Nerang house fire: Former mansion of Gold Coast developer Arthur Earle destroyed by fire

A historic mansion built by one of the Gold Coast’s most influential figures has been gutted by a fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning. SEE THE PHOTOS.

The entrance to the property this morning.

A HISTORIC mansion built by one of the Gold Coast’s most influential figures has been gutted by a fire which broke out in the early hours of this morning.

Firefighters and police were called to the abandoned Riverbend property at Eden Court in Nerang about 1.30am.

Drone footage of the Nerang mansion. Picture: Glenn Hampson

About a third of the roof had collapsed. Glenn Hampson

The house had previously been the home of the late Arthur Earle who was the developer of Robina and the founder of the Earle Haven Retirement Village.

Four Queensland Fire and Emergency Service crews were on scene to battle the blaze which had completely engulfed the two-storey house.

Arthur Earle at the property in 1995.

AMAZING OFFER: GET A SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB A 8.0 WITH THIS BULLETIN SUBSCRIPTION (T & Cs apply)

It took crews about an hour and a half to have the fire under control, with the flames extinguished shortly after 3am.

The blaze had caused the roof to collapse.

Police investigate at the burnt out remains of the Late Arthur Earle's mansion at Nerang. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Damage at the front of the property. Photo: Glenn Hampson

Police understand the home was abandoned and may have been occupied by squatters.

Investigations are continuing,

If you have any information contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.