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Four-level waterfront mansion with ‘secret agent room’ and Wet’n’Wild waterfall hits the market

The luxury waterfront home has a secret agent room that’s fit for James Bond, full-size squash court and 7m indoor Wet’n’Wild inspired waterfall, and tonnes more.

The luxury waterfront home for sale is packed with fun features including a secret agent room and internal waterfall.
The luxury waterfront home for sale is packed with fun features including a secret agent room and internal waterfall.

A waterfront mansion with a concealed wet room offering thrill-seekers direct jet-ski access to the Broadwater has hit the market with a $7.9m price tag.

The luxurious six-bedroom home at 10 Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay also features a 7m-high internal waterfall modelled on the Gold Coast’s iconic Wet‘n’Wild theme park.

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The stunning home has a $7.9 million price tag.
The stunning home has a $7.9 million price tag.
Home owner Michael Kuhn is downsizing after years enjoying the aquatic lifestyle with his family. Picture: Mike Batterham
Home owner Michael Kuhn is downsizing after years enjoying the aquatic lifestyle with his family. Picture: Mike Batterham
Pool and spa in style.
Pool and spa in style.

The stylish home on an 882 sqm block is attracting plenty of interest from interstate buyers lured by its promise of an adrenalin-charged aquatic lifestyle, said marketing agent Sonja Smith, of Luxure.

“We are definitely receiving a lot more interstate interest for this property, and the direct water access with two water views — the Broadwater and the canal — is just one of the aspects that makes it really appealing,” Ms Smith said.

The concealed “secret agent room” set within an external wall of the property with a hydraulic door and offering swift jet ski access to the Broadwater.
The concealed “secret agent room” set within an external wall of the property with a hydraulic door and offering swift jet ski access to the Broadwater.
Escape the ‘secret agent room’ straight out onto the water.
Escape the ‘secret agent room’ straight out onto the water.
Not to mention the huge garage for all your getaway vehicles too.
Not to mention the huge garage for all your getaway vehicles too.

“The quality construction of this home is really outstanding, and you have the priceless location with bridge-free access to the Broadwater.”

The fun feature-packed home has a full-sized indoor squash court which doubles as a basketball court, 10-car showroom-style garage, and pool with heated spa and a waterfall.

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The home comes with automation on your iPhone for remote control worldwide.
The home comes with automation on your iPhone for remote control worldwide.
The huge open plan master bedroom.
The huge open plan master bedroom.
Take a bath with a view.
Take a bath with a view.

There’s also a 12-seat surround-sound tiered cinema and bar, accessed via a grotto set in the internal rock walls, as well a pontoon.

Internal rock walls were modelled on theme park features and also provide a dramatic entance to the home cinema. Picture: Mike Batterham
Internal rock walls were modelled on theme park features and also provide a dramatic entance to the home cinema. Picture: Mike Batterham
Down the stairs to the home cinema.
Down the stairs to the home cinema.

Then there’s the double jet ski garage and wet room dubbed the, “secret agent James Bond room” by home owner Michael Kuhne.

The concealed room is set within the exterior wall of the property and accessed by a 4 tonne hydraulic door.

There’s a full-size indoor squash court that doubles as a basketball court. Picture: Mike Batterham
There’s a full-size indoor squash court that doubles as a basketball court. Picture: Mike Batterham

A nine-person glass lift connects all four levels of the home, which was built over 2.5 years by architects who visited theme parks for inspiration.

“I asked one of my architects and engineer to head down to Wet’n’Wild to find out how they constructed their rock walls,” Mr Kuhne said.

“From this we then designed my indoor waterfall feature.”

Plenty of wow factor.
Plenty of wow factor.
The home has attracted plenty of interest from interstate buyers with a penchant for big boats and fast cars.
The home has attracted plenty of interest from interstate buyers with a penchant for big boats and fast cars.

The home’s top floor is a penthouse-style master bedroom retreat with a luxurious bathroom featuring a round spa, as well as a gym and kitchenette.

Mr Kuhne had listed the home for sale for $11.8m with a different agent in 2017. Ms Smith said inquiry was now strong since the property was, “priced to meet the market”.

The kitchen.
The kitchen.
This luxury waterfront home for sale is packed with fun features including a secret agent room and internal waterfall.
This luxury waterfront home for sale is packed with fun features including a secret agent room and internal waterfall.
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