Inside fitness influencer Lauren Simpson and Mark Carroll's $9.5million 'lighthouse' mansion
Lauren, who is a world bikini champion, and her fitness trainer partner bought the stunning mansion, known as The Lighthouse, for $9.5million earlier this year.
Named The Lighthouse for its distinctive pyramid beacon that overlooks the Broadwater, the stunning house was awarded the Master Builder's Gold Coast Home of the Year in 2017.
Spanning four levels, the house offers an expansive 1,380 square metres of internal living space.
The property also boasts a casino and gaming arcade, as well as multiple entertaining spaces, a gym, library and home office.
There is also a luxurious gourmet kitchen with a marble island bench, scullery and butler's pantry.
The house boasts four bedrooms with the master offering walk-in dressing room, an ensuite and a private balcony.
A spacious guest suite, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, overlooks well-manicured gardens via a private balcony.
The luxe inclusions don't end there, with a rooftop pool offering 180-degree views showcasing the Broadwater and Surfers Paradise skyline.
The rooftop space also includes an outdoor kitchen, fireplace and Teppanyaki bar.
The excited couple took to Instagram this week to show off their luxe purchase.
Captioning his photo dump, Mark said that he wanted to buy the house when he first laid eyes on it four years ago.
'When Lauren asked me to move to the Gold Coast 4 years ago I said the only place I would move to was the Sovereign Islands,' he wrote.
'So we did… first day we moved here. Walking the dog I saw this house and said it was the 'true goals' house and one day we would get it
'Opportunity presented itself earlier in the year and I took the opportunity. Dream home achieved.'
Mark also joked about owning a house with a casino, given he is not a gambler.
'PS the casino came with the house.. and we have 2 bars. Good thing I don't gamble and I don't drink alcohol haha,' he wrote.
'Looks cool but. My friends will enjoy it'
Mark's envy-inducing post was met with a flurry of congratulatory comments from friends and followers.
'Nice. I had to Google Sovereign Islands as I'd never heard of it, and a picture of your place came up. Congratulations,' one offered.
Another summed up the sentiment of many with: This house blows my mind!!! Take us all on a full tour if you're open to it and don't mind!'
It comes after Lauren and Mark dropped $5.9million on another Sovereign Islands mansion back in 2021.
Offering breathtaking views of the Coral Sea and the surrounding islands, the extravagant home spans four levels and features a limestone façade.
This isn't the first time Mark and Lauren have been in the real estate spotlight.
The fitness-loving couple previously bought the Sydney home of former NRL player Sam Burgess.
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