The auction spotlight was on almost one hectare of absolute beach frontage on Saturday when Noosa principal Tom Offermann brought 2 David Low Way, Castaways Beach to the market.
With the ocean frontage the widest on Noosa’s eastern seaboard – the equivalent to two football field lengths – interest in the property had come from far and wide.
The property had links to the development of the land from Sunrise Beach to Peregian Beach, and put simply there is nothing else quite like it along the beachfront.
A crowd of about 200 attended the auction that saw Gordon Macdonald calling the bidding.
He described it as “a once in a lifetime opportunity.’’
So many of us have driven past the property thousands of times and not been aware of what is here.
The views from the original house on what is known as Castaways Point stretch from Noosa National Park to Point Cartwright.
An opening of $12m saw bidding in three to $16m.
After extended consultation with interested parties the auctioneer announced that at that stage it was in the best interests of the sellers to continue to negotiate.
A result is expected in the near future, opening up another chapter for this landmark property.
ATTRACTING ATTENTION
Interest in the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 22 Callitris Cres, Marcus Beach, has been very wide-ranging leading into the auction on Wednesday, May 26, at 11am.
Rob Spencer and Pip Covell of Sunshine Beach Real Estate are taking the property to the market.
It is attracting all sorts of interest, Rob said, from investors to live-in to weekenders.
And it has been coming from Western Australia, Canberra and Adelaide, as well as the eastern seaboard of Sydney, Melbourne.
“There have been large open-home groups,’’ Rob said. “Brisbane people are looking to buy in advance of retirement.
“It’s a lovely home. Relatively new, single level home, smart.
“People love several things … the clever design, that it’s fully insulated, the L shape built around the central courtyard.
“It’s a tranquil, private retreat. One street from the beach, it is in a lovely enclave as there is only local traffic.’’
The single-level house is as functional as it is aesthetically stunning with extensive wrap-around decking for alfresco entertaining.
There is ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings, an elegant kitchen with high-end appliances, gas cooktop and butler’s pantry.
CHARACTER AND COMFORT
It’s a cracker of a property, right at the base of Mt Pinbarren with gorgeous views.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on 2.88ha at 64 Binalong Rd, Pinbarren, is set for auction on Friday, May 21, at 12pm.
Kess Prior and Graham Smith of Hinternoosa are marketing the property that has been a holiday home.
“Interestingly enough, many are wanting to turn it into a retreat,’’ Kess said.
“Inquiry is coming from far and wide.
“Pinbarren is really on the map. It’s so pretty out here.
“Rolling green hills … you could hear a pin drop.
“It’s a beautiful house that has been refurbished to high end … everything is to perfection.
“The terracotta tiles are gone and there is timber flooring. The exposed beams have been refurbished … everything is brighter and lighter.’’
Inquiry is coming from the coastal areas of Noosa, as well as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Central Queensland and the Gold Coast.
“It’s the essence of country living,’’ Kess said.
“The auction is shaping up to be a good one.’’
A HAPPY SPACE
Robyn Reid of Tom Offermann Real Estate had just finished a private inspection of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 3/5 James St, Noosaville, when I spoke to her at the weekend.
The property goes to auction at 11am on Saturday, May 29, and it is creating a good deal of interest – with a successful open home and several private inspections.
“The open home was busy and people have already expressed interest in bidding,’’ Robyn said.
“It’s so close to the river and the restaurants.
“It is of modern design, single level, and in a group of five, with a townhome at the back.
“This one is on first floor. You are a few doors from Gympie Terrace yet private.
“It has great energy … it’s a happy space. You just walk in and you lift.
There is an open design, so you pretty much have light on three sides.’’
Interest has been mainly from Brisbane, New Zealand, and locals wanting to live in.
SPACIOUS SANCTUARY
Sharon McLure of Laguna Real Estate had multiple offers on the first day of marketing the versatile family home at 18 Buchanan Cres, Tewantin.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool on 746sq m was listed at $939,000.
Demand was from both local and interstate, Sharon said.
“It was a Sydney buyer who won due to the terms.
“Price does not always determine the sale. In a buoyant market the terms are still stronger.’’
The buyers are relocating to live and realised the value of the aspect, the elevation and the privacy.
ANN ST UNITS SELL
Three two-bedroom, one-bathroom units at 16 Ann St, Noosaville sold at auction last Thursday for $1.9m with Nathan Howie of Noosa Estate Agents.
Held in rooms at Noosaville, there were six registered bidders for the units on 585sq m.
The local investor saw the property as great value and a toe-hold in a developing street, Nathan said.
Interest was a mix of New South Wales and mostly local bidders, all looking to the future.
SPACIOUS LIVING
It’s a massive apartment in a complex of 12, just 100m from Noosa River.
A big plus is it is close to everything in Noosaville and has two off-street car spaces.
Lauren Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 3/10 Robert St to auction on Saturday, May 29, at 10am.
“Interest has been consistent and strong,’’ she said. “It would make a great investment/holiday pad.
“These are the last of the original owners in the complex from the mid-1990s.
The apartment has been updated over time.’’
Lauren has seen a good response from locals to live in, or use as an investment.
“There are some from interstate … people trying to get into the Noosa market and looking to work through things later.
“It is a single-level apartment that takes up the whole top floor.’’
AUCTION ACTION
THURSDAY, May 13
Noosaville
1, 2 & 3/16 Ann St: Three two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car units on 585sq m, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents. Six registered bidders. Sold at auction $1.9m
SATURDAY, May 15
Marcus Beach
2 David Low Way: 2bed, 1bath, 2car house on beachfront 9677sq m, Tom Offermann 0412 711 188 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Bidding from $12m to $16m, negotiations continuing
FRIDAY, May 21
Noosaville
13 Aspera Pl: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool on 1309sq m, 4pm, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents
Pinbarren
64 Binalong Rd: 3bed, 2bath house on 2.88ha, 12pm, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888 Hinternoosa
FRIDAY, May 21
Noosa Waters
183 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 10am, Dan Neylan 0412 764 370 Imika Neylan 0405 976 181
SATURDAY, May 22
Cooroy
142 Mary River Rd: 4bed, 3bath, 12car house, pool, separate guest accommodation plus stables, shed and dam on 8.4730ha, 9am, Robyn Kildey 0414 425 350 and Eliot Krause 0409 920 861 Countryside Realty
Noosa Heads
9 Paul St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 12pm, Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 Sunshine Beach Real Estate
46 Cooran Ct: 4bed, 2bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, 12.15pm, Kess Prior 0404 344 399 Graham Smith 0408 874 888
Noosaville
5/221-227 Gympie The: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 11am, Bettina Mertel 0404 473 937 Laguna Real Estate
Tewantin
499 and 500, 3 Hilton Tce: 2bed, 2bath, 2car dual key apartment, in-rooms Laguna sales office Tewantin 2pm, Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880 Laguna Real Estate
SUNDAY, May 23
Noosa Heads
24 Sarah Ct: 3bed, 3bath, 2car house, 12pm, Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402 003 773 Reed & Co
26 David St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402 003 773 Reed & Co
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