15/9 Francis Street

Mermaid Beach QLD 4218

This top-floor, two-bedroom apartment offers an exceptional opportunity to secure a foothold in the highly sought-after Northern Mermaid Beach enclavejust 100 metres from the pristine sands of Mermaid Beach, very close to Hedges Avenue (Millionaires Row).Perfectly positioned on Francis Street, one of the suburb's most tightly held addresses, this residence delivers a seamless blend of beachside tranquility and walkable lifestyle convenience, with everything effortlessly at your doorstep.Whether you are seeking a refined coastal home or a high-performing investment within the permanent rental market, this property combines lifestyle appeal, location, and long-term value within a friendly, boutique complex in this sought-after location.The Apartment:-Set within 'Hedgerow', a well-maintained complex, this light-filled apartment captures cooling ocean breezes and a relaxed coastal ambiance throughout.Step inside and discover:- 'Hedgerow' a complex with freshly painted exterior and elegantly landscaped gardens and a 82m2 unit, plus dual parking in the basement with room for a shed. Light-filled top floor unit, open-plan living, with both north and south aspects Only 100 metres to the beach. A rare eastern-end position within the building, maximising light, privacy, and airflow - with soothing ocean sounds and breezes Large, refurbished modern kitchen featuring stone benchtops, ceramic cooktop, stainless-steel appliances and generous storage Tiled flooring throughout, enhancing the cool coastal aesthetic Two spacious bedrooms with breezy, light-filled aspects Stylishly upgraded bathroom with glass shower screen and modern chrome finishes An expansive balcony off both the living area and main bedroom, capturing pool views, a snapshot of the sparkling blue ocean and 'Northerly Vista'. Linen and broom cupboard provides excellent internal storage Outlook towards a prestigious, evolving beachside streetscape of multi-million-dollar homes, benefiting from ongoing regeneration and protected by medium-density zoningpreserving the village feels of Mermaid Beach and underpinning future value.Additional Features:- Secure, gated, tandem basement parking for two vehicles plus space for a storage shed, tandem parking. Resort-style pool and very large patio area within the complex, with BBQ's allowed on the veranda of the apartment Boutique building with a close-knit community atmosphere Beach & Coastal Living:-Enjoy direct access to patrolled beaches and the iconic Hedges Avenue coastline. This is true barefoot luxurywhere sunrise walks, ocean swims, and sea breezes form part of daily life.Cafs, Dining & Lifestyle:-A short stroll connects you to some of the Gold Coast's most celebrated dining destinations, to name a few. This precinct is known for its high-quality, locally loved dining scene, all within easy walking distance:- Bam Bam Bakehouse renowned artisan patisserie Rafiki relaxed beachfront dining Little Mermaid Cafe vibrant brunch hotspot Le Cafe Gourmand French-inspired caf The North Room Mermaid Beach The Glenelg Public House, steakhouse and gastropub (specializing in premium beef) Japanese Etsu Little Truffle, French dining room and Bar Yum Artison Cakes and coffee House of Halsa Wellness Caf Sunnyboy Espresso by Elk on Hedges Avenue Mermaid Beach Surf Club, Merlins and Mermaid Beach TavernShopping, Entertaining & Convenience:-Broadbeach, a premier lifestyle hub, is walking distance for festivals and restaurants. Just minutes away is Pacific Fair Shopping Centreoffering luxury retail, dining, entertainment, and everyday essentials. Minutes also from The Oasis Shopping Centre offering retail, dining, entertainment, trendy bars.The Star Casino, Australia's largest hotel convention space is very close by for a flutter at the 24-hr casino, a cocktail or banquet. Consists of 1627.5 sq metres of space including Event Centre ballroom, conference rooms, bars and restaurants, scenic outdoor areas suitable for wedding, corporate and larger -scale high profile events. The Gold Coast Convention Centre, for international events, concerts and local conferences and exhibitions, gala dinners and sporting events, accommodating 10-6,000 guests is minutes' drive.The nearby Gold Coast Highway provides supermarkets, such as Earth Market fruit shop and exotic Asian groceries, walking distance. As well as medical facilities, and boutique retail, ensuring complete convenience without compromising the relaxed coastal lifestyle.Connectivity & Transport:-Enjoy easy access to the G:link light rail, connecting you seamlessly from Broadbeach through to Surfers Paradise and beyond. With the highly anticipated extension to Burleigh Heads underway, future connectivity and accessibility are set to further enhance this already premium location. Stage 3 extension to Burleigh Heads is scheduled to open for passenger services in mid-2026. The Mermaid station is at the end of the street and a block north Parks, Recreation & Lifestyle:- Mermaid Beach Surf Club - A friendly, family-oriented club with established programs in surf sports, youth development and nippers. Enjoy a meal at Merlins overlooking beautiful Mermaid beach or relax to a live music session on the weekend. Ken Mansbridge Park - Between the Mermaid Surf Club and the beach, this park is home to a bronze mermaid statue, sheltered seating, BBQ's, fitness station and a sand volleyball court (the park on the beach that you can see from 15/9 Francis St balcony) Mermaid Park - Situated behind the Mermaid Surf Club, Mermaid Park offers shade, BBQ's, wide paths and a child's playground (Bambam Bakehouse is on this park) Mermaid Tavern - This iconic bar and bistro, Mermaid Beach Tavern, is a favourite among local dining spots. Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, and Kurrawa Park (or the Kurrawa precinct of Pratten Park) - overlooking stunning beach views/patrolled beach, beachfront restaurant/bistro (Tower 28 Caf) and event spaces Access to the Oceanway coastal pathway for walking and cycling along the coastline Close proximity to Broadbeach and Nobby Beach for expanded dining and entertainment Soak Bathhouse walking distance at Pacific Square, a modern Australian bathhouse to make wellness easy.Schools & Accessibility:-Centrally located, with access to a selection of quality private and public schools, while offering convenient connections north and south across the Gold Coast.The Opportunity: -Francis Street is widely regarded as one of Mermaid Beach's most desirable streetsquiet, community-oriented, and tightly held.Body Corporate and council expenses:-Body Corporate per quarter $1,170, $89.76 per weekGCCC general rates $1,357.72 per 6 months, $2,715.44 annually.GCCC Water rates $442.68 per quarter, not individually metred, so cost divided between ownersDisclaimer: We have in preparing this information used our best endeavours to ensure that the information contained herein is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein. * denotes approximate measurements.