Erle Levey
Forget waiting for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, Noosa has been experiencing its own golden wave with record prices being achieved for both residential and apartments in consecutive weeks.
It was a tumultuous auction weekend, as Tom Offermann Real Estate’s tumultuous five-out-of-five auction tally was $40,905.000 in sales.
A world-class apartment in Hastings Street with megawatt-lustrous views over Noosa Main Beach and Laguna Bay, has smashed the Queensland sales record; the uber-luxe Coco Privé residence which was marketed as ‘beyond expectations’ in Bayview Rd, Little Cove, has achieved a new sales record for Little Cove.
It was a perfect day for the private auction of four-bedroom apartment 5/81 Hastings St, in the Hastings Park complex, marketed by Tom Offermann and daughter Rebekah Offermann.
It sold for a new record apartment price of $16,100,000, eclipsing the company’s previous apartment record of $14million in nearby Noosa Court, also in Hastings Street.
“But it’s not all about records,” Tom Offermann said.
“It is about the deep desire people have to own premium property in prime locations such as Noosa Heads.
“Close behind the winning bidders were four others, so for us to search is on for a beautiful property to suit.”
Tom was tight-lipped as always about the buyers.
“I can understand everyone’s curiosity of finding out who can afford to buy a holiday apartment for this much money.
“A lot of clients like to stay under the radar, and that’s an obligation on all of our team to respect.”
The apartment last changed hands in 2014 for $4.50m, and since then it has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation and large extension.
“Never-the-less,” Rebekah Offermann said, “it is a very healthy capital appreciation which has been experienced in many locations, with the Noosa Shire maintaining the Queensland record for 40-plus years.”
THE CHARM OF LITTLE COVE
On Sunday Chris Miller of Tom Offermann Real Estate took Coco Privé to the market at 1pm.
Described as “indisputable luxury on tap,” it was the latest incomparable showpiece from the celebrated design and development team of Glen and Deborah Watson.
Nestled in an exclusive enclave, hugged by the Noosa National Park, and a few minutes from Little Cove Beach, 1 /1-7 Bayview Rd, attracted an excited crowd of 140 and nine registered bidders.
Auctioneer Gordon Macdonald accepted the opening bid of $8m, and it was “conservative bidding” until $10m when the heat was turned up with several big increases of $500,000 and above, until declared “sold” at $13.5m to Melbourne buyers. It was a new record for Little Cove, surpassing the previous $11.2m.
SATURDAY AUCTION ACTION
On Saturday, pre-campaign interest for the two-bedroom apartment at 21 Allambi Rise, Noosa Heads, listed by Offermann’s Luke Chen and Nic Hunter-listed came predominantly from Victorians.
Yet it was a Brisbane couple who loved the 1960’s aesthetic and access to the beach. It sold under the hammer for $2.295m.
Rebekah Offermann and Nic Hunter were again front and centre, this time for their co-listing of a five-bedroom beachside hideaway only two minutes to the sand at 4 Surfside Ct, Sunshine Beach. Four registered bidders had the attention of auctioneer Gordon Macdonald until the hammer went down to the lucky last bid of $6m.
Saturday concluded on a high with the auction of the Peter TeWhata’s listing of a magnificent 10.67-hectare estate, 20-minutes to Noosa Main Beach at 161 Dath Henderson Rd, Tinbeerwah.
Twelve registered bidders had their eye on the prize, three parties hotly contested it, and after an opening bid of $2.5m, the hammer fell at $3.010m.
The interstate purchasers were elated, similarly the sellers. It sold previously for $1.4m, 12 months ago.
REASON TO CELEBRATE
It was a weekend to celebrate at Richardson & Wrench Noosa with all four properties set for auction either selling on the day or prior.
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom waterfront house with pool and jetty at 103 Noosa Pde, Noosa Sound, sold prior with Gillian McCauley and Kym de Warren to Melbourne buyers.
It followed more than 150 inquiries from Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, New Zealand and further.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 311 Sebel Noosa, 32 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, sold prior to Friday’s auction with Frank Milat and Shane McCauley for more than $1.7m.
On Saturday, the one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment 330 French Quarter, 62 Hastings St, sold for a record price in the beachside complex, Shane said.
Meanwhile the six-bedroom, three-bathroom, four-car house with pool at 1 Ely St, Noosaville, sold prior to auction to a couple relocating to Noosa from the US.
It was a large family home with a second dwelling – an old post office that has been beautifully renovated with timber floor boards and can be utilised as a street-front business or granny flat.
OPPORTUNITY COMES KNOCKING
The difference in property values will be on show at Noosaville on Saturday.
Warren Evans of Laguna Real Estate is taking a free-standing two-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car apartment in a complex of six at 4/21 Ann St to auction at 1pm on the day.
Built in the late 1980s after a local businessman saw the potential to develop something comfortable for retirees, the single-level apartments are of brick and tile construction with high cathedral ceilings and galley-style kitchen.
“Loronda is in an excellent location,’’ Warren said, “just minutes walk to supermarkets, cafes and the river.
“It’s a good little property … we had 30 groups through at the open house and private inspections during the week.
“Each of the apartments have lock-up garages and their own private courtyards.
“People like the fact there are no stairs, you can walk to the river, and low body corporate fees.
“They are ready to be freshened up – it’s an opportunity for someone wanting single level, comfort without high overheads.’’
HINTERLAND MAGNIFICENCE
The magnificent Queensland-style homestead on 2.5acres at 26 Capricorn Ct, Eumundi, sold within a week of listing.
Alisa Wythes of Wythes Real Estate said southerns buyers were successful after multi offers were put forward.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with six-car garaging enjoyed amazing mountain views.
It featured wrap-around verandas, air-conditioned living, guest suite and solar-heated pool.
The buyers loved the proximity to Noosa Heads as well as being just minutes to Eumundi, Alisa said.
“It really was the best of both worlds with Noosa’s famous beaches moments away yet coming home to a country retreat.’’
Alisa now has 11 new townhouses in Cooroy coming to the market.
“Belvedere on Pearl will be an absolute benchmark for Cooroy,’’ she said.
“They will offer a lifestyle of contemporary luxury amid a charming countryside setting.’’
Zest Building Design have come up with superbly designed floor plans for the ultimate indoor to outdoor living. They will be priced at offers from $649,000.
“With two and three bedroom options available, the Belvedere on Pearl has something to offer everyone,’’ Alisa said.
FUNCTIONALITY AND LIFESTYLE
It’s looking like it will be a cracker, Hinternoosa’s Drew Fenton said about the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house on 19.43ha at 501 Black Mountain Rd, Black Mountain, he is taking to auction Friday, October 22, at midday.
With a studio, solar-heated pool and sheds, the property is attracting interest locally, throughout Queensland and from interstate.
“There has been very good level of interest,’’ Drew said, “especially the fact that 50 acres is very hard to come by.
“Yet it’s not just about having usable land for cattle and horses, the property has massive infrastructure with rainwater tanks, solar hot water, solar energy and solar-heated pool.
“There is a spacious central entertaining area and separate guest accommodation.’’
Local interest has been from coastal areas but there has been a big push recently from those in Brisbane or Toowoomba moving early on their five-year plan towards retirement.
“They are realising they can work from home and bringing retirement forward,’’ Drew said. “They are finding Black Mountain is a combination of functionality and lifestyle.’’
The property has an easterly aspect towards Cooroy.
The multiple decks and verandas on the house mean you can catch the breezes, the sun or hide from the weather.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, October 15
Noosa Heads
5/81 Hastings St: 4bed, 3bath, 1car apartment, pool, 12pm, Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $16.1m
311 Sebel Noosa, 32 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Sold prior for more than $1.7m
SATURDAY, October 16
Noosa Heads
4/21 Allambi Rise: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction
Noosa Heads
330 French Quarter, 62 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Three registered bidders. Sold at auction
Noosa Sound
103 Noosa Pde: 5bed, 4bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Sold prior
Noosaville
1 Ely St: 6bed, 3bath, 4car house, Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Sold prior to auction.
Sunshine Beach
4 Surf Side Ct: 5bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Nic Hunter 0421 785 512 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $6m
Tinbeerwah
161 Dath Henderson Rd: 5bed, 2bath, 2car house on 10.67 ha, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $3.1m
SUNDAY, October 17
Noosa Heads
1/1-7 Bayview Rd: 4bed, 4bath, 2car home, pool, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Bidding from $8m. Sold at auction $13.5m
FRIDAY, October 22
Black Mountain
501 Black Mountain Rd: 4bed, 3bath, 6car house, pool, sheds, on 19.43ha, 12pm, Drew Fenton 0487 401 776 Hinternoosa
Sunshine Beach
2 Wildflower St: 4bed, 2bath, 1car house, pool, 2pm, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, October 23
Noosa Heads
9 Little Cove Rd: 5bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 12pm, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate
119/62 Hastings St: 1bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 6pm, Sharon McLure 0400 084 975 The McLure Group
Noosaville
7/18 James St: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate
4/21 Ann St: 2bed, 1bath, 1car free-standing villa, 1pm, Warren Evans 0428 711 163 Laguna Real Estate
Sunrise Beach
7 Bowsprit Pl: 5bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 2pm, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate
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