For a young Victorian family who had relocated from Victoria several months ago, the search for the apple of their eye – a property to call home in Noosa Heads – finally became a reality.
The urban sanctuary with irrefutable Noosa panache at 12 Wild Apple Ct in Elysium, listed by Tom Offermann agents Jill Goode and Chris Miller, was sold at auction on Friday for $2.31m.
The marketing campaign attracted extensive attention from both interstate and local buyers, impressed by the understated elegant residence in a cul-de-sac of an exclusive enclave.
It was designed by renowned Bark Architects, to articulate and integrate oversize spaces indoors and out, into the natural environment.
The sellers, long-term locals, were thrilled with the result, enabling their chapter of an exciting move interstate to commence immediately.
LOOKING FOR THE SUN
It seems there is a fresh wave in town of those looking at the Noosa property market.
As the weather turns cold in the southern states agents are reporting new faces at open homes and auctions.
That was the case when Lauren Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate took 8 Wave Ave, Noosaville, to the market last Saturday at 1pm.
There was strong inquiry in the lead-up for the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool.
Two registered bidders saw the property passed in and listed at $1.65m, with Lauren negotiating.
The bidders included Melbourne interest, having sold and looking to relocate to Noosa.
Two fresh parties called straight away after the auction … one was conditional due to finance and the other had only seen the property for the first time that day.
“There has been a lot of energy afterwards,’’ Lauren said. “This is a rare opportunity – where land value is similar without the costs and delays of having to build.
“It’s immaculate … the whole house is finished so well, everything is like new.’’
Next on the books for Lauren is an apartment in Noosa Shores on Noosa Pde at Noosa Heads.
Listed at $1.625m, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom riverfront apartment is getting good inquiry … mainly local and some with existing property in the area.
A TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
A striking seven-bedroom, five-bathroom house with pool at 27 David St, Noosa Heads, has been attracting inquiries from far and wide.
Set for auction at 10am tomorrow, Saturday, with Kate Cox and Tony Cox of Reed & Co, Anunda is a secluded tropical oasis set in the heart of Noosa.
“People are blown away by it,’’ Kate said.
“This is a beautiful, iconic home in immaculate condition.
“Interest has been from throughout Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
“There is conditional interest from some waiting to see what happens at the auction.
“It’s very hard to price a property such as this. It’s a real stand-out.’’
Sunshine Coast, interstate and those from Sydney or Melbourne already based in Noosa are among the potential bidders.
With Indonesian-inspired design and immaculately maintained both in the garden and across the three pavilions, the home features vaulted ceilings, woven ceiling lining, timber floors, timber walls, and louvres for natural airflow as well as provide connection to the lush gardens.
Set on 865sq m, the house features an open plan kitchen, living and dining areas complete with gas fireplace. This is all framed by the backdrop of the timber deck and resort pool, external bar and built-in barbecue.
The third pavilion contains the expansive double garage with a studio above that contains a further two bedrooms, shared bathroom and sitting room with kitchenette.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, one-car duplex apartment with pool at 1/6 George St, Noosaville, is also going to auction Saturday, at 1pm.
“There has been amazing interest in this,’’ Kate said. “Local mainly – downsizers, but also from interstate.
“There are some investors but mainly owner-occupiers.’’
This free-standing duplex on the corner of Anne and George Street is extremely private, yet with amazing proximity to Noosa River and Gympie Tce.
The kitchen, living, dining area provides an easy indoor/outdoor flow to the timber decking and the heated in-ground pool.
Meanwhile the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool at 25 Arkana Dve, Noosa Heads, went under contract last Friday.
“It was all about the view – and the location,’’ Kate said.
“The buyers flew up from Melbourne and bought it for $4.35m.
“They already have property interests in Noosa. This was an upgrade.’’
The property offers massive views of Noosa River, Laguna Bay, Weyba Creek and Noosa North Shore from a sublime entertaining deck.
The lower level spills onto the impressive pool and manicured garden.
Private from the street, the entry features a curved staircase leading you to the top level with open-plan kitchen, living and dining taking in the views.
Kate reports an incredibly busy few weeks with a lot of buyers who had been waiting, and now becoming active.
HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME
It’s a property to behold – a five-bedroom house with infinity-edge pool on 9.43ha that features an Olympic-size equestrian and eventing arena.
Peter TeWhata of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking 36 Tunba Ct, Cooroy Mountain, to auction on Saturday, June 11, at 11am.
Tunba Ct in itself is a big drawcard, on the north-east slopes of Cooroy Mountain with state and national award-winning houses as near neighbours.
This house is on a ridge, giving views of Cooroy, Cooroora, Tinbeerwah and Black Mountains.
The property has been designed for horses and cattle, with improved pasture, quality fencing and good water supply.
“There has been really good interest,’’ Peter said, “with steady numbers at open homes even during the recent inclement weather.
“Several parties have shown interest, right from the early days of the campaign.
“It appeals to a broad section of the market. There is excellent infrastructure and the property has been maintained to a high level.’’
Much of the appeal has been in the open ranch-style design of the home, the view from the pool and the fact it has the perfect sunny aspect.
“Many love the fact they could be in the surf at Noosa Heads of a morning, then enjoy breakfast and be back in next to no time to take care of the horses.’’
The property is fenced into 13 paddocks, has two spring-fed dams, cattle yards and crush.
As well as post and rail there is new bounce-back horse fencing to 12 paddocks; an electric perimeter fencing to the entire property; all paddocks and stables provided with auto self-filling water troughs.
The brand new equestrian eventing arena, registered as Noosa Country Equestrian, includes a dedicated 450m concrete sealed driveway for vehicles.
The 1284sq m building has an extended roof height of 8m, and there is a four-bay shed, stables and walk-in/walk-out paddocks.
The Olympic competition sized 60m by 22m covered and fenced arena complex comes with LED lighting.
As well as the four stables, all with rubber matting, there is a tack room, feed room, two wash-down bays, viewing areas, covered parking and drive-through access.
Two self-contained, one-bedroom apartments have separate property access and parking.
Peter has two more properties coming to the market in the near future. One is a four-bedroom beach house near Weyba Creek at Noosa Heads. The other is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on Noosa Dve.
NEGOTIATIONS ON-GOING
Greg Smith was up early on Saturday morning, getting the auction banners up at the riverside penthouse apartment at 9/279 Weyba Rd, Noosaville.
The marathon was being run past the door of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.
Greg and Select Noosa colleague Tanya Taylor had registered bidders but the apartment was eventually passed in at $1m.
They are looking for offers north of $1m, and are in negotiations with parties that have already been through – local and interstate.
LONG-TERM LOOK
Sharon McLure and Brooke Hade of The McLure Group had five registered bidders at 38 Grant St, Noosa Heads, at midday on Saturday.
On offer were four two-bedroom, one-bathroom, fully-furnished apartments on 642sq m.
Registered interest was nearly all local, and looking at the property as a long-term investment.
The property is listed at offers over $2.6m.
“It was all about set and forget,’’ Sharon said.
“They are looking at the whole complex. It has consistent income through four existing tenants.
“The location is gold. It is seen as being better to land-bank rather than redevelop in the current building conditions.’’
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, May 27
Noosa Heads
12 Wild Apple Ct, Noosa Heads 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Two registered bidders, sold at auction $2.31m
SATURDAY, May 28
Noosa Heads
38 Grant St: Four 2bed, 1bath, 1car fully-furnished apartments on 642sq m, Sharon McLure 0400 084 975 Brooke Hade 0481 858 531 The McLure Group. Five registered bidders, continuing to negotiate. Listed at offers over $2.6m
Noosaville
9/279 Weyba Rd, 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverside penthouse apartment, Greg Smith 0418 758 Tanya Taylor 0400 220 580 Select Noosa. Registered bidders, passed in at $1m. In discussions, looking for offers above $1m
4/235 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverfront apartment, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate. Passed in, working with post-auction offer: Offers over $1.85m considered
8 Wave Ave: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Two registered bidders. Listed $1.65m, negotiating with bidders and fresh interest
AUCTIONS THIS WEEK
FRIDAY, June 3
Noosa Heads
208 Netanya, 71 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath beachfront apartment, 1pm, Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa
SATURDAY, June 4
Noosa Heads
27 David St: 7bed, 5bath, 4car house, pool, 10am, Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402 003 773 Reed & Co
828/100 Resort Dve: 2bed, 2bath, 1car golf course apartment, 11am, Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Noosaville
Sunrise Beach
3 Paluma St: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 2pm, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
THURSDAY, June 9
Noosaville
26 Raini Cct: 4bed, 2+bath, pool, house, Sam Plummer 0412 585 494 Angela Wood 0407 147 521 Noosa Estate Agents
