Real Estate - Noosa - 26th October 2017

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INSIDE ❯ ON THE COVER

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❯ HIGHLIGHT HOME

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❯ A THIRD TIME WINNER

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A STROLL TO THE BEACH STYLE and sustainability go hand-in-hand in this Sunshine Beach eco home set just a gentle stroll along the boardwalk from the beach, restaurants and shops.

Designed for ease of maintenance, relax and enjoy this beautiful Adam Dew-built home and its unmatched surroundings, or simply lock and leave when duty calls elsewhere.

Light and bright, ceiling-to-floor glass doors and windows create space and open onto views of the Noosa National Park.

Established native landscaped gardens surrounding the home and brand-new magnesium pool complete the bushland picture.

With its careful consideration of place and high-quality finishes, 18 Whale Drive is an architectural masterpiece.

Oversized eaves, soaring 3.6m high ceilings and louvre windows keep the home cool, while brush box timber floors create a beach house feel.

The high-quality kitchen features stainless steel benchtops, fully-integrated European Miele appliances and a Qasair rangehood.

A home for indoor/outdoor living, the durable ironbark timber decks extend living space into the glorious surroundings.

This home is packed with sustainable features.

With LED lighting, a 2.5 kilowatt solar photovoltaic system, solar hot water, sustainable paint and glass technology and a rainwater tank - with a mains water supply to offer peace of mind during dry seasons - the thoughtful design of this home considers the environment it sits in as well as energy costs.

The Jack Boyd pool’s fully-automated in-floor cleaning system and native trees and shrubs require little maintenance, and the home’s lock and leave design ensures there is nothing to do but enjoy the retreat or wander to Sunshine Beach village for coffee or fine dining.

It’s a mere 300 metres along the boardwalk through the nature reserve to the beach, and the outdoor hot-water shower beside the pool is the perfect place to rinse off after a dip in the ocean or a morning surf. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 18 Whale Drive, Sunshine Beach Price: $1,765,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car garage, pool View: By appointment Agents: David Conolly and Sam Walker for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 or 0400 730 457.

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HEART OF SUNSHINE BEACH LOCATED in the heart of Sunshine Beach, this easy-care, easy-living unit is perfect for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle close to all the action.

This unit offers an excellent investment opportunity or laid-back living ideal for a couple.

Boutique shopping, restaurants, cafes and the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club are just moments' walk away, while it is only a short distance to Noosa Junction and Hastings Street.

This spacious two-bedroom, twobathroom unit features a large, covered balcony complete with ocean views, an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, and laundry with dryer.

It is one of just eight units in the complex, which features a pool, a lift from the basement, nicely presented gardens and secure undercover parking, with no on-site management.

Soak up the sun on the spacious balcony or take a quick stroll to the beach.

Investors can take advantage of this prime opportunity for Airbnb, holiday letting or permanent rentals.

This area is always in high demand with the local rental market and holidaymakers.

Otherwise move straight in and settle in to the Sunshine Beach lifestyle. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: Unit 6, 5-7 Henderson Street, Sunshine Beach Price: $525,000 Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car View: Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28, 11-11.45am Agent: Michael Davey for Base Realtors, 0409 006 633

HAVE THE BEACH LIFESTYLE YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Hard to find apartments like this close to the beach at this price.

When it comes to lifestyle this apartment is sure to get your vote.

It’s vacant and ready for you to furnish and make it your own.

It’s surprisingly spacious for a two bedroom two bathroom apartment with wonderful outdoor entertaining balcony to enjoy, complete with ocean views.

There’s a dining area off a very functional kitchen and huge lounge / TV open plan living area, ensuite off main bedroom and 2nd bathroom even has a bath, laundry area with dryer, security parking with storage cupboard.

This apartment has so many options, live in or set it up for future holiday letting, lucrative Airbnb hotspot or permanent tenant, the choice is yours.

No on-site managers to worry about.

Easy 3 minute walk to restaurants, shops and Sunshine Beach Surf Club.

Lift from car park. Communal pool at rear of complex.

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Unit 6, 5-7 Henderson Street, Sunshine Beach Inspect Friday and Saturday 11.00am - 11.45am Michael Davey 0409 006 633 Sacha Vogelzang 0419 092 003

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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT

BY TESSA MAPSTONE WITH its absolute beachfront location, this parcel of land set among the sand dunes is the perfect blue-chip development opportunity or blank canvas for your dream home.

Set within an exclusive pocket of luxury homes in the Noosa Dunes gated estate - just 10 minutes from Hastings Street and the heart of Noosa - this 960 square metre parcel of land occupies a commanding position above the coastline.

It offers direct access to the dog-friendly Castaways Beach, part of an expansive stretch of east-facing coastline that sweeps from Sunshine Beach to Peregian Beach, Mudjimba and the Maroochy River.

Imagine waking in the morning to the sound of waves breaking against the sand, watching the sun rise over the ocean and wandering down to dip your feet in the water, before returning to your new home to soak up the panoramic views.

Plans have been fully approved for a stunning two-storey home designed by Noosa’s Paul Clout to harness the commanding position and take in the unparalleled vista at every opportunity.

With the design and approvals process already taken care of, all that remains is to start the build, or alternatively create your own ideal family home in this outstanding position.

Gently undulating dunes rise to the perfect height above the beach, offering exceptional elevation and remarkable views.

The enviable Noosa Dunes community offers a secure, private coastal lifestyle.

This piece of land could be the site of your dream home, or an excellent investment opportunity. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15/512 David Low Way, Castaways Beach Price: Informal tenders close October 26 Description: 960 square metre block View: By appointment Agent: Sam Walker and David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0400 730 457 or 0438 259 956.

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A THIRD TIME WINNER NOOSA building designer Gerard Smith has won the coveted Building Designers Association of Australia’s national Design Excellence Award for the third time.

The BDA Australia National Awards judging panel chose Gerard Smith Design’s Air Residence, built on the coast south of Wollongong, for its balance between creativity and clever product utilisation within proposed budgets.

“The Air Residence design stood out because it seamlessly incorporated sustainable building design and construction throughout the entire home, while still looking elegant and refined,” a BDA Australia spokesperson said.

“The home has a seamless connection to the outdoors as all living areas have a spectacular view of the (Great Dividing Range) escarpment, beach, and the swimming pool, yet still providing privacy for its occupants.

“The sense of space and volume afforded by the high raking ceilings and abundant glazing together with the high quality finishes and workmanship combine to give a feeling of opulence to this home

which enjoys an enviable beachside location very close to the cosmopolitan city of Sydney.

“In addition, the home wonderfully features the following sustainable building design elements: passive solar design principles of natural light, cross flow ventilation, a photovoltaic system for solar energy generation, and energy efficient appliances.

“All these make for an innovative and well-thought-out design that showcases fine craftsmanship and high quality finishing.”

Mr Smith, who designed the home for a long-term friend and his young family, said the win was “totally unexpected”.

“Many people strive to win this award throughout their career so to win this award for the third time is overwhelming,” he said.

“I am extremely grateful.”

Mr Smith said the brief was to design a tasteful, unique contemporary home, and the finished house had grabbed a lot of positive attention. ●

The Air Residence was built on the south coast of Wollongong for a young family.

The brief was to create a comfortable family home taking advantage of the suburban beachside block while maximising spectacular ocean and mountain views.

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DESPITE persistent rain, visitors eager to get a glimpse inside some of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast’s architecturallydiverse buildings came out for the inaugural Sunshine Coast Open House event.

More than 2500 visits were logged at 30 buildings, from historic homes like Bankfoot House, to local landmarks like Caloundra Lighthouse, to innovative public buildings like the Cooroy Library and futuristic homes, as well as Open House’s associated events.

A Sunshine Coast Open House spokeswoman said the opportunity to hear first-hand from architects or others involved in the building process, was a big pull for visitors.

“Inherently we’re all very curious people, we like to have a little bit of a stickybeak, for want of a better phrase,” she said.

“I think the prospect of being able to go into particular buildings you can’t ordinarily visit is quite appealing.

“I think (people liked) the opportunity to go in and have a proper guided tour - a lot of the tour hosts were architects or people who worked at that particular building so they knew about the history and the stories behind the buildings and how they are used today.”

This year’s Open House project was the first of what organisers hope will become an annual event celebrating the region’s architecture.

Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington has said every building contributed to the quality of life of its specific users and the broader community.

It should come as no surprise then, that locals and visitors to the region have embraced the chance to learn more about the buildings that surround them.

The Sunshine Coast Open House spokeswoman said giving people access to the stories behind the buildings that

The Gregson and Weight Buderim Chapel Complex overlooks a coastal paperbark forest. shape the region was important.

“It fosters a lot of pride in our place and where we live,” she said.

“There’s a lot of people who are very passionate about the Sunshine Coast, whether they’re locals who call it home or visitors who come on weekends and holidays.”

At the Sunshine Coast Open House Architecture Forum on 14 October architect John Mainwaring said it was community passion that shaped the Noosa landscape decades ago.

“When Gabriel (Poole) and I opened office in Hastings Street there was this incredible community passion about anti high-rises,” he said.

Anyone who attended Sunshine Coast Open House events can provide feedback at sunshinecoastopenhouse.com.au or by emailing info@sunshinecoastopenhouse. com.au. ●

SO, WHAT’S INSIDE? 1. Boiler House and Kilns The Cooroy Lower Mill Site Kiln was built in the late 1950s to dry timber for the local sawmill. It enabled faster seasoning of hardwood timbers, allowing the mill to increase productivity and expand its markets. The kiln was heated with steam generated from the adjacent boiler, which was fueled with sawmill waste, operating until 2000 when the mill closed. Nine years later it was restored and redeveloped as a visitor interpretive centre.

2. Pomona Railway Station Gallery Pomona Railway station operated for 100 years from 1891-1991, and in 2000

the dilapidated station buildings (the information room, signal room, station master room, banana shed, carriage exhibition room and blacksmith shed) were moved to council land and transformed into the Pomona Railway Station Gallery, becoming unique spaces for artists and craftspeople, as well as for events.

3. Cooroy Library The vision for Cooroy Library was to create a place to capture the heart of the community. Constructed in 2010, the building was designed by architect Brewster Hjorth, which was last year voted one of Six of the World’s Coolest Modern Libraries. ●

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BUYING QUESTIONS BUYING a home can be exciting, a little bit frightening and incredibly confusing.

From what kind of home to buy, where to buy it, how to find it and, once found, how to make sure everything checks out, there are so many questions to answer and so many unfamiliar processes to navigate.

One of the big questions is “how are we going to pay for it?”

Borrowing to buy a home is often the largest investment a person will make in their lifetime.

Diverse Lending Solutions mortgage brokers Brooke Davies and Pete Lever offered some of their insights into the process in this quick Q&A. Q. How much of a risk is taking out a home loan?

A. There is always an element of risk associated with any lending.

Those risks can be mitigated by ensuring you set up the right loan structures and strategies for your personal risk appetite.

Knowing what you are comfortable with and having that conversation with a professional is essential.

Q. What is the first thing people need to think about when looking for a mortgage?

A. Think about how much you can really afford to borrow. Understanding your budget, financial needs and what your new repayments will look like as well as the associated costs for the life of the loan is important.

Q. What’s the difference between using a mortgage broker and going directly to a bank?

A. Choice. Mortgage professionals

SHOPPING CENTRE SOLD STABLE income and strong development opportunities have attracted investors to a Peregian Springs retail centre.

Pete Lever and Brooke Davies share their insights into the home financing industry. (brokers) have access to a large number of lending institutions, all with different specialisations and niches.

A bank will generally have one set of products which may or may not suit your needs.

A broker will position you with the most suitable lender and product.

Q. How has financing property changed over the past 10 years?

A. The Australian government has introduced many regulatory changes in the past decade.

The majority of these have been proactive approaches to encouraging responsible lending practices.

The most recent change has been a strong focus on true living expenses and full transparency of personal spending.

Q. What changes do you expect to see in the next 10 years?

A. The advancement of FinTech and cloud-based software will streamline the loan application process meaning less delays on overloaded bank approval systems equating to faster turnaround times.

You will still need to talk to your broker about your needs, but the time to approval will be much quicker.

Q. Mortgages are often repaid over decades. Are there things people can do to change their current mortgage to take advantage of changes within the industry?

A. The competition between lenders is high and this can provide big benefits to customers who have a good relationship with a savvy broker who routinely reviews their loan structure and ensures that it meets their current goals and objectives. ●

OPEN HOMES

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Price Guide

Agent

Castaways Beach 4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

1.00pm - 1.45pm

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

Doonan Saturday 28th October

11.00am - 12.00pm 74 Botanica CCT

4 2 2

31 Days Express Sale

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418

12.00pm - 1.00pm

4 3 3

O/O$1,600,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

Eumundi Saturday 28th October

10.00am - 11.00am 195 Sunrise Road

1 2 4

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

2.00pm - 3.00pm

5 2 4

O/O$1,500,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438

1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

Noosa Heads 6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

2.00pm - 2.45pm

12 Viewland Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Agent

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

10.00am - 10.30am 10 Balgownie Drive

4 2 2

$729,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11.00am - 11.30am 33 Brindabella Avenue

4 2 2

$675,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

11.00am - 11.30am 227 Balgownie Drive

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

11.00am - 11.45am 83 The Avenue

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

11.00am - 11.30am 10 Bahran Court

4 2 2

$729,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

12.00pm - 12.30pm 29 Terraces Court

3 3 2

12.00pm - 12.45pm 8 Nicklaus Lane

4 2 2

$729,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

4 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

2 2 1

525,000

3 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059

10.00am - 10.45am 9/21 Park Crescent

3 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

11.00am - 11.45am Unit 6, 5-7 Henderson St

2 2 1

525,000

11.00am - 11.45am 33 Parkedge Road

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

1.00pm - 1.45pm

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0428 900 002

Offers Over $640,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

Sunrise Beach

Sunshine Beach Friday 27th October

Saturday 28th October

3 2 2

By Negotiation

11.00am - 11.45am 6 Bartill Court

4 4 2

$995,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

3 2 2

$1.795

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 11.00am - 11.45am Unit 6, 5-7 Henderson St

Base Realtors - 0409 006 633

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 Saturday 28th October Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418231955 10.00am - 10.30am 3/8 Park Crescent

Noosaville Friday 27th October

10.00am - 10.45am 2/67 Bluefine Court

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10.00am - 10.45am 74 Balgownie Drive

12.00pm - 12.45pm 60 Orient Drive

1.00pm - 1.45pm

3 Viewland Drive

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Friday 27th October

10.00am - 10.30am 12 Viewland Drive

Address

Saturday 28th October

12.00pm - 12.30pm 15 Seafarer Court

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Peregian Springs

Saturday 28th October

14/512 David Low Way

After a short time on the market the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre has sold for $41.5 million.

The centre is home to a strongly performing Coles supermarket, 14 speciality tenancies and three medical centres.

The centre currently has a footprint of 4772 square metres on a land area of 3.73 hectares.

With a low site usage ratio of 13 per cent, the centre provided significant redevelopment potential, as well as its current tenancy income.

The centre has a weighted average lease expiry (WALE) of 7.5 years.

Located in a high-growth trade catchment, the area is expected to be home to a further 1800 people within the next four years, with 110 more housing lots being developed within the area now.

The centre was marketed by agents JLL and CBRE. ●

3 2 3

778,000

Base Realtors - 0405 961 395

3 2 3

778,000

Base Realtors - 0405 961 395

Base Realtors - 0409 006 633

Saturday 28th October

10.00am - 10.45am 2/67 Bluefine Court

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Peregian Beach

Saturday 28th October

Saturday 28th October

12.00pm - 12.30pm 365 David Low Way

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2 2 3

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