Life is Grand The family who has called the Ultra Broadbeach Penthouse home shares a glimpse of life inside one of the city’s most iconic sky homes. By Janelle Estreich
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erched high enough to lock eyes with gulls cruising the coastline, the Ultra Broadbeach Penthouse has long been among the Gold Coast’s most revered residences. Occupying levels 30 and 31 of the esteemed DBI-designed building on George Avenue, the Ultra Penthouse combines what was originally two penthouses to achieve an astounding 1,093m2 footprint that includes a private rooftop terrace. The elevation and location afford breathtaking 360-degree views – from the infinite blue of the Pacific Ocean, across the cityscape to Main River, and west where the setting sun ignites the hills of the Gold Coast Hinterland. Soaring ceilings, extensive glazing and lavish finishes deliver a sophisticated sense of style across grand living zones, five spacious bedrooms, six bathrooms and every comfort you might expect to find in a large, high end home. But for all of its impressive selling points, the Ultra Penthouse has been a much treasured home for the late owner and his Melbourne-based family, who have
enlisted Michael Kollosche to present the prestige property to market. “It was our father’s full-time home and we would all visit from Melbourne every couple of months,” says James Grege. “Home is where your parents are and we have many special memories with our family there.”
With a full gourmet kitchen complemented
According to James, the penthouse and
eating in is also appealing inside the
the location were of equal attraction to
penthouse which is perfectly designed
the family who have embraced all of the
for entertaining.
benefits the local lifestyle has to offer.
by a well-equipped butler’s kitchen,
Martinis are best served overlooking
“Dad relocated to the Gold Coast for the
the ocean from the curved cocktail
weather and the lifestyle, but he was most
lounge while the rooftop terrace lends
attracted to Broadbeach because of the
itself to larger gatherings, with a built-in
external amenities,” says James.
barbecue, ice maker, Vintec wine fridge
“Being in the centre of Broadbeach, you’ve
and dishwasher.
got the beach, shopping and restaurants
“The beachfront balcony is ideal for five
all right there around you. Being from
or so people, but you can entertain 20-
Melbourne, the food is a highlight for us.”
30 people up there on the terrace,” says
Local favourites include Bam Bam Bakehouse for breakfast, Koi on
James. “Looking over the city lights at night is something special.”
Surf Parade for lunch and Italian or
Private relaxation and recreation are
Japanese for dinner at one of The Star’s
encouraged – unwind in the steam room,
top-notch restaurants.
work up a sweat in the gym and cool
