Real Estate: Peek inside Gold Coast’s Broadwater living perfected
VEE and Tom Quinn had not planned to live on Anglers Esplanade until they took in the views across the water. Then they set about creating their dream home
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FEW homes in Runaway Bay can claim to surpass the monumental mansion home of OzKleen owners Vee and Tom Quinn on Anglers Esplanade.
The four bedroom, three bathroom home designed by Brisbane architect Tim Guymer took three years to build and was completed in 2008. The force behind the Shower Power brand used the wealth it generated to build their dream home overlooking the Broadwater at Runaway Bay.
Mrs Quinn has styled the home with pieces she found on her travels.
“The front door is from Morocco and the outdoor sink, it was a rice washing sink from Indonesia that we converted,” Ms Quinn says.
“I’d say I’ve got eclectic taste and it really creates a home out of a house,” she says.
The interior showcases a rustic mix of limestone walls and recycled timber beams in the living areas, to the inverted pyramid ceiling and polished floors.
The Quinns had not always planned to build their dream home in Runaway Bay.
Before the home was built the couple bought the block in 2000 on Anglers Esplanade for $528,000. The block had Broadwater views on three sides and the pair planned to build high-rise units until it was suggested they take advantage of the location themselves.
“A tenant recommended we build our home here as you could look out and see the water and the fairy lights at night,” Ms Quinn says.
The couple are downsizing.
ON THE MARKET
2 Anglers Esplanade
Runaway Bay
4 Bed
3 Bath
2 Parking
Agent: Lisa Halpin, Savills — Qld
Features: Fireplace, pontoon, plantation shutters
Area size: 842sq m
Price: Offers over $4.75 million
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