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Rural properties are in short supply in the Tablelands

FAR Northern farms have become a sought-after commodity during the COVID-19 crisis with rural properties rapidly snapped up across the Tablelands.

Tablelands.com and Malanda Real Estate principal Darren Hithersay said his office was so busy it was “running out of rural land” and searching for new listings to satisfy requests from buyers prompted by the pandemic to make a lifestyle change.

“We have always been busy when it comes to rural land, but it has been a little overwhelming since C19,” he said.

“We currently have properties under contract – including one by people from Western Australia – and are getting inquiries from Cairns, Townsville and Brisbane with many people deciding life is too short and it’s time to make a change.

“Buyers are motivated by the climate up here, they want to know if the property has water on it, and most don’t worry if the house is a bit old as they can fix it up.”

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Mr Hithersay said the value of rural properties on the Tablelands had risen with a lack of farms for sale coming onto the market driving the current boom.

“Prices are going up for sure and that’s mainly because of supply and demand,” he said.

“I try not to do the sales pitch, but am telling buyers they need to act if they don’t want to miss out.”

A recent Rural Bank report revealed the median price of farmland in north Queensland increased by 3.5 per cent in 2019 with a 13.5 per cent rise across Australia.

WHAT IT’S WORTH

The median price for farmland in north Queensland was $8947/ha, compared to $4650 across the state. That increased “notably” on the Tablelands and Cassowary Coast while slipping in Douglas and Charters Towers.

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PRESTIGE buyers are trading the beach for the bush as the demand for luxury acreage estates hots up in the Gold Coast hinterland.

The COVID-19 crisis has seen a surge in inquiry for rural real estate and cashed up high end buyers are joining the queue for well-appointed homes in the hills.

The Bluestone estate at 128 Guanaba Creek Road, Guanaba.

A first-class rural sanctuary in Guanaba, 30 minutes north west of Surfers Paradise, has drawn instant interest since it hit the market for $3.5 million this week.

“In less than 48 hours the property had around 1000 views online,” said Kollosche’s Kara Evatt who is leading the Bluestone campaign with Eddie Wardale.

“We’ve been hearing from people who are looking to sell their waterfront properties and upsize on more land.”

Honey, I’m home! Bluestone has its own helicopter pad and hanger.

Spread out over 4.32ha, 128 Guanaba Creek Road boasts a helicopter pad and hanger for easy access along with a cobblestone driveway that’s custom-made for prestige wheels.

The six-bedroom residence has been upgraded and extended by the current owners to include an airconditioned gym with martial arts mat, sauna, bar and a showroom style eight-car garage.

Champagne at twilight overlooking the estate.

The extensive grounds include a championship size tennis court, heated swimming pool and spa, stables, two lakes, organic vegetables gardens and an established orchard.

“There’s nothing else like this in the area,” Ms Evatt said.

“This property is six-star with all of the luxuries you could need. It has a real celebrity feel about it.”

Bluestone’s features include gardens, lakes, a tennis court and pool.

While agents on the northern end report strong interest out of Brisbane for acreage retreats in and around Tamborine Mountain, interstate buyers are focused on southern parcels.

“From Burleigh to Bilinga, we’re finding the level of inquiry is crazy, particularly for acreage properties,” said Ed Cherry of Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties.

“That interest for retreat-style properties is mainly coming from Sydney and Brisbane, where buyers are looking for a weekender or to relocate.”

795 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley sold for $1.55 million.

Late last month, buyers from Batemans Bay paid $1.55 million for a designer five-bedroom home on almost five acres at 795 Tomewin Mountain Road, Currumbin Valley.

Here’s a selection of amazing acreage properties on the market right now.

475 Tallebudgera Connection Road, Tallebudgera

475 Tallebudgera Connection Road, Tallebudgera

475 Tallebudgera Connection Road, Tallebudgera

Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this resort-style sanctuary offers three acres of land on which to relax in peace and privacy.

Inspired by Colorado mountain chalets, the four-bedroom residence features high ceilings, exposed timber beams and natural stone finishes.

Outdoor rustic recreation is covered by a pool, vegetable garden and tree hut for the kids.

Price: $2.2 million

Agent: Ryan Ward, Kollosche

76-82 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain

76-82 Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain

76-82 Main Western Rd, Tamborine Mountain

The Mediterranean-style residence known as Laurel Lane is secluded on 1.2ha of lush lawns, country garden and ponds in the heart of Tamborine Mountain.

Tasmanian Oak and Jarrah ceilings feature inside the main residence while travertine and red marble lines the floors in the open plan design.

You can grow your own food in the vegetable gardens and orchard where automated irrigation keeps the maintenance to a minimum.

Price: Contact agent

Agent: Colleen Brunt and Nick Zhang, Amir Prestige – Paradise Point

186 Guanaba Creek Road, Guanaba

186 Guanaba Creek Road, Guanaba.

186 Guanaba Creek Road, Guanaba.

This hinterland manor may feel like it’s a world away, but in 10 minutes you’re on the M1 and in 30 minutes you’ll hit the sand.

The five-bedroom Rembrae Downs homestead is set back from the road on 8ha where rolling hills give way to 150m of Coomera River frontage.

Luxury appointments include a pool, heated spa, gazebo and bar, while a stable block on a separate title caters for four-legged friends with three large stables, tac room, office, feed shed and store room and wash bay.

Price: Contact agent

Agent: Emma Gregory and Amir Mian, Amir Prestige – Mermaid Beach

Wildlife drop by for a feed at 186 Guanaba Creek Road, Guanaba.

49 Bramley Dr, Tallebudgera Valley

49 Bramley Dr, Tallebudgera Valley.

The nine-bedroom residence is one of the largest in Tallebudgera Valley.

This grand nine-bedroom chateau is surrounded by virgin rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife.

“This is one of the biggest homes available in Tallebudgera Valley,” said agent Ed Cherry.

“Every bedroom has a courtyard coming off it.”

The estate lends itself to income opportunities such as a boutique hotel, weddings, health retreat or a high-end bed and breakfast.

With all the charm of a bygone era, the estate features a 4000-book library, wine cellar, open log fireplace and a pool looking out to the forest.

There are two self-contained staff quarters, a separate guesthouse and provision for another house to be built on the property.

Price: On application

Agent: Ed Cherry, Sophie Carter Exclusive Properties

300 Monaro Road, Mudgeeraba

300 Monaro Road, Mudgeeraba

300 Monaro Road, Mudgeeraba

Marketed as a Federation eco retreat, this two-storey Queenslander on 4.79ha has panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Springbrook hinterland.

Located within eight kilometres of the Mudgeeraba township, the accommodation includes two self-contained guest suites, a master suite and a separate self-contained three-room studio, ideal for working from home.

Inclusions list a pool, spa, steam room and gym, while the grounds encompass an enclosed organic vegie garden, free range chook run and fruit trees.

Existing approval for a health retreat also allow for future business opportunities.

Price: Tender by September 4

Agent: Lyn Newcomb and Jodi Russell, Harcourts Mudgeeraba

61 Gibsonville Street, Tallebudgera Valley

61 Gibsonville Street, Tallebudgera Valley

61 Gibsonville Street, Tallebudgera Valley

This near-new house is located on one of Tallebudgera Valley’s most sought after streets.

A tree-lined driveway sets the scene for a prestige acreage lifestyle in a relaxed rural setting.

The four-bedroom house on 2.25ha is designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living with bi-fold doors connecting the living areas to the entertainment deck, gardens and dam.

There’s ample parking for cars, boats, caravans, trailers and more with a double shed and a double garage.

Auction: August 25, 6pm

Agent: Matt Micallef and Erika Zatyko, Ray White

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2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

Breathing new life into one of SA’s oldest homesteads has been “a labour of love” for Ian and Fiona Traill.

But with work drawing them back to Sydney, the couple are now reluctantly saying goodbye to historic Woodley House, which has been a feature of the Glen Osmond landscape since being built by Osmond Gilles – the colony’s first treasurer – in 1843.

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

The couple purchased the sprawling 5884sqm property in 2017, attracted by the grand Victorian style villa’s grandeur, location – and car parking space.

“We were living in Sydney in a terrace in Paddington … we wanted to have a car park and that turned out to be an extra million dollars,” Mr Traill, an architect, says. “And we saw this home advertised for about the same price as the value of our terrace in Paddington – and this one had about 15 carparks and was a beautiful property.

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

“So we flew down and basically purchased it on the spot, without thinking too much about its existing condition,” Mr Traill says.

The couple have since taken on major interior renovations – bringing the six-bedroom mansion into line with contemporary living expectations – as well as replanning and replanting the expansive garden area.

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

New works included a replanned kitchen and pantry, three ensuites and two powder rooms and new plumbing. The home has also been completely rewired – allowing for excellent internet coverage throughout – while roof attic space has been converted into two bedrooms with ensuites.

Mr Traill says it was important to respect the building’s heritage. “We wanted to change things as we went, and we got heritage approval and started peeling it back, trying to get the true character of the property,” he says.

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

“We stripped off a lot of the plasterwork internally and exposed a lot of the old stonework, which is lovely. The house had some good bones and there was the opportunity to express that more. It’s been good – it’s come together and it’s full of nice finishes. It’s still got a very strong character and we’ve kept all the original features where we could.”

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

Some of these features include high ceilings with ornamental cornices and ceiling roses, high skirting boards, imported solid French Oak panelled windows, double hung and casement windows and french doors.

Interior highlights include the chef’s kitchen, a 1000-bottle wine cellar, library and gymnasium – while the LED-lit tennis court, beautiful gardens and wood-fired pizza oven help make entertaining a breeze.

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Another standout feature is the property’s peaceful location – complete with plenty of birdlife and its own resident koalas – and its stunning views of the city and beyond.

“People come here and are shocked by the closeness of the city,” he says. “There are some places higher up that have got a drone view, whereas this gives you a fantastic panorama of the city and the gulf.

2a Playford St, Glen Osmond. Woodley House. Picture: Jonathan Kissock

“And it’s very nicely located at the base of the foothills – it’s close to Burnside Village and only 15 minutes drive into the city.”

Mr Traill says he and Fiona had had second thoughts about moving. “Everyone says ‘why are you selling it, how could you give it up’,” he says. “It’s been a labour of love but it’s got 16 rooms and there’s only two of us so realistically, what are we going to do?

“As we’ve got to this point, we’re kind of thinking ‘do we really want to sell it?” but it’s more of a logistics thing with work going on in Sydney.”

2A Playford Street, Glen Osmond

Contact agent for price

Agent: Booth and Booth Real Estate, Jamie Brown 0413 000 887. Land size: 5884sqm. Expressions of interest: Close Tuesday, September 15 at noon. Open: By appointment.

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30 Avoca Street, Lindisfarne. Picture: SUPPLIED

FOR anyone hunting for a picture-perfect family home at Lindisfarne, this property could be the one.

It offers an abundance of space that would suit a variety of family demographics, plus it boasts a private position and those views that the suburb is noted for.

This low-maintenance home is being offered for sale for the first time since being built by the current owners.

Set on the sunny Eastern Shore.

Warm and inviting.

Its spacious and versatile floorplan boasts five double-size bedrooms, including a ground floor master suite with an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe.

Next to the master there is a study or home office for those working from home. Or, if desired, it could be used as a formal dining room.

Just across the hall there are a couple more bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and the family bathroom with a corner spa bath.

An expansive open-plan kitchen, living and dining area — with far-reaching suburban, mountain and river views — is ideal for a family to come together.

The bonus of a balcony positioned alongside the kitchen and dining area will allow for that coveted indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

In the kitchen there are European appliances and gas cooking, which match perfectly with the home’s polished oak flooring and bespoke joinery.

Let your light shine.

A place to relax.

Reverse-cycle heating and cooling is backed up by Nobo panel heaters to keep the winter chill at bay.

The lower ground floor features two further bathrooms, a large rumpus or second living zone — which could be the perfect teenagers’ retreat — and a garage with internal access and abundant storage. This storage space could be developed as a cellar.

There is additional off-street parking to complement the garage.

Outdoors, the gardens are low maintenance and there is a choice of entertainment areas.

Avoca Street is walking distance from Lindisfarne Primary School and minutes’ drive from Gordons Hill Nature Recreation Area or popular Simmons Park.

The cafes, eateries, retail and services of Lindisfarne Village is about a four-minute drive from this home.

Take a nap.

What’s for dinner?

Per realestate.com.au figures, Lindisfarne’s median house price has been strong in the past 12 months with more than 9 per cent growth across 77 sales. Compared to three years ago, like many suburbs, Lindisfarne’s median is up by a huge 31 per cent.

Houses fetch $500 a week on average, REA’s data shows, with investors making a yield of 4.33 per cent.

No.30 Avoca Street, Lindisfarne is listed with St Andrews Estate Agency and priced at “Offers over $790,000”.

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79 Camelot Pl, Bridgeman Downs, has its own lake crowned with a wooden bridge.

Picture it. It’s a lazy Sunday morning on what is set to be another hot summer’s day. You’re stretched out by the pool catching up on the day’s news, when the sound of laughter draws your attention to the nearby lake. You see your children jump in a boat and row themselves across the water, setting off on their next big adventure.

It sounds like a memory formed on an unforgettable family holiday, right?

The house sits beside its own private lake in a tightly held street in Bridgeman Downs.

Yet for Mick Foley and his two daughters aged 13 and 12, it is a scene they could recreate every weekend.

The family have owned 79 Camelot Place, a sprawling house with six bedrooms in a tightly held street in Bridgeman Downs for the past four years.

The property stretches to more than two acres and is made up of the house, manicured gardens, trees and lawns, where Mr Foley, who owns two helicopter charter companies, among other businesses, is able to land his personal chopper.

The house has mulitple living spaces.

Helicopters aside, the property’s biggest attraction has to be its picturesque lake, crowned with an arched wooden footbridge.

Mr Foley said the family had spent a lot of time on the lake over the years and he would miss it greatly.

The kitchen is the heart of the home.

“It’s a very quiet spot, and there’s the fountain and lights on it at night, and the fire pit on the other side where I used to sit with the girls. It’s a special place,” Mr Foley.

While the sheer enormity of the house may appear overwhelming, Mr Foley said that once you start living in it, you grow into the space and the floor plan has allowed the home to retain a sense of cosiness.

There are plenty of places fro which to take in the lake views.

“When you walk into it, it feels like a normal home, which is what attracted me to it in the first place. It’s northeast facing, perfectly positioned on the block, it just ticked all the boxes for me.”

Three of the home’s six bedrooms reside on the upper level of the three-storey house, including the main which has an ensuite and walk-in robe. From this level you can capture stunning views of the lake.

The remaining three bedrooms can be found on the middle storey, where again, you are hit with lake views.

The bedrooms are generous in size.

All the living areas, including the chef’s kitchen with stone bench tops, which Mr Foley said was the heart of the home, are on the lower level.

An informal eating area and family room adjacent to the kitchen has floor to ceiling glass walls to maximise on the lake views and natural light. Both these areas open out to an outdoor entertaining pavilion and deck, framed with balustrading for lakeside dining and

The house has a cinema room.

entertaining. Descend a set of stairs and follow a meandering path to the infinity edge pool, set on the edge of the lake. There is also a free-standing pavilion, for hosting parties, family and friends.

Built in the late 1990s, the only thing that belies this home’s age is the terracotta tiling throughout, which Mr Foley admits to having become too busy to replace. Elsewhere, the house is timeless in its design and architecture.

The house suits alarge family who want room to move.

Unfortunately Mr Foley said that with the family’s schedule becoming far more busy, he felt the property wasn’t being used to its full potential and so made the difficult decision to

put it on the market.

“I think it suits a large family with early age kids that want the space, and I hope someone enjoys it as much as our family has. It really is a house in which memories can be made.”

And who doesn’t want that?

The property will be auctioned on Saturday, August 29 at 11am.

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10 Boathouse Rise, Lewisham. Picture: SUPPLIED

ALL-day sun and magnificent views across Pittwater, Frederick Henry Bay to Mount Wellington are but the tip of the iceberg.

This impressive Lewisham property has so much to offer. From its glorious views to a 2010-built solid brick home on more than 3000sq m, to the expansive, covered entertaining deck and the massive workshop with three-phase power. The lengthy features list ticks a lot of boxes.

It has storage options galore, 28 solar panels and a location within 35 minutes of the Hobart CBD — tick, tick, tick.

Wide water views.

Ready for a feast.

Family-sized space.

Spacious is a word that comes to mind in every area of this wonderful lifestyle property.

It could accommodate a variety of needs with multiple living options on offer.

Needing a 45sq m man cave? How about a teenager’s retreat? No problem.

The kitchen is a star of the property with its superior custom cabinetry, stone benchtops, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry and some top-quality stainless-steel appliances.

The generous master bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite plus a separate toilet.

The second and third bedrooms are a great size, each with walk-in wardrobes. They are serviced by a central family bathroom with a spa bath and separate toilet.

The home’s flexible floorplan includes a formal dining room that could be used as an extra bedroom or living room.

Views galore.

Put the kettle on.

Get to work in the shed.

There is internal entry from the garage and under the house there is a space currently used as an office and storage area.

The workshop is big enough to fit all the toys, a wood heater and a bathroom.

Perhaps best of all, the ever-changing panoramic views can be enjoyed from the hub of the home comforted by wood heating and reverse cycle cooling and heating.

New realestate.com.au data shows tightly held Lewisham recorded 12 house sales in the past year. Although the data available is small, in that time the median rose 18 per cent annually and more than 67 per cent compared to three years ago.

No.10 Boathouse Rise, Lewisham is listed with PMM Real Estate and priced at $800,000-plus.

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