Real Estate - Noosa - 22nd January 2015

Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

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22 January, 2015

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Home in the hinterland

ON offer is a superb hinterland home set on 2.5 acres of lush bushland, landscaped gardens and organic orchards where the new owners can enjoy nature’s peace while overlooking Noosa River and the ocean.

Feel like you are a million miles away in this rural, yet contemporary home, which features every modern convenience needed to live in comfort and style.

You know this property is special as soon as you enter via the grand entrance, which sets the scene for an opulent, finely finished family home.

Cathedral ceilings soar high above to greet myriad windows that invite an abundance of natural light and fresh air to fill the home.

Living is spread over two levels with two guest bedrooms, bathroom and large family/rumpus room located on the lower level of the home, creating the perfect retreat for visitors.

Upstairs, there are two more bedrooms, plus the main suite complete with private ensuite and walk-in-robe, and a personal gallery to display your favourite pieces of artwork.

The main living and dining spaces are also located on the

upper level, where a large entrance hall and terrace offer separation from the sleeping quarters.

The upper level of the home has been designed to take advantage of the stunning views on offer, with the living, casual and formal dining zones all featuring large glass window and access to the terrace to take in the uninterrupted views.

The gourmet kitchen would prove the envy of any chef with separate cool storage, food pantry, island bench and all the latest features to make cooking for family, friends and guests a breeze.

Outside, you can enjoy the full 2.5 acres of land, where an organic orchard and vegetable patch has already been established, or tend to the chickens in the coup and collect fresh eggs for breakfast.

Private and located in a prime position, this property already has council pre-approval for six cabins to be built, plus a bed and breakfast licence and commercial kitchen already installed, home office and additional commercial kitchen.

This home is a great opportunity for the avid entrepreneur who wants to create an income while living in pure luxury.

home essentials ADDRESS: 273 Duke Road, Doonan AUCTION: On-site Saturday 14 February, 2pm VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 3 bath, 4 car, pool AGENT: David Berns for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0408 629 438 Thursday, 22 January, 2015 | NOOSA TODAY 23

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Remarkable, river vistas.

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Waterfront townhouse with boat mooring!

Visit our website for more property information

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BLUE CHIP POSITION

LITTLE COVE 2 ‘VILLA NETTE’ 56 PARK ROAD

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Privacy & Position

View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Friday & Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm Price $3.6Million

From the moment you arrive at the beautiful hand carved doors to the entry foyer of Villa Nette you realize that this is a lifestyle like no other. In designing and detailing this luxurious villa style apartment, no expense has been spared. ɒ Private courtyards, balconies with plantation timber shutters designed to bring the outside in. ɒ Reverse cycle air, jet master fireplace, travatine floors, under floor heating in the bathrooms. ɒ Gaggenau appliances, granite top benches and Grohe tapware. ɒ A level of finish defining understated quality and luxury, and less than 100m to both the sea and the National Park.

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PURE ELEGANCE

NOOSA HEADS 12 ‘ILUKA’ 10 SERENITY CLOSE

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Sophisticated & Secure

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $1,895,000

Apartment 12 has an enviable position in the very high quality building of Iluka. Situated on the northern corner, it has the advantage of extra windows and light. The appeal of this apartment centres on serenity, security and quality. This is a place you’ll love to call ‘home’. ɒ There are two terraces – one overlooking the beautiful gardens with 25m (heated) pool. ɒ The other where you can see koalas in the trees and the sparkle of water beyond. ɒ It’s a superb and practical floor plan with separate office and media room. ɒ The kitchen and scullery offer Miele appliances and there’s an airing room off the laundry. ɒ The separation of accommodation works beautifully for families or guests.

Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Prized & Enviable

View Friday 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site 10am Saturday 24 January

It’s no wonder this modern architecturally designed property by Frank Macchia, featured as Australian Home of the Year. Built by Gary Emanuel, this home provides unparalled style and is visually appealing. The design is ultra modern but timeless, leaving every aspect fascinating. ɒ Roof deck for whale watching with National Park and stunning ocean views. ɒ Very private and secluded. ɒ Floor to ceiling glass with high vaulted ceilings. ɒ Lap pool with mosaic tile water feature. ɒ Separate lower level guest retreat.

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STYLISH, LUXURY VILLAS

NOOSA HEADS ‘THE ENCLAVE’ 94 NOOSA DRIVE

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Exclusive & Elegant

View By Appointment Price contact agent

Presented to the market for the first time, this limited release of two opulent residences will entice a variety of buyers. Suited to permanent living and finished to an impeccable standard, with suspended concrete and hardwood floors. ɒ Seamless indoor / outdoor living areas that flow onto terraces. ɒ Marble and caesarstone benches and state of the art kitchen appliances. ɒ Luxurious lifestyle enclave with security and privacy in an exclusive gated estate ɒ Walking distance to Noosa Junction and Noosa Farmer’s Markets, which are held each Sunday. ɒ Your opportunity is now, call us for an inspection.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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FACING NORTH

NOOSA WATERS 8/4 PORTSIDE COURT

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Nautical & Nice

View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Auction On-site 12noon Saturday 14 February Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Enjoy watching your kids fishing directly out the front of your own waterfront townhouse so close to the river and shops, north facing to the winter sun, this is your perfect family getaway. Delight in your own lock key and boat mooring. This is entry-level water frontage. ɒ Large ground floor timber deck extending from the living area. ɒ Immediate mooring and fishing from the waters-edge. ɒ Stylishly renovated villa, with the added bonus of a study. ɒ Private north-east, end position with only one neighbour.

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NOOSA WATERS 16 THE PROMONTORY

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Elegance & Style

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $2,195,000

This luxury residence exudes both comfort and style. It has been designed to make the most of the wide canal vistas. Featuring a modern gourmet kitchen, pure wool carpet, and ducted air-conditioning, no detail has been overlooked. Natural light drenches the interiors. ɒ Upstairs master bedroom is a retreat with luxury bathroom, with spa and dressing room. ɒ Intimate waterway outlook, launch your boat or take in a spot of fishing from the jetty. ɒ High ceilings, alarm system, intercom, sunny courtyard. ɒ The setting and feel of this truly breathtaking property is world class.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Riverfront & Breezes

View By Appointment Auction On-site 12noon Saturday 24 January

Stunning position, open, light and airy and facing true north this apartment captures the cooling breezes and winter sunshine. With a large terrace and big light filled rooms it works very well for holidays and family get togethers. The complex has direct access to the riverfront with a jetty. ɒ Secure parking and heated in ground pool. ɒ Air conditioned with a jetty and boat access. ɒ Open plan with big bedrooms. ɒ Priceless location.

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Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

BEACH, JETTY & POOL

NOOSA HEADS 59 ‘NOOSA HARBOUR RESORT’

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River Views & Relaxation

View Tues & Wed 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site 11am Saturday 14 February

This beautifully furnished apartment is right on the Noosa River and has remarkable, river vistas. Facing due north it enjoys ample winter sunshine as well as summer breezes. The complex is very popular with holiday makers. ɒ This apartment has been recently given a make-over and is truly beautifully furnished. ɒ The floor plan is practical and takes advantage of the panoramic views. ɒ Imagine balmy summer evenings here – an afternoon BBQ, golden sand and blue skies. ɒ This is really a gorgeous riverside beauty!

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Jennifer Carr 0412 158 433 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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VERY PRIVATE

NOOSA SPRINGS 748 ‘THE PALMS’ NOOSA SPRINGS DVE

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Sophistication & Seclusion

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $2,795,000

Perfectly positioned on the highest point of the ridgeline skirting a forested shoreline of the Noosa River system, superbly detailed and intelligently designed by Peter Hull Architects, the residence offers a wonderful lifestyle amidst fragrant gardens, terraces and a filtered view of Lake Weyba. ɒ North eastern aspect across sunny terraces, 20 metre boundary edge lap pool. ɒ Breezeway entry, private manicured courtyard gardens and feature pond. ɒ Plantation shuttered garden room, wine cellar, study, fireplace, ceiling fans, ducted air. ɒ 24hr manned security gatehouse, golf club, tennis courts, restaurant, day spa, 5 mins to beach.

Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

ULTIMATE VALUE

NOOSA SPRINGS 328 ‘THE WOODS’ NOOSA SPRINGS DVE 3

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View By Appointment Price $649,000

Downsize without compromising on style or quality. Designed for integrated indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, this spacious villa is an outstanding choice for buyers looking for a holiday home, or an investment in a quality estate. ɒ Generous two level layout flooded with natural light. ɒ Large sparkling in ground pool leading off entertaining areas. ɒ Easy stroll to Clubhouse and Day Spa. ɒ Peace-of-mind with gated entry and 24 hr security.

Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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PRESENT ALL OFFERS

NOOSA HEADS 2 ‘PICTURE POINT APARTMENTS’

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View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Price $429,000

This ground level apartment MUST BE SOLD! The owners have reduced the price for a quick sale.

Fully furnished, boasting panoramic views with breathtaking hinterland sunsets. Dont miss this opportunity, apartments on Edgar Bennet are rarely on the market at this low price. ɒ An affordable Investment property in a great location. ɒ Small resort complex of only 12 apartments. ɒ Short 5 minute walk to Hastings Street, and the junction. ɒ Heated lagoon style pool, sauna and spa.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

TOP FLOOR APARTMENT

TEWANTIN 15 ‘NOOSA RIVER QUAYS’ BLAKESLEY STREET 3 Riverfront & Relaxation This house sized top floor apartment with high ceilings features panoramic waterfront views. If you like privacy this secure complex is designed so that you don’t have to pass other apartments: it has both stair and lift access, plus two car parks on title as well as lockup storage. ɒ Gated secure complex in peaceful street with lift access. ɒ Close to all amenities, Woolworths, boutique shops, cafes. ɒ Lagoon style share pool and fully maintained gardens and lawns. ɒ Recently painted, new carpets, window furnishings & air conditioning.

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View Thursday & Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Price $940,000 Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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NEAR NOOSA ACREAGE

TINBEERWAH 45 MACKAY COURT

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Retreat & Relax

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $1.85Million

Escape to the Noosa hinterland and indulge in acreage living at it’s best, this is a prestige rural home designed for family living. This property in an elevated position with dramatic mountain views offers unsurpassed privacy and tranquility just 15 minutes to Noosa main beach. ɒ Self-contained guest villa and seperate home office. ɒ Huge pool deck and covered entertaining areas. ɒ Recently renovated bathrooms and kitchen. ɒ 16 acres of cleared land, huge dam, shed and artist’s studio.

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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RIVERSIDE POSITION

NOOSAVILLE 37 ‘NOOSA PLACE RESORT’ 272 WEYBA ROAD 2

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Position & Price

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $285,000

You will be delighted by this immaculate, perfectly presented apartment positioned within the popular ‘Noosa Place Resort’, just across the road from the Noosa River and a moments’ walk to cafes and restaurants. This is a lifestyle property that will suit a range of buyers. ɒ Spacious bedrooms and open plan living. ɒ Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. ɒ Resort features heated pools, spa, tennis court and bbq facilities. ɒ Ideal property for owner occupied or investors.

Hamish Bolderston 0478 099 058 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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Local uni among best in Pacific A UNIVERSITY of the Sunshine Coast team has beaten competitors from across the Asia-Pacific to reach the final of the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) International Feasibility Competition.

The competition called for mock expressions of interest to build mediumdensity residential developments in two precincts in post-earthquake devastated Christchurch, New Zealand.

Cate MacMillan of Buddina and Matt Paterson of Little Mountain teamed up during the final semester of their Property Economics and Development degrees last year to submit a development proposal.

The team flew to Malaysia last Sunday to present their proposal in the final against teams from the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Malaya.

Matt, 32, did his degree part time over five years while working full time. His first job in property was as an assistant property manager for BWS and Woolworths after working his way up from stacking shelves and working the cash register.

“I was always interested in property, but I have to give credit to my manager at Woolworths who actually offered me a promotion on the proviso that I start studying a property economics degree,” he said.

“I started with Stockland last April and am now working as a development professional

USC students Cate MacMillan and Matt Paterson will fly to Malaysia this Sunday to compete in the finals of the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) International Feasibility Competition. on the new Oceanside master-planned community which surrounds the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital precinct and includes commercial, residential and retail development.”

Cate, 56, recently retired as principal of Noosa District State High School and turned her passion for education and learning towards a university degree in a whole new field.

“I always thought the property courses at USC looked really interesting and I must say I’ve loved doing the degree and really enjoyed learning something new,” she said.

housing for adults with a disability to live in independently,” she said.

“So I did my major research project last semester on the type of housing that

Cate volunteers as the development officer for The Compass Institute, a local organisation that delivers education and training to school leavers with intellectual and physical disabilities.

enables intellectually disabled adults to live independently.

“I’ve recently been accepted into the Master of Urban Planning by Research to continue that project and hopefully roll that

“One of the big issues that’s come out of working with Compass is the need for

into a PhD here at USC.”

MOUNTAINTOP ESCAPE

BLACK MOUNTAIN 532 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD

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View By Appointment Price $2,900,000

Architect Designed Colonial style home nestled on a natural plateau amidst 96 acres of privacy and seclusion. This north facing property is blessed with panoramic views across the famed Noosa Hinterland with the main house positioned to take full advantage of this vista. ɒ Open plan living with views from all rooms. ɒ 3 Villas operated as a Bed & Breakfast away from the main home. ɒ Must see, private botanic gardens and scenic walking tracks. ɒ Outstanding views of Mountains and Noosa Hinterland.

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• Extremely spacious property • Kitchen is a Chef’s delight, luxury appliances • Two living areas, separate dining area, study • Rear large deck overlooks the waterways • Swimming pool has northerly aspect • Stroll to Hastings Street & Quamby Place

NOOSA HEADS 10 Ravenwood Drive

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Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Priced to Sell Great Investment • Open plan air-conditioned living, dining and kitchen • Covered deck overlooks pool, view to ocean and sea breezes • Main bedroom has en-suite, built in robe and private balcony • Separate bathroom, toilet and internal laundry • Single lock-up garage • Located close to beach

SUNRISE BEACH

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Great Position in Sunshine Beach • Charming light filled well presented Duplex • Easy walk to Sunshine Beach Village and North Sunshine Dog Beach • North facing private deck and a courtyard perfect for entertaining • Recently painted, new carpets and curtains plus security screens thru-out • Kitchen with modern appliances opens to fully fenced low maintenance back yard • Powder room and internal entry to garage with remote access

SUNSHINE BEACH 2/17 Solway Drive

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Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

2A 2B 1C

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e in nl O o eV id e Se Noosa Springs - 537 Noosa Springs Drive

4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car

Five Star Resort Style Golf Front • Award winning 400m2 Golf-front home with all living on one level • Tropical 1200m lot, 23 mtr lap pool, views over course and lakes • Soaring ceilings; lime-washed cedar features and voids for air-low • Moving glass and timber walls to entire length of pavilions and gardens • Individual saw-cut and sealed Italian travertine stone laid throughout • Private main suite features leafy views to golf course and lagoons

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For Sale $2,950,000 View Inspect by Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/718

Contact Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

Opportunity for reform onthehome

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WITH an election scheduled for 31 January, Queensland’s property industry bodies are using the opportunity to call for reforms.

Master Builders has identified many priorities for the next government that they advised would make a demonstrable difference to the state’s building and construction industry.

Master Builders’ deputy executive director Paul Bidwell said the building industry was the cornerstone of Queensland’s economy, being the number one employer of fulltime workers and contributor to gross state product.

Mr Bidwell said while there was no doubt the industry was positive about the future, following an improvement in conditions over the past year, the news was not all positive and further policy reform was needed to support continued growth.

“The residential sector in the southeast corner is particularly strong, however, central Queensland and Mackay and Whitsunday, which have relied heavily on the resources sector, are still languishing and the

commercial sector also continues to struggle with the lack of demand,” he said.

“We have seen positive policy changes on a range of fronts in recent times that have assisted the building indoor right across the state.

“However ... more needs to be done to build on the reforms of the past two years and continue the good work to bolster the industry.”

Master Builders has called on all parties to commit to initiatives that would chart a course for growth in the building and construction industry. Among a long list of recommendations, Master Builders will urge the new state government to increase government infrastructure investment and reduce new housing stamp duty and ensure environmental and energy requirement benefits exceed the cost.

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has called on the complete abolition of stamp duty to promote growth in the residential property sector.

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the state needed a broad legislative program to create a stronger industry, and while the state’s lawmakers showed commitment to reform through the Property Occupations Act introduction in 2014, more needed to be done.

“Queensland’s residential real estate sector is in recovery mode and it’s important to build on this momentum,” she said.

“Real estate is crucial to the Queensland economy, contributing more than $8 billion towards Queensland’s gross state product and supporting almost 50,000 jobs throughout the state.”

The REIQ’s proposed property transaction stamp duty abolition; reinstatement of first

home owner grants for existing housing and an allowance for first homebuyers to access their superannuation to purchase a property.

Ms Mercorella said the abolition of inefficient property taxes, along with incentives to generate more transactions and turnover, would pave the way for further growth in the industry.

Until next time, happy home hunting!

Noosa Waters - 129 Shorehaven Drive Rare Opportunity - North Facing Water Front • Big and beautiful: 967 sqm of prime waterfront land with ideal Northern aspect • Almost 20 per cent larger than the average site in Noosa Waters

For Sale $1,295,000 View Agent on-site Fri, Sat, Sun: 5.00 Web ID

• 5 Metre bufer zone on Western side provides privacy and shade • Exceptional long water views up and down the canal • Realistic owners have just reduced price to sell • Meet Agent on-site this weekend each day at 5.00pm

Contact

5.30pm www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/696 Lydia Kirn 0412 542 644 lydia@onenoosa.com

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With a stunning backdrop ON offer is a large, eco-friendly home set against the stunning backdrop of the Settler’s Cove nature reserve.

robe as well as an oversized terrace overlooking nature’s canopy, creating an idyllic retreat from everyday life.

Designed to save the owners money on everyday costs while offering luxury living, this property features gas hot water, solar panels, heat pads for the pool and a 20,000-litre water tank.

Three more generous-sized bedrooms are located on the upperlevel and all feature walk-in robes and are serviced by the main bathroom.

There is ample space for the whole family, with large open-plan living and dining zones, plus ample outdoor spaces for relaxing or spending time with friends.

Outside, well-stablished, low-maintenance gardens surround the heated pool complete with spa jets and heat pad, plus a large covered entertaining terrace perfect for alfresco dining on warm summer nights.

The family kitchen is well-designed with Caesarstone benches, glass splashback to invite ample natural light as well as a butler’s pantry and breakfast bar for casual dining.

Upstairs, the master suite features a private ensuite and walk-in

This property also features a home office, direct access walkway from the back of the property to Settler’s Jetty, plus ample storage and garaging.

home essentials ADDRESS: 13 Banksia Avenue, Noosa Heads PRICE: $1,420,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3 car, pool AGENT: Kate Cox for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 695 505

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Impressive family home ON offer is an impressive home designed to create an inspiring cosmopolitan family retreat in a coveted beachside address.

A clever and practical floor plan over two light-flooded levels features multiple living spaces, wide sunlit decks and level lawns with a modern and generous pool.

There is ample room for a large family, with separate living in the lower-level of the home.

The self-contained apartment features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living and dining area, kitchen, and a large covered verandah with access to the pool and lawn.

With so much room, you can even choose to rent out the lowerlevel apartment and enjoy separate living upstairs.

The upper-level of the home is the main living area with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a beautifully appointed kitchen, and open-plan living and dining zone.

A wide verandah and covered deck as well as a built in outdoor sink and barbecue are an easy transition from the upper kitchen and overlook the pool and to the ocean vista beyond.

No expense has been spared with regard to the best quality building materials and finishes which include Blackbutt timber floors, Kwila timber deck and railings, gas cooktop, Bosch electric oven and dishwasher.

home essentials ADDRESS: 17 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach

LED lighting throughout the home is controlled from a central point and continues under the deck railings to transform the home after dark, coupled with an external sound system both upstairs and downstairs, you have the ultimate entertainment zone.

PRICE: On application VIEW: By appointment

This property also features a double lock-up garage with internal access, air-conditioning and gas hot water.

DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car AGENT: Rosemary Callaghan for Rose Callaghan Realty, 0419 236 133

This marvellous home is a short easy stroll to Sunshine Beach, cafes, restaurants, local schools and transport.

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R&W Noosa principals Peter Butt, Jennifer Carr and Shane McCauley have all reported an increase in demand for luxury homes.

Three luxury beachfront homes have sold since November last year.

Demand soaring in the high-end LOCAL real estate agents are reporting an increase in demand for high-end homes, as a list of luxury multi-million dollar Noosa properties sell.

term plans for R&W Noosa holiday guests

Richardson and Wrench Noosa (R&W Noosa) principal Peter Butt said he, and coprincipals Jennifer Carr and Shane McCauley, had recently secured the sales of numerous multi-million dollar Noosa homes in only a few months.

holiday properties of this calibre. Some of

“What we’ve seen in a progression of multi-million dollar sales,” Mr Butt said.

over $5 million, just as R&W Noosa’s summer

“It started in November when the Sandpiper Penthouse was sold for $7.15 million. Within the next week, we secured the sale of 23 Hastings Street for $6.5 million.

“Shane also listed a waterfront Noosa home in The Promontory that sold the next day for over $2 million.”

Mr Butt said most of the homes were

to buy a home for their family as a holiday home or to live in permanently,” he said.

“Nobody has such a large portfolio of our guests pay up to $25,000 per week for a luxury holiday home.”

Within the past week, Jennifer announced

This picturesque Sandpiper penthouse sold for $7.15 million.

the sale of another beachfront apartment for auction season gets underway.

The last three Noosa Sound properties taken to auction by Jennifer have also sold for over $2 million, with 11 Key Court selling prior to auction, 7 Dolphin Crescent sold within moments of commencing auction and only this past weekend, 15 Cooran Court sold under auction conditions.

Mr Butt said the sales of the luxury homes

sold to guests who had holidayed with R&W

was proof the local market was transitioning

Above: This La Mer apartment sold for $5.30 million.

Noosa over many years.

from a buyer’s market to one controlled by

Right: This Hastings Street apartment, located above the R&W Noosa office, sold for $6.5 million.

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Some hot tips for a killer kitchen bydesign WITH DI HENSHALL THERE are many apartment buildings in the Noosa area that are well over 10 years old. Kitchens tend to show their age after this length of time and it is the one area that, if done well, can completely transform an apartment and break the carbon-dating that is so easy to pick with older buildings.

Many older style kitchens in holiday-let apartments are the standard, old-fashioned U-shape, with cupboards plastered around the perimeter and all the walls much too much storage and bulk for a kitchen that does not need to be utilised like a suburban kitchen.

Before

These kitchens are clumsy and basically useless if you want to have fun on holidays. They can be full of useless items, like four saucepans and six mixing bowls and soup ladles - most things we don’t actually need on holiday.

What we do need - and want in a holiday apartment is sense of fun and a sense of letting go of the daily grind that most of us have at home.

A holiday kitchen should be designed to suit a whole lot of people milling around, helping to toss salads, slice crusty bread and open bottles of wine.

We don’t want to make meat and three veg, stuck in a U-shaped kitchen with cupboards everywhere. When kitchens are re-designed, there is a tendency to follow the same layout as the old one.

This doesn’t have to be the case.

Even if the concern is matching up floor tiles, the kitchen layout can change completely. If flooring is the issue, with clever design, new flooring can be laid in such a way

After that it complements the existing, but defines the new kitchen space.

Changing the layout of the kitchen can free up your approach to what the kitchen is going to be used for - it is probably used more as a bar, refreshment centre

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and serving deck, rather than the traditional washing up, food storage and cooking family meals.

accessible utensils, glasses and flatware - and most importantly, adequate rubbish bins.

Holiday apartments do not need huge food storage capacity, but they do need good refrigeration, breakfast bar room, easily

Lighten the mood - make it look more like a bar in a restaurant, use clever, indirect lighting, change the work surfaces from one run to

another, such as timber on non-wet areas, stainless steel on others.

This approach to re-designing apartment kitchens will have a big impact on how the rest of the apartment works and how it is received by guests.

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Herron steps up to lead builders MASTER Builders welcomes a new president, Nick Herron, following years of active contribution and representation of the state building and construction industry.

Nick, managing director of Herron Coorey Building Contractors, will lead a new-look executive team that is largely made up of new members who will lead Master Builders into a time of renewal and growth for the building industry.

Nick has been a Master Builders

member since 1995, has served on the construction sector and contracts committees since 2001, been a state councillor since 2004 and has been a Master Builders foundation board member since 2013.

Nick, along with the entire executive team and Master Builders senior leadership team, will be instrumental in driving Master Builders’ official policy and advocacy platform in 2015.

The agenda in 2015 focuses on six key areas, including stimulating

demand for new construction; providing housing at affordable price points that contain building costs; reducing the limits that industrial relations places on productivity; winding back the highly prescriptive approach to health and safety; improving the capacity of contractors to better manage construction risk; and providing relevant training to the industry.

Nick replaces out-going president Derek Pingel, who finished up five terms as president.

Rod McDonald, Drew Brockhurst, Adrian Gabrielli, Ralf Dutton, Nick Herron, Peter Schriek, Kathy Seaman and Geoff Baguley.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach

Sunrise Beach

47 Driftwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 1-2pm

Doonan Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

56 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-1pm

41 Livistonia Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-11.30am

337 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Thurs 1-2pm, Sat 11.45am -12.45pm

273 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

369 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 9.15-10.15am

Sat 10-10.30am

Eumundi Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.45am

Little Cove Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

15 Captains Court

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Sat 11am-12pm

Sunshine Beach

21 Greentree Place

54 Jocelyn Drive

37 Newield Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt & Kate Cox

Apt 8‘Costa Nova’1 Belmore Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Thur & Sat 2-2.30pm

Apt 9, 1 Elanda Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Cam Goode

3 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Fri 12-12.30pm

2/17 Solway Drive

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 11-11.30am

11/20 Douglas Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

8/39 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

20 Dwyer Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Rachel Sellman

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

54 Ferguson Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

4 Surfside Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat & Wed 1-1.30pm

1/27 Parkedge Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 2-2.30pm

Fri 1-1.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm

Sat 2-2.30pm Sat 10-10.30am

Fri & Wed 12-12.30pm, Sat 1-1.30pm

Tewantin

Noosaville Apt 8‘Portside’4 Portside Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 1-1.30pm

2/17 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 37‘Noosa Place’272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 10-10.30am

Noosa Heads 2 Capri Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 2‘Picture Point’30 Edgar Bennett Ave

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm

48 Nairana Rest

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 313‘Noosa Blue’16 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Thur & Fri 4-4.30pm, Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Tue & Wed 12-12.30pm

Apt 12‘Iluka’10 Serenity Close

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 12-12.30pm

35 The Quarterdeck

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

32 Weyba Park Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

9-11 Ravenwood Drive

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 12-12.30pm

Noosa Springs 128‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

342‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

748‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk

Sat 12-12.30pm

719 Noosa Springs Drive

One Noosa - Craig Brumby

Sat 11-11.45pm

Sat 1-1.30pm

Noosa Waters 16 The Promontory

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

129 Shorehaven Drive

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.30am Fri, Sat, Sun 5-5.30pm

Apt 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Thur & Sat 3-3.30pm

9 Daintree Way

Base Realtors - Paula Welsh

Sat 10-10.45am

45 Mackay Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 11-11.30am

90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

555 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Tinbeerwah Sat 9.30-10am Sat 10.30-11.30am

Twin Waters 39/20 Anchorage Circuit

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.45am

25/2 Seawood Lane

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 1-1.45pm

auction diary Sat, January 24 3 Kiamba Court, Sunshine Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

10am

Apt 20 Noosa Shores, 86-88 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon

Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

11am

8/4 Portside Court, Noosa Waters

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon

273 Duke Road, Doonan

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

Sat, February 14

2pm

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