There are buyers about and they know what they want.
Locals looking to downsize or upgrade, Brisbane buyers looking for a weekend beach house and interstate buyers.
Those from Sydney and Melbourne are split into two groups – families looking be settled for the new school year and retirees wanting to have moved in by Christmas-New Year for family to visit.
This is especially the case in Noosa and the eastern beaches.
Tiffany Wilson at Tom Offermann Real Estate has been getting a lot of inquiry on a four-bedroom, four-bathroom house with pool, study, at 11 Depper St, Sunshine Beach, that goes to auction Saturday, October 15, at 11am.
Marketed in conjunction with Nic Hunter, the house is of the highest quality, Tiffany said.
“The campaign has been going wonderfully well,’’ Tiffany said.
“There has been a lot of interest.
“Locals are praising the design, the construction, and the finishes.
“It has captured people’s hearts who were not thinking of moving.
“Others have been waiting for something similar to come to market.
“I cannot remember the last time a new home such as this came to the market in Sunshine Beach.’’
Interest is definitely from interstate, Tiffany said.
“There are Melbourne people moving here, for their children or retired couples wanting a place for family to visit.
“The Brisbane market is engaging in it as well.
“Locals are downsizing and upsizing – they love the relaxed Sunshine Beach lifestyle.
“It has such a community feel.
“People have been waiting and shuffling things around to get it while others have been waiting in another property.’’
The home combines timber, rock and glass with spectacular results.
A bespoke American oak-framed glass pivot front door opens to a gallery-like space with seemingly endless silver travertine flooring.
High ceilings attract an abundance of bright light. Central to the living area is a solid rock gas fireplace with a timber mantle, and ahead is the dining space.
It’s been a matter of tying those spaces together and appreciating the north-facing strengths to have the indoors transparently stretching to outdoors.
CLASSIC QUEENSLANDER COMES TO MARKET
Still in Sunshine but something completely different, Eliza Coppin at Tom Offermann has a classic Queenslander on supersized site that goes to auction Saturday at 12pm.
The six-bedroom, three-bathroom Queenslander at 5-7 Pacific Ave, Sunshine Beach, is on 1109sq m and has been in the same family for 70 years.
“There are people seriously looking and in a position to buy,’’ Eliza said.
“They have just needed the right property.
“Most in the area have wondered who lives there … what’s going on.
“There is a lot of history here.
“It’s definitely been a home that has been cherished and loved through generations.’’
While the property comprises a large holding it is not a double block.
It has attracted two types of buyers – those seeing it as a family home to be restored and enjoyed or developers looking to rebuild.
Interest has been from local families, Brisbane and interstate … Melbourne and Sydney.
“There has been a combination of families looking for their forever home or restoration.
“The house is that good, and the grounds are set up for a family.
“It’s unheard of to get a block that size in the area.
“So many interstate people are looking to move up … been really positive.’’
The property is set up with picket fence, covered entry gate, double butterfly staircase, prominent roof lines with dormer windows, and is built high on stumps.
It comprises timber construction with spotted gum floors, lattice doors, battens and fretwork, high ceilings and signature verandah.
Traditional floorplans were modified upstairs and beneath the house to provide additional living and bedroom space, as generations of the family grew.
Wide-arboured trees and tall fragrant shrubs form a massive garden that has provided a romantic backdrop for many celebrations including family weddings.
Large family gatherings usually began in the dining/sitting room naturally moving onto the expansive verandah with a barbecue and followed by games of cricket and bocci on the grassed lawn below.
There is so much to love about this family residence, Eliza said, with solid virtues that keeps on giving.
RIVERSIDE SUCCESS
It was a first-rate campaign, with mostly Gold Coast, Brisbane and Melbourne interest but some locals as well as from Central Queensland.
Lauren Chen at Tom Offermann Real Estate took the three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome with rooftop pool at 2/4 Howard St, Noosaville, to the market on Saturday with great success.
At the quiet end of Gympie Terrace with a northerly aspect, 360-degree views sweeping Noosa Heads, Noosa River and beyond, the St Kitts property sold at auction for $3.2m.
The Brisbane buyers had their eyes on it from the start.
“They fell in love the minute they walked in six days previously at a private viewing,’’ Lauren said.
“Being so close to the river, they were house buyers and this was the perfect equivalent with the bonus of a water view.
“While being at the heart of everything it has a peaceful outlook.’’
THREE IN THREE WEEKS
Lauren Chen now has three exciting auctions coming up in November. Three in three weekends.
The properties are in Noosaville, Noosa Waters and Tewantin.
“People are looking to sell before Christmas but also wanting to buy and be settled for the new school year or retirees wanting a place for family to visit over summer,’’ Lauren said.
The first is an absolutely cutie – a two-bedroom apartment 1/7 Russell St, Noosaville.
Set for auction on November 5, it is in a small block of six in River Haven. This means low body corporate fees while being close to everything.
It is a ground-floor apartment with huge entertaining terrace and garden.
The apartment has been completely renovated.
The Noosa Waters property is an absolute cracker, Lauren said – brand new and architect designed.
The Tewantin property is a new three-bedroom, three-bathroom house that backs onto the forest.
SOLD PRIOR
What we are seeing is an increased number of auction properties selling prior.
That was the case with 18/10 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads, that the father-daughter team of Luke and Lauren Chen were marketing.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car apartment in Iluka was picked up by local buyers who were downsizing.
Featuring a north-facing undercover living area, it is one of 22 apartments in the boutique complex that features a striking lagoon pool.
FAMILY HOME SELLS
It has been a similar story with Adam Watts and Michelle Van Der Splinter at Century 21 Noosa, selling the family home with pool at 4 Thornbill Ct, Noosa Heads, prior to auction.
Much loved and impeccably maintained by the current owners for 23 years, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom house offered privacy in a quiet cul-de-sac position.
Featuring a spacious open-plan layout with multiple entertaining and relaxation areas, it was a beautiful home, Michelle said … very private and presented beautifully.
The Sydney buyers will be moving up.
Other interest was from Victoria as well as Noosa buyers.
Another property Michelle is marketing is the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 15 Wild Apple Ct, Noosa Heads.
With northern aspect and designed by beautifully designed award-winning Cox Rayner architects, it combines space and style while incorporating the natural surrounds.
Featuring ducted air-conditioning and bespoke cabinetry, the property is listed at offers over $2.8m.
SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY
James Rigby and Sam Walker at Walker and Rigby sold 54 Allambi Tce, Noosa Heads, under the hammer on Saturday for $1.35m.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car house in such a renown street offered a great opportunity for buyers seeking location.
“The property attracted 58 inquires and we achieved 11 registered bidders over a five-week campaign,’’ James said.
“All parties were very happy with sale.
“The new owners are from Noosaville and are going to renovate the exisiting dwelling at this stage.’’
The low-set brick home with hardwood floors was set on a level 607sq m block backing onto a council reserve, giving a bush outlook that won’t be built out.
ALLURE OF THE RIVER
There is something exotic about the idea of being able to use a boat to get you to and from home.
Such was the case at 33 Noosa River Dve, Noosa North Shore, late last month when Trevor Mangels and David Conolly at Century 21 Conolly Hay Group took the riverfront property to auction.
Offering five bedrooms, two bathrooms, jetty and boat ramp, the Friday auction attracted a great turn-out.
It sold under the hammer for $2.9m to Brisbane buyers.
They had viewed the property prior and Trevor kept working with them.
“Anything that is going to be done there in future is going to be solid.
“It’s a great property – so close to everything yet such a change.’’
For something completely different, Trevor has a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car apartment at Sunrise Beach he has just listed.
DOONAN MAGIC
An award-winning four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 27 Foxtail Rise, Doonan, sold at auction with David Berns Real Estate.
The 9510sq m property with dam and shed is within Doonan’s golden triangle.
It was negotiated with a local buyer that missed out on the Lonehand Rd auction at Eumundi.
Another listing that is sure to attract attention is 16 Youngs Dve, Doonan – a good, quality four-bedroom house on 7482sq m.
Listed at offers over $1.645m, the property comes with sheds and mature fruit trees.
David and colleague Guy Booker are the marketing agents.
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, October 8
Noosaville
2/4 Howard St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car townhome, pool, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $3.2m
SATURDAY, October 15
Noosaville
2/229 Weyba Rd: 2bed, 1bath, 1car townhouse, 1pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunshine Beach
11 Depper St: 4bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
5-7 Pacific Ave: 6bed, 3bath, 4car house on 1109sq m, 12pm, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate