Erle Levey
The popularity of Noosa’s eastern beaches is well known similarly the merits of the auction process as verified by Tom Offermann Real Estate’s agent Tracy Russell’s listing of 1/9 Avocet Parade, Peregian Beach.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex designed by Stephen Kidd, with Coral Sea views and a three-minute walk to the beach, attracted strong interest locally and interstate during the marketing campaign.
Six bidders were registered; however, it was a Brisbane potential buyer who took a refreshing albeit novel approach on auction day.
He strapped his board on the roof rack and caught a few waves before walking a few minutes along beach access 52, on-time for the auction, joining five other registered bidders. From an opening bid of $2.4m, the gavel ultimately fell at $2.75m to that Brisbane family, thrilled to have favourite surf breaks on the doorstep.
Sold prior to last Saturday’s auction was the 17 Wyuna Drive, Noosaville, listed by Tom Offermann agents Nic Hunter and Jesse Stowers.
The well-loved beauty from the 80s, on a wider-than-most deep water-frontage with a tidal beach on Hideaway Island, close to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, was snapped by Victorian buyers.
AT THE TOP IN SUNSHINE
Peter TeWhata at Tom Offermann Real Estate has a Sunshine Beach property going to auction in April that he describes as “an absolute cracker.’’
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool 37 McAnally Dve, Sunshine Beach, has big views from both levels of the national park, the ocean and the hinterland.
Set for auction Saturday, 15 April, at 2pm, the house is set on 600sq m in an eagle’s nest location.
“Interestingly, the morning sun and the evening sun comes right through the house,’’ Peter said.
“You can even see Double Island Point to the north.
“The owners had great foresight in choosing a great designer and builder for the position,’’ Peter said. “The house will never be built out.
“That was 33 years ago. You cannot beat position.
“There are only three houses in the street with that aspect. There is a real contrast of the blue ocean, the green of the national park, and the rocks on the headland with the swell breaking on them.’’
The house is in excellent condition, Peter said, and early interest has been local, Brisbane and from interstate, with people already flying up to inspect.
“Properties in this position do not come onto the market often,’’ Peter said.
“A lot of renovations are going on in the street as a sign of how keenly sought the location is.
“Access to the southern end of the national park is only 40-50m away.’’
It was the position, namely the prized sand dune on the highest point in Sunshine Beach that inspired a residence reminiscent of the Mediterranean.
The house features multiple practical living spaces for entertaining, a beautiful high-ceilinged gallery-like living space, and an effortless connection from inside to a terrace that is more a sun room.
Bi-fold plantation shutters capture those extraordinary natural landscapes. At the other end of the room is a custom-designed bar, opening on the north-westerly side to an expansive terrace and a shimmering pool.
A statement staircase with bespoke wrought iron balustrading opens to more voluminous living spaces, with polished Fraser Island brushbox flooring.
On the north side, the terrace is almost an extension of the dining room. In contrast wis the sereneness of the south side, where there is a fireplace and the adjoining terrace has views to Mt Cooroy.
The centrepiece of the upper level is a custom-designed kitchen, with Corian-topped cabinetry including a long island/breakfast bar.
The king-size main bedroom retreat on the upper level comes with those views to sigh for. It has an ensuite with vaulted ceiling and skylights, bath tub and a walk-in robe.
On the lower level are two bedrooms with built-in robes. One looks out to the garden, the second accesses a terrace which extends to the pool.
In-between is a family bathroom and a laundry.
Peter has another auction coming up in late April in the Elysium estate at Noosa Heads.
On a large block, the north-facing, architect-designed family home features an internal pool.
PENTHOUSE-STYLE LIVING
A top-floor, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with lift at 1/16 Edgar Bennett Ave, Noosa Heads, is for sale by negotiation.
Rick Daniel of Coastal Noosa said Taralla apartments was a boutique complex in a convenient location above Noosa Junction and Hastings Street.
In the Taralla North building, which comprises of only four apartments and an impressive swimming pool, it is lavishly appointed and features a private lift plus a large remote-controlled, single lock-up garage and lockable storage.
The private covered terrace takes in the glowing Noosa sunsets and calming breezes as well as the ever-changing hinterland and water vistas.
Configuration consists of two bedrooms with built-ins, two bathrooms, laundry, and a well-appointed kitchen combined with high-end appliances.
GROUND-LEVEL RIVERFRONT APARTMENT
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-car, ground-floor Noosaville apartment is to go to the market for the first time in more than 35 years.
Listed for auction at 12.30pm on Saturday, 1 April, 1/267 Gympie Tce is a ground floor apartment in a boutique block of eight.
Jason Wedge at McGrath Estate Agents said the property in Elkedra offered privacy and exclusivity, with no on-site management and low body corporate fees.
“A lot of people are in town that need places to put things in – water craft and the like.
“This apartment is in original condition but is a wonderful spot … there are a lot of things you could do with it.
“A lot of buyers are looking for ground floor with no stairs.
“The complex has mainly owner-occupiers and there are water views from the lounge of this apartment.’’
Jason is also excited about a new listing on Noosa’s eastern beaches he has coming up.
Elevated with views, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom designer house will be marketed by expressions of interest.
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
A well-known commercial building in Noosaville is sure to generate strong interest when it goes to auction next month.
Colliers agents Jesse Howitt and Johnny Gooderham have been appointed to sell 37 Mary Street, Noosaville on behalf Joanne Marek from Marek Realty.
No.37 Mary Street, or The Marek Building as it’s known by locals, was refurbished by a well-regarded commercial builder in collaboration with interior designer Carol Trethaway as early as 2020.
The property offers owner-occupiers and investors the opportunity to secure an incredibly well-appointed commercial freehold in the heart of Noosaville’s business and high-end residential river precinct.
Boasting a land area of 516sq m and a building area of 211sq m plus 13sq m of balcony, the ground floor provides a ‘turn-key’ space ready to occupy or lease out, with the first floor enjoying immediate income through multiple tenants.
Jesse Howitt from Colliers said the interest in commercial properties within the area has been extremely strong over the past few years, with cashed-up investors locally and from southern states being extremely active, leaving owner-occupiers struggling to find viable options in what is a very small and tightly held market.
“With the cost of building at an all-time high and a lack of available options in the Noosaville area, 37 Mary Street, provides an immediate solution for owner-occupiers whilst providing investors an opportunity to capitalise on strong current rents and future capital growth,” Mr Howitt said.
The property is being offered for sale by public auction on-site on Friday, 28, April at 12pm.
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, 25 March
Noosaville
17 Wyuna Dve: 3bed, 2bath, 3car waterfront house, jetty, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
Peregian Beach
1/9 Avocet Pde: 3bed, 2bath, 2car beachside duplex apartment, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Six registered bidders. Sold at auction $2.75m
WEDNESDAY, 29 March
Noosa Heads
21 Springs Cres: 4bed, 4bath, 2car golf-front house, pool, 2pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Darren Neal 0401 212 505 Reed & Co Estate Agents
Noosaville
9 Wyuna Dve: 5bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, 1pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Darren Neal 0401 212 505 Reed & Co Estate Agents
FRIDAY, 31 March
Cooroy
141 Mary River Rd: Vacant 3.022ha, 11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656 Hinternoosa
125 Garnet St: 3bed, 1bath house on 1.52ha, 11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656 Hinternoosa
117 Garnet St: Vacant 3136sq m, 11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Dannielle Preston 0435 405 656 Hinternoosa
SATURDAY, 1 April
Noosaville
1/267 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 1bath, 2car riverside apartment, 12.30pm, Jason Wedge 0411 432 520 McGrath Estate Agents Noosa.
