A dream mansion makes guests feel transported to the Mediterranean from the moment they walk through the door.
The incredible house, called La Rosa, is located on the Isle of Capri, in the middle of Surfers Paradise, and broke a record in the suburbs when it sold for $4 million.
Visitors enter the unique house through an arched mosaic tunnel only to be greeted by a five-metre-tall bright pink giraffe, playfully designed to look like it has taken a bite out of one of the hanging ceiling lights.
The eclectic design is a mix of Mediterranean, Arabian and Asian elements with fun surprises hidden in every room, from the outdoor bathtub in the backyard to the huge closet in the master bedroom.
La Rosa is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living, as the glass doors slide back to combine the stunning living and dining room, pool area and outdoor space into one.
The incredible house, called La Rosa, is located on the Isle of Capri, in the middle of Surfers Paradise, and broke a record in the suburbs when it sold for $4 million.
Visitors enter the unique house through an arched mosaic tunnel only to be greeted by a five-metre-tall bright pink giraffe, playfully designed to look like it has gnawed on one of the hanging lights from the ceiling.
La Rosa is the epitome of indoor-outdoor living, as glass doors slide back to combine the stunning living and dining room, pool area and outdoor space into one.
Through a curved door you access the common space that houses the cozy living room, the dining area and the gourmet kitchen with a marble island bench that is 100 mm thick and weighs 450 kg.
The Giraffe overlooks the patio with two seating areas under pergolas with fairy lights, lush tropical palm trees and a built-in barbecue.
A mosaic plunge pool sits on the other side of an invisible glass fence and an outdoor shower. A separate indoor gym is located next to the barbecue area.
La Rosa’s designer and first owner, César Solís, built the house in 2020. He included the giraffe, as it means “elegance and gentleness.”
“It basically symbolizes the difficult times of Covid and the fact that the house was a collaboration with all the employees and trades,” he said. wellbeing.com.au.
‘I wanted to keep the giraffe as a reminder of how we all came together during Covid to create this beautiful house. The way we put the giraffe at the entrance, I wanted it to be the protector of the house.’
At the opposite end of the path where the giraffe sits is the entrance to the eccentric platform where guests are greeted with a dark wooden staircase and walls adorned with wavy-faced artwork.
The ground floor also houses the sumptuous master suites with their own private patio, a luxurious bathroom and a huge dressing room.
Flowing white curtains around the bed add a touch of elegance, while the bathroom’s double vanity has a glass backsplash that overlooks the patio, where there is a tiled bathroom.
A mosaic-tiled plunge pool sits on the other side of an invisible glass fence.
Through a curved door you access the common space that houses the cozy lounge, a dining area and a gourmet kitchen.
A 100mm thick, 450kg marble island bench sits beneath an opulent art deco pendant light in the kitchen, where there are four ovens and a hidden pantry.
The ground floor also houses the palatial master suite with its own private patio, luxurious bathroom and enormous walk-in closet.
Flowing white curtains around the bed add a touch of elegance, while the bathroom’s double vanity has a glass backsplash that overlooks the patio, where there is a tiled bathroom.
Upstairs, there is a second informal lounge with views of the suburbs and coastal beachside skyscrapers.
There are three more sophisticated bedrooms, as well as a luxurious shared bathroom with marble walls, an ornate mirror and a bathtub.
La Rosa changed hands on April 12 and fetched a whopping $4 million. It “broke” the record for the most expensive house sold on a dry block or not in a beachfront location on the Isle of Capri.
Up the stairs, there is a second informal lounge with views of the suburbs and beachside skyscrapers.
Listing agent Avalon Vicario of Amir Prestige told FEMAIL that the incredible home had a lot of interest from both buyers and neighbors who watched while it was being built and wanted to see the final result.
Avalon said the new owners are “big travelers” but love the space so much they don’t feel the need to book as many getaways.
La Rosa changed hands on April 12 and fetched a whopping $4 million. It “broke” the record for the most expensive house sold on a dry block or not in a beachfront location on the Isle of Capri.
The previous record was set by another home on the same street that sold for $3.5 million.
Real estate agent Avalon Vicario of Amir Prestige told FEMAIL that the incredible house had a lot of interest from both buyers and neighbors who watched its construction and wanted to see the final result.
‘There was a huge amount of interest. “I’ve never seen so many people at a housewarming, we had over 100 people on the property,” she said.
“Walking through the grotto tunnel is phenomenal, it is so spectacular and unique that you feel like you are walking into the Mediterranean.”
Avalon said the new owners are “big travelers” but love the space so much they don’t feel the need to book as many getaways.
“When he walked through that door, that was the feeling it evoked in him, he said, ‘I don’t need to travel anymore, I just booked a cruise, but now I just want to stay home!'” the agent recalled.