It was a day filled with emotion – for buyers, sellers and the agents.
Warren Evans and Roger Omdahl of Laguna Real Estate had five registered bidders on Saturday for the auction of the one-bedroom, one-bathroom riverfront house at 45 Noosa River Dve, Noosa North Shore.
It had been home to Eddie Vaughan for more than 20 years, a retired engineer who spent many hours clearing rubbish from the banks of the Noosa River.
This included a huge collection of fishing lures that had been lost, tangled or discarded by anglers.
The house, on 966sq m with jetty, slipway and long river views, saw auctioneer Justin Voss call for bidding at 11am Saturday.
The auction was held in front of Laguna’s Tewantin office.
Warren rang the bell in the traditional way to start proceedings.
“There were people in the street,’’ Warren said.
“Eddie’s family was in attendance.
“There were people everywhere and away it went. Justin did a fabulous job.
“A local bidder registered on the Friday and got bidding away.
“Justin then took it to $2m on behalf of the vendors.
“There were three active bidders and he sought further instructions at $2.220m.’’
Bidders were from the Darling Downs, Brisbane and local, and activity quickly heated up.
“Five-60 over two,’’ the auctioneer called, “yabba dabba do.’’
Yet there was more to come – 2.6, 2.610 then finally the knock-out of $2.650m.
It was the locals who won out on the day and there were tears of joy as well as emotion from buyers, sellers and just maybe the agents because Eddie was so well known in the community.
It was a great finish to an exciting year for Warren who also sold the River House by auction, which was virtually next door.
And his golden rule?
“Treat others as you want to be treated.’’
ESTABLISHING A TRADITION
The last auction for the year in Noosa … it’s becoming somewhat of a tradition for Peter TeWhata of Tom Offermann Real Estate.
Last year he took 4 White Beech Rd, Noosa Heads, to auction at the same time and the same day – the Wednesday before Christmas.
That sold at auction for $1.930m.
So the auction of the two-bedroom, two-bathroom, waterfront townhome at 2/67 Gibson Rd, Noosaville, at 3pm Wednesday, December 21, will have a familiar ring to it.
Peter is getting good inquiry on the property, that has been held by overseas owners for more than 20 years.
“They loved coming to Noosa for holidays and looked at what were new apartments at the time.
“They fell in love with the townhome and the outlook, and have holidayed here over the years.
“It’s sheltered from the south-easterly winds and it is so peaceful when the sun is setting.
“This should be a great entry-level Noosa Waters property.’’
Entry on the north side is into a private tiled courtyard. Sand-hued tiles in the dining area flow through to the free-flowing carpeted living space with cushy cane armchairs, mocha leather sofas, and glass sliders that amplify the indoors-out effect.
A timber terrace stretches the width of the townhome.
The galley-style kitchen comes with stone-topped bench and island/breakfast bar, high-end appliances and heaps of storage.
Upstairs, off the hallway, are two sunny bedrooms with plush carpet and built-in robes. The king-size main suite comes with large bathroom.
The second bedroom on the north side has double and single beds plus an ensuite.
Downstairs is a fully-equipped laundry and a powder room.
With multiple living areas, there’s expansive lawn from the alfresco terrace to the revetment wall.
A comprehensive inventory of furniture, fixtures and fittings is designed to cater for the high-end holiday market.
SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE PROPERTY
The location is right but so is the potential.
A five-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at Lake Macdonald is virtually right in town yet is on a useable 2ha that brings an opportunity to add your own touches.
Jeanette Catalano and Mario Catalano at Hinternoosa are marketing 79 Pearsons Road at offers over $1,999,000.
Set well back from the road, the house is very private and catches the cooling breezes.
The spacious, modern residence features five good-size bedrooms, high ceilings, and timber floors in the open-plan living area.
There is a dedicated lounge/media room, home office, and huge covered outdoor entertaining area.
The kitchen is at the heart of the home with an outlook over the land and to the sparkling salt water in-ground pool.
There’s gas/electric cooking, Caesarstone breakfast island bar, and a splendid walk-in pantry.
The living area also includes a projector and screen plus surround sound.
The near-level acreage has post-and-rail gated entry, is all cleared and usable with dog fencing on the boundary.
The 15m by 9m shed comes with four bays, power and lights, plus a mezzanine level inside.
Other features include 5kW solar panels, solar hot water, large dam, and five rainwater tanks.
TWO TEWANTIN AUCTIONS
Chrissie Baker at Laguna Real Estate has two Tewantin auctions lined up for Saturday, December 17.
The first is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, four-car house with pool on 1501sq m at 3 Noosa Banks Drive at 11am.
The second is at 13 Dirum Ct at 12pm, also in the Noosa Banks estate and in conjunction with Laguna colleague Chris Forde.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house is on 1522sq m and has recently been upgraded and renovated inside, as well as providing room to expand living areas such as pool or shed.
This single-level home has had a recent renovation including new flooring, fresh paint, an updated kitchen and bathrooms.
The dining room is adjacent to the good-sized kitchen with ample cupboard space and electric cooktop and oven.
There are two separate living areas enhanced by high ceilings with the main living area flowing out to the covered alfresco area.
The roomy main bedroom has air-conditioning, external access and a modern ensuite. Guest bedrooms have ceiling fans and built in robes.
Noosa Banks estate is surrounded by 200ha of national park and natural waterways, yet handy to Tewantin CBD.
HANDY TO RIVER
Roger Omdahl at Laguna Real Estate has a two-bedroom one-bathroom house on a 679sq m allotment going to auction Saturday, December 10, at 12pm.
The east-facing block at 136 Moorindil St, Tewantin, is close to Noosa River, the boat ramp and Noosa North Shore Ferry.
The small cottage with carport means there is room for a boat or caravan at the back yet most interest is from builders looking at redeveloping the property.
Roger has also listed a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house on 600sq m at 110 Griffith Ave, Tewantin.
Handy to Noosa Golf Club and Tewantin shops, the air-conditioned house has been designed for family living.
LEASE AVAILABLE IN GOODCHAP CENTRE
Ray White Commercial Noosa has announced that GenesisCare is to lease at 90 Goodchap St, Noosaville for a new radiation oncology service.
GenesisCare is the largest provider of cancer care services in Australia with cancer treatment centres in the United States, United Kingdom and Spain.
They will be joining the Noosaville Medical & Professional Centre – a premium medical services destination situated on the same street as the Noosa Hospital.
The complex includes established imaging, pathology, ophthalmology, physiotherapy and chiropractic services, a GP medical centre and pharmacy.
Ray White’s David Brinkley said GenesisCare would be providing much-needed specialist oncology services and care to the community and beyond in the very near future.
GenesisCare is expected to be operational in mid to late 2023.
Only 1200sq m remains available for lease in Noosaville Medical & Professional Centre.
AUCTION ACTION
SATURDAY, December 3
Noosa Heads
53/6 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 1bath riverfront apartment, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior
Noosa North Shore
45 Noosa River Dve: 1bed, 1bath riverfront house on 966sq m, jetty, slipway, Warren Evans 0428 711 163 Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880 Laguna Real Estate. Five registered bidders. Sold at auction $2.650m
THURSDAY, December 8
Noosa North Shore
63 Noosa River Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car riverfront house, jetty, on 1209sq m, 10am, Trevor Mangels 0411 644 254 David Conolly 0438 259 956 Century 21 Noosa
FRIDAY, December 9
Noosaville
40 Mary St: 698sq m block with Business Centre zone, 11am, Tracey Ryan 0421 981 490 David Brinkley 0448 594 361 Ray White Commercial Noosa & Sunshine Coast North
SATURDAY, December 10
Tewantin
136 Moorindil St: 2bed, 1bath, 1car house on 679sq m, 12pm, Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880 Laguna Real Estate.
