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With overseas travel off the cards for the foreseeable future, real estate agents are reporting a surge in demand for holiday homes on the Gold Coast.

Buyers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are leading the way with inquiries on beachside apartments in popular suburbs, with many buying sight unseen.

To help narrow down the search, here are five properties attracting attention among those in the market for a Gold Coast getaway.

16/173 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

16/173 Old Burleigh Rd, Broadbeach

Gold Coast-based ENT specialist surgeon Dr Dan Robinson is reluctantly selling a three-bedroom apartment in the residential only Verve.

The majority of the 56 apartments are holiday homes with easy access to the beach, the Broadbeach dining precinct and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre.

Mr Stafford said the size and location of the apartment held major appeal.

“It’s one block from Oracle with all the dining and facilities of Oasis,” he said.

“There’s over 180 sqm of liveable space and it’s got the north eastern aspect as well.”

The apartment will be auctioned online and in-rooms this Thursday at 6pm.

1303/13 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise.

1303/13 Garfield Terrace, Surfers Paradise

With almost 14,000 online lookers, this deceased estate has been among the top 10 most-viewed properties in Queensland on realestate.com.au for three weeks running.

Occupying the full 13th floor inside the popular Beaches residents only building, it’s the first time the residence has been put to market in 23 years.

“The building has a such a good reputation and very few apartments come up, particularly full floor ones,” said Kollosche agent Rob Lamb, who is marketing the property for $2.299m-$2.25m.

118/685 Casuarina Way, Casuarina

118/685 Casuarina Way, Casuarina

Carol Witheriff, of LH Hooker Kingscliff, reports a surge in sales in Cotton Beach Residences, Casuarina where more than $7 million has changed hands in recent months.

“Cotton Beach is the only beachfront complex in our region that has double council zoning,” she said.

“You can live in these apartments or you can let them out for holiday or permanent let so you’ve got a lot of options,” she said.

The renovated penthouse with ocean views from the rooftop deck is currently on the market for $1.495 – $1.565 million.

“We’re seeing interest from down south and quite a few from New Zealand because it is beachfront, quiet and well maintained,” Mrs Witheriff said.

1322/27-37 Bells Blvd, Kingscliff

1322/27-37 Bells Blvd, Kingscliff

The Bale Penthouse is the gem of the boutique Bale wing inside Peppers Resort & Spa at Salt Village in Kingscliff.

The Bale complex has only 41 private luxury apartments and occupies one of only two absolute beachfront locations in Kingscliff.

The rooftop terrace affords spectacular views along the Tweed Coast to Cape Byron lighthouse and west to Mount Warning.

“This apartment itself would undoubtably have the largest total floor area of any absolute beachfront penthouse on the entire Tweed Coast,” said LJ Hooker Kingscliff agent Erin Nielsen who is leading the expressions of interest campaign.

“It has a consistently high occupancy rate including Hollywood A-List clientele.”

2435/9 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

2435/9 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise

Holiday-makers will feel on top of the world inside this sky high apartment in the iconic Circle on Cavill complex.

Located on level 43, the super tall tower affords views of the ocean, river and city lights.

Shops, entertainment and sand are all on the doorstep while onsite facilities include a lagoon-style pool, lap pool with spa, indoor heated pool, gym, sauna and steam rooms.

The property will be auctioned on Thursday at 11am through Ray White – Surfers Paradise.

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The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

Now I know what one actually is, who wouldn’t want to live in a home with its own mud room?

I must confess that before learning more about Statesman Homes’ stunning Virginia Alfresco Mark 2 split design, I had only a murky idea about the whole “mud room” concept – but I’m happy to agree now that it’s a winner.

What’s not to love about having a separate room which allows you the chance to shake off the dirt of the day before entering the home proper? And when you’ve got a house as attractive as this one, you certainly won’t want to be messing it up …

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

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Providing access to the house directly from the garage, the Virginia Alfresco’s mud room can also allow school bags and sports equipment to be stored away before entering the home’s vast open-plan living and dining zone.

It’s high among a raft of features Statesman design director Ruth Vagnarelli likes about the four-bedroom home – presently on show in Mount Barker’s Clover Park estate – which has been created with families in mind.

“I wish I’d had a mud room when my kids were young,” she says.

“I would have loved a spot to quarantine the muddy footy boots and a drop zone for the school bags, ideally located next to the garage and casual living area.”

The highlights of the home continue far beyond the mud room entrance however, with a flexible floorplan offering plenty of dedicated areas to stretch out in your own space.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The front of the home is an apartment-style parent’s retreat with an expansive master bedroom opposite a luxurious and versatile home theatre. Clever design details include timber look wall cladding, which adds subtle texture to the bedroom and a built-in entertainment unit in the home theatre for seamless elegance.

The contemporary streamlined kitchen and generous butler’s pantry have been designed for maximum efficiency. Offering an easy connection to the outdoor barbecue area, the space is well suited to cater for anything from low-key gatherings to larger parties.

Hard-wearing finishes in warm neutral tones are stain, heat and water-resistant and family-friendly throughout. And with three large bedrooms at the rear of the home, guests and children alike have dedicated zones for downtime.

“This home is designed to suit growing families or families with teenagers needing space to spread out,” Ruth says.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

“It is also a home built for entertainers. The separate home theatre at the front, while the huge causal living area that opens on to an undercover alfresco is perfect for family get-togethers – and is ideal for families who like to enjoy outdoor living all year round.

“The large central kitchen ensures the cook can participate in family life and there is a large butler’s pantry to hide the mess away.

“The master offers a touch of luxury with a ‘his and hers’ walk-in robe and spacious ensuite. The three secondary bedrooms, two with walk-in robes, are conveniently located off a rear passage way. The handy three-way bathroom cuts the morning rush down allowing three functions at once.”

Suitable for a 17m by 30m allotment with a garage boundary build, the home has a contemporary country feel with a large gable and a mix of brick and render in earthy tones.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

“The Virginia Alfresco Mark 2 Split is a really popular design and this is a modified version designed for blocks with some slope,” Ruth says.

With quality fixtures and fittings throughout, the interior style boasts a warm, modern aesthetic that lends itself to earthy, natural textures.

Light timber-look floorboards work well with wooden-style laminate in the kitchen joinery and warm white walls create the perfect palette to add pops of accent colour, while the natural pendants provide added texture and interest.

This home has an upgraded Essastone benchtop in the kitchen, upgraded joinery laminates throughout the home, upgraded timber laminate and carpet, and a built-in entertainment unit. There is also upgraded wet area tiling, sanitary ware, a glass splashback, butler’s pantry, and open feature shelving compartments to the vanities and laundry.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The Virginia Alfresco Split MK2 on display at Mt Barker. Photo: Nick Clayton.

The design’s dedicated zones are the key to practical family living – and the fact the living areas are spacious means families have plenty of room to spread out in.

“This is important especially in this COVID-19 era when many families are spending more time at home,” Ruth says.

Storage has also been cleverly incorporated throughout the Virginia Alfresco.

“Great storage throughout means there is no excuse to be messy in this home,” Ruth says. “The master suite has a “his and hers” robe, there’s a large walk-in-pantry, a linen cupboard opposite the laundry and beds two and three have their own walk-in robes.”

And as much as she appreciates the mud room, Ruth says it’s not her overall highlight of the design.

“I love the way the family and meals areas opens out on to the alfresco and the kitchen is located in a way that the cook can be part of the action,” she says. “But my favourite area is the luxurious master bedroom with so much storage for my clothes and a beautiful ensuite, which would be a lovely place to linger.

“I really think this home would be a joy to live in – it’s bright and airy and flooded with natural light.”

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85 – 89 Collins Street, Hobart. Picture: SUPPLIED

THE most exciting, potential-packed commercial leasing opportunity in Hobart right now would have to be the FitzGerald’s Building in Collins Street.

This large site has been fully refurbished to present an A-grade, mixed use building in the heart of the CBD.

An opportunity exists for office, retail and medical tenants for the lease of the ground and first floors, which until recently housed the Harris Scarfe department store.

Historically, Collins Street was home to Tasmanian business FitzGerald’s wholesale business dating back to the mid 1880s.

Superb location.

A retail destination.

With large, open floor plates of 1493sqm on the ground floor and 1734sqm on Level 1, the space can accommodate a number of large format uses up to a total of 3227sqm or be split into smaller areas to suit.

Silverleaf state manager Greg Radin said this property presents “an exciting opportunity for us to introduce some new retailers” to the people of Hobart reinforcing the reputation of The Cat & Fiddle Arcade as Tasmania’s premier shopping destination.

“We’re currently in discussions with a number of national and international retail brands for the space and hope to announce some exciting news shortly.

Architectural office space.

A-grade refurbishment.

“The flexibility of this site is paramount, with opportunities not only for retail but also for office tenants seeking arguably the best presented A-grade space in the city, with premium quality finishes and fantastic natural light, all of which are key to providing a quality workplace environment to attract and retain the best available staff.”

With frontage to Collins Street at ground level, internally into the Cat & Fiddle Arcade and to Level 1 via a modern dual lift lobby, any number of potential tenant uses can be satisfied.

The property is surrounded by high profile retail tenants including H&M, Target and JB Hi-Fi.

Levels 2 and 3 are fully leased to professional office and medical tenants.

The central CBD location offers multiple public carparking options.

No.85-87 Collins Street, Hobart is available to lease, for details contact Silverleaf Investments.

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Jockey Sam Clipperton is selling in Kingsford. (AAP Image/Simon Bullard)

Leading jockey Sam Clipperton has listed his Kingsford investment apartment for auction.

N.G. Farah agent Joe Recep has scheduled an ­August 15 auction with an $875,000 price guide.

The 90sqm Houston Rd apartment, now near the new light rail, was bought in 2015, after which the apartment was refurbished.

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Clipperton bought the unit in 2015. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne)

It is in a block of 11.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment comes with three balconies on the first floor of an early 1970s block of 11 units sold off by Effie Holdings’s Michael Callaghan.

The unit became a $700 a week rental while Clipperton was based in Hong Kong, but he’s now happily based in Rose Bay with his partner Morgan.

It’s a $700 a week rental.

The unit is on the first floor.

They spent $1.9 million on a three bedroom townhouse last year.

The 26-year-old jockey, whose most recent major win was on Destiny’s Kiss in the Winter Cup, rode Centimental to finish fourth in the controversial first race at Rosehill on Saturday.

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