Imagine this – a grand 130-year old classic Federation Queenslander with elegant contemporary touches to adapt for modern living set on 1.54ha and with 80m river frontage at Eumundi.
Circa 1895, Barlow House is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom house with pool and separate train carriage guest or family accommodation that is set at a trophy address of 39 Caplick Way.
Beau Lamshed at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the classic home to auction on Saturday, 28 March, at 2pm.
It rates highly in terms of the top properties in Eumundi.
“There has been substantial enquiry,’’ Beau said. “How can it not … it’s stunning.
“The rich green of the dining room … can you imagine the conversations that were held there?
“The history within the home and the way it has been kept with such character – and the more recent additions – have brought it into new life.’’
Much of the appeal has been the scale in size of the house and property.
“It’s a large home. The whole back balcony-deck area is so comfortable … you could spend days or nights out there whether in sun or rain.
“You look out to the top of Cooroy Mountain, and there is a beautiful paddock at the base.’’
The restored train carriage provides for novel guest accommodation or family recreation and entertainment area.
Initial interest in the property within the first 10 days has been primarily local and Brisbane, Beau said.
Set amid botanical gardens with idyllic north aspect, river frontage, jetty and lily-padded lake, the property has two-street entry
The high-set, white weatherboard home comes with corrugated iron roof, white picket fence with gatehouse-style front entry and signature verandas.
Inside, there is rich, polished hoop pine flooring throughout, lofty pressed metal ceilings and light roses, retro chandeliers, VJ panelling, and casement as well as fan leadlight window panes.
From the foyer and louvred breezeway, the west wing offers generous living and formal dining areas. Reminiscent of a gallery, it is beautifully furnished with art works, sumptuous sofas, large dining table, comfy chairs and wood-burning fireplace. On the other side is a cast iron stove, part of the casual dining area and galley kitchen.
Tasmanian oak tops the cabinetry including the lengthy island/breakfast bar with butler’s sink. There’s a walk-in pantry, the latest premium appliances such as a Smeg six-burner cooktop.
Tall, glass-paned French doors open from the northside foyer to reveal wide covered verandas which run the width and have been extended to form an expansive, gazebo-style undercover terrace.
While lounging poolside on the sandstone terrace, there is the opportunity to fire up the pizza oven.
The main bedroom suite comes with bay window, northerly views and access to the verandah. It has a dressing room, walk-in robe, and ensuite with timber-topped single basin cabinetry.
The second suite also has verandah access, walk-in robe and ensuite including a bath area with corrugated features and chandelier.
In the east wing, which has been specifically designed to complement the original residence, are two sizeable light-filled bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, a lounge/leisure space with plantation shutters and northerly views, also a kitted-out office with kitchenette plus entry access from driveway.
Retro and romance combine on the ground level where a restored vintage sleeper train carriage has a bedroom, cooking facilities and a terrace.
Intelligently designed, the revitalisation of the house has been sensitively and lovingly carried out to reflect the beautiful heritage charm.
SPACE, STYLE AND OUTLOOK
There is a beautiful sense of space as well as style and outlook at a four-bedroom home with golf course frontage in Noosa Heads.
Jill Goode at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the property at 515/61 Noosa Springs Dve to auction at 2pm on Saturday, 21 March.
In the Ridges precinct, it comes with four bathrooms, two-car garaging, indoor pool, and on 1503sq m with northerly aspect across a lake and of the golf course.
“We are getting a very good response,’’ Jill said, “both from interstate interests and locals taking advantage of what is on offer.
“This is an amazing property … it’s got everything and arguably the best location.
“There is a beautiful indoor pool and you have this sense of space, as well as a media room, separate bar area, dedicated office and sunroom.’’
There is a sense of sophistication with terraces overlooking the lily-padded lake separating the residence from the 17th fairway and beyond to wide views of the internationally-rated course.
From the wide driveway and entry statement timber pivot door, there is a gallery-like hallway with a tall wall of glass panes that interconnect with the spectacular crystal-clear pool and pavilion with sun terrace.
The heated 13.3m by 3.6m ozone pool is within a pavilion with curved glass interior wall.
There are multiple living, dining and leisure spaces, indoors and out.
The lofty clerestory ceiling void and the lengthy north-facing disappearing doors of the wide undercover terraces blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
The galley-style kitchen with black granite topped soft-close cabinetry including long island and curved breakfast bar, has abundant space, such as sizeable walk-in pantry and wall cabinetry.
A suite of Miele appliances includes a 1200mm oven and cooktop, micro/convection oven plus integrated dishwasher; Samsung four-door icemaker fridge; and Zip Hydro tap. The outdoor kitchen houses a Weber barbecue and fridge.
Air-conditioning is fitted and there are ceiling fans. A 6.6kW solar system is installed with a 5kw SMA inverter.
The four lavish carpeted bedrooms come with plantation shutters and access to a terrace. Upstairs the king suite retreat has wide north views over the golf course, a stylish walk-in robe, ensuite with black granite-topped two-basin cream cabinetry, a deep bathtub and mosaic feature tiles on the shower wall.
On the ground level is a lounge area enjoyed by three bedrooms. One has a walk-in robe and curved dusky pink mosaic tiled wall of the walk-in double shower.
Two additional bedrooms have built-in robes plus similarly styled ensuites with stone-topped single basin cabinetry and a separate toilet.
There’s a separate toilet and laundry room with Miele washer and dryer. The two-car garage comes with dedicated golf buggy entry and storeroom.
RIVER VIEWS IN HASTINGS ST
Jill Goode has a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment with river views in Noosa Heads listed with fellow Tom Offermann agent Jesse Stowers.
Listed at $2.4m and in the Two On Hastings complex, 13/2 Hastings St it features roomy open-plan living spaces filled with bright natural light.
An undercover terrace on the west side gives beautiful river views, while the contemporary C-shaped kitchen comes with stone-topped cabinetry including semi-island breakfast bar or servery, and has stainless steel appliances.
There are two carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes, also two bathrooms; one is an ensuite. Both have natural stone wall and floor tiles; stone topped single basin white cabinetry; and a fully-equipped laundry is adjacent.
FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS
FRIDAY, 13 March
Noosa Heads
15/19 Katharina St: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, 11am, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate
SATURDAY, 14 March
Noosa Heads
6 Mitti St: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, David Conolly 0438 259 956 Mike Hay 0417 624 059 Century 21 Noosa
Noosaville
13 Wandoo Ct: 5bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, on 710sq m, 2pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate
