ONE of the Gold Coast’s most recognisable waterfront mansions, once dubbed the “Addams Family house” has sold for almost $6 million.
The three-level Surfers Paradise house, previously featured in the Gold Coast Bulletin’s 50 Dream Homes magazine, underwent a multi-million transformation before it hit the market in August, 2017 through an expressions of interest campaign.
It was listed at $6.95 million in October before dropping to $6.25 million in February.
It’s now under contract for close to $6 million — it’s understood a local Chinese buyer bought the property.
Vendor Pat Worboys bought the mansion with a ‘widows walk’ and sharp spires for $4.025 million in 2014.
Armed with a set of plans and the guidance of her designer Michelle Marsden, she transformed the Victorian property into a dreamy French Chateau in 18 months.
The mother-of-three said she took on the impossible renovation challenge after getting advice from a number of architects.
“We bought it on December 14 and decided to have an ‘Addams Family’ Christmas party before ripping out all the old interiors,” she told the Bulletin at the time.
“I knew it was going to a be a renovation that you had to put all in or nothing.
“We wanted to keep the integrity of the house but create a more liveable space with more light.”
Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach handled the sale and described the property as a “landmark residence”.
Inspired by a classic French Chateau, the house has iron balconies, imported french window shutters and a grand staircase.
With an internal lift, the home boasts the finest fittings and fixtures, including imported marble, polished Italian Shivakashi granite, pristine Baltic Oak parquetry floors and a grand staircase.
In a rare point position at the end of a cul-de-sac and set out over a sprawling 1102sq m, the property has 180-degree Hinterland and skyline views.
All the bedrooms feature ensuites and walk-in robes, complete with ducted airconditioning and plenty of views.
The renovation included moving the pool, creating an outdoor entertaining space and putting in a balcony on the third level which required a 100m crane.
The house originally belonged to a European couple who built the house in 2000.