MOTORSPORT LEGEND LISTS LUXURY PAD
MOTOR racing legend Dick Johnson is taking his penthouse for a spin on the property market, listing his Gold Coast sky home for sale.
On the market for offers over $2.2 million, the subpenthouse was purchased by the Aussie champion and wife Julianne off-the-plan in 2003, with the couple moving in after the Mirvacdeveloped building was completed in 2006.
Savills Gold Coast agent Georgia Elson said the subpenthouse was located in the sought-after Icon building.
“They (the residences) are all one per floor and because of the shape of the building, they get bigger the higher up they go,” she said.
“This one is on the seventh floor and in a premium building on the island with 180-degree views.”
Paradise Point is a haven for some of Australia’s sporting, business and celebrity icons, with many properties selling in the multi-millions.
The racing legend said they were drawn to the subpenthouse and development due to its location and security.
“We bought it at the time because we were downsizing and our lifestyle meant we were away a lot,” he said.
“It has been a fantastic place to live but we have now moved to another unit which is on the top floor (of another building on the Gold Coast) and it is time for a change.”
The waterfront home is located in a gated community on Ephraim Island, which is accessed by a bridge.
It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and space for three vehicles.
Shared facilities include a 25m heated lap pool, two resort pools, a gym, day spa, sauna, restaurant and 24hour manned security.