On the eastern slopes of Tamborine Mountain is a unique and private country retreat on 17 acres. The location provides spectacular views of the Gold Coast, framed by towering native trees. 

This luxury family retreat was built sparing no expense. The sprawling house extends over three levels, and includes five bedrooms, four ensuites, an office, home cinema, and a lift to all levels.

The residence is invisible from the road, and is embraced by acres of rainforest and accessed. The home is accessed by a long private driveway with two sets of remote-control gates. The property is secure and tranquil.

The three-level home provides a sleek and spacious environment. The entrance features a huge pivot door of cedar and glass. The back wall of the entrance foyer contains a large marine aquarium, while overhead a glass ‘bridge’ links bedrooms to the timber stairway. 

Downstairs, large living and dining rooms are warmed by a two-way log fireplace, and the lounge is illuminated by a chandelier made from American elk antlers. All living areas, including the breakfast room, open to a vast limestone terrace where one can admire the ocean by day and a carpet of glittering lights by night. 

The large kitchen features Miele appliances, induction cooktop, walk-in butler’s pantry, and water refrigeration.

Upstairs, the huge master bedroom offers a king bed against a timber feature wall, a relaxed parents retreat area, an electric fire, and wall-mounted TV. Adjoining is a large walk-in dressing room and luxury ensuite with a spa set in a marble podium. There are two additional family bedrooms on this level. 

The top level contains a spacious open-plan teenage retreat, art studio, or gym with its own kitchen, walk-through robe, ensuite bathroom and sliding glass doors that open to a large private terrace with views of the grounds and the coastal panorama.

A magnificent home theatre has leather recliner seating for eight. The guest powder room, laundry, bathroom and an executive study are all nearby. Blackbutt timber floors, soaring ceilings, streamlined cabinetry and white Quartzstone benchtops feature throughout the home. 

This hilltop haven is offered for tender with bespoke hand-chosen furniture, providing a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

The property features landscaped grounds creating a private parkland of velvet lawns dotted with elegant conifers and specimen trees. Each section of the garden is defined by boulders and hedges, and features water ponds. 

On the north side of the house is a self-contained guest or housekeeper’s suite that looks over the gardens. The property also contains an enormous machinery shed, two dams, underground rainwater tanks. The three-car garage has internal access to the house.

Wildlife on the property includes koalas, wallabies, and birds.

Eagle Heights on Mount Tamborine is one of Australia’s very special environments. Sealed roads wind past vineyards, hobby farms and orchards interspersed with areas of National Park where visitors can discover ancient rainforests and waterfalls. Village pockets offer rustic cafes, fine dining, art galleries and curio shops, all in a fresh subtropical climate. Only 30 minutes away are the famous surf beaches of the Gold Coast. Theme parks and Sanctuary Cove and marinas are only a short drive away, and Brisbane Airport is 40 minutes away.