Tradie trowels $1.2m of microcement into dream reno

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Viva Hyde

Gold Coast Bulletin

Matthew Mannion with partner Ellie and their two children at his Robina home for sale


A renderer’s home transformed with $1.2 million of microcement covering walls, floors, ceilings and even custom-built furniture will go under the hammer in Robina.

Matthew Mannion, of Render Render, bought the 1980s-built home for $1.44m in July last year and, with a team of tradies, spent at least 12,000 hours hand-trowelling more than 2,500 sq m of finely coated concrete to create a seamless, modern look.

The six-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 7 Turnberry Ct is marketed by Ray White Malan + Co agent, Ricky Agent, and goes to auction on September 12.

The 1980s-built home was transformed with cement render


An aerial view of the pool


LED lighting features throughout, and there are three fully stocked bars


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Mr Mannion said he aimed to create a “statement home” with built-in cabinetry, bespoke LED lighting, and resort-style outdoor entertaining and wellness zones.

The property also features three bars, which will be fully stocked for the new owner with 60 bottles of Mortimer Wines, Burleigh Brewing beer, and 18 bottles of Sunny Days Vodka.

“I wanted to create a real statement in the area, and I reckon we’ve done that,” Mr Mannion said.

“It probably took me seven months, working 60 hours per week with six other guys to microcement it – but I love the finished product.

“It makes people’s mouths drop when they walk in.

“I personally love the pool and bbq area – when the sun sets every afternoon, it pierces right through the palm tree and it’s just magic,” he said.

The home will go under the hammer


Island bench and a butler’s pantry in the kitchen


Built-in king bedheads in the double master suite


The home on an 883 sqm block has a kitchen with rendered island bench and Smeg appliances, two media rooms, and a fully equipped gym with a massage chair, ice bath, and sauna.

A hidden door opens into a double master bedroom with built-in king bed niches, Venetian plaster bedheads, and rendered ensuites.

“It’s a real showstopper,” Mr Agent said.

“There’s nothing else like it in Robina – it’s a once-only opportunity to secure a truly unique property.

“It could suit a young family, prize home company or influencers. Let’s face it, nothing will hit the market like this again.”

PropTrack data shows house prices in Robina were up 11 per cent to a median of $1.35m.

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