Erle Levey
Spring generally signals the start of the selling season and this year should be off to a good start with the properties on offer.
Apartments in Noosa Heads have been attracting attention, with the latest Domain House Price Report showing the median price is $1.8 million, up 38.5 per cent in the 12 months to June.
In the past five years, that median has risen 164.7 per cent – making it the strongest-performing unit market in the nation.
the median house price of $2.225 million is up 10.3 per cent in the 12 months to June and 98.7 per cent in the past five years, according to Domain.
LOOKING TO MAKE TINBEERWAH HOME
Nic Hunter at Tom Offermann Real Estate has a Tinbeerwah property going to auction Saturday, that is in an elevated position with huge views to Noosa Heads.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool on 1.97ha at 401 Sunrise Rd, goes to the market at 12pm.
“People are surprised by that great elevation,’’ Nic said, “and the fact it is walk-up and ready to move into.
“There is no traffic noise to disturb you … just the sound of the birds and the sigh of the breeze in the trees.
“Locals are looking, and there are those coming up from coast as well as some internationals who are wanting to make Noosa home.’’
The extensive two-level extensive residence is anchored perfectly into the landscape to capture mesmerising 180-degree north-easterly views – from Laguna Bay and along the coastline to Coolum Beach.
A comprehensive, high-end renovation has been carried out with no expense spared. There are soaring ceilings and abundant glass including louvres to make it very much a home for the Queensland climate and way of life.
The well-designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation, including the possibility of dual living.
Then there is the quality of fixtures and fittings, and the views from virtually every room across both levels – particularly from the expansive covered alfresco terraces.
There is the in-ground pool and a well-positioned viewing deck.
The grounds have been professionally landscaped and terraced, and there is expansive flat grassy space.
The majority of the land looks after itself with a mixture of botanical-like tropical gardens, Australian natives, and pockets of rainforest; the setting is magical.
ULTIMATE RIVERFRONT ADDRESS
Mark Hodgkinson of Reed and Co had an interesting auction on Friday, 1 September … a private jetty on Noosa River at Noosaville.
Jetty 3, Gympie Terrace, saw 18 registered bidders – a record this year for auctioneer Gordon Macdonald of The Auction Group.
“There were a good 70-80 people in attendance,’’ Mark said. “The were bidders on the phone from interstate, but most were on the ground … although some were bidding on behalf of people interstate.’’
Bidding started at $100 but as the auctioneer said: “Set it low and watch it go …’’
And go it did, selling for $800,000 to a family that owns property in the area.
“It was interesting in that the jetty had been held by the family who bought it in the mid ’80s,’’ Mark said. “The previous owner had it since the 1950s.
“It’s wonderful for one family to pass it on to another family to enjoy.’’
HOLIDAY APARTMENT BRINGS INTEREST
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car holiday apartment in Noosaville has been attracting interest ahead of auction Saturday, 9 September.
Melanie Primmer of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking 25/159 Gympie Tce to the market at an in-rooms event at 2pm.
“Interest has been mainly investors, from overseas as well as local and Brisbane,’’ Melanie said.
Nestled in the coveted quiet heart of Gympie Tce, the riverside bijou gem exemplifies the art of townhouse living.
Inside is contemporary chic with spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen.
Doors either side ensure plenty of natural light as they open to private terraces.
The Noosa Village River Resort is a boutique complex with tropical gardens, a heated pool, spa and sauna, also a full-size tennis court.
Melanie is finding the in-rooms events are proving successful as you have genuine interest, phone bidders as well as those on the floor,
and the office renovations at Tom Offermann Real Estate are very welcoming.
WALKING THE WALK
In these shoes? Jeanette Catalano at Hinternoosa had no hesitation about walking the 4295sq m property at 1 George St, Cooran.
That size property right in town attracted multiple offers before selling for $475,000 to a local buyer wanting the views.
“I walked so many people over it,’’ Jeanette said. “It had views to the Tableland Ranges.’’
The block had recently been cleared and cleaned up, and had a new concrete crossover as well as gravel driveway.
The land has a northern aspect with a very gentle slope plus is super-close to one of the Noosa Trails for hiking or horse riding.
Fencing is already on a couple of side boundaries, town water is also available and power is close by.
SMALL ACREAGE OPPORTUNITY
Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa will be on site Saturdays and Thursdays for a 4.76ha property at Doonan that has to be sold at auction on Friday, 15 September, at 1pm.
“This is such a great opportunity,’’ Jeanette said. “There has been huge amounts of inquiry due to the position, the potential.
“The property comes with dam and a demountable shed with bathroom.’’
Elevated and private, there are views to the north and subdivision potential subject to council approval.
There is a farmhouse that is beyond repair.
“Buyers need to make their own inquiries,’’ Jeanette said.
“The land is gently sloping and predominantly cleared to the dam.
“Entry is from the end of Panavista Drive.’’
Inquiry has been mainly local but also from Western Australia.
“A lot are coming to look … there’s a lot to look past but it’s good land and has to be sold.
“There is an excellent house site up the top with views to Tinbeerwah Range and Mt Cooroy.’’
SINGLE-LEVEL HOME HAS WIDE APPEAL
A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house in Elysium at Noosa Heads ticks a lot of boxes.
Jill Goode and Peter TeWhata of Tom Offermann Real Estate are taking the property at 48 Honey Myrtle Rd to auction Saturday, 9 September, at 1pm.
“It’s a lovely single-level home,’’ Peter said. “It ticks a lot of boxes.
“Downsizers, retirees, interstate investors … and it suits short-term holiday accommodation.
“There are really good fixtures and finishes. It’s a little bit special and one of the newer homes in Noosa.’’
The property is appealing to interstate and Brisbane parties in particular.
The bushland backdrop as an inspiration for this modern home with a lush front garden filled with dracaenas, gardenias and hedges.
A wide wooden pivot front door with cast stainless steel handles opens from the portico into the hallway with grey slate-look tiles, floating black console and spotted gum feature wall.
A high-ceilinged, open plan living/dining space comes with sky light while shiny copper pendant orbs provide a change of pace, softly illuminating the dining area.
There are primarily bright white VJ walls throughout; however, in the living area, one wall has a serious recess for the television, while a wall of glass sliders disappear on the west-side, making an seamless connection from inside to outside.
The expansive all-seasons undercover alfresco terrace opens to the lawn area which wraps two sides.
A super-sized galley kitchen comes with stone-topped cabinetry including two pantries and island style bench suggesting an opportunity for casual meals as bar stools can be tucked underneath.
A media room or a dream retreat to screen time is on the northerly side. So is the king-size main bedroom suite with white washed timber-look feature wall, roman blinds and deep mocha-hued wispy linen curtains and walk-in robe.
The ensuite has timber-topped two-basin cabinetry, mocha tiles with a copper thread plus plain mocha hexagon-shaped tiles in the double shower.
In the south wing are three carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes. All three share a family bathroom with free-standing bathtub. There is a separate toilet, and the laundry has access to a drying area.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, 1 September
Noosaville
Jetty 3, Gympie Terrace: Private jetty, 1pm, Mark Hodgkinson 0409 484 159 Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Reed & Co. Eighteen registered bidders. Sold at auction $800,000
SATURDAY, 2 September
Noosa Heads
24/6 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 1bath apartment, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
SATURDAY, 9 September
Noosa Heads
5/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car waterfront apartment, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
Noosa Heads
48 Honey Myrtle Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, 1pm, Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Peter Tewhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Noosaville
25/159 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, in rooms 2pm, Melanie Primmer 0448 966 867 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Tinbeerwah.
401 Sunrise Rd: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, on 1.97ha, 12pm, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate
