Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin - Property
Entertainer’s pad with all the extras
Here’s one that was built to last – forever. Built entirely of concrete, this Sorrento home stands as a testament to enduring strength, style, and sophistication. Harcourts Coastal agent Matt Lanyon said the property got international inquiries the minute it hit the market.
“The engineering that has gone into this home is absolutely insane,” Mr Lanyon said. “The guy who built this made sure it had all the trimmings and really thought it all out and planned it to a tee.”
With five bedrooms and five bathrooms the home spans an eye-watering 607 sqm under-roof – larger than most suburban blocks.
North-facing with 15.8m water frontage the concrete construction blends with oak finishes, soaring ceilings and cosy inclusions like a Vancouver stone gas fireplace, custom cabinetry, and floor to ceiling windows for year-round enjoyment of the space.
Mr Lanyon said serious buyers with discerning taste saw the home as an attractive below replacement cost alternative to building in a difficult construction market. “We’ve had serious interest from people who wanted to build but can’t find the right block or can’t afford to build at this calibre in this market,” he said. “Building something like this in a market with six months wait to engage an architect and two years wait to find a builder and high materials costs is near impossible.”
The sprawling home offers plenty of places to retreat with an upstairs living room featuring a bar and balcony for laid back entertaining.
A more substantial soiree could be held in the alfresco area with built in barbecue, sunken lounge, and infinity pool against the backdrop of a city skyline vista.