Sandra and Alan Parker with grandchildren Summer, Zabier and Kai O’Reilly. Picture: John Gass FORGET downsizing – grandparents Alan and Sandra Parker are eyeing their next project after transforming a dated property into a modern beachside home. The energetic couple, both in their 70s, have been building and renovating houses for 50 years.
Their latest Burleigh Waters project was particularly significant, being their first Queensland home after relocating from Tasmania to be near daughter, Karina, and three grandchildren, Kai, 12, Zabier, 9, and Summer O’Reilly, 7. The project was their first since relocating to Queensland. Picture: John Gass The grandkids pitched in to help getting the home sale-ready.
Picture: John Gass The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is listed at offers over $1.895m with agent Jason Taylor, of First National Palm Beach. The Parkers purchased the home three years ago and upgraded both interior and exterior spaces, including a new kitchen, sleek new flooring, and an inviting al fresco zone leading to the pool, all set amid landscaped grounds.
Set on a 750 sqm lot in a cul-de-sac, the property was billed as “the perfect family home” in Mr Taylor’s listing. “[There’s] absolutely nothing to do, move in and enjoy everything this stunning home provides.” The house is listed at $1.
895m-plus Karina Parker said her parents’ “sheer determination” had inspired the family, with the children pitching in to help with the renovation. “This is.
