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Show of strength for Lismore market In a show of strength for the Lismore market, a delightful Federation home sold for a record house price of over a million last month. Located in the premium dress circle pocket of Girards Hill, selling agent, Brett McDonald from Raine & Horne Ocean Shores/Brunswick Heads/Murwillumbah sold the magnificent property at 39 James St, for famed artist Christine James and her husband, Geoff James. Mrs James’ work, which is inspired by the Bundjalung National Park and the BRdwater National Park, are included in the public collections of the United Nations Centre for Human Settlement, Artbank and Parliament House Canberra. Known as the ‘Queen of the Hill’, the architectural jewel, was sold to a private buyer from the region,
according to Mr McDonald. ‘There is welcome newcomers. plenty of commentary about buyers ‘This diversity and bonhomie from our capital cities fleeing to are all within five minutes of this regional hubs such as Lismore to magnificent Federation home, escape COVID-19 lockdowns.’ which was the best house our buyers could find in this region.’ ‘But that is only a small part of the story, with most of our buyers The interiors of Queen of the Hill moving to Lismore from the local are beautifully appointed, providing Northern Rivers and Tweed Coast a perfect balance of living and regions, including the buyer of this entertaining areas with a coherent wonderful theme property. throughout, Lismore also has a genuine sense People are with an of community, which is a quality moving to emphasis on you can’t put a price on Lismore natural light because it’s and a sense of such a great town with cultural spaciousness. Excellent utilisation diversity. This diversity includes a of space allows for a variety of uses bRd mix of galleries, performing arts including separate generous entry, studios, a music conservatorium, separate living/dining and large and a university. contemporary kitchen which opens to a stone-paved terrace, as well as ‘Lismore also has a genuine to a paved garden room at the rear. sense of community, which is a quality you can’t put a price on. The The famed Australian artist also locals support one another and
39 James St, Girrards Hill says there are other aspects of the magnificent Federation house she will miss. ‘The beauty of the architectural features for a start. Never before had I seen Silver Ash floorboards.’ ‘The garden is planted with many natives and with that comes diverse birdsong. There is a koala corridor
just beyond the house behind ours. All this is within 10 Brett McDonald minutes’ drive 0400 351 311 of the university, two hospitals and the CBD. I can’t imagine where else you can have all this.’
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B Y R O N B AY 11 Shelley Drive $1.5M - $1.65M 3
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BROKEN HEAD 135 Broken Head Reserve Road $2.5M 3
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+ Quality masterbuilt modern beach house + Designed to take in light and cooling breezes + High raked ceilings, 3 large open living spaces + Walk to Broken Head beach.10 mins to Byron Bay + Outdoor hot/cold showers. Agent declares interest
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