With its distinct red facade and ornate features, this striking Gold Coast mansion’s similarities to a fairy tale castle have long caught the eye of passers-by.
Now after more than two decades of ownership, the owners of 1 Kelly Avenue, Miami have decided to downsize, placing the unique five bedroom, four bathroom residence on the market.
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The Gold Coast’s iconic ‘Red House’ combines French and Asian influences. Picture: realestate.com.au
“Because it is such a standout and it’s such a good location being a corner block, literally everyone knows it, it’s like an actual iconic house on the Gold Coast,” joint sales agent Matthew Follent from Kollosche Broadbeach said.
“It is a little bit different from your standard cookie cutter home you might see on the Gold Coast.”
Sitting on one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious locations, the home has direct access to the renowned surf spot of North Burleigh. Picture: realestate.com.au
Describing the multi-level home as French and Chinese inspired, Mr Follent said almost every room has ocean views from Burleigh Headland to Coolangatta.
“You can just basically just walk straight out of your house and head straight down to the beach, or head the other way to the coffee precinct as well,” he said.
“The fact that you are on the corner with 40 metres of frontage is super rare.”
Now that’s an entrance. Picture: realestate.com.au
Set on a 405sqm block, the quirky home includes 258sqm of living space encompassing a ground floor guest suite, high ceilings, a top floor master suite and a striking floor, wall and ceiling Blackbutt and Tasmanian Oak kitchen, living and dining area.
Perched on an enviable corner block with panoramic coastal views. Picture: realestate.com.au
Other features include a heated swimming pool, a three car garage and a second floor terrace designed for large social gatherings.
The rarity of homes hitting the market along this coveted Gold Coast strip was likely to see strong buyer interest from locals and those keen for a development opportunity, Mr Follent said.
“I would probably say a developer who would likely look at building a small to medium rise, or potentially some duplexes there, which would be very popular on the beachfront with all the amenities around it,” he said.
The home has become a local icon, catching the attention of passers-by. Picture: realestate.com.au
“The rarity of the block is because most of those beachfront blocks are 400 to 500sqm, but you’re only looking at about a 10 metre frontage, whereas this one has a 40 metre frontage.
“There is a huge lack of supply already on the Gold Coast but in particular, on that strip you won’t be able to buy really anything as they’re all super tightly held.”
The striking floor-to-ceiling Blackbutt timber interiors. Picture: realestate.com.au
The home is set to go to auction on May 17.
