Erle Levey
There are often rumours about celebrities and well-known people buying property in Noosa or seen out and about.
Leading principal Tom Offermann said that sometimes they are accurate and sometimes just fanciful.
“The hot one at the moment, he said, “is Leonardo DiCaprio has bought a property, but I’m pretty sure that’s fake news.
“However, there are a lot of celebrities and other high-profile individuals who holiday and own property here, and why wouldn’t they?
“They, like us, are attracted by innumerable natural attributes such as the Noosa National Park, and the waterways, amenable climate and of course much more, plus an important aspect is being able to blend in, relax and go incognito.
“If recognised, most locals respect their privacy and remain discrete.’’
As principal of Tom Offermann Real Estate, he said maintaining anonymity for clients was also integral to their business philosophy.
“A lot of high-value sales happen under the radar and are never announced or promoted.
“Sometimes the purchasing entity is deliberately structured to protect the individual’s identity.’’
A property Tom sold more than 30 years ago is still owned by the same well-known person and, to his knowledge, it has remained a secret.
“Despite their fame they can enjoy life here in privacy without much intrusion.
“Sometimes we can’t help word getting out. The media monitors and reports on high-value listings and sales, particularly when the owner is well known.
“It’s not hard to do a public record search which the national media did recently on an apartment we listed in Hastings Park for $8.2m.
“The seller’s surname immediately connected them to the famous Arnotts biscuit brand, but in this case, it didn’t bother the owners especially when the apartment was sold within days for lots of biccies.’’
Just down the road in Hastings Street, Tom Offermann Real Estate sold an apartment this week for $5.85m, an off-market sale setting a new record by more than $1m for a two-bedroom apartment.
A waterfront home on Noosa Sound also recently sold for $9.5m.
Offermann’s have also had a string of successful hinterland sales in Noosa’s golden triangle in the past two weeks with four multi-million-dollar sales.
One of them has smashed the all-time hinterland record.
“Interestingly, the Byron Bay hinterland has had spectacular growth attracting movie stars and celebrities, so it appears Noosa is following suit.
“We have just exclusively listed Stonelea, an estate home built high on the northern side of Cooroy Mountain which will no doubt eclipse the record sale just recorded.
“Another striking grand designer residence just listed is Eden, on the North Shore, where Noosa River meets the Coral Sea.’’
Recent sales by the agency along the eastern beaches include a townhouse on Peregian Esplanade for $2.52m at auction.
In Sunshine Beach a house sold in the mid $4m range and a townhouse for more than $5m in Park Cres which is one of the hottest streets in the area right now.
In January there were sales of land and a house at Sunshine, both in excess of $7m.
BLUEFIN DUPLEX IN DEMAND
A brand-new three-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex apartment with it’s own pool at 1/1 Bluefin Ct, Noosaville, is attracting attention ahead of the auction set for Saturday, February 27, at 11am.
“It’s an absolute cracker,’’ Sam Plummer of Noosa Estate Agents, who is marketing the property with colleague Angela Wood.
“Just completed, it has a northerly aspect so is lovely light and bright.
“The main bedroom with ensuite is on the ground floor, and there is a separate powder room for guests.
“That is very appealing – a huge benefit especially when looking in the long term.
“The apartment certainly packs a lot in.
“All three bedrooms are ensuited and you have a private pool as well as double garage.
“The open-plan living area opens out to the pool.’’
Sam said they had 60 people through on Saturday, so they were very busy handling inquiry and private viewings throughout the week.
“There has been has been quite a lot of interest,’’ she said, “from all over … Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, local.’’
The apartment is directly opposite a park and an 800m from Noosa River.
“It is perfect for those looking for some luxury, space and easy care,’’ Sam said.
Another property they are marketing is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool on 807sq m at 17 Robert St, Noosaville, is for sale at a price range of $2.950m.
“It’s a fantastic house,’’ Sam said, “… and extensive family home 200m to the river.’’
They are conducting all private viewings on this one and have been very busy in the first week.
SAND BETWEEN THE TOES
Water, water everywhere … it’s practically all you can see from the three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 16 Las Rias, 8 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads.
Set for auction at 10am on Saturday, March 6, with Luke Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate, the lavish apartment is in a dress circle position.
“It’s a full-renovated townhouse-style apartment,’’ Luke said. “The water is all you see really, as well as the Gympie Tce riverfront and Mt Cooroy as a bookend.’’
The furnished, third-level apartment has been renovated by Wyre and Craw from Brisbane.
It is 165sq m so a house alternative for people looking for a house on water in which case they could pay upwards of $10m.
The apartment is serviced by a lift and is only moments from the balcony to feeling the sand of the beach between your toes.
Most interest has been from Brisbane – professionals looking for family holidays.
It allows them to spread out, with the river at the front door and the resort swimming pool.
There is a pontoon jetty for pulling up the boat and it’s a two-minute walk to Rickys for lunch.
A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT SURFRIDER
Penthouse Apartment 2 in Surfrider Apartments at Coolum Beach is under contract.
Now the three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car duplex apartment with pool at 1/49 Pacific Tce is on the market at $1.795m and attracting high levels of buyer enquiry.
Marketed by Roger Omdahl and Warren Evans of Laguna Real Estate, the ground-level apartment has attracted and offer at full price and the contracts being processed.
The penthouse went to Melbourne buyers for personal use.
Apartment 1 has attracted offers from Sunshine Coast interest looking for position, convenience and low maintenance.
“Everyone who came through just loved the views.’’
The home-sized duplex apartment has a brilliant indoor entertaining room that opens to an exclusive-use pool and cabana.
The large bedrooms each come with its own ensuite.
There are granite benchtops, Miele kitchen appliances, vintner’s fridge and security lift from garage to apartment.
Designed by award-winning architect Greg Gibbs, the open plan-design emphasises the expansive space opening to the deck with ocean views.
High ceilings reflect the clear eastern light while the kitchen, designed by Gull Bros Noosaville, is a signature inclusion featuring granite benchtops, copious storage, convenient affixed timber bench to seat four, floor to ceiling cabinets, Miele appliances, vintners fridge, quality German fittings.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, February 19
Noosa Heads
212 Sebel, 32 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath, 1car beachside apartment, 1pm, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa.
SATURDAY, February 20
Noosa Heads
7310/5 Morwong Dve: 1bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 11am, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate
Sunshine Beach
10 Ross Cres: 5bed, 3bath, 2car beachside house, pool, 10am, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate
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