The Catalina: A New Benchmark for Gold Coast Living

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A refined expression of modern coastal living, the Catalina redefines the Gold Coast display home with sculptural design, natural light and effortless liveability

Since opening in January, Metricon’s newest flagship Signature display home, the Catalina, has quickly become one of the Gold Coast’s most talked-about residences. Drawing strong local interest, it is already inspiring homeowners to bring the design to life as their own.

For those considering building in the area, whether on a new site or through a knockdown rebuild, the Catalina presents a considered vision of modern Gold Coast living.

Influenced by a refined Modern European aesthetic, the home balances clean lines with a softened elegance that feels entirely at ease in its coastal setting. The façade is sculptural yet restrained, with integrated planters and layered detailing creating depth and quiet distinction. The result is a residence that feels elevated, yet inherently liveable. “The Catalina is designed to be experienced as much as admired,” says Adrian Popple, Metricon’s National Design Director. “It’s calm and cohesive, revealing its character through light, texture and thoughtful detailing.”

Inside, the home unfolds with a sense of openness that remains warm and inviting. Three double-height voids draw natural light through both levels, allowing the atmosphere to shift gently throughout the day, from soft morning light to a more settled, ambient calm by evening.

At its centre, a sculptural staircase anchors the design. Arched windows and curved walkways introduce a quiet fluidity, guiding movement through the home. Living, dining and kitchen spaces extend naturally to outdoor entertaining areas, embracing the indoor-outdoor lifestyle synonymous with the Gold Coast. “We consider how a home supports daily life, where connection happens, where retreat is needed, and how each space contributes to that balance. The Catalina reflects this with clarity and intent,” Popple adds.

Designed with flexibility at its core, the Catalina is available in two layouts, the Catalina 64 and Catalina 54. Each offers five bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in robes, multiple living areas, and expansive kitchen spaces complete with a butler’s pantry. It is a home suited to growing families, those who love to entertain, and those seeking to rebuild with a design that responds to their way of living.

For many, the Catalina represents more than a display home. It offers a new perspective on how life at home can feel, considered, refined and deeply personal.

Backed by over 50 years of experience, and a long-standing position as Australia’s largest home builder, Metricon continues to evolve its Signature collection, creating exceptional homes, designed by experts and refined with thoughtful flexibility, creating a home uniquely attuned to you. “The Signature range allows us to explore what’s possible within residential design, creating homes that feel personal, resolved and expressive of the people who live in them,” Popple says.

The Catalina embodies a quiet, refined luxury, sculptural in form and thoughtfully composed for contemporary Gold Coast living.

The Catalina display home is now open, quickly becoming a must-visit destination for those looking to build or rebuild in the region. Step inside and experience a home where considered design and refined living come together with effortless ease. For more information, click here: www.metricon.com.au.