The breeze carries the sweet smell of frangipani as you stroll through the lush, tropical front garden that leads to this stunning residence - a home that is spectacular even by Gold Coast standards.
Set on a 28-metre north-facing river frontage in desirable Broadbeach Waters, the 75-77 Monaco Street property has been thoughtfully designed by architect Bayden Goddard with luxury and timeless design at front of mind.
You reach the house via a long, private driveway, which arrives at a gracious floating walkway leading to the entrance. It is from here that the the home is revealed in its full, marble-lined elegance, from the foyer with its twin reflection pools through to the terrace and water vista.
Expansive living rooms with high ceilings, four large bedrooms, five bathrooms and a designer master suite that boasts his-and-her bathrooms make this a dream listing for realtors Michael Kollosche and Jordan Williams, of Kollosche Prestige Agents.
Williams says it is a rare pleasure to list such a property. "This is a one-in-a-million home and they don't come along very often," he says. "The quality of the build, the design and the features - you simply can't fault it.
"There's nothing you'd change if you moved in tomorrow. It's a 'forever' home and one that, if you bought it, you'd hand it down for generations because it's such as asset to have something like this."
The sprawling 987-square-metre home is owned by former BRW rich-lister James Rice, who is moving with his family to Brisbane, where his company, Urban Construct, is based.
The price guide is $11.95 million.
You don't have to love the water - sea or river - to truly appreciate what this property has to offer, but it will certainly help. A private jetty leads to a pontoon that can berth a 15-metre cruiser and from there it's a short water voyage, past the impressive Surfers Paradise skyline, to the Broadwater and out to the open sea.
Staying home isn't hard to do, either. Twin dining pavilions flank the resort-style infinity pool, which is fringed by an impressive entertainment terrace.
Leading onto the terrace are floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors that, when open, provide a seamless view across the deck down to the water, inviting the outside in.
White plantation shutters allow cool summer breezes to flow through the property or, when closed, provide a more intimate setting. The home also has fully ducted airconditioning.
The property's top position is a drawcard. Dubbed the "golden triangle", Broadbeach Waters is perfectly positioned between the excitement and entertainment on offer at the Jupiters Hotel and Casino, the Pacific Fair shopping complex and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Increasingly recognised as the new heart of the Gold Coast, the suburb is fast becoming a lifestyle and entertainment enclave. It's also just a short walk to the monorail, with plans for the rail to extend to the northern suburb of Helensvale and its access to the train line to Brisbane.
The home and its environs create the ultimate in indulgence where owners can do as much or as little as they want.
The kitchen caters for all tastes and is large enough to accommodate event caterers and comfortable enough for family breakfasts and barbecue prep. It features Statutoria marble benchtops and a six-burner gas cooktop with built in teppanyaki plate and integrated wine fridges.
With its streamlined and refined interiors, and complemented by a beautiful natural backdrop, the home is ideal to showcase great art.
Two fireplaces add a homely feel and create a toasty setting for winter when you can enjoy a book from the library with a glass of red wine or unwind in front of a movie in the home theatre.
Williams says the Monaco Street residence is one of the country's finest homes.
"There's really no other home like it, especially north facing the main river," he says.
"It's a naturally beautiful location and the perfect setting for classic but contemporary taste."
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