The epitome of modern living

Contemporary design and a seemingly endless list of luxury features have been expertly blended to create a statement home

RISING four storeys above the riverfront in a prestige enclave of Surfers Paradise is a house that epitomises contemporary living.

With a fully-equipped gym, steam room, wine cellar and marble bar among its standout features, this extravagant residence offers a glimpse of what it’s like to live a luxurious life in the modern world.

The statement residence at Paradise Waters certainly looks the part.

From its towering front entrance to its curved feature staircase, every inch of the house has a cutting-edge style.

It is one of the reasons owner Kevin Chatfield fell in love with the home.

“I watched it being built and just loved the modern design,” he said.

“But I was single at the time and wondered who would live in such a big home.

“Four years later, after meeting my lovely wife Vicki, we purchased the home.”

The couple have lived in it for the past eight years.

While the house is large with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, Mr Chatfield said it was “really easy” to maintain.

It has a seemingly endless list of features, including a theatre room, office suite, a heated plunge pool, 20m lap pool, an open entertaining terrace and billiards room.

There are three ensuited guest bedrooms on the first floor and another on the ground floor. The riverfront main bedroom, also on the first floor, has a balcony, walk-in dressing room and spa ensuite.

The property also has an internal lift with access to all four levels as well as video intercom entry, electric front gates and blinds, a CBUS home automation system, video security, a water tank and solar panels.

Soaring floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of the river and Surfers Paradise skyline.

This was one of Mr and Mrs Chatfield’s favourite parts of the home.

“My wife and I are mad boaters and we had a couple of different boats moored on the river side behind our home,” Mr Chatfield said.

“I worked from home a lot and my study looked straight across the pool and onto the river. I loved that view.”

He said it formed a picturesque backdrop when entertaining guests on the top level.

“We also really liked the (top level) bar area — it has amazing 360 degree views of Surfers Paradise, which is fantastic both daytime and even more at night,” Mr Chatfield said.

“(It’s a) great place for both small or large groups for entertaining both inside and out.”

“Vicki also turned a bedroom overlooking the river into her boutique wardrobe, which is every woman’s dream and every man’s nightmare.”

The couple have decided to sell as they have bought another Gold Coast penthouse that supports their travelling lifestyle.