Bartinon was created as the family home of Sir Justin and Lady Hickey in the early 1980s. Today it remains one of the Gold Coast’s most impressive residences a majestic 250-square mansion designed after the grand manor homes of the Caribbean.

Set in prestigious Marseille Court at Sorrento, only minutes from the CBD and world-famous beaches, Bartinon comprises 6,508m2 of manicured grounds with a massive N/E riverfrontage of over 100 metres. The two-storey residence is a masterpiece of timeless architecture, featuring colonnaded terraces on both levels, an impressive porte cochere entry and lavish recreation facilities including a championship all-weather tennis court, solar-heated pool and an indoor spa, sauna and change rooms adjacent to the large gymnasium/ballroom.

Beyond remote-control gates, ceiling-height double doors open to reveal a vast atrium foyer with floors of lustrous richly-veined marble and a sweeping double staircase. Entertaining facilities at Bartinon are frankly palatial. Overlooking the river, the huge formal living room incorporates a sunken conversation lounge around a granite open fireplace. Adjoining is a magnificent formal dining room for up to 30 guests, graced by a sparkling modern chandelier. Elevated for views of the pool and river, the family room includes a large wet bar and second open fireplace. With deep, soft vanilla carpets underfoot and decorative recessed ceilings above, rooms are flooded with natural light from floor to ceiling windows and French doors leading out to riverside terraces.

For the corporate executive, there are 3 studies, a library, billiard room with bar and a boat shed. A commercial-grade 30 metre pontoon provides a deepwater mooring with fast river access to the beautiful Southport Broadwater and ocean.

Family and guest accommodation comprises 7 luxurious ensuite bedrooms in three distinct wings, all with a private lounge-study area and access to water-view balconies. On the ground floor is a 2-bedroom housekeeper’s apartment with its own entrance. Adjoining are the wine cellar, laundry, storerooms and a gourmet kitchen designed and equipped to cater for the most lavish social occasions.

Bartinon offers the discerning purchaser a unique opportunity to acquire a significant piece of local history, a lifestyle second to none, plus a property that represents an unrivalled investment in prime Gold Coast real estate.

– Gymnasium/ballroom with sprung timber floor and Bose sound system

– Heated indoor spa room and sauna with access to the sunlit pool terrace

– 7 large air conditioned bedrooms, 7 ensuites + 3 powder rooms

– Master suite features two dressing rooms, lounge area, marble spa ensuite

– Kitchen with Black Galaxy granite benchtops, separate butler’s pantry

– Garaging for 10 cars plus abundant off-street guest parking

– Manicured lawns, towering palm trees, riverside bbq gazebo

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