John Goldstein’s Gold Coast property at 11 Howard Street, Runaway Bay is going under the hammer.
John Goldstein, one of the visionaries behind the iconic Goldsteins Bakery chain and founder of the Gold Coast Marathon, is selling his luxury Queensland home.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property on the Gold Coast at Runaway Bay is set to go under the hammer on June 13.
John Goldstein is the man behind Goldsteins Bakery and was also the founder of the Gold Coast Marathon. Photo: Richard Gosling
Looking back towards the house from the waterfront.
Aerial view of 11 Howard Street, Runaway Bay.
For decades, Goldstein was a household name on the Gold Coast, known for building a baking dynasty of 18 stores and over 120 staff, and famous renowned for its pies, sausage rolls and cakes.
Second-generation Goldstein family members John and Frank took over their parents business and rebranded it to Goldsteins Bakery after the passing of their father Julius in 1962.
Over the years, his businesses employed thousands of school leavers in their very first jobs.
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Second-generation Goldstein family members John and Frank (pictured) took over their parents business and rebranded it to Goldsteins Bakery after the passing of their father Julius in 1962. Pic Mike Batterham
John Goldstein was the founder of the Gold Coast Marathon. Picture: Glenn Campbell
As a founder and trustee of the Gold Coast Hebrew Congregation and a dedicated Rotary Paul Harris Fellow, John Goldstein’s philanthropic efforts left a lasting impact on the region — most notably through his pivotal role in establishing the Gold Coast Marathon.
Now, following his transition into aged care at the age of 87, the family has made the emotional decision to auction his beloved sanctuary.
The house from the street.
What a view!
John’s children, Simone and Michael Goldstein, said while the impending auction is “deeply emotional” for the family, it is also a celebration of her father’s extraordinary achievements.
“His parents fled Nazi Germany, and dad was born in the middle of the Red Sea and arrived in Sydney facing immense hardship,” Simone said.
“Losing his father at 18 put the family’s future squarely on his shoulders,” Simone shared. “He stepped up to raise his younger brothers, helping Robbie become an accountant and guiding Frank through an apprenticeship to become his business partner.”
The dining and kitchen.
“Together, they built a Gold Coast institution that is still run by the family’s next generation today.”
“This home was the absolute pinnacle of everything dad worked so hard for,” Simone said.
“He was a notorious workaholic who gave so much to the Gold Coast community, and this property was his true sanctuary.
“His bedroom looked straight out to Stradbroke Island, and he would constantly take photos of the sunrises.
“His favourite place is Stradbroke Island, and the house points in that direction.
“Dad would look out to that view from his bedroom.”
The view across to Stradbroke Island.
One of the living areas.
It was a place of pure peace where he and mum could finally sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labour, Simone said.
“We had our last big family celebration there for father’s day, and while it’s incredibly emotional to let it go, dad is looking forward to being there at the auction to see the keys pass to the next custodian,” she said.
The luxury residence showcases the best of Gold Coast waterfront living, featuring a sandy beach, ocean access, and a large private pontoon.
Designed to maximise its panoramic vistas, the home includes three large bedrooms plus an oversized office, an internal Schindler lift, a solar-heated pool, and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces.
Entertain beside the Broadwater.
Relax poolside.
Simone believes the home is perfectly designed to start a vibrant new chapter for its next owners.
“It’s a home that deserves to be filled with life and family again,” Simone said.
“Whether it’s a growing family who will love kayaking out to the mangrove islands right from their doorstep, or someone looking to enjoy the absolute best of their retirement years, everything you could ever need is right at your fingertips.”
The property is being marketed by Ray White Main Beach agent Michael Willems.
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