Erle Levey
It’s what so many people look for – an original fisherman’s cottage by the beach or the river.
Even more so when it’s at Noosaville.
Luke Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate has a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car cottage on 539sq m at 4 Cloudsley St that goes to auction Saturday, 14 September, at 2pm.
The first open house attracted local builders as well as owners of holiday apartments and duplexes in Noosaville, either needing more space for family on weekends and holidays or planning to move to Noosa permanently, Luke said.
“There is a lot of affection for the old cottage – but it’s unlikely to survive a redevelopment.’’
Situated 40 metres to Gympie Terrace and Noosa River’s foreshore, and after 70-plus years with its modest cottage and forgotten garden, it’s time to go with opportunity knocking and next-level living on the horizon.
With one residential block between it and the Gympie Terrace address on the corner, this is a property opportunity to demolish, develop, design and build.
Built in 1953, the 157sq m cottage has casement windows, a living and kitchen space, two bedrooms, balcony/terrace, bathroom with bath/shower plus a separate toilet upstairs. Garaging is under the house.
TRADITIONAL STYLE, MODERN FEEL
Speaking of classics … a 1930s four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car Queensland-style house, study, on 877sq m, at 64 Maple St, Cooroy, goes to auction at 1pm on Thursday, 19 September.
Marketed by Jeanette Catalano and Mario Catalano of Hinternoosa, it was originally built on site in 1932 for Len and Jean Davis.
The vendor, an avid historian, has researched the property to establish its background.
Len Davis was not only the local barber, but he and his wife Jean were also involved in local sports groups and committees. They even earned the title of “Mr & Mrs Cooroy” and had the oval at the Cooroy Primary School named after them.
Lovingly maintained through the years, with renovations to restore original features about 12 years ago, the charming timber home still showcases traditional features such as VJ walls, incredibly high timber ceilings, timber windows and doors.
These are all combined with modern touches such as an ensuited main bedroom and an extra-large, covered deck at the rear with stunning views.
The first open home was a beautiful day, Jeanette said, with mainly locals from within a 20-minute drive attending.
“It’s a very sweet property,’’ Jeanette said. “Everything has been beautifully done … it’s very well built.’’
Inside, there’s a sense of grandeur with open-plan living and big bedrooms.
The refurbished kitchen now features central island bench, soft-close drawers, and a 900mm cooker. Nearby is the upstairs laundry, which is ideal as a butler’s pantry.
While the Queenslander-style home is carpeted for comfort, the original timber floorboards are still in place.
Internal stairs connect to underneath, which is partly concreted and provides plenty of room for storage and access to the original laundry which also houses a third shower.
From downstairs there’s covered access to the lockable side garage and the backyard with a double carport. The large backyard is easy-care that benefits with access to the rear lane.
Other features of this classic home are a dedicated study that could also be a fourth bedroom, 40 solar panels with two inverters and a back-up battery, various fruit trees, solar hot water, and air-conditioning.
The outlook from the covered entertaining deck encompass long distance views of the surrounding mountain ranges and sunsets.
Situated right in the heart of Cooroy, this property is zoned for community services, meaning that a business could be run from home under the current guidelines.
EARLY BIRD CAPTURES THE COTTAGE
It was a matter of first in, most interested for a renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car house at Cooroy.
For sale by offers with Beau Lamshed at Laguna Real Estate, the cottage at 1/3A Kauri St attracted a local buyer who was first at the first open and last to leave.
The offer followed that evening and it was accepted by the following evening.
The home, perched on a picturesque rise in the town, offered modern comfort and old-fashioned charm – right down to the classic white picket fence and large front yard.
Beau said it appealed to a wide demographic and attracted parties both from interstate and local.
Fresh to the market is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car Queensland-style house on 506sq m at 64 Moorindil St, Tewantin, that goes to auction at 12pm on Saturday, 28 September.
Part of Tewantin’s history, the original Queenslander provides the opportunity to either revive the classic charm or capitalise on its prime positioning.
With vaulted ceilings, original character and a beautifully shaded 506sq m block, this property has plenty of potential, Beau said.
BIG HOME, BIG SEA VIEWS
SATURDAY, 7 September
Jesse Stowers at Tom Offermann Real Estate has a big home at Peregian Beach with big sea and white-water views that he is taking to auction Saturday, 7 September, at 2pm.
The six-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 352 David Low Way has the ocean outlook from both the ground floor, pool and first floor.
“The house is in exceptional condition for its age,’’ Jesse said. “It’s walk-in ready, very charming but the site also offers future potential for a new build with a 837sq m block of land and wide frontage to the ocean.
“Most of the interest has been local and Brisbane based. We’ve also had approval for a mid-December settlement which suits those that are planning ahead.’’
With a definitive ’70s vibe of being minutes to the sand and of barbecues by the pool in the backyard, you can sense the serenity and memories of archetypal Aussie summers in holiday houses by the sea.
This two-level home features casement windows with translucent glass panes, original polished floorboards, multiple bedrooms and self-contained upstairs or downstairs living zones.
Upstairs, the open-plan living and dining space plus lounge all open to the alfresco undercover terrace. The views stretch from the Noosa National Park headland in the north, and sweeping across the ocean.
There are three bedrooms on this level, one with those sea views, a bathroom, separate toilet, plus a U-shaped kitchen including a semi-island breakfast bar.
On the ground floor is a lockable door to allow for combined living or a totally self contained living space.
There are three bedrooms plus a bathroom, separate toilet and two laundries – one to service the upstairs.
The living area with galley-style kitchenette opens to an undercover terrace near to the pool.
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, 7 September
Noosa Heads
9 Key Ct: 3bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 11am, Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 Tom Offermann Real Estate
34 Stormbird Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 12pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Jack Newton 0418 332 247 Noosa Estate Agents
Noosaville
5/173 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Peregian Beach
352 David Low Way: 6bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 2pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate.
