Coming home for Christmas
Inside Max’s Isle of Capri mansion
HE’S often referred to as the godfather of Gold Coast property, so it’s no surprise Max Christmas’ family home is something special.
The 78-year-old and wife Liz have put their tropical Surfers Paradise waterfront haven on the market at $2.575 million.
But the pair plans to stay on the Isle of Capri.
“We’ll always own properties here,” Mr Christmas said.
“We want a smaller house but we won’t be moving more than a few streets away.”
The property veteran and former councillor paid $660,000 for the 685sq m property in 1998.
He said it was the location that sparked his interest.
“It’s on the main river and has a northeast aspect,” Mr Christmas said.
“I’ve been here on the Coast for over 60 years and I’ve grown up with the greenery, the river, canals, the whole Gold Coast lifestyle and this house definitely incorporates that lifestyle.
“It catches all the natural elements – the sun, the breezes – not many houses have that quality, it’s that true Gold Coast atmosphere.”
While the house has been modernised over the years, the outlook over the river has also changed.
“It’s changed as more highrises have come along – it’s very attractive looking out to