco entertaining area • Four deluxe ensuited bedrooms with walk in robes • Office with picture window overlooking the river • Prized allotment with manicured gardens • Water’s edge resort style infinity pool • 10m serviced pontoon anchored in deep water • 2 car garaging and buggy parking
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Unique and Unrivalled Modern Masterpiece This one of a kind, contemporary Sanctuary Cove residence is the pinnacle of luxurious simplicity. Distinctly modern, it combines a clean lined design with flawless custom finishes to create a truly unique property which will spoil you for anything else. This includes the gourmet kitchen of your starring acclaimed Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances paired with a cleverly concealed butlers’ pantry which is as large as most standalone kitchens. It also boasts a home cinema, sprawling living room with gas fireplace, four deluxe and ensuited bedrooms, an alfresco oasis with outdoor kitchen, pool and lush tropical gardens. • 686 sqm modern masterpiece on a 1,665 sqm block • Private and secluded elevated position • Expansive lounge with gas fireplace and wet bar • Cinema with surround sound, projector and screen • Italian feature tiling, oak flooring, walls of glass • Bespoke barn doors and designer, custom cabinetry • Master suite with river and lush hinterland views • Poolside alfresco living with outdoor kitchen • Spotted gum timber deck, large tiled pool and lawn • Five car and two golf buggy garaging
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The Epitome of Sophisticated Elegance Rarely will you find a modernised residence which so effortlessly embraces sophisticated elegance with soulful, easy living. Positioned due north, multiple luxury, light filled living and dining zones are perfectly paired with distinguished interiors and high quality finishes. You will relish the designer kitchen with butlers’ pantry, home cinema, billiards room and waterfront alfresco with sun drenched pool. There are five sumptuous, ensuited bedrooms as well as 180 degree vistas of the water and national park. Sheltered from Main River, this exclusive location is enjoyed by only a handful of the Resort’s most luxurious homes. • 775 sqm solid construction meticulously refurbished • 1108 sqm block, 27m waterfront and 180° water views • Formal and informal living and dining areas • Stately kitchen with lavish marble island bench • Executive office, home gym, cinema and billiards room • Waterfront alfresco dining overlooking the pool • Five deluxe ensuited bedrooms with walk in robes • Poolside alfresco living with outdoor kitchen • 12m serviced pontoon in sheltered deep water • Five car garaging and grand entrance
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A New Benchmark
8840 THE POINT SANCTUARY COVE 0418 860 927 glenys.pitkin@coastal.com.au
Glenys Pitkin The perfect fusion of experience, energy, and results Backed by an esteemed reputation and vast knowledge, long-time local Resort specialist, Glenys Pitkin, has elevated her successful real estate business to new heights. Glenys welcomes Client Liaison, Emily Arbuckle and Sales Associate, Fern Whitehead to ensure clients receive an even more exceptional property experience.
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Superb Riverfront Residence in Exclusive FIRB Exempt Hope Island Marine & Golf Resort
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Perched on a 758m2 with an 18m waterfrontage and piled pontoon on a wide stretch of the Coomera River with a serene outlook to an island reserve and bridge free access to the Gold Coast Broadwater and the ocean. Open plan casual lounge and dining open to a BBQ pavilion, private courtyard and swimming pool ideal for alfresco riverfront entertaining. The kitchen is perfect for servicing formal entertaining and casual family meals. There is a ground level bedroom or home office with large ensuite, private courtyard & external access. Also featured is a separate formal living or dining room. Upstairs includes a sprawling master bedroom with light filled ensuite, fitted home office or walk in wardrobe plus a private balcony.
PAUL LEDGERWOOD M 0418 241 109 paul.ledgerwood@coastal.com.au CHARMAINE LEDGERWOOD M 0417 190 962 c.ledgerwood@coastal.com.au
U N C O M P R O M I S
Gary Willis Director Harcourts Coastal Commercial Paradise Point
Jared Johnson Director Harcourts Coastal Commercial
Brandon Johnson Sales & Leasing Specialist Harcourts Coastal Commercial
Katrina Mattig Business Manager Harcourts Coastal
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Debbie Punch Sales & Leasing Specialist Harcourts Coastal Commercial
Dane Atherton Managing Director Harcourts Coastal
Rob Forde Sales Director Harcourts Coastal
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Kym Atherton Property Management Director Harcourts Coastal
Lachlan Marshall Director Harcourts Coastal Commercial
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ESTATE LIFESTYLE One of Queensland’s finest estates.
REGARDED AS SANCTUARY COVE’S most coveted land allotment, this luxurious and private compound effortlessly offers a grandeur like no other. The ornate style, which does not compromise comfort and everyday livability, makes it one of Queensland’s finest estates. Facing due North East on Main River on a prized 2362m2 within a 24/7 security patrolled estate, this residence boasts a private street frontage of bespoke wrought iron gates that allows the owner ultimate privacy and elusiveness. The long driveway flanked by mature hedging and manicured landscaping leads to a frontage unlike anything you have seen before. A mature Jacaranda sits proudly in the centre of the full roundabout making for a romantic statement piece that demands full attention. Further custom iron work sets the scene for the double door entry that leads into a cathedral height foyer with dual staircases, marble flooring and a remarkable chandelier that is sure to take your breath away. The moment you step through those doors, the opulence, grandeur, quality and craftsmanship of this estate is truly revealed Featuring 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, including a lavish master suite with divine ensuite and the largest of dressing rooms, this is a stunningly magnificent home. The riverfront estate sprawls over the allotment beautifully, taking full advantage of the 38m* of prime water-frontage and ensuring that key rooms are positioned to capture the idyllic and serene setting of the natural waterway. The boating enthusiast can moor their super yacht with ease on the double width pontoon, taking advantage of the bridge free ocean access that this home affords. Multiple indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, along with a home theatre, bar, games room and fully-tiled pool, ensure every member of the family is spoilt for entertainment options. The home also boasts a study plus maid’s room, gymnasium, spa and steam room for the ultimate estate lifestyle. Arrange your inspection today.
Amir Mian 0401 470 499 Charlon Delos Angeles 0487 638 092 James Mokdsi 0416 671 211
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This luxurious and private compound effortlessly offers a grandeur like no other without compromising comfort and everyday livability making it one of Queensland’s finest estates. Regarded as Sanctuary Cove’s most coveted land allotment, facing due North East on Main River on a prized 2362m2 in the most prestigious address within this 24/7 Security Patrolled Estate, this residence boasts a private street frontage of bespoke wrought iron gates that allows the owner ultimate privacy and elusiveness.
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Contact the listing agents
James Mokdsi
0416 671 211
Amir Mian
0401 470 499
Charlon Delos Angeles 0487 638 092
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15 Westminster Court SOVEREIGN ISLANDS
730m²
Luxurious 4 level Masterpiece on Protected Open Water with 30.9m of Waterfrontage Price
$6,500,000
A celebration of timeless luxury and graceful elegance beckons with this Sovereign Islands residence of distinction. Perched in a point position and anchored on 31m of exceptionally wide waterfrontage, this 107sq
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home has been passionately and painstakingly renovated. The result is an exquisite entertainer which epitomises refined grandeur in the Gold Coast's most prestigious address.
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Reward yourself with a lifestyle of waterfront elegance and contact the listing agent
Amir Mian
0401 470 499 amir@amirprestige.com.au
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Set on a generous 921m2* of prime main river waterfrontage in a lucrative stretch of the famous Commodore Drive, this coastal hamptons mansion will provide the understated opulence you have been
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searching for whilst still offering a contemporary floor-plan suitable for easy-everyday waterfront living. No-expense was spared in the re-model of this luxurious residence and the expansive water vistas have been highlighted throughout taking full advantage of the 23.5m* of riverfrontage that the property has to
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Amir Mian
0401 470 499 amir@amirprestige.com.au
Faith Liu
0418 888 285
faith@amirprestige.com.au
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This home has been beautifully designed by renowned architect Bayden Goddard. Located on the exclusive Cronin Island, this main river modern day mansion has a contemporary feel with stunning polished timber
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floors and finishes. This stunning residence is set across four levels with spectacular views of the city, river and hinterland. Designed with an open plan layout and high ceilings to allow natural light to flow throughout.
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Amir Mian
0401 470 499 amir@amirprestige.com.au
Charlon Delos Angeles 0487 638 092 | charlon@amirprestige.com.au
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Located in the heart of the Gold Coast on the exclusive Monaco Street, this huge half an acre plus manicured block and highly desired North facing Main River Waterfrontage will tick all the boxes.
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Amir Mian
0401 470 499 amir@amirprestige.com.au
Joshua Soineva
0411 513 293 joshua@amirprestige.com.au
Kris Valcic 0415 406 614 kris@amirprestige.com.au
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Shearwater Esplanade, a prestigious Esplanade along the Broadwater, is one of those positions that most of us would like to live and when properties like this become available we should seize the opportunity. It is
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Jeff Sturgess 0401 550 0433 470 292 499 | jeff@amirprestige.com.au charlon@amirprestige.com.au
Record Breaking 2020 Sales by the Amir Prestige Team
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PARADISE POINT 5501 4600 | SOUTHPORT 5531 0273 | MERMAID BEACH 5555 1600
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The Magick of ‘The River’
11 ADALUMA SETS SAIL Exploring the winding rivers of Sunshine Coast real estate and navigating through the ebb and flows of both buyer and seller expectations is not always easy.
canals leading to the vastness of the ocean that makes the Sunshine Coast highly sought after amongst buyers from around the world.”
11 Adaluma (which translates to ‘the river’) got lost ‘upstream’ for over two years with uninspired marketing efforts from multiple local and interstate agents. Owners Kevin and Erica were at a loss as to why their beautiful Buddina home was being overlooked despite its elegant style and desirable location.
A house here is more than a home, it’s a feeling of freedom, being fluid and going with the flow that leads to life’s adventure.
They struggled against the current, trying to find an agent they could rely on. This is where clear communication, intuition and industry experience flow together to help you stay afloat. Meet Stacy Downey specialising in waterfront properties on the Sunshine Coast and who has made her home amongst the canals for 14 years. “Waterfront properties offer far more than just a house by water, they also invite an expansive lifestyle. It is the excitement of exploring the rivers and
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Stacy has the innate ability to communicate this dream of freedom and give sellers that compassionate nudge to set sail. She helped new owners Paul and Annette envision their life on the water at 11 Adaluma from Peru and closed the deal, sight unseen. Are you ready to expand your horizons and create a unique and comprehensive marketing strategy to sell your property? Join Stacy for an exhilarating experience, up close and personal on her 300 horsepower SeaDoo (a.k.a The Silver Bullet) with a guided tour of your waterfront lifestyle!
Your Escape from Reality! Main Residence and 3 Income Producing Villas From the moment you arrive you will be struck by the beauty in the silence and greeted by native fauna, exotic parrots and the shy bush tail possums. Disappear into the seclusion of 130 acres with walking trails through a totally unspoiled environment. Discover this magical retreat for yourself, located just a 30 minutedrive from the Gold Coast International Airport through the world-famous pristine rainforests of Northern New South Wales. Easily accessible are the surfing beaches from Kingscliff to Kirra and just 10 minutes away the Husk Distillery and the quaint, village style restaurants and cafes of the surrounding district. In the shadow of Mount Warning, the property comprises a spacious three-bedroom residence which can be your personal residence if you so desire, as well as three modern villas for rental to nature-loving visitors in need of an escape.
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THE ARTISAN VISION Artisan by Perry Homes unveils Hope Island showhome.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHANE MACGREGOR PHOTOGRAPHY FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION, the aim of Artisan by Perry Homes, is to provide their clients with a unique and unparalleled, bespoke home building experience. They take the time to understand what you want and need in your home, taking into consideration your personal style and budget. With in-house designers and estimators, the team works tirelessly to deliver your custom-built home together with first-class customer service through every step of the journey. This process ensures the smooth delivery of a home that embodies opulence and style, and is entirely tailored to your individual lifestyle. Fuelled by a passion for great design, Artisan by Perry Homes has unveiled the first showhome built under the brand. The stunning Santa Monica 42 with the Cube façade sits on a waterfront block of 539m2 in size and is designed to show how much home you can get on a small site and still include a pool and back yard. There are three variations of this plan all with five bedrooms. The largest plan is three storeys with the additional Sky Lounge, Sky Bar and Sky Deck. >>
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EXTERNAL FEATURES You really get a sense of arrival at the front door which is 1200mm glass pivot with a fixed 1100mm clear fixed sidelight, while the modern pool and surrounding tiled areas will delight those who love to entertain and enjoy the Gold Coast lifestyle. Externally, the home boasts a contemporary mix of finishes including Knotwood aluminium timber-look cladding and feature tile to front entry with a Colorbond ‘Trimdek’ roof. This mix also includes half height face bricks, exon cladding as well as render in some areas. Also featured in the roofline are Velux solarpowered opening skylights to the master suite. INTERNAL FEATURES The grand opulence of the stained American Oak open timber staircase with frameless glass balustrading and LED strip lighting creates an impact when you enter the home. And making the entry truly spectacular, the grandeur of the soaring ceilings give scale and proportion to the void area above. The front entry, Gallery and master suite feature walls of Designer Lining Board in Double Slat Ebony which give an edgy approach and add a New York apartment sense of style. KITCHEN The centrally located entertainer’s kitchen with island bench featuring Smartstone benchtops is the hub of the open plan area and flows directly through stacker doors to spacious outdoor living zones.
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Foodies and gourmet chefs will enjoy the kitchen appliances including Pyrolytic steam oven, induction cooktop, integrated dishwasher and, of course, entertainers always need a wine fridge. There is an abundance of storage options in the island bench, overhead and under bench cupboards and butler's pantry, which also provides additional preparation area. LIVING AREAS This spacious design includes four living areas: the formal lounge at the front of the home, an open plan family and dining area, media room with wet bar and a unique gallery space on the upper level. In a joint collaboration, the Santa Monica will showcase the spectacular works of awardwinning, Gold Coast nature photographer Wayne Sorensen. Wayne has travelled to some of the most remote regions of the world and his curation of stunning photographs of Antarctica is currently on display. MASTER SUITE The warm, romantic master suite is styled on the Philippe Starck hotel in Paris. With a dark wood feature wall and built-in shelf, the room is bathed in the soft LED lights to create an arty urban escape. The luxurious ensuite features a freestanding bath, rainwater shower and dual vanities. Built-in cabinetry provides ample storage in the dual walk-in robe and dressing room.
BEDROOMS There are four additional bedrooms which all include walk-in robes. Two of these bedrooms also have their own ensuite. One is located on the ground level, which is perfect for a guest suite, and the other is on the upper level. Artisan by Perry Homes’ new showhome is located at 1 Santa Monica Boulevard, Hope Island and is open to view Saturday to Wednesday from 10.00am to 5.00pm or contact Chris Littlewood on 0411 611 842 to arrange a private inspection
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ARTISAN BY PERRY HOMES Award-winning Perry Homes was established in 1993 and has grown to be one of the most trusted names in the building industry. This enviable foundation has paved the way for the inception of Artisan by Perry Homes. Part of Artisan’s distinctive design approach is the ability to knock down your existing home and rebuild a completely new design to create a beautiful living space for you to enjoy. Artisan by Perry Homes also provides every client with an expert one-on-one advice through personal colour and lighting consultation to ensure your home reflects your unique personality.
SHOW HOME NOW OPEN
MASTERS OF OUR CRAFT Presenting the Artisan Collection by Perry Homes, your bespoke new home builder. We are proud to announce that our state-of-the-art show home is now open, displaying the latest innovations in styling and design. Our dedicated team of specialists have the expertise and resources to custom design the home of your dreams. From narrow lots to acreage, unique or sloping sites, even knockdown rebuilds, we know what it takes to create beautiful living spaces. Visit our stunning new show home and discover the Artisan experience.
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CHRIS LITTLEWOOD / 0411 611 842 chris.littlewood@artisanbyperry.com.au 1 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, HOPE ISLAND OPEN SATURDAY - WEDNESDAY 10AM - 5PM
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Create a calm oasis with OZ Design Furniture’s new season collections. THIS YEAR, as we find ourselves in continuing, unpredictable situations, our homes are our one safe place. It’s where we are spending much of our time and, within its spaces, is where current memories are being made. OZ Design Furniture’s new season collections have been designed to help you adjust to these changes and give you the chance to create a home that feels like it is absolutely the best place to be. While overseas travel may not be on the agenda, their team have sourced product from around the world, offering pieces with the textures, tones and designs that reflect popular holiday destinations. Introduce the essence of Palm Springs with cool pastel tones or add a touch of Hampton’s style using rich timber and crisp linen. Go island hopping with palm prints and rattan accents, evoke a coastal escape vibe with relaxing day beds or create your alternative Greek-inspired holiday by adding splashes of blue and white. Urban living with a touch of glam is quintessentially Italian, while luxe fabrics and chic styling would fit in perfectly on the French Riviera. Right now, it's more important than ever to bring those paradise-inspired, culturally rich, sundrenched vibes in to your home. It’s time to live boundlessly, without leaving our shores. Shop in-store and be inspired at OZ Design Furniture Bundall and Helensvale.
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Graze, gather and live; inspired by a warm, earthy and organic lifestyle. The latest look from OZ Design Furniture creates a sense of relaxation, and offers a space that’s both unique in design and intriguing in texture. Think farm-fresh produce, freshly pressed coffee, served within an earthy colour palette. Rattan is featured, along with dried florals and mango wood timber. It’s a look that could have been inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of the Byron Bay bubble. Shop now at OZ Design Furniture Bundall or Helensvale.
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Salon style
The Salon by Moran Furniture Australia is a unique and elegantly styled accent chair. Its stylish silhouette is created by an exposed timber frame and rattan mesh feature back that draws the eye. It has a fully upholstered seat which ensures a comfortable sit with a loose feather filled lumber cushion. The Salon adds warmth and visual lightness to a room making it a great counterpoint sofa setting. Available in a wide selection of fabric or leather with different frame colour options. View the large range of Moran which is Exclusive to Lynton & Forrester, 112 Bundall Road, Bundall.
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LIGHT & SHADE
Pottery project
The Nine in Design summer must haves are here. Add character and a touch of class into your living space with Northcote Pottery’s new on-trend indoor and outdoor pots, statement fountain and glazed bird bath. Available in most independent retailers and garden centres.
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Cameo appearance
CAMEO is an extendable oval table with well-defined lines and a strong personality. The varnished metal central column supports a top of metal/ceramic. Available in many colour variations, the CAMEO table becomes the true main character of the living room. Discover the range at Design Initial Gold Coast and Brisbane.
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Fun & games
This versatile games table comes with a recessed backgammon board and a reversible lid featuring chess/checkers. When not in use, the shagreen-sided lid allows the table to sit elegantly within any room. RRP $4,500
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Handwoven using natural fibres sourced from Southern Himalaya and New Zealand – this gorgeous rug collection by Weave can be found at Choices Flooring. Working alongside artisans and designers, these rugs were created with contemporary Australian living in mind. Shop the collection in store at 10/178 Siganto Drive, Helensvale.
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Precious metal
An uncomplicated golden bronze metal weave design creates an elegant border for Coco Republic’s Farlen standing floor mirror. Made to impress, the mirror is going to be a standout in any space whether it is the bedroom as a dressing mirror or above a console in an entry. RRP $2,495
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Show & Glow
Let your outdoor area glow with the Tika Outdoor Lantern by Vincent Sheppard. The stylish solar-powered lantern features a woven basket that creates a stunning shadow play while the teak base adds a natural touch. Available in black and camel in two sizes (an industrial metal base is also an option).
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HEADING NAME FACTS & FIGURES
CENTRE OF FINANCE Crest Accountants are a Gold Coast accounting firm with a difference.
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Noosa has long been regarded as a food lover’s paradise … unique flavours, fresh local produce and a host of quality restaurants have earned the Sunshine Coast township a welldeserved reputation for delicious cuisine. But it is the iconic Noosa International Food & Wine Festival that has really cemented the area as a premier regional culinary destination. The inaugural event – then known as the Celebration of Australian Food & Wine Noosa Style – was held in 2003. About 150 people attended including a number of well known food and wine identities such as Stephanie Alexander, Stephen Henschke and Luke Mangan. The program included a welcome cocktail party and barbecue on Noosa’s Main Beach; a sumptuous seven-course degustation matched with some of Australia’s legendary wines; and a tour to the hinterland’s Coolabine Farmstead Goats Cheese Farm.
MAKE OUR WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE WITH OUR Rolls-Royce became the MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES. ultimate symbol of taste and This is your opportunity to discover the unrivalled golfing lifestyle you can only find at Sanctuary Cove. refinement. website url example www.covemagazine.com.au website url example www.covemagazine.com.au
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Our membership includes unlimited rounds on Australia’s only Arnold Palmer Signature Course, The Pines golf course and our championship golf course, The Palms. Experience unrestricted access to the exclusive Clubhouse and prestigious practice facilities, complementing both top 100 ranked golf courses in Australia. Benefits include: - Access to The Pines and The Palms golf courses 7 days a week - Access to Sanctuary Cove Country Club facilities and gymnasium - Exclusive invitations to private Club events and tournaments - Reciprocal and affiliate golf club rights Only a limited number of memberships are available. Secure yours today. For further information please contact Member Services on 07 5699 9000 or info@scgcc.com.au Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club The Parkway, Sanctuary Cove, Qld Australia www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au
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FOR OVER 45 YEARS, Crest Accountants have been empowering individuals, families and businesses to nurture financial success, security and peace of mind. From humble beginnings, their strong foundation has been built on old-school principles which have enabled them to develop long-lasting client relationships. A BRAND-NEW LOCATION Providing a convenient, central location with ample client designated parking and stunning waterfront views, Crest Accountants has found a new home at the newly named Crest Corporate Centre. Designed to house all services under one roof, this new location at 4 Miami Key, Broadbeach Waters has allowed Crest to provide clients with a complete financial solution. Partners Peter Chesterton, Brett Shepheard, Wesley Bothma, Scott Chesterton and Jesse Phillips bring over 80 years’ combined experience and expertise to the business. The Partners, along with the Crest team, work collaboratively to manage and grow their clients wealth through a host of personalised solutions, providing quality service that extends beyond accounting, including financial planning, mortgage broking and general insurance products.
Trusted Gold Coast Accountants for over 45 years Where getting to know you, is our priority
The Crest Wealth team are experienced financial planners, providing their clients with personal and business financial advice and strategies from wealth management, personal insurance and investment services, to superannuation and retirement planning. With a specialist mortgage broking team, Crest Lending, provides a range of services from basic home loans and refinancing, right through to complex financing structures, such as property development funding. Along with these services, Crest Insurance was introduced to provide clients with a complete financial solution by offering tailored commercial and corporate policy management products. Crest Accountants take great pride in offering clients the highest level of personalised service. They strive to implement professional, compassionate and tailored accounting and financial solutions to suit who you are and all that your business is. With dedicated specialists across all facets of your financial situation, you will only receive the very best service and advice for your individual needs. Whether you’re an individual, family or business owner, the professional team at Crest Accountants have a service and specialist for you.
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Carla Tooma & Kate Halpan
Warrick McDonald & Lauren Hardy
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Kimberley Gardiner & Aicha Robertson
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Lauren Madsen, Emma Wharton & Amy Lenan
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Sam Mangan & Liang-Zi Carr
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Clare E. Urwin, Brooke Lowther & Rhonda Oxnam
SPRING SUMMER SOIRÉE 9 September – The Tropic - Burleigh Pavilion
Burleigh Beach provided the perfect backdrop for Pacific Fair’s Spring Summer Lunch. Guests at the intimate event enjoyed a delicious selection of cocktails, appetisers and new season cuisine while soaking up the relaxed ambience at The Tropic - Burleigh Pavilion.
Please FOLLOW US to view more photos of this event. Photographer Daniel McClifty
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Calligaris Monogram Extension Table in Bronze ceramic top on Matt Bronze legs Calligaris Lilly Chairs in Aubergine leather seat on Polished Brass legs
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Cathy Mathieson, Jan Venn & Margie Hay
Cathy Peters & Jacinta Brachan
Edith Mitrovis & Susie McWatt-Forbes
Jan McArdle & Ann Hannaby
Karen Barker & Dorothy Meijer
Karen Connelly & Rita Connelly
Shelly Georgiou & Fiona Armstrong
Suzy McDonald & Corinna Van de Merwe
Yvonne Croft, Sue Rummer & Faye Wyer
Michelle Cowling, Joanne Hewitt & Janet Thumm
Leila Stephenson, Nin Kristensen, Dr. Chris Davis & Juliette Hauff
SPLASH OF PINK
14 October – InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort Speaker Dr Chris Davis, General Manager of the Institute for Glycomics, joined guests at the Splash of Pink Fashion & High Coffee Afternoon at the InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. Attendees enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon of fashion and fun to raise funds to support the ground-breaking breast cancer research being conducted at Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics. Stylist Susie McWatt-Forbes also provided tips on how to kickstart your summer wardrobe, with fashion from The Marine Village retailers. Please FOLLOW US to view more photos of this event. Photographer Luke Kenny
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Go o d i nte r i o r d e corati ng sta rts f ro m t h e flo o r up at C h o i ce s Flo o r i n g Hel ensval e With the latest designs in carpet, timber, laminate, luxury vinyl, tiles, rugs and window furnishings we have the perfect decorating solution for every home and budget. Choices Flooring Helensvale would also like to wish you a safe and joyous festive season with your loved ones. Visit our showroom today, to book in a free measure and quote.
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NOVEMBER ENTERTAINMENT
12 - 22 NOVEMBER Bleach* Festival 2020 Bleach* 2020 invites audiences to experience the coast through great storytelling, contemporary art, music, cabaret and dance, whether that be watching an artwork unfold on the edge of the shoreline or in backyards and balconies of soonto-be demolished houses. Unashamedly local, the reimagined 2020 festival program will feature 34 events and 214 performances over 11 days across three unique hubs – Burleigh Heads, Chevron Island and the Botanic Gardens.
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13 NOVEMBER Storyfest Business Lunch with General Sir Peter Cosgrove
21 NOVEMBER Queensland Symphony Orchestra Beethoven’s Emperor
Storyfest hosts a conversation with Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, AC (Mil) CVO, MC (Retd), at the GCCEC (live-streamed from Sydney). As Governor General he travelled far and wide, representing Australia on the world stage with humour, intelligence and a force of personal magnetism that was felt by everyone from the Queen to US Presidents. Sir Peter will also participate in a Q&A and take questions from the floor.
The Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s year of Beethoven ends with his mighty ‘Emperor’ Concerto, one of the most stirring musical experiences for piano and orchestra, performed by Australian pianist Daniel de Borah. To finish their final concert of 2020, the Orchestra takes on the triumphant and glorious Pines of Rome composed by one of the most recorded composers of the 20th century, Ottorino Respighi.
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28 NOVEMBER Festival of Small Halls Summer Tour 2020 Festival of Small Halls brings its much-loved not-for-profit music tour to Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall for one fun-filled night. Presented by veteran festival producers Woodfordia Inc., the program features women in docs, whose refreshing acoustic styled experience is loved by audiences of all ages, and Karl S Williams, a multi-awardwinning singer/songwriter/instrumentalist who brings the charisma of a ‘rock-star’ to the stage.
29 NOVEMBER The Roots Music Festival
OPENING NOVEMBER Moonlight Cinema
The Roots Music Festival returns to the Gold Coast with a star-studded line up of roots artists taking to HOTA’s Outdoor Stage. Encompassing soul, blues, reggae, folk and more, the program includes Tijuana Cartel, Fat Picnic, Hanlon Brothers, August River Band and MC, DJ Sarah Howells. Soak up the parkland views as you enjoy a perfect family Sunday of sunshine, sounds and summer vibes.
Moonlight Cinema returns to Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland for another season of picnics, friends, family and films. More than just a movie experience, Moonlight is an opportunity to kick back in the outdoors and recline on a plush bean bed under the stars or unfurl a picnic blanket and unwind amid the lively and relaxed atmosphere. With a range of magical Moonlight experiences, there’s set fo be something for everyone this summer.
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DECEMBER ENTERTAINMENT
3 - 13 DECEMBER Feedback Festival Focused squarely on highlighting local artists and promoting Australian music, the inaugural Feedback Festival will offer the chance to see more than 50 bands, performing over 100 hours of live music, from Southport to Burleigh Heads. With an eclectic line-up that features everything from raucous punk-rock to hazy indie-rock, laid back folk sounds, Italian-inspired soul and mainstage pop, Feedback Festival is a music event like no other.
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5 DECEMBER ABBADAZZLING CHRISTMAS 2020 Gimme Gimme Gimme a fABBAlous Christmas celebration at Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. Enjoy a 90-minute show from ABBALIVE, as well as live perfomances by Magic Carpet Ride. Ticket includes a sensational 4-course dinner crafted by award-winning chefs, festive theming and a 4.5-hour beverage package. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of festive entertainment, book now.
10 - 12 DECEMBER 60 Dancers: 60 Stories Join Queensland Ballet at The Playhouse, QPAC for a live performance of works from their much-lauded digital program, 60 Dancers: 60 Stories. Created during isolation to bring people together around the theme of love, audiences will experience a selection of these original choreographic masterpieces – truly authentic, original and inspired by our dislocated new world.
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12 DECEMBER Not So Silent Night Christmas Ball
16 - 20 DECEMBER Carnival of the Animals
27 DECEMBER – 1 JANUARY Woodford Folk Festival
Featuring a Magical White Christmas theme, the Not So Silent Night Christmas Ball at The Star Gold Coast is designed to thrill. A cast of stunning entertainers, including feature performer Johnny Drama, will take you on a fun journey through the eras from the 70's to 2020. Your night includes a decadent 4-course dinner, 4-hour beverage package and live entertainment in the specially themed ballroom.
In perfect timing for summer holiday family activities, Carnival of the Animals will whisk QPAC audiences away on a thrilling circus escapade. Bringing the classical music suite of Camille SaintSaëns to life for a whole new generation of circus, music and animal lovers, Circa’s world-famous acrobats will tumble, fly, leap and spin their way through the many wondrous worlds of the animal kingdom.
A magical experience, and one not to be missed, the Woodford Folk Festival runs over six days and six nights and features more than 2000 local, national and international performers. This year’s programme includes a diverse range of events from concerts, dances and writers’ panels to folk medicine, circus performances, late night cabarets and special events including the spectacular fire event.
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A comprehensive guide to building an affordable, eco-friendly and water-efficient green home for the future by sustainability expert and Gardening Australia presenter Josh Byrne. RRP $39.99
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With fast travel currently questioned or on hold, discover how we can find a deeper connection with our universe – and ourselves – through inspiring imagery and thoughtful words. RRP $29.99
With step-by-step instructions for cake decorating and making macarons, and a full range of allergy-friendly recipes, this is a musthave book for anyone interested in baking. RRP $39.99
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STARS Stars
SAGITTARIUS 23 Nov – 22 Dec
The Sagittarian solar eclipse mid-December spells big changes for you, so be prepared to shift your focus to your personal life and to work. This is a good time to make great progress with your health or that of someone close if their health has been an issue. Take the initiative now to transform your daily life via work and health and also to boost your personal circumstances.
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ARIES 21 Mar – 20 Apr
LEO 24 Jul – 23 Aug
CAPRICORN 23 Dec – 20 Jan
TAURUS 21 Apr – 21 May
The Taurus full moon on November 1 will spotlight the changing circumstances around a fresh chapter in your life and work. This is a good month to turn a corner with your ventures and to think in practical terms about how you’d like your projects to pan out long term. The Scorpio new moon midNovember spells a fresh, grounded chapter in connection with someone special.
VIRGO 24 Aug – 23 Sept
November begins with key developments involving an organisation or a friend. You may surprise them with your news and revelations, or vice versa. Luckily, the new moon on November 15 will help you make solid progress with paperwork, talks and personal circumstances. News concerning a health situation or a secret being revealed midDecember will help you progress.
AQUARIUS 21 Jan – 19 Feb
GEMINI 22 May – 21 Jun
LIBRA 24 Sept – 23 Oct
PISCES 20 Feb – 20 Mar
CANCER 22 Jun – 23 Jul
SCORPIO 24 Oct – 22 Nov
The full moon on November 1 will help to boost finances and self-esteem, although you may need to think ‘outside the box’. Key news mid-November will give you the heads-up about finances over the months to come. If some projects have been held up, prepare for that to change in December. If you’re looking for romance, these two months could bring just what you want!
Be prepared to view your career, long-term direction and even status in a new light. For many Aquarians there is the great potential for a positive transformation both at work, health-wise and financially now despite surprises at home, and for some, at work. There will be many positive aspects to your new circumstances, even if they are not quite yet apparent. Be adaptable.
A new health or work routine will begin, making this is a good time to boost these two important areas of your life. A development or a surprise early in November will provide insight into how best to plan life moving forward. The Gemini lunar eclipse on November 30 brings the chance to revitalise your personal life, so plan exciting activities with favourite people.
You will broaden your horizons over the next two months, enabling you to embrace new and interesting paths. The solar eclipse on December 15 will illuminate fresh ideas and options, for some to do with work; for others at home. You’ll gain the chance to move forward with your plans, but must keep an eye on the bigger picture while being adaptable with the details.
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The solar eclipse mid-December signals new potential to improve your domestic situation. Key news to do with someone special or at work will be a factor. The Cancerian full moon on December 30 will spotlight ways in which you could improve your personal life and daily routine. Get set to sail into 2021 with new ideas and the confidence to be your best self.
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This is an excellent time to find new ways to innovate, collaborate and progress with your projects as this will revitalise your finances and self-esteem. The full moon on November 1 may even bring a surprise in a shared circumstance. New ideas and options such as how you share duties and responsibilities will come into being due to changes in your personal life.
Expect a surprise early in November, in connection with a business or personal partner. You’ll gain a fresh mutual understanding. Developments will encourage you to look at your home life from a fresh perspective, especially involving both financial and personal investments. In December, you’ll be drawn to new ways to earn and invest your time and energy.
This is a changeable period for you, so be prepared to adapt and be flexible about the choices you make. The full moon on November 1 will spotlight important concerns to do with a relationship for October-born Scorpios and at work for November Scorpios. You may be surprised by personal news mid-month. A fresh financial agreement in December could open doors.
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