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ALMOST $80 million in prime main river real estate has changed hands on the Gold Coast in the months since the COVID-19 crisis began, with two major sales bumping up the tally this week.

An unnamed buyer has signed a contract, believed to be shy of the $8 million mark, on a prime riverfront holding at 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise.

1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise is under contract for a figure close to $8 million.

The deal comes hot on the heels of the $12.5 million paid by a Melbourne couple for 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters which went unconditional on Tuesday.

Confidence at the top end of town is at an all time high, with local and interstate buyers lining up to stash their cash in bricks and mortar on the Gold Coast.

“We are having our best month in the past seven years,” said Amir Prestige principal Amir Mian, who closed the Cannes Ave deal with Alex and Victoria Fleri.

“We’ve done $52 million in sales in the last 10 days alone.”

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The 600 sqm residence is the biggest on Cannes Ave.

The house design was considered ahead of its time when built in 2000.

The enormous 600 sqm house, built in 2000, is the biggest in Cannes Ave with 42.3m of Nerang River frontage on a 1658 sqm block bordered on one side by parklands.

Records show the property was sold by Fengliu Wu, who acquired the estate at a cost of $3.888 million in 2012.

A rendered impression of Cannes Waterfront Living apartments now under construction.

Marketed as having future redevelopment potential, the prime parcel sits just up the road from the Cannes Waterfront Living project where 85 per cent of the 96 units have been sold as construction begins, with price tags ranging from $579,900 to $2.55 million.

“There was a lot of interest locally in [1-7] Cannes, as well as from Sydney and Melbourne, because it is a unique property with development potential,” said Mr Mian.

The recent sales add to a growing tally of $2 million-plus prestige properties directly fronting the Nerang River which were sold or settled between May and August.

249-255 Monaco St, Broadbeach Waters sold for $12.5 million.

Earlier this week, the $12.5 million contract on 249-255 Monaco Street established a new main river record, topping the $12.45 million sale of 15 Southern Cross Dr, Cronin Island in June.

A grand main river estate bordering the Gold Coast Botanical Gardens at 108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters was passed in at auction on Wednesday.

Two of the six registered bidders are now negotiating on the four-bedroom residence on 1833 sqm which has been listed for offers over $3.15 million.

108 Cabana Boulevard, Benowa Waters is listed for offers over $3.15 million.

Main river sales over $2m between May-Aug 2020

$12.5m 249-255 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

$12.45m 15 Southern Cross Drive, Cronin Island

$11.75m 1-3 La Scala Court, Isle of Capri

Circa $8m 1-7 Cannes Ave, Surfers Paradise

$5.7m 327 Monaco Street, Broadbeach Waters

$5.5m 113 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters

$4.05m 26 Paradise Place, Surfers Paradise

$3.1m 85 Commodore Drive, Paradise Waters

$2.885m 92 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri

$2.88m 72 River Crescent, Broadbeach Waters

$2.855m 25 Ipsley Drive, Broadbeach Waters

$2.85m 25 Cleland Crescent, Broadbeach Waters

$2.475m 27 The Promenade, Isle of Capri

$2.02m 100 Amalfi Drive, Isle of Capri

*Source realestate.com.au (off-market sales not included)

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Darius and Kayla Boyd with children, Willow and Romi. Pic supplied.

Brisbane Bronco Darius Boyd and his social media influencer wife Kayla have revealed a sneak peek of the dream home they are building in Paddington.

Named ‘Vogue’, the amazing house was designed by acclaimed architect Joe Adsett and is currently under construction with high-end builders, Graya.

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A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

Renders of the property show the couple will be able to entertain in style with a wraparound house design seamlessly integrating the inside and outside.

In a post to social media this week, Graya said; ‘The use of intricate latticework, green veils, and a neutral colour palette will create a relaxing and aesthetically beautiful space’.

A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

Records show the Boyds paid $1.205 million for the site on which the home is being built.

The home’s interior design will be done by Kayla herself, who has her own business, Row Interiors.

The Boyds are repeat clients of Graya’s, with their last home in Hendra also by the builder brothers.

A render of the house Darius and Kayla Boyd are building in Paddington. Source: Instagram.

But this house, which is predominantly white, is very different to ‘Hendra House’, which was black and striking in features.

The retiring Broncos legend and his wife sold the property at 78 Harding Street for $1.86 million earlier this year, just weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Sam and Jess Van Deuren and their children Otis, 4, and Lexi, 3, are selling their Ocean Grove home. Picture: Peter Ristevski

A STRIKING house clad in bold black ‘dragon scales’ promises luxury living with river views in Ocean Grove.

The modern builder’s own home, finished earlier this year, has hit the market with price hopes of $2.1m-$2.3m.

Sam Van Deuren, from Vand Builders, and his wife Jess constructed the three-bedroom house at 11 Asbury Street West for their young family.

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11 Asbury St West, Ocean Grove is clad in distinctive steel shingles.

The living room upstairs has treetop views.

Black steel shingle cladding and 4m-high architectural windows framing the treetops are a standout feature of the home by Holman Design, which has been nominated for a Design Matters National Building Design Award.

The 605sq m property also has a swimming pool and spa, a winning outdoor entertainment area and a three-car garage.

Fletchers, Queenscliff agent Liam Rock said the high-end design stood out from the crowd in a great central location.

The maintenance-free Hybrideck extends from the outdoor entertainment area to the pool and spa.

The kitchen has a walk-in pantry, two ovens and an induction cooktop.

“I’ve never seen anything like it before in Ocean Grove,” Mr Rock said.

“It has got that contemporary glamour and the beach all in one, they’ve done an incredible job.

“They are great builders.”

He said the house was at the quiet end of Asbury Street, within an easy walk of the town centre, primary school and the Barwon River.

The property is close to the Barwon River.

A concrete render fireplace is the centrepiece of the main living room.

“The location is just so close to everything,” he said.

The house offers dual living zones and outdoor entertainment areas over two levels, with a balcony upstairs and poolside patio with a built-in barbecue accessed via a ground floor loungeroom.

Finishes include polished concrete floors downstairs, engineered oak flooring upstairs, quality kitchen appliances, bespoke tapware and pastel concrete vanities.

One of two bathrooms at the house.

The deck has views over the backyard and towards Geelong.

The triple garage with 3.2m clearance is ideal for caravan or boat storage.

An offset heat pump ensures the swimming pool stays heated all year, while a 15kW solar array and argon-filled double glazed windows promote sustainability.

Mr Rock said the property was already attracting attention as the top end of the Ocean Grove market continued to perform strongly.

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Property owner Antonia Scrivanich at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur. Picture: SUPPLIED

WHEN Countess Antonia Scrivanich first set foot on this Port Arthur property, she instantly knew it was a truly special part of Tasmania.

And since 2002 it has been her home.

Antonia says from that initial moment she was awe-struck by the beauty.

“I burst into tears when taking it in for the first time,” she said.

“It feels like the type of view that only millionaires are lucky enough to afford.

“I would have no hesitation calling it the best view in Lookout Road.

“It is most spectacular at dawn, especially around April and May.

“The sun streams in through my front windows in deep hues of red and blue — it is gorgeous.”

Wide water views.

Fabulously private.

Antonia’s acreage at 171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur stretches out across more than 14ha of elevated land with sweeping coastal and bushland views.

The large two-bedroom home features a Colorbond exterior and Hebel brick interior with double glazed windows and cross ventilation that helps the home feel comfortable all year around.

The property holds an air of grandeur with its high ceilings and a living space of epic proportions.

One of the bedrooms is located downstairs, while upstairs there is an impressive space with stunning blackwood flooring just waiting for the next owner to “make it what you wish”.

Petrusma Property senior consultant Kerri-Louise Hooper said the property’s view from its eyrie has “arguably the best vantage point of Port Arthur Historic Site’s Island” and it is positioned to never be built out.

“The view of the tumultuous coastline with its tremendous cliff faces, the Three Capes Walk and the ever-changing moods of the ocean is Mother Nature’s most exquisite piece of art,” she said.

“This is a unique and special offering; a slice of history and heaven in one.”

Fresh and fun interiors.

Place to lay your head.

Antonia has lived on Lookout Road for nearly two decades and while selling up and moving on can be stressful for any property owner, she is at peace with the idea.

“I will miss it, if and when I move,” she said.

“It is interesting, I just woke up one day and thought: what am I doing here? The sale of some nearby properties in the area was the inspiration for me to test the waters and potentially sell this property.

“I imagine the ideal buyer would be someone looking to escape the big city, the noise and their high-pressure job.”

No.171 Lookout Road, Port Arthur is listed with Petrusma Property and will be sold by expressions of interest.

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446 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta, has been the most viewed house in Queensland and the fifth most viewed in the country this year

A country retreat in the rural town of Witta in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has topped a list of the ten most viewed homes in Queensland for the six months to June on realestate.com.au.

It also ranked number five on the list of most viewed homes in the country over the same period. The property, first listed in May for $785,000, is now under offer.

A five-bedroom Hamptons-style, new-build home at 12 Watson Street, Camp Hill, came in second on Queensland’s top ten list, and also ranked eighth with property hunters across Australia. After being listed in April it sold in June for $1.786 million.

Other properties that made the list range from a seven-bedroom Hollywood-style mansion in the Brisbane suburb of Chandler to a new-build coastal home within a boutique development on Hamilton Island.

Only one listing, 30 Arlington Street, Coorparoo, remains on sale, with five others having sold and the rest all under offer. Arlington Street went on the market in March and is seeking offers of more than $2.5 million.

Nerida Conisbee, the chief economist for REA Group, said the most viewed properties genreally tend to be in suburbs with good house price growth, and the fact that most were sold indicated that there was still money around despite COVID-19.

“It seems to be that people are looking for that escape or properties with room to move.”

She said the prevalence of the Hamptons-style home in Queensland’s top ten list was also no surprise as it is a firm house-style favourite in Queensland and New South Wales.

Yet location and looks are not the only things that can help boost a listing, Ms Conisbee said, a unique marketing campaign could also make all the difference.

“The most viewed house in Australia was in Sydney but it had the most amazing marketing campaign, with a guy doing a funny video,” she said.

THE TOP TEN MOST VIEWED HOUSES

446 Maleny-Kenilworth Road, Witta
Under offer

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 car spaces, 4000 sqm

This Witta property is located within minutes of the pretty township of Maleny and is a circa 1920s Queenslander with three bedrooms. It has been sympathetically renovated to retain its character features, such as traditional fretwork, lead-light windows, polished floors, high ceilings and an internal brick wall. There is also a separate granny flat for visitors of could be rented out to holidaymakers. The former owners have created multiple garden rooms, one with an ornate bridge over a large pond and manicured Japanese box circular hedges. The inclusion of a chicken pen, vegetable patch and orchid house offers the perfect opportunity to live an idyllic country life, yet still be within striking distance of beaches and towns along the Sunshine Coast. Spread over 4000 sqm and with a price tag of $795,000, it is no wonder this property was a favourite. It was sold through Dee Bernhardt and Susan Brant of Brant and Bernhardt Property. Maleny.

12 Watson Street, Camp Hill

Sold

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 405 sqm

The quintessential Hamptons home, this bespoke new-build is spacious and opulent.

From its statement gabled and natural stone facade to its coastal-luxe interiors, the house appears flawless. It features luxury finishings, and a floor plan to suit a busy, modern-day family. It sold in June for $1.786 million through Denis Najzar and James Curtain of

Place Woolloongabba.

172-180 Somerset Drive, Miallo

Under offer

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6 car spaces, 0.73ha

This two-level hilltop home with more than 300 sqm under cover is tucked among the trees in a native rainforest. Designed and engineered by celebrated architect Chris Vandyke, and built by an award-winning builder, the home has an outdoor terrace with a wet edge swimming pool. The property is a 20-minute drive from Port Douglas and an hour from Cairns International Airport. It was first listed in October 2019 at $1.15 million and is now under offer with Barbara Wolveridge of Sotheby’s International.

Most viewed houses Jan to Jun 2020 on realestate.com

48 Vista Park Drive, Buderim

Sold

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 1,558 sqm

A stunning tropical boardwalk and soaring front portico create a grand entry into the tiled reception foyer that flows into the open-plan living areas of this home among the trees.

In a private rainforest setting, it is a unique property and the sunsets that can be captured from the deck are some of the best the Sunshine Coast has to offer. The house was on the market in March and sold in June for $714,000 through Wayne Sweet of Stoke Realty..

652 London Road, Chandler

Sold

7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6 car spaces, 1ha

It’s no surprise this Hollywood-style home with its own helicopter pad made it in to the top five most viewed homes. The house, which was bought and renovated almost two years ago to be used as a set for films and TV series, had attracted international attention over the years. Decked out with Versace furniture and endless statues, the house was listed in March with Joseph Lordi of McGrath and was bought in July by a local family, who did not share the previous owner’s taste in decor. The contents of the property were sold at a separate auction on the grounds last month.

30 Arlington Street, Coorparoo

For sale

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces, 602 sqm

Inspired by a passion for New York’s penthouses and terrace homes, and infused with touches of Hamptons style, this house is a sprawling family new-build home from award-winning designer Tim Lowe and renowned local builder Sutcom Constructions. This house has it all for someone looking for space in a COVID-19 world. It even has a purpose-built home office with its own private entry and courtyard. The property is on the market for offers over $2.5 million through Denis Najzar and Savva Koulouris of Place Woolloongabba.

Hidden Cove 6 6 Acacia Drive, Hamilton Island

Under offer

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 car spaces, 322 sqm

Another option for those looking for a sea change or a high-return investment property, this new-build home in a boutique development of only 14 properties, offers privacy and exclusivity right on the beach. Boasting taking of $240,000 in its first year of rental income, the equivalent of 6 per cent returns, you can see why it was a popular listing. Hamilton Island one of Australia’s top ten holiday destinations. The property was listed at $1.9 million and is under offer with Wayne Singleton of Sotheby’s International.

262 Rainbow Street, Shorncliffe

Sold

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 506 sqm

A good-looking Queenslander is always a popular choice, so it’s no surprise this family entertainer attracted some attention. Without being too over the top, it is a solid, spacious family home which is close to Shorncliffe State school, St Patricks College, and is minutes from the waterfront. It sold in April in the middle of COVID-19 for $925,000 through Aarthi of Sandgate Real Estate.

6
8 Sirius Street, Coorparoo

Sold

5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 car spaces, 809 sqm

This brand-new Hollywood Hills-inspired house was architecturally crafted and built by luxury builder Mati Constructions. Bursting with added extras such as a dog bath, full-size laundry chute, a gym, security system, ducted vacuum on all levels, gas fireplace, ducted air conditioning, hardwood floors …need I go on? The house sold in June for $3.05 million through Trevor Egan of Ray White, Bulimba.

10 Tiburtina Crescent, Seven Hills
Sold

5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car spaces, 427 sqm

Last, but not least, on the list is this five-bedroom Hamptons-style (yes, another one) home in Camp Hill. Potential buyers could probably not tear their eyes away from the Italian Carrara marble in the custom-designed kitchen with the ever sought-after large island bench. Or maybe they were take in by the herringbone-laid French oak flooring, wainscot panelling, skirtings, architraves and French pattern travertine tiling? Whatever they were looking at it hit the spot with someone who paid $1.545 million for the house in June through Steven Gow of LJ Hooker Avnu – Brisbane Inner South.

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