He struck gold with a $13.9 million home lottery win, but now, a retired grandfather is reluctantly putting his stunning ocean-view prize on the market
A retired grandfather who won a $13.9 million home lottery is - with a tinge of regret - offering up the new dream home with sweeping ocean views for sale.
The 80-year-old, who asked to remain anonymous, won the spectacular coastal home at 27 Adams Street, Sunshine Beach in March.
He was at the pharmacy when he received a call that he had won the Dream Home Art Union home lottery, including the luxury home and $250,000 in gold.
“The first person I called was my oldest daughter. She said, ‘Dad, you're being scammed’,” he told realestate.com.au
“Then I called my son. He said, ‘Dad, you're being scammed’.”
Both soon realised the call was real.
The retired grandfather from Sydney won this Dream Home Art Union’s Prize Home in March. Picture: Supplied
A retired engineer who has worked on projects around the world, he said a recent visit to the Queensland home left him stunned.
“The property is to die for. The architect has designed it beautifully and the construction, I'm absolutely besotted with,” he said.
“It's got a beautiful view, and some lucky person is going to have a wonderful home.
“I don't think I could have done anything better.”
The Noosa home is now on the market. Picture: realestate.com.au
But family ties are keeping him in Sydney.
“If my family would all move up there with me, I'd be living there now. But they've all got their own lives.”
Designed and built by local designer Paul Clout, the three-level home, Maslina, captures Coral Sea views and even seasonal whale sightings.
The lower level includes a gym, sauna, steam shower, ensuite and wine cellar, while outdoors includes a pool, BBQ area, ice bath, spa and lush gardens.
The three-level home sits just 50 metres from direct beach access. Picture: realestate.com.au
Watts Property Group’s Adam Watts said the striking property would suit buyers after the ultimate in resort-style living.
“You’ve got everything - it’s like a resort all-in-one,” he said.
“Sunshine Beach is basically a beachfront street and one of the best locations in Australia, let alone Queensland.”
The home has a gym, infrared sauna, steam shower and a temperature-controlled wine cellar. Picture: realestate.com.au
Such resort-style properties did not come up often, he added.
The grandfather plans to use the proceeds to support his family.
“I've built my life and had a massively big career. I can afford now to really make life for my son and daughter and my grandsons change completely, and for my lady friend as well. Her life has been a disaster,” he said.
He also sees the win as a quiet reward for his regular guitar performances at a local nursing home and palliative care unit - something that began with a simple favour for a friend battling cancer two years ago.
“I played a song for him, then another one,” he said.
“Suddenly the door burst open, and a nurse rushed in, grabbed my friend and started dancing with him. She said: ‘You've got to come up to the reception - the other end of the building can't hear you.’”
Family ties are keeping the 80 year old in Sydney, prompting the reluctant sale. Picture: realestate.com.au
The spontaneous moment sparked a monthly ritual.
“It makes me feel that I'm being rewarded for what I'm doing, for a lot of people who don't have much life left. Almost like a little pat on the head for doing the right thing.”
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