Award-winning Mediterranean mansion eyes Gold Coast sales record

Villa Alcyone is for sale A showstopping build in a Gold Coast bridesmaid suburb is poised to rival the city’s millionaire hills. Villa Alcyone, a Mediterranean-inspired mansion on an 890 sqm steep slope at 6 Bicton Ct, Elanora, has hit the market with price hopes tipped to smash the suburb record by millions. Historically viewed as a bridesmaid suburb — a cheaper stepping-stone market to the beachside — Elanora has shed the title as luxury builders capitalise on untapped views. Whitefox Real Estate selling agent Nic Whitehead said the home’s sweeping elevation and architectural pedigree would draw prestige buyers from the Coast’s traditional blue-chip belt. It was built on a steep slope to capture ocean views Ahead of the curve “We’re basically pulling buyers from outside areas like Miami Hill, Currumbin Hill, and Burleigh Hill,” Mr Whitehead said. “People may not have experienced something like this in Elanora. A lot of people gravitate to the wide arches, but the calibre of the build and the level of detail in the interiors here is remarkable. “It has an authenticity you just have to experience where it feels like you are stepping into a classic European home.” Designed by Jayso...