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17 James St, Currumbin was residence to the late Robert Neumann and his spouse, Jeannine (pictured inset)
A Currumbin residence constructed by former Gold Coast mayor Robert Neumann and held by his outstanding household for 3 generations has come to marketplace for the primary time.
Constructed within the early Seventies, the eclectic property at 17 James St was residence to the late Mr Neumann, his spouse, Jeannine, and their 4 youngsters.
Possession was transferred to the couple’s daughter, Michelle, and her two sons, Spencer and Gene DeRiz, in 2016, with the one-of-a-kind residence to be auctioned after Michelle misplaced her battle to most cancers this 12 months.
The outstanding household nonetheless calls Currumbin residence
The home occupies an elevated place on Currumbin hill
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house is marketed by Justin Hayes, of Amir Status, and goes underneath the hammer on January 24.
Occupying an elevated 827sq m block, the hillside home has vast home windows from its spacious higher and decrease degree lounges capturing sweeping Pacific Ocean views.
There’s an vintage bar full with temper lighting, a cellar, two balconies, and a paved entertaining courtyard.
Spencer stated the house had hosted numerous milestone celebrations over time, with its retro decor retained in honour of the household’s legacy as pioneers of the southern Coast.
Jeannine and Robert Neumann
Michelle Neumann took over working the household firm. Image Mike Batterham
The Neumann Group of mining and building corporations constructed kilometres of the town’s canal community, provided metal for the Q1, developed 5 housing and industrial estates and quarried gravel for the M1.
Robert was mayor from 1973 to 1976.
Michelle took over working the household’s metal firm, Neumann Worldwide, in 1996.
“My grandmother was truly an antiques supplier and as soon as she handed away, there have been a couple of artefacts that had been distributed all through the household and no matter was left remained in the home,” Spencer stated.
Michelle Neumann pictured with sons, Spencer and Gene DeRiz
“We preferred that it was nonetheless in an unique situation as a result of we felt prefer it was a little bit of a time capsule to have it like that for us as a household.
“There’s been so many historic moments for us there, whether or not or not it’s an 18th or thirtieth birthday or a particular marriage ceremony anniversary, these are shared household moments the place we’ve come collectively on the home.”
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The home stays in largely unique situation
Views from the higher lounge space
Between such events, the property’s quirky type and enviable place discovered a distinct segment as a nostalgic vacation rental property.
Mr Hayes stated the house mixed artwork deco and Mediterranean influences, reflecting Jeannine’s Parisian roots, whereas its concrete and double-brick building was testomony to the household’s building pedigree.
“Being the Neumanns, there’s that a lot metal and concrete within the property, it’s not going wherever. It’s constructed to final,” Mr Hayes stated.
“This can be a distinctive alternative to be the subsequent nice custodians of a uncommon historic haven.”
The home has 5 bedrooms
Raked timber-clad ceilings mix with arches and wrought iron detailing, whereas leadlight glass and brick finishes add but extra historic appeal.
There’s a sunken formal lounge space, brick fire, and residential workplace, and the kitchen has been up to date with stainless-steel benches and a walk-in pantry.
