Dream life overlooking the estuary

Stunning park and water views linger beyond the modern interior of this very special residence on the southern Gold Coast

A HIGH-END renovation paired with a dream location has resulted in a Gold Coast masterpiece.

Welcome to Brian and Kathryn Fishburn’s three-bedroom residence at 33 Awoonga Ave. The couple bought the 1980s-built house in Burleigh Heads’ popular Koala Park in 2016 with a great vision in mind.

“We were looking to do a modern beachstyle home,” Mr Fishburn said.

The house has been remodelled to make way for a fresh and contemporary take on coastal living.

“It was a double brick house and everything was in original condition,” he said.

“We completely gutted the house, bricked up a few windows and opened up a few windows.

“We opened it right up and made the bathroom larger and put a huge walk-in wardrobe up the top.”

The end result is a coastal haven that’s perfect for entertaining and relaxing all year round.

Attention to detail, quality workmanship and high-end materials are evident throughout the residence.

Porcelain tiles anchor the open plan living and dining zone with plenty of windows to embrace the views of Tallebudgera Creek.

Outdoor social spaces include a relaxing garden arbour and an under-roof dining terrace where steps descend to the open-air entertaining deck and lawn.

The white kitchen features streamline cabinetry, 40mm Quantum Quartz stone surfaces and an induction cooktop.

There are also two bedrooms and the laundry on the first level.

The full floor parent’s retreat on the second level includes a walk-in wardrobe with custom cabinetry, and ensuite with a bath, double vanity and rainfall shower.

The fenced yard also has access for a caravan and boat storage.

The couple have lived in the house for two years and say the views of Tallebudgera Creek never get old.

“The lifestyle of the home is just tremendous, it really is,” he said.

“In the mornings you open up all the doors of the ground level and you’re looking at the park and the water,” he said.

“You’ve got lifesavers practising on their board, people on their stand up paddle boards and skis and that’s what you’re look at when you wake up at 6am and 7am. “There’s always something going on. Mr Fishburn said Koala Park was a great place to live.

“I think it’s an undiscovered gem,” Mr Fishburn said. “It really is just Gold Coast living.” Agent Katrina Walsh said Koala Park was underpinned by a recent surge of residential sales, construction of new residences and proximity to parks, beaches, shops and restaurants.