Inside the opulent double-storey 'sky villas' coming to the Gold Coast's millionaires' row

High above ground in one of the most eye-catching new buildings coming to the Gold Coast, two opulent residences are offering style, substance and a remarkable sense of spaciousness.

The double-storey homes have been dubbed “sky villas”, on levels 27 and 28 of the 44-storey 272 Hedges Avenue residential tower from Gold Coast-based developer Sunland Group.

Hedges Avenue is known locally as millionaires’ row for its strip of luxurious low-rise homes overlooking beachside parkland and the ocean beyond. This project marks a transition between the towering forms of Broadbeach to the north and the low-density luxury of Mermaid Beach.

From the street level, the most striking feature will be the pedestal base, a curvaceous construction of anodised aluminium recalling Australian designer Marc Newson’s aircraft-wing-inspired Lockheed Lounge.

The elegantly curved lines continue up the body of the tower. These organic shapes, along with expansive glazing on the balconies and apartment exteriors, combine to produce a jewel-like effect.

Sunland Group managing director Sahba Abedian says the building will become an elegant landmark at the southern edge of the expanding Broadbeach precinct.

“The tower design represents an organic curvilinear form, encased in reflective glass, providing the tower a fluid, shimmering appearance from all angles,” Abedian says.

Just over halfway up the tower, there’s a gap in the uniform arrangement of balcony heights. This is the location of the sky villas – the only double storey apartments in the building and second only to the whole-floor penthouses on levels 41 to 44 in terms of size and price. The sky villas are priced at $5.315 million and $5.415 million, compared to $6.396 million and up for the remaining penthouses.

Inside, refined elegance is the order of the day through a palette of natural materials such as travertine flooring and Calacatta Oro marble. Dramatic ocean views play a starring role through vast double-glazed windows.

“Connecting the two levels of generous open-plan living is a grand central staircase – a curving, handcrafted centrepiece framed by the linear designs of the living and dining areas,” Abedian says.

Each sky villa has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a guest powder room, library or media room, formal and informal living spaces and kitchen with butler’s pantry.

The 60-square-metre main bedroom wing includes a walk-in wardrobe and lavish bathroom with free-standing tub, a dual floating vanity unit of travertine and a full-wall glass cabinet.

In the kitchen, the focal point is a three-metre marble island bench made from multiple slabs of the same stone. The slabs are aligned to achieve a look of continuous marble veins so the result resembles a single slab of marble. A butler’s pantry and premium appliances, including side-by-side fridges, oven, speed oven and cooktop, complete the gourmet space.

Keyless entry, hands-free video intercom and multi-zone climate control are among the high-tech touches. Each sky villa is allocated three car parks and a storage bay.

Number 272 Hedges Avenue offers residents a concierge service, swimming pool, spa, gym, sauna, hammam and treatment room. Dramatic curves reign in the cavernous lobby and pool area, part of the pedestal base designed by Contreras Earl Architects.

Mermaid Beach is a popular destination for swimmers and surfers, as well as those who seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The neighbourhood is near the dining, shopping and entertainment precincts of Pacific Fair and the Star Gold Coast.

“The tower is surrounded by an abundance of amenity, where pristine beaches and sprawling parklands run parallel to world-class dining offerings, high fashion and live entertainment,” Abedian says.

More than three-quarters of homes in the project have been sold.