Glass-wrapped sky 'palaces' unveiled at $88m Naia

One of the first towers to grace the Mermaid Beach skyline will be crowned with two glass-wrapped sky ‘palaces’ offering breath-taking views across the city and sea.The luxurious $88 million Naia project has unveiled its pair of two-level north-facing penthouses, each with its own private roof-top terrace and spa pool.With there soaring ceilings, walls of glass and expansive balconies, the natural light-filled penthouses embrace sweeping city or ocean vistas and a feeling of endless space.Marketing agent Steven Chen, of The Agency, said the scale and finish of the 23rd level residences created a contemporary beach house vibe just metres from the city’s beachfront millionaire’s row, Hedges Avenue.“One of the penthouses faces north-east and takes in spectacular views of the ocean, Surfers Paradise and surrounds,” Mr Chen said.“The other takes in the Gold Coast hinterland, Nerang River and canal estates south to Burleigh Heads.“Both exude laidback elegance while offering luxurious comfort and effortless functionality.”Each penthouse has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, more than 90sqm of outdoor area and three car parking spaces.The kitchens are a work of art with stone benchtops, soft-close cabinetry, chrome sink mixer and ZIP Tap.Designed with the gourmet cook in mind, each kitchen features Gaggenau appliances such as a stainless-steel under-bench oven, gas cooktop, built-in steam oven, rangehood and fully integrated dishwasher.The master bedrooms come complete with a walk-in wardrobe lined with built-in shelves and drawers, an ensuite with freestanding bath, and a private balcony.Each penthouse offers more than 90sqm of external space, including a spacious roof terrace and a north-facing balcony flowing from the open-plan living area.The penthouses are priced from $2.5 million.Released to the market in early January, Naia has achieved more than $15 million in sales and is expected to begin construction in the third quarter of 2018.It will rise in the heart of a small residential enclave bordering Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach, and close to city conveniences like Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and the G:link light rail.Designed by prominent Coast architects TVS, Naia’s 97 apartments will be wrapped in a stunning seaside-inspired design and will feature an exclusive rooftop residents’ lounge with a swimming pool.Project manager Eastview (Australia), which has a decade-long history of project delivery on the Gold Coast, is overseeing Naia’s development.Naia’s display suite is open daily, from 10am to 5pm, at 28 Alexandra Avenue, Mermaid Beach.