171 Monaco Street is on the market for offers over $5 million. Pic: Supplied
CONSTRUCTED with high-end materials and designed to fully embrace 90m of north-facing Nerang River frontage is this resort-style residence at Monaco St in Broadbeach Waters.
Its exclusive locale facing across wide main river to the Surfers Paradise skyline is complemented by an impressive 2130sqm of manicured grounds, striking tropical gardens, open-air recreation and dining rooms and a 25m saltwater pool with rock ledges and cascading waterfalls.
Karen and Roger Cartwright bought the original property in 2000 for $850,000 and demolished the lowset ”James Bond-style” house.
”It’s 90m on riverfront facing due north so that was a great aspect and it’s just five minutes to Broadbeach, five minutes to Surfers Paradise and close to the casino,” Mrs Cartwright said. ”We quite liked the footprint of the house that was here, it seemed to take in the whole aspect. We don’t have neighbours so it’s quite secluded and most visitors comment on how like a resort it is.”
The new residence of about 650sqm was designed by Gold Coast architect John Schofield, of Design Imagery, and presents a grand dual-storey facade of taupe marble sheen behind a high fence and two sets of ornate gates.
Sculpted pencil pines add depth to the front garden where a horse-shoe driveway bypasses an eight-car garage and continues through the port cochere. Reflection pools set off the lofty timber front doors and continue into the foyer where a glass floor emphasises the water below for a stunning multi-dimensional introduction further enhanced by intricate cornices and architraves, natural limestone tiles, imported light fittings and walls finished with an opulent pearl effect.
Extensive water views are captured from the foyer and the ensuing open formal area comprising a dining space, loungeroom and a media zone. A curved island bench topped with granite forms a centrepiece to the gourmet kitchen which is fashioned with two-pak cabinetry in shimmered copper, glass splashbacks, Miele appliances including an espresso machine and a butler’s pantry. Living space to the side and a casual meals area to the front rounds out the interior lifestyle precinct which is fronted by glass bi-fold doors that fully expose the tranquil waterfront position.
A thatched-roof pavilion with ducted sound and feature lighting is poised above the river and provides a dedicated space for alfresco dining and relaxing overlooking a landscaped garden adorned with a poinciana tree, bismark palms and hemmed by sculpted hedges.
A private beach is positioned beside the renovated 25m pool which has a mermaid sculpture and a paddling section against a backdrop of cascading waterfalls and a structured garden of bare rock and lush tropical plants.
A thatched poolside pavilion has glass floors positioned over a tropical fish pond and to the eastern side lies generous manicured grounds with views to the Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise skyline.
The western wing contains a bathroom, the laundry with a private drying courtyard, a study, access to the eight-car garage and guest accommodation beyond double doors, which includes a kitchenette, a sitting room, outdoor access, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite.
A locally crafted wrought-iron balustrade curves with the staircase to the second level where the right wing contains two ensuited bedrooms each with a private juliet balcony and dressing room.
The right wing accommodates the majestic master bedroom, which has a balcony to the side embracing skyline views across the pool and river to the skyline, a study space, a two-way dressing room and an ensuite with a double vanity and a spa bath.
DETAILS
Address: 171 Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters
Agent: Jesse Willcox, LJ Hooker Surfers Paradise
Price: Offers over $5m
Inspections: By appointment
– goldcoast.com.au
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