Erle Levey
As we march into May there is some glorious weather with cool mornings, sunny days and off-shore breezes across bright blue seas.
Yet we are also seeing some interesting properties come to the market, especially with a list of auctions towards the last few weeks of the month.
There were also strong family connections when two properties went under the hammer last weekend.
At the Rebekah Offermann-listed 74 Tingira Cres, Sunrise Beach, there were 140 enquiries during the campaign, seven registered bidders and of course a large crowd on the day.
The family who had the winning bid of $3m, secured a piece of Gabriel Poole architectural heritage built in 1994, and elevated on the north-eastern side of the gully by the beach, the site for their future home when they move from Melbourne.
The good news is someone at the auction wants to relocate the actual Shepherds House when the new owners are ready to rebuild, thus preserving an important piece of Noosa’s coastal architectural development.
Last Friday at the Jill Goode-listed 83 Shorehaven Drive Noosaville a glamorous waterfront with Hamptons’-inspired fragrant gardens, offers rolled in prior to the auction.
There were five registered bidders and a 60-plus crowd on-hand to support the immensely popular Rena and her family.
When the hammer fell at $3.65m, applause could be heard from across the wide waterway.
The interstate buyer was ecstatic, having missed out at three previous auctions.
WATERFRONT MAGNIFICENCE
A magnificent as-new waterfront home at 46 Cooran Ct, Noosa Heads, is set for auction on Saturday, May 22, at 12.15pm.
Marketed by Kess Prior and Graham Smith of Hinternoosa, the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car home with pool is on 822sq m.
“It’s all but new,’’ Graham said.
“I sold it to the current owners six years ago as expatriates in Singapore.
“It has had a complete rebuild since then.
“They basically only used it as holidays until the end of last year when they were able to return.
“Since then they have used it as their permanent residence.’’
Offering exquisite single-level living, it features all European fixtures and fittings, and a steam room as part of the main bedroom ensuite.
From here, there is direct access to the pool area that comes with hot and cold external showers, and an outdoor entertaining deck with long water views to the rainforest foreshore opposite.
There is great separation from the main and other bedrooms, while the family games area has its own deck area.
The property has a strip of sand beach to either pull the tinnie up or launch the stand-up paddleboard.
Graham was swamped with inquiries from last Tuesday when the property was listed.
There have been written offers but as it was structured as a reasonably short campaign they are continuing to auction.
Graham and Kess have been running open homes of a Saturday and Wednesday.
In doing so they are attracting significant interest from Brisbane as well as interstate.
“People who know Noosa Sound and tracking the market know the stock supply is very limited.’’
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKED
A three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on 756sq m at 2 Devlin Ct, Tewantin, has been sold after being listed at offers over $647,000.
Roger Omdahl at Laguna Real Estate said most interest was as a renovation rather than a rebuild.
The vast majority of interest was local, either professional builders or people looking to do it up themselves over time.
In the end it was a local couple who will improve it and get good equity, Roger said.
“It’s a solid double brick home on one level and is ideally sited on an elevated corner allotment close to shops, schools, golf course, child care, parks, walking/cycle tracks and transport.’’
Now Roger has a two-bedroom, two-bathroom riverfront apartment 5/221-227 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, that is set for auction at 2pm on Saturday, May 22.
The dual-key unit overlooks Lake Doonella and is one of the larger deluxe units in the Noosa Lakes complex.
Roger reports good numbers at the first open houses and interest mainly from interstate as well as South east Queensland.
It offers very flexible uses, either to live in, holiday let or use for permanent rentals.
There are two separate-key units, so they could be treated as one or two separate units.
Both units are fully furnished
They would suit the larger or extended family, or perhaps holiday let both and have owner use of one when needed.
“You could live in them and use as an investment or your own holidays,’’ Roger said. “You get a good rental yield if both units are in the pool.
“The body corp is installing a massive solar system, which comes back to owners either as into the body corp and to individual owners to offset their own usage.
“It’s a big bonus all round, very innovative, and will set a high standard for resorts and businesses in Noosa.
“This way they contribute to their own well-being and to the environment generally.’’
The auction will be held in rooms at Laguna Real Estate’s office in Tewantin.
ON THE RIVERFRONT
It’s got somewhat of a millionaires row name to it but there is also a good vibe developing along Gympie Terrace, especially towards the weekend with street-side entertainers adding to the bar/cafe scene.
Bettina Mertel at Laguna Real Estate has been seeing good numbers at open houses for the two-bedroom, two-bathroom riverfront apartment 5, 221-227 Gympie Tce, that she is taking to auction on Saturday, May 22, at 11am.
One flight up in the popular Regatta Noosa complex, the apartment is very accessible.
Yet it also commands views of the Noosa River. There are no power lines to obstruct the northerly outlook – just the tennis club and the river.
There have been a lot of investors inquiring, as well as private viewings from interest both out of area and locals.
Inquiry has been from owner-occupiers, parents who live in the area and their children interstate, and for self-managed super funds.
Fully furnished with private balcony, there are some glorious sunsets.
“There’s a lot of life in Gympie Terrace now,’’ Bettina said. dancing in the streets, salsa … live music in the cafes along the street … boathouse of a Friday … in good condition as is …
SIMPLY IMPECCABLE
Nathan Howie of Noosa Estate Agents is getting early registered interest on a stylish four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 13 Aspera Pl, Noosaville.
Set for auction on Friday, May 21, at 4pm, the house is on 1309sq m neighbouring a wetlands reserve that adds privacy.
“It offers a picture-perfect sanctuary from the hustle and bustle,’’ Nathan said. “The bright and welcoming layout invites you to explore the open-plan design.
“It’s a really good family home but interest is coming from retirees as well.
“In a quiet enclave, it’s a good affordable opportunity.’’
Interest is mainly local but also Sydney.
WELL POSITIONED
Rob Spencer of Sunshine Beach Real Estate is getting a lot of interest in a charming Cape Cod house at 9 Paul St, Noosa Heads, he is taking to auction this month.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on 607sq m has been with the same owner for more than 20 years.
“The key is where it is and what it is,’’ Rob said. “It’s in that sought-after position.
“We have already had offers and strong numbers at open homes.
“Interested parties from Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne have indicated they will be on the phone.
“This is as well as a number of young families, couples and single people.
“It’s been right across the spectrum, including investors.
“There is a good north-facing back yard with potential for a family to extend or install a swimming pool.’’
The auction will be held on site at 12pm on Saturday, May 22.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, May 7
Noosa Heads
3 The Emerald, 42 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Sold prior to auction
Noosa Waters
83 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, Jill Goode 0418 714 653 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $3.65m
SATURDAY, May 8
Sunrise Beach
74 Tingira Cres: 3bed, 1bath, 1car beachfront house, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $3m
THURSDAY, May 13
Noosaville
1, 2 & 3/16 Ann St: Three two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car units on 585sq m, 11am, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents
SATURDAY, May 15
Marcus Beach
2 David Low Way: 2bed, 1bath, 2car house on beachfront 9677sq m, 10am, Tom Offermann 0412 711 188 Tom Offermann Real Estate
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