TIPPITY TOP PROPERTY
HOUSE ON MARKET WITH ITS OWN DANCE STUDIO
A DANCING duo are hoping to sway a buyer with their unique ballroom home hitting the market for $1.275 million.
Mark and Brenda Francis have lived in their Helensvale home for the past 21 years and hosted some of Australia’s champion ballroom dancers on the $50,000 floors of their dance studio. Their property at 4 Colo Court is listed as a “large family home with a surprise package” by Ray White Paradise Point agent Rhonda Gunn.
The 4311sq m block has a five-bedroom house and a custom-made dance hall decked out with mirrors, lighting and timber flooring.
Mr Francis said he built the ballroom for his wife three years ago. “Our old neighbour was a dance teacher and had a similar studio on his block but after he moved we realised we needed a purpose-built studio of our own,” Mr Francis said.
“The neighbour’s studio was converted by the new owners and we were inspired by the flexibility of the building.”
Mr Francis said the pair spent most evenings dancing in the studio.
“You can definitely dance yourself out,” Mr Francis said.
“It has been a wonderful place for social events and we have made some good friends through dance.
“We do go down to the community hall, but our ballroom is great too and it cost a fortune to build. The floors were $50,000 alone.”
The couple said the studio had the potential to be converted into a four-bedroom home or an indoor basketball court.
“It could make a great car showroom to show off collectibles,” Mr Francis said.
Spanning 120sq m, the ballroom includes six fans and two solar fans as well as a toilet and change room.