Your escape from the everyday life

This Gold Coast home comes with plenty of out-of-the-box features and has been designed to appeal to a huge range of buyers

Romance abounds in a glamorous Moroccan-inspired Gold Coast home that comes complete with a mosaic tiled entry, outdoor bathtub, and giant pink giraffe. The newly built two-storey, fourbedroom residence known as La Rosa is the work of designer Cesar Solis and builder Grant Fielder of August Homes.

Having previously worked on about 20 projects together, the pair found the block of land in 2020, then set about designing a luxury residence.

“It had an older house on it at the time and we designed it during Covid,” Mr Solis said. “We wanted to create a space that you would enter and never want to leave.”

Described as a property with Mediterranean and Moroccan influences that also incorporates a Gold Coast twist, the home is entered via an arch-shaped tunnel decked out with glistening glass tiles.

“The aim is to transport you from the everyday into your dream home,” Mr Solis said. “When you walk through, the light reflects and it has this feeling of a magical grotto.”

Beyond is a courtyard complete with twin pergolas and a swimming pool, while fuchsia bougainvillea adds a pop of colour.

“As soon as you go through the tunnel and into the courtyard it opens up into this stunning indoor/outdoor space,” Mr Solis said. “It’s built with ease of living in mind so you can go to the beach, come home, walk in, jump straight in the pool, then have an outdoor shower.”

A giant pink giraffe made of marine plywood takes centre stage as the protector of the house.

“Every time I design a house I try to do something that grabs attention or is a point of difference,” Mr Solis said. “The giraffe was chosen because the animal symbolises elegance and is gentle.”

Spanning two levels, the home blends indoor living with an effortless al fresco lifestyle.

The lower floor dining and entertaining areas transition into the courtyard via retractable glass panelled doors, while the master bedroom boasts its own private outdoor terrace, complete with bathtub and built-in seating area.

A separate office area is situated adjacent to the entry tunnel, while upstairs there are three additional bedrooms and a lounge area with views of the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Mr Solis explained the home coupled beauty with functionality.

“It’s not about trends but about how people would use the house,” he said.

“It’s about using simple elements that create a sense of romance and deliver something alluring and ethereal that also embraces the Gold Coast weather.”

Adding to that romantic feel is a built-in bed canopy in the master suite, along with an oversized walk-in wardrobe that doubles as a dressing room and a bathroom that rivals those found in the finest hotels.

Items used in the property’s construction have been sourced from around the globe.

As for who the property might suit, Mr Solis said it had been designed with a range of potential buyers in mind. “It’s perfect for downsizers who don’t want to compromise on luxury finishes,” he said. “But it’s also ideal for a family, and it’s a beautiful house for a couple or those with extended family. “I feel like everyone falls in love with this house the moment they walk in, and that’s when you know you’ve achieved your goal.”