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Qld acreage comes with insane ‘Dad's Bar' with beer on tap
Imagine the house-warming party at this northern Gold Coast estate with three homes and a mind-boggling list of extras including a pool, slide and bars modelled on a tropical resort. The unique property at 1 Healy Court, Ormeau is going under the hammer on July 30, marketed by All Properties Group Gold Coast agents, Jared Vanderkuur and Nathan Simon. Built by a playground designer for his family of five children, the property's recreational set-up includes a heated pool and spa complete with a towering waterslide and jumping platform. A resort-style pavilion inspired by Bali holidays is home to 'Dad's Bar', where beer flows freely courtesy of a kegerator, while the host cooks up a feast in the teppanyaki hut. The fun continues with a putt putt golf course, basketball key, playground, and a 100m bike and scooter track. Indoors, the facilities are just as impressive, with a fully equipped gym, games room and wine cellar. 'It's an entire family resort designed for multi-generational living, unforgettable memories, and a lifestyle most people only dream of,' Mr Simon said. 'This won't just be a property purchase for the buyers. It's a long-term lifestyle investment a family will be able to grow into for decades.' The property has three separate dwellings with a total of seven bedrooms set over a 5,009 sqm parcel. Perks of the main four-bedroom residence include a stunning master bedroom wing with a spa-inspired ensuite, while there's a formal lounge and kitchen with stone benchtops and walk-in pantry, as well as two garages accommodating seven cars. Owners Paul and Kirsten Giddings made the decision to sell, with their children now aged in their teens and 20s. Michael Jordan-inspired home hits the market Qld's most affordable beach suburbs 'When you spend so much time outdoors in Queensland, it's essential to have exciting spaces that encourage everyone to make the most of it,' said Mr Giddings, founder of Package Landscapes Australia. 'We specialist in building playgrounds for childcare centres across Australia, focusing on natural play spaces. 'We saw the need to encourage kids to play outside and that's really where the inspiration for our home came from.' Records show the owners purchased the site in 2016. Mr Simon said the location was 'unbeatable', offering easy access to both Brisbane and the Gold Coast in one of the city's most sought-after suburbs. PropTrack data shows house prices in Ormeau were up 9.1 per cent over the past 12 months, to a median of $927,500.
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Aussie influencer couple list designer ‘healing' home
An influencer couple have listed their stunning 'wellness' house in Queensland, complete a pool with swim jets, a hot/cold hydrogen pool, hot coal sauna and lights designed to put you to sleep. Wyuna in Noosa Heads is owned by author, podcast host and TEDx speaker Melissa Ambrosini and her husband, musician Nick Broadhurst. Melissa was also a dancer at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris, an actress, model and TV presenter. Now she is a self help guru and best selling author. They have listed their four bedroom residence on Mitti Street, where 'Zen minimalism meets Mediterranean Soul'. 'Wunya is a once in a lifetime opportunity and remarkable brand new residence where wellness, design, and nature exist in perfect balance,' the listing by Century 21 Conolly Hay Group agents David Conolly and Mike Hay says. 'It's not just a home - it's thoughtfully designed to support the mind, body, and spirit.' The residence features up to seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, and multiple living zones-including an upstairs retreat and a two-car garage complete with EV charging capabilities. 'At the heart of the outdoor experience is a self-cleaning, heated magnesium lap pool with powerful swim jets - perfect for both relaxation and performance,' the listing says. 'Wellness amenities include a hydrogen hot/cold plunge and a Cell State infrared, red light, and hot coal sauna.' Qld's most affordable beach suburbs There is even Circadian lighting to support natural sleep cycles, whole home water filtration and a Zip HydroTap with hot, cold and sparkling water, premium appliances, and ducted airconditioning. Wyuna was designed by Suncoast Building Design and built by Avalon Projects, while the interiors are by CLO Studios In a YouTube video, the couple discuss the inspiration for Wyuna's design. Nicholas said the key phrase they came up with at the start was 'Zen, Meditteranean, Cathedral'. 'It is essentially a healing home,' he said. Melissa said that one of her favourite places was the kitchen which she described as 'the heart of the home'. 'And this is one of my favourite pieces,' she said, running her hands over the huge limestone island bench. Nick added that the piece had fossilised shells within it, a nod to its beach location. He then pointed to the Naccarad quartzite splashback which has gold running through some of its veins. 'This is the artwork,' he said. Other features include cathedral ceilings, archways, a sunken lounge room with a gas fireplace, expanses of glass and feature landscaping utilising native plants.
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AFL fan's dream house with Waverley Park grandstand views for sale
An AFL fan's dream house with views across the iconic Waverley Park grandstand is poised to score a $1m-$1.1m sale. BigginScott's Ming Xu and Jing Chen star in a Hawks-themed online listing video showcasing the four-bedroom home at 60 Waverley Park Drive, Mulgrave. The property also has views of an oval at the Waverley Park complex that served as Hawthorn's base from 2006 until recently. Ahead of the Hawks' move to a new base in Dingley, the club sold Waverley Park back to the AFL in a deal believed to be worth about $20m, in June. To celebrate the residence's connection to the sporting complex, Mr Xu dons a Hawthorn uniform, runs around the oval and tosses a footy to Ms Chen who is standing on one of the abode's two balconies, in the listing clip. 'I think there are only a few properties around Waverley Park with three levels and oval views,' Mr Xu said. 'Every time Hawthorn do training there are a lot of Hawks fans standing there watching, by owning this property you can sit and watch from your balcony while having coffee.' The clip is not Mr Xu's first foray into creative marketing. In February, he had the listing for a house owned by an assistant director's family who know Hollywood actor Liam Neeson. They recruited the Taken star to voiceover their listing video as a humorous tribute to the hit franchise. And earlier this month, Mr Xu and colleague Eric Liu donned matador and bull costumes to film a clip for a house that has a Spanish Mission-style facade. As a keen Hawthorn supporter, Mr Xu already owned the outfit he needed for the latest video. The Mulgrave house would suit a variety of buyers, he added. 'I think it would be great for a family with one or two kids as there's four bedrooms and multiple living areas, or a couple who enjoy having a healthy and active lifestyle as locals can use the oval when footballers are not training,' he said, The main kitchen is fitted with stone-topped benches, a 900mm Smeg oven and gas stove, Haier dishwasher and an island breakfast bench. Sliding doors open onto a balcony, while an indoor entertainers' area includes a second kitchen with a Goldline gas stove and gas log fire. Upstairs, is a lounge room, study nook and two bedrooms with balcony access, including the main bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and dual vanity ensuite. Head to the lower level for a terrace and garden with oval views, bathroom and laundry with a walk-in linen press and chute. Other highlights include a powder room, ducted heating and airconditioning and a double garage with internal access. The house will be auctioned at midday on August 2.
