The residence at 108 Cabana Boulevard occupies an enviable position in Benowa Waters.
For the past 18 years, a spectacular residence in Benowa Waters has provided an idyllic getaway for Gary and Julie Hahn.
The Coogee couple escapes Sydney up to five times a year, taking a month or more to reset and relax in the Sunshine State.
“We’ve always loved the Gold Coast,” said Mr Hahn, whose retirement comes after a career in the automotive industry importing and wholesaling spare parts.
“This was the house we wanted to retire in, but when grandchildren came along in Sydney we kept this as a holiday home.
“We switch into relaxation mode here – you don’t have the traffic and of course the weather is better.”
The Benowa Waters residence has been a home away from home for Gary Hahn and his family. Picture Glenn Hampson
Since March the home, at 108 Cabana Boulevard, has also provided a safe haven in which to bunker down during the COVID health crisis.
“We came here back in March and our children have encouraged us to stay,” Mr Hahn, pictured right, said.
“The property is so large we didn’t feel boxed in at all and there’s so much going on around us with the park and the river.
“It’s been a very peaceful time.”
The house boasts wide water views along the Nerang River.
The balcony offers views of the neighbouring Gold Coast Royal Botanical Gardens.
Occupying a prime 1833 sqm site, the spacious two-level residence overlooks the Nerang River and adjoins the sprawling Gold Coast Royal Botanical Gardens.
Built a year before the Hahns purchased in 2002, rendered arches and stately columns give off a sense of grandeur in the Mediterranean-inspired design.
Secure gates control access to a circular driveway with a pond, fountain centrepiece and a porte cochère.
Arches and columns add to the sense of grandeur.
A grand entrance foyer leads to spacious living and dining areas which in turn open onto multiple covered outdoor terraces with park and water views.
The property boasts 46m of frontage to the main river and a pontoon offers easy access to cruise to Surfers Paradise, Southport or Stradbroke Island by boat.
“The outlook is magnificent,” Mr Hahn said. “We can see a couple of kilometres looking east up the river. We look across at Emerald Lakes and all the beautiful homes built along the water.”
There’s plenty of space for all the family to spread out inside.
Solar panels, water tanks, storage sheds and pool heating have been added over time while a gardener keeps the grounds immaculate in the Hahns’ absence.
“When we’re here we take over and maintain the house ourselves inside and out,” Mr Hahn said.
The couple has fond memories of holidays with family and friends over the years in the four-bedroom house, which has hosted 12 or more people at one time.
“All the Christmases we’ve had here, people would get lost,” said Mr Hahn, who plans to downsize to a holiday unit in Broadbeach.
“You can bet your life I’ll shed a tear when it’s gone, but if another family enjoys it even half as much as we have then I’ll be happy.”
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