CALL them aspirational, garish, stunning or ridiculous, the luxury mansions of the Gold Coast are certainly jaw-dropping. Perched proudly along the sand, reflected grandly in glittering riverfronts or nestled on sprawling leafy Hinterland estates, these super-homes have dimensions more akin to shopping centres. But who owns them? What's their story? Let's have a viewing.
26-34 Knightsbridge Pde East, Sovereign Islands. Listed for $36 million, last sold for $5.3 million Not everyone can say they feel low-balled by a $32 million offer, but that's the price tag rejected by mega-mansion owner Riccardo Rizzi for this veritable castle in January.