Sovereign Islands' Shining Beacon This award-winning home known as The Lighthouse commands attention, whether viewed from land, sea or the air. By Lisa Hughes
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hose cruising the Broadwater would be familiar with 'The Lighthouse', an outstanding statement residence on an eastern promontory of prestigious Sovereign Islands. Rising to three levels and facing directly north, an up-lit glass pyramid on its rooftop acts as a beacon to boats cruising the popular Gold Coast waterways. Yet from any viewpoint, 18 Knightsbridge Parade East is alluring and intriguing. Designed by MI Design and constructed by local builders Ben Marks and Alan Marks, the property received two Master Builder
awards when completed in 2017, including Gold Coast Home of the Year. The standout property is now being marketed for sale by Stuart Rooke and Michael Kollosche. A blend of straight lines and turret-like curves, natural and hand-crafted materials, it has the size and look of an American-style home, built for a Gold Coast lifestyle. Its exemplary façade, punctuated by porthole windows, balconies, and external shutters, is widely admired, as are the mature gardens with a statement date palm that give this home superior kerbside appeal.
