THE BEACHFRONT BIG FOUR

45-51 Albatross Ave: Sold by former Billabong International investor Scott Perrin for $25 million — the unbeaten record for a Gold Coast house. 187-189 Hedges Ave: Sold by racehorse owner and former real estate agent David Henderson for $16.45 million. 159 Hedges Ave, Mermaid Beach: Sold by management-rights industry veteran Frank Picone and wife Adele for $13.25 million.

103-105 Hedges Ave: Sold by retired cotton farmer Alan Frost for $11.6 million.