Coffee Club co-founder splashes out $7.5million on Brisbane penthouse

The Coffee Club co-founder splashes out $7.5million on a seven-bedroom luxury penthouse in Brisbane

A luxury residence in one of Brisbane’s most sought after neighbourhoods has been snapped up by Coffee Club founder Emmanuel Drivas for an eye-watering $7.5million.

Drivas, 69, bought the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom East Brisbane penthouse in the plush Eighteen Park apartment complex, which is still under construction reports the Herald Sun.

Featuring stunning views of the Brisbane River, the penthouse spans 470m square metres and takes up one entire floor of the building.

Drivas now plans to sell-off his mansion in Brisbane’s Holland Park and redesign his new pad ahead of the official opening of the apartment complex in 2025.

Featuring a stunning open-plan layout, the penthouse will boasts a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and top-of-the range finishings.

A luxury residence in one of Brisbane’s most sought after neighbourhoods has been snapped up by Coffee Club founder Emmanuel Drivas for an eye-watering $7.5million 

Drivas, 69, bought the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom East Brisbane penthouse in the plush Eighteen Park apartment complex, which is still under construction

Drivas, 69, bought the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom East Brisbane penthouse in the plush Eighteen Park apartment complex, which is still under construction 

Meanwhile, the ultra-modern apartment block is set to feature the best in resort style luxury living.

Designed by boutique architects Altis, the swanky residence of only 28 apartments will feature a dramatic lobby design with soaring 4m high ceilings.

Other highlights include a gym equipped with up to the minute technology and bike storage, and an entertainment deck.

There is also a wellness centre including sauna and yoga deck. 

The Coffee Club founder Drivas (pictured) plans to sell-off his mansion in Brisbane's Holland Park and redesign his new pad ahead of the official opening of the apartment complex in 2025

The Coffee Club founder Drivas (pictured) plans to sell-off his mansion in Brisbane’s Holland Park and redesign his new pad ahead of the official opening of the apartment complex in 2025

Featuring a stunning open-plan layout, the penthouse will boasts a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and top-of-the range finishings

Featuring a stunning open-plan layout, the penthouse will boasts a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows and top-of-the range finishings 

Each of the apartments is custom designed and will feature a neutral colour palette.

Drivas, meanwhile, is one of Brisbane’s most well-known businessman.

In 1989, Drivas and two associates  Emmanuel Kokoris and John Lazarou, founded The Coffee Club.

Starting out with one cafe in Brisbane, the brand now has 180 outlets in 9 countries  including Australia and New Zealand.

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