What property market slump: Stunning six-bedroom sprawling mansion with a private maid quarter and a Turkish bathhouse hits the market for an eye-watering $45million
A huge mansion boasting six bedrooms, a private maid's quarter and its own Turkish bathhouse has hit the market for $45million.
The sprawling waterfront mansion, on Knightsbridge Parade East, in the Gold Coast, was designed by the Brunei Royal Family architect Bayden Goddard and offers stunning views of Coomera Broadwater and South Stradbroke Island.
The home, featuring a wellness suite, massage room and a huge lap pool will go to auction on October 17 with a reserve of $45million
Real Estate agent Amir Mian said there had been strong interest in the property with more than 50 potential buyers viewing the estate on Thursday.
The waterfront home on Knightsbridge Parade East takes up five of the most sought-after north facing blocks on Sovereign Islands. It features a wellness suite, massage room, private maid's quarters and formal Turkish bathhouse
Designed by the Brunei royal family architect, Bayden Goddard, the original owners bought four blocks of land in 2005, for $9.44million, but were evicted halfway through construction
The original owners bought four blocks of land in 2005, for $9.44million, but were evicted halfway through construction, according to Domain.
The final build was finished on August 13, with the current owners transforming the forgotten property into the palace Mr Goddard intended it to be.
Mr Mian said the property had an initial asking price of $45million before it was complete - but now it is finished it will be listed for auction in October.
'With the recent high end trophy home sales on the Gold Coast, with one sale of just under $23million and another for $25million, we have seen there is a high appetite for these types of homes,' he explained.
The home features a grand entrance hall, an east and west wing and classic archways.
The east wing houses the master suite which boasts a formal his and hers bathhouse, walk-in robe and large French doors which open out to the waterfront view.
Connected by an opulent 'grand hall' it features an east and west wing with crown moulding, magnificent pillars and classic archways at every entry
There is also a fully self-contained ground level maid's quarter on the other side of the property.
A dedicated wellness suite features natural mother of pearl mosaic tiles, a massage room, gymnasium and change room with the potential for buyers to add an interior spa, steam room and sauna.
There is also a fully self-contained maid's quarters on the other side of the property.
All five of the additional bedrooms are over-sized and feature walk-in robes, en suites and a view of the water or the park.
There are multiple lounge and dining rooms with separate living facilities designed to give guests their own privacy within the estate.
Marble floors complement the Hamptons style kitchen and there is butler's pantry along with a wine cellar for entertaining.
There is a master office suite, personal library and commercial-grade lift that services all three levels of the home.
Outside the property has a 25metre pool with its own private courtyard and multiple outdoor living areas - there is also space for a personal jetty to be added to the property.
There are multiple formal lounge and dining rooms with separate living facilities designed to give guests their own privacy within the estate