The Block landscaper’s waterfront showpiece up for auction

A showstopper waterfront home with lush landscaping by The Block’s Dave Franklin is tipped to create a stir when it goes under the hammer this weekend.

The luxury Broadbeach Waters property has attracted big interest from both local and interstate buyers drawn to its unique design across a north-east facing block with sweeping city skyline views.

Marketed by Ray White Malan + Co agent Rebecca Wiggins with Kollosche’s Tony Velissariou, the mansion at 20 Bal Harbour Dr is on the market for the first time since it was built by the owners in 2014.

The home on a 792 sqm parcel in an exclusive Gold Coast pocket has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and a seven-car basement garage with a gym and man cave.

TV favourite Dave Franklin lent his flair to the property’s spectacular outdoor areas, comprising a sprawling barbecue terrace and tropical greenery surrounding a firepit, along with a poolside bar.

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Mr Franklin is an award-winning landscape and pool designer best known for his work on Channel 9’s reno drama, The Block, and has worked on several other shows including Open Homes Australia and Australia’s Best Pools.

Ms Wiggins said the home had a charming “Old Hollywood vibe”, with eclectic touches including Marilyn Monroe and James Dean artwork and a freestanding bathtub under a miniature chandelier.

A white baby grand piano sits in the combined living and dining space, while the children’s bedrooms feature statement wallpaper with old newspaper clippings and pop art-style graffiti.

“There’s nothing else quite like it for sale on the Gold Coast,” Ms Wiggins said.

“You often see that coastal or Hamptons style around, but this is something else, and people are loving that fact that it is a little big different to your standard luxury home.”

Designed by Shane Denman, the home has a striking copper and zinc exterior and spans three levels, with highlights including a sleek monochrome kitchen, spiral staircase, internal lift and polished concrete floors.

Upstairs, a master bedroom retreat has a huge walk-in robe, lavish ensuite and private balcony, while a kids’ play loft also includes rock climbing grips.

“It’s a home fit for a movie star,” Ms Wiggins said.

“There’s a large waterfront pool overlooking the canal and fire pit area looking back towards the Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach skylines — perfect for entertaining.

“It is also walking distance to the beach and dining strips, so it’s very much a lifestyle property.”

PropTrack data shows the median house price in Broadbeach Waters was up 18.4 per cent over the past 12 months to $2.44m.

The property will be auctioned on site at 11am on Sunday.

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