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First published 11 May 2025, 5:00am
Selamanya House at Burleigh Waters is going to auction.
Rainforest and coastal vibes combine in a contemporary Gold Coast home with an
emphasis on wellness.
A builder’s own home, the five-bedroom architect designed residence known as Selamanya House is located on the waterfront and boasts hinterland views as well as an abundance of natural light.
The three-level Selamanya House.
The house has a coastal vibe.
Owners Aaron and Dianne Hennessy bought the property in 2020, living in the previous
home on the site before undertaking a massive knockdown and rebuild renovation.
“There was a rundown original property that had been added onto over the years,” Mr
Hennessy said.
“It was on the water close to the beach with the most beautiful scenery including these amazing views to the hinterland.”
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Street view of 6 Penguin Parade, Burleigh Waters.
The fireplace.
Working with BDA Architecture, the Hennessys envisaged a new home that would capitalise
on the property’s waterfront position while also offering a relaxed coastal vibe that catered to
family living.
Spanning three levels, the home is built around a central rainforest atrium and includes four
bedrooms, a study and open plan living, lounge and dining areas on the ground floor.
“We wanted it to be single level living as much as possible, with just the master retreat
upstairs,” Mr Hennessy said.
The rainforest atrium.
The kitchen, living and dining area all connect to the outdoor entertaining space which
overlooks a 12.5m infinity edged pool, sun deck, and the lake beyond.
Upstairs is a spacious master retreat, complete with dressing room, ensuite and a private
covered balcony that also boasts views across the water to the hinterland.
Meanwhile, the home’s lower level has an emphasis on wellness courtesy of rumpus room
with built-in sauna, ice bath, and wet bar.
The living and dining area.
Describing the home as spacious but not too large, Mr Hennessy said it had a resort like feel
and family friendly layout.
“It’s a house that just flows, is comfortable and also easy to maintain,” he said.
“When you walk in you are drawn to the beautiful atrium garden and staircase then it opens
up to the living area with fireplace, the kitchen, and beyond to the pool and water.
“It’s layered, with spaces revealing themselves as you walk through.”
The pool.
Light, bright, and coastal, the property features natural finishes including stonework and timber flooring.
It also takes some of its design cues from Bali, with the rainforest atrium adding to the
tropical feel.
“The atrium is such a nice feature,” Mr Hennessy said.
“It creates this sense of openness.
“When it’s pouring with rain, it’s incredible and it also acts as this light tunnel that allows natural light throughout the home.”
The rainforest atrium is complemented by landscaped tropical gardens.
The rainforest atrium is complemented by landscaped tropical gardens, while the Balinese
feel is also evident in the property’s name, ‘Selamanya’, meaning ‘forever house’.
Built to stand the test of time, the residence picked up a Home Design Magazine award in 2023, and Mr Hennessy said it took a team of committed professionals to bring the vision to
life.
“Between the architect, engineer and our building company, it took a lot of teamwork to pull it together and create such a remarkable and quality property.”
Selamanya House is going to auction on May 16.
Selamanya House is located within walking distance of the beach on a quiet cul-de-sac at 6
Penguin Pde, Burleigh Waters.
The property is listed with Taylor Kleinberg and Hayley Kidson of Kollosche Broadbeach and
is set to go to auction on May 16, if not sold prior.
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