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from Cove magazine
The up-side to down-sizing
WHEN IT COMES TO DOWNSIZING, the more discerning buyers never compromise, and that is the philosophy behind Masthead Ocean Club.
With locals making up the biggest share of the Gold Coast’s downsizer market in recent years, Masthead Ocean Club has captured the imagination of those looking for more than what an idyllic Main Beach location has to offer.
“Gold Coasters are definitely taking the lead when it comes to scaling back to focus on lifestyle,” says David Highland, the CEO of Highland, the exclusive selling agent for Masthead Ocean Club.
“We’re increasingly seeing buyers selling up large family homes they have owned for years on the Gold Coast and looking to replace them with a spacious , luxury, low-maintenance apartment that is much closer to lifestyle conveniences and amenities,” he explains.
“Masthead Ocean Club is clearly a gamechanger when it comes to meeting the demands of these buyers.
“This is a premium development that offers all, if not more, of the amenities and facilities they have in their current home, far exceeding those in any other building ever built to date or planned on the Gold Coast.”
Located in a prime position, Masthead Ocean Club sits just a stone’s throw from Main Beach’s premier destinations such as waterways parklands, beaches, and coastline, ticking all the lifestyle aspect boxes for a downsizer.
“Northern Main Beach, where Masthead is positioned, is a quiet enclave and perfect for downsizers who want access to everything but don’t want to be in the centre of the fast paced, hustle and bustle of Gold Coast living,” says David.
With all this at their doorstep, Masthead Ocean Club leverages its location to offer a seven-star resort experience and ultra-luxe amenities within the development itself.
“Downsizers still want a pool, gym, wine storage and the views they currently have and don’t want to compromise on space – Masthead has all of this,” he says.
“When they’re home, downsizers still like to entertain or accommodate family, so they require multiple living zones and multi-purpose spaces which has all been thoughtfully introduced into every residence at Masthead.
“They may need a home office as they could still be involved in business.
“Masthead has a versatile multi-purpose room perfect for a study, home office or additional living space,” he says.
Privacy and security are also an important factor to downsizers as well as the number of apartments within the building.
“Masthead only has 28 apartments, one per floor with no horizontal neighbours,” he adds.
Masthead has been further equally crafted to create a private community of individuals with similar interests, where they can enjoy the good things in life both personally and socially.
“Downsizers want to be surrounded by likeminded people,” David explains.
“Masthead residents will have the opportunity to mingle and attend social events together through the partner affiliates associated with the building.
“Masthead has certainly been designed to offer a unique lifestyle that is enriched by a sophisticated design, amenities, and social engagement in one of the best locations on the Gold Coast.
“It has also been carefully curated with the best amenities and facilities for the most discerning downsizer in mind.
“It is truly one of a kind,” he concludes.
NOTHING LIKE A DAME
Dame Emma Thompson is terrifying families around the world as Miss Trunchbull in film Matilda the Musical ... here, the actress talks about her terrifying incarnation as the iconic character, how it was to sing live wearing prosthetics, secrets from the set and more.
WORDS JENNY DAVIS / THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE
DAME EMMA THOMPSON is terrifying as Miss Trunchbull in the recent release film Matilda the Musical.
The Oscar-winning actress spent three hours-a-day in make-up to play the iconic headteacher in the movie version of the musical by Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly based on Roald Dahl’s book.
Dame Emma – who was terrifically nasty as The Baroness in 2021’s Cruella – admits the role was a challenge.
“She’s probably the most frightening person I’ve ever played,” she said.
“There’s something of the camp commandant about her that’s very dark, but sort of delicious.”
“I’d come on set and people that I knew would go, ‘Oh, actually, I’ve got something to do over here.’
“It was extraordinary.”
How was tempting was it to facetime friends and family as Miss Trunchbull? Well, it was very tempting –but I wasn’t allowed, we had to keep it quiet and under wraps.
But I did take the odd picture and then I’d show people.
And that was such a laugh because people would go, ‘Who’s that?’ They couldn’t recognise me.
Even my family just went, ‘That’s incredible’.
It was the artistry of the prosthetics and Chloe, Emma and Naomi who did make-up and painted the upper half of my face.
It was just this incredible artwork that was done every morning.
Basically, five people created Trunchbull, I just happened to be one of them.
How did you first feel when you were initially asked to take on this character because she is such an iconic villain who has been terrifying kids since the first film? And the book. But it’s interesting, isn’t it? Because there’s lots of different versions of her.
In the book, she just shouts all the time.
This version she gets quite quiet sometimes, which I think is very scary.
And then in the first film, which of course isn’t a musical, again, she’s a bit more shouty and a bit more sort of recognisable.
I think there’s something very genuinely sort of sinister about this version of Trunchbull and I think that’s because Matthew Warchus, the director, wanted her to be absolutely real.
So there’s something of the camp commandant about her that’s very dark, but sort of delicious.
And the children loved watching it, they loved pretending to be scared.
How did you jaw and face muscles get on with all the words in your songs? Actually, it was tough. It was tough.
You’ve really got to work it, absolutely.
But what was wonderful was that we were performing the songs live.
And I think that’s a real gift to the actor because you know you can’t do it again.
You know you can’t then go and do it in a studio, i’s not the same thing at all.
And you’re not lip-synching to something, you’re really doing it.
So I think that was a great help.
I was very grateful to our MD [Musical Director], Chris Nightingale, who was wonderful making that possible. >>
