The outlook is spectacular from 56 Knightsbridge Parade East, Sovereign Islands.
Each morning when they wake, Muriel and Bill Jordan have a treasured ritual.
They raise the blinds in the master suite and enjoy a cup of tea as they take in the wide expanse of water lapping the shores of Brown Island and South Stradbroke Island.
“We can sit and watch the sun come up before we get out of bed,” Mrs Jordan said.
“We watch the boats going past but no one can see us.”
You can watch the sun rise each morning from the master suite.
Peaceful and private are the words Mrs Jordan chooses to describe life in the estate, which has been home for the past seven years.
“We can be sitting out the back with a cup of coffee and cake in the sun and half the time Bill will fall asleep it’s that quiet,” she said.
“The water can make you feel really relaxed.”
Sit in the sun and watch the boats cruise by.
Having moved to Australia from the UK in 1974, Mr Jordan built homes in Brisbane before moving to the Gold Coast to create their own piece of paradise.
In a nod to his Irish roots, the words ‘Caoga A Sé’ feature on the front of the home, which translates from Gaelic to the number ‘56’.
An internal lift makes it easy to access all four levels.
The considered four level design allows for open planing living on the ground floor, four spacious bedrooms on the first floor and a grand luxury master above.
The basement doubles as a party zone with
a bar and games lounge set up with pin ball machines, a darts board and billiard table
while a five-hole putting green is wisely positioned alongside the water.
“My grand son adores playing putt putt, but there are usually more balls in the water than on the green,” Mrs Jordan said.
The alfresco entertaining area is tucked away out of the weather.
The home has been the ideal entertainer over the years, hosting extended family and friends for special occasions.
“The house is big enough to entertain everybody without everybody getting under your feet,” Mrs Jordan said.
The alfresco area with built-in barbecue is a favoured space in any conditions.
“It doesn’t matter if it’s rail, hail or shine, you are so protected,” said Mrs Jordan.
“It is the best space to sit for breakfast, lunch or dinner. No wind or rain comes in.
“I love having people over for breakfast these days and that’s the best place for it.”
The pool runs alongside the Broadwater.
The Jordans hope to remain on Sovereign Island where security offers peace of mind.
“We don’t want to move really, but the house it too big for us now,” Mrs Jordan said.
“Sovereign Island really is unique and the people are lovely. The security is also great. We feel very safe here.”
Hanan Cawley, of Harcourts Coastal – Broadbeach, is taking offers over $5 million.
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