Retirees Richard and Jane Corbould have made a renewed push to sell their 2339sq m waterfront property at 15 Cannes Ave so they can join their children overseas.
The Gold Coast Bulletin reported last July the double block was rumoured to have received offers as high as $20 million from a Sydney developer in 2007.
Richard Corbould, 73, has had the property in his family since 1956 after his father purchased it for $25,200 – or 12,000 guineas.
“Richard and I have only seriously started to consider to sell it over the past year,” Mrs Corbould said.
“We were curious to see how much interest there was in the property but never really wanted to let it go.
“We have had offers from international developers and interstate.”
Jane Corbould at her home in Surfers Paradise. Picture: John Gass
The couple has received interest from highrise developers from China, Singapore, Malaysia and Australia since they bought the house next door in 2006, giving them a centrally-located triple block.
The site’s previous 30-storey height limit changed under the new Draft City Plan in February, meaning it could play host to one of the Coast’s next mega-towers.
“The area is changing into a developers’ site and a family home like this doesn’t really fit the area anymore,” Mrs Corbould said.
Jane Corbould at her home in Surfers Paradise. Picture: John Gass
“A block down the road sold for $8 million and it was only 607sq m, so we are excited to see the outcome for our waterfront home.”
The house will go to auction on September 17 and Varsity-based real estate agency M-Motion is marketing the property.
“This site is well suited for a high-end, luxury apartment development with all the trimmings,” Michael Mahon, M-Motion managing director, said.
“There is a lot of excitement building up for the sale.”
Original article published at www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au by Hannah Sbeghen 26/8/16