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Gold Coast Bulletin – Super mansion sold for a Kool $5m profit
Originally designed by John Lea, this luxury, triple-storey Monaco St mansion in Broadbeach Waters has sold for a strong profit.
“Features of their Broadbeach Waters home on a sprawling 2303sqm lot include a spectacular Italian marble entrance hall and staircase, leading on to five bedrooms and eight bathrooms, along with opulent formal and informal living areas and a designer kitchen, wet bar, home theatre, steam room, private gym and executive office.
Outside is styled as a tropical resort, with a huge heated swimming pool flanked by three draped cabanas and a covered entertaining zone with a bar servery and barbecue kitchen.”
Full Story: realestate.com.au
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