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Terrick Terrick Station in Blackall sold for $40m. Image supplied.

RECORD beef prices, low interest rates and rising land values are driving demand for rural properties as buyers seek a lifestyle change and a “safe haven” investment in the new COVID world.

Despite some of the worst drought conditions in generations, the rains are back — and so is the money — in the Queensland bush, according to industry players.

If you thought Noosa’s prestige property market had produced some eyewatering sale prices of late, wait until you hear how much some rural properties have been fetching across the state.

Mantuan Downs, near Springsure, sold for $92.6m. Image supplied.

By far the biggest rural property transaction in Queensland in the past 12 months was the sale of a huge cattle breeding operation owned by Clark and Tait in the state’s west.

The 133,700ha property called Mantuan Downs, in Springsure, sold to the North Australian Pastoral Company for a staggering $92.6 million, including close to 12,000 cattle.

Independent valuer Herron Todd White’s latest report reveals the state’s rural property market is on fire, with agricultural land being seen as a safe haven asset in times of uncertainty.

Prices are strong, with values in some areas such as Blackall hitting record highs of up to $1000/ha, and while price points are high, the valuer believes the long-term capital gains have proven to be “exceptional”.

Mantuan Downs, near Springsure, sold for $92.6m. Image supplied.

Ray White Rural Queensland principal Jez McNamara said there had been strong demand for rural properties in the past 12 months, due to low interest rates, the low Australian dollar and good commodity prices.

Mr McNamara said agricultural land prices had increased between 10 and 30 per cent.

Most of the demand was now coming from Australian grazing families, rather than overseas.

“Families are seeing a really good future, so they’re expanding while they’ve got the opportunity,” Mr McNamara said.

“People are looking for assets to complement their existing holdings.

“Stock is low, but there are opportunities for buyers out there, and as spring comes on, we’ll start to see more properties hit the market.”

The view from the homestead on the property at 101 Dobelis Rd, Mount Forbes.

This rural property at 101 Dobelis Rd, Mount Forbes, is for sale with Ray White Rural.

Mr McNamara said there had also been a strong increase in demand for rural lifestyle properties within 2 hours drive of Brisbane since the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve definitely seen a strong lift from Brisbane families looking for lifestyle properties since COVID,” he said.

“A lot of companies are realising they don’t need staff in the office five days a week, so people who’ve always wanted that rural lifestyle are happy to commute for three days or so.”

Herron Todd White Central Queensland director Will McLay said the central Queensland market was being driven by record beef prices, low interest rates and a switch in buyers from investors to owner-occupiers.

“The family sector is probably more dominant now as the institutional investors are being squeezed out by yield compression,” Mr McLay said.

“Rapidly rising land values have added balance sheet strength and borrowing power to the family sector, and private family acquisitions of $20 million to $50 million are relatively common.”

Welltown Station, west of Goondiwindi, sold for about $32m. Image supplied.

Mr McLay said developed scrub blocks and pastures with high grower/finishing capacities were the most highly sought after properties.

On the Gold Coast, the market has been driven by locals looking to increase their land holdings with a number of smaller (under $5 million) transactions taking place between adjoining owners.

“Larger parcels with multiple titles are attractive to buyers, and the low interest rate environment is attractive,” Mr McLay said.

“A number of buyers are looking at future returns on investment with the ability to boundary realign and sell off part of properties to reduce debt.”

“Deearne” property near Taroom sold for $22.5m at an auction in Brisbane.

In the Toowoomba region, one of the biggest sales so far this year is that of Welltown Station, west of Goondiwindi.

Herron Todd White’s Stephen Cameron said it was understood the 9.5ha holding sold for about $32 million to a local, large-scale pig operator with mixed grazing/farming country.

Another significant sale was that of the 16ha Marionvale Station near Greenvale, which sold at auction for $11.45 million, including cattle and plant items.

Marionvale cattle station, Greenvale, sold for $11.45m.

Mr Cameron said market prices had continued rising despite the COVID-19 lockdowns, with local buyers starting to replace southern buyers from NSW and South Australia.

“The locals have now taken charge,” Mr Cameron said.

“Their confidence is being driven by low interest rates and strong cattle pricing. Guess why the cattle pricing is strong? Because it rained down in the southern country.”

10 OF THE TOP RURAL PROPERTY SALES IN QLD IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

1. “Mantuan Downs” in Springsure, a 134,744ha property, sold for $92.6 million (recorded as $78.625 million excluding stock and equipment) in December 2019

2. “Terrick Terrick” in Blackall, a 54,800ha property, sold for $40 million to listed company, AAM

3. “Welltown Station”, west of Goondiwindi, a 9.5ha holding, sold for about $32 million to a local, large-scale pig operator with mixed grazing/farming country

4. “Deearne” in Cockatoo, near Taroom, a 7,120ha holding, sold for $22.5 million in December 2019 to a Central Queensland grazier

5. “Bowen Bowen Downs” in Aramac, comprising three adjoining properties of 15 freehold and 2 leasehold titles of about 44,909 ha, sold for $19.5 million prior to auction to an adjoining land owner

6. “Broadlands” in Nindooinbah, a 1,344ha parcel with 9 freehold titles, sold for $19.4 million in October 2019

7. “Solferino”, north of a Clermont, a 6851ha mixed grazing/farming property, sold at auction earlier this year for $18.9 million

8. “Retreat Station” in Windorah, a 142,601ha holding, sold in August 2019 for $17 million

9. “Geddesvale” in Auburn, a 6271ha property, sold in March 2020 for $16.9 million

10. “Marionvale Station” near Greenvale, a 16ha property, sold at auction for $11.45 million, including cattle and plant items.

(Source: Herron Todd White)

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120 Old Forcett Road, Forcett. Picture: SUPPLIED

A PROPERTY like this acreage, just minutes from Sorell, is hard to find.

It ticks the boxes for lifestyle, comfort, space, flexibility … the list winds on and on.

On its 1.47ha allotment there is a large 1980-style five-bedroom house, plus a single-bedroom unit and a two-room two-storey stone cottage.

But wait there’s more. The property is also home to a fully operational joinery shop.

It is certainly far more than your typical offering.

The primary residence features the luxury of a master bedroom with an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe.

Three more bedrooms are located nearby, most with built-ins plus a family bathroom with a tub.

A total charmer.

So much space.

Along a central hall there is a family room, laundry, a studio or home office, the kitchen and then a large living area spanning 7.4m x 5.8m.

In the open plan living area there is Indian slate throughout and a gorgeous, full length veranda that runs the length of the front of the house.

Located at the rear of the home with easy access to the kitchen, is a large paved undercover pergola — perfect for outdoor entertaining.

The single-bedroom self-contained unit would be ideal for elderly parents, as a teenager’s space or it could be used as a rental if desired.

The stone cottage would be an inspiring space for an artist to use as a studio or rural accommodation with some minor modifications.

That fire looks fabulous.

So much room.

The joinery shop including woods stocks of Huon pine, sassafras and blackwood and it has an adjoining single carport.

There is also a double-sized Colorbond garage with a three-phase generator.

The fertile allotment sits adjacent to vineyards and has six fully fenced paddocks with numerous outbuildings and a large dam currently home to a variety of birdlife.

Outbuildings include a 16-foot container, a barn and a cubby house, alongside a hothouse, dog kennel, seven pig pens and a stable.

The next owner of this property can expect to receive no water bills as the property has large water tanks.

Walnut, cherry, greengage, pear trees and grapevines are peppered around the property.

The location is impressive with easy access to beaches, fishing spots, boating, surfing and swimming all just minutes away.

Maybe bigger is better after all.

The joinery shop.

Being so close to Sorell, every service and amenity is also at the fingertips of Forcett homeowners. Plus the airport is about a 20-minute drive or you can be in Hobart in about half an hour.

“Minutes from the coast and boasting beautiful rural views, this property covers all the bases and will get your brain buzzing as its potential is endless,” said PRD Hobart property representative Kevin Spaulding.

“The current owner, a magnificent craftsman, would like to sell the property fully furnished including all the exquisite handmade statement pieces.”

No.120 Old Forcett Rd, Forcett is priced at “Offer over $1.1 million” and listed with PRD Hobart.

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495 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Lara

Owners of a transport business have cemented their move to Geelong after securing a small acreage property at Lara.

The buyers, who moved to Geelong last year and had been renting near the city centre, paid $1.15 million for the 1.75ha lifestyle property at 495 Bacchus Marsh Rd, selling agent Peter Norman said.

The Hayeswinckle, Lara agent, who handled the sale with Miranda Williams, said the price netted a $52,000 premium on the top of the price range for the property, which is at the intersection of McNeil Court.

495 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Lara

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It was initially listed in March, ahead of the first COVID-19 lockdown, with a price guide of $1.175 million to $1.275 million.

Price hopes were adjusted to $999,000 to $1.098 million in the wake of the pandemic.

Mr Norman said the corner property offered land banking potential as the site was located within Geelong’s North and West Growth Area, where the city’s next suburbs will be developed.

495 Bacchus Marsh Rd, Lara

“It was quite a small property on that corner allotment. The house has three bedrooms and a swimming pool,” he said.

“There were four buyers and there was competitive bidding.”

Mr Norman said the buyers saw it as their dream home.

It’s the latest of several properties to sell in the area, include a 2ha property use for caravan storage at 455 Bacchus Marsh Rd, which sold for $1.02 million in April, a four-bedroom house with panoramic You Yangs views at 60 McNeill Court, Lara that netted $1.022 million in July and four-bedroom lifestyle manor on a 1.82ha property at 45 Houston Rd, Lara, which sold for $915,000, also in July.

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The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

COVID-19 has transformed aged-care facilities across Melbourne into a place few would want to call home.

But latest federal government figures show almost 1600 Victorians aged 18-65 have little other choice, with complex care needs forcing them into such residences.

And while new initiatives between Melbourne developers and not-for-profit groups like Summer Housing are opening alternatives, there are fears the virus could limit the novel intervention.

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The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

Linked to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Summer Housing is one of several groups buying apartments in soon-to-be built complexes around Melbourne to give those with complex care needs a chance at an ordinary life and independence.

But despite having 60 new units under construction across the city today, they are now worried their clients will have fewer choices in the near future as off-the-plan project approvals tumble due to the virus.

Summer Housing chief executive Dan McLennan said they had recently bought 11 apartments at Cedar Woods’ Huntington Apartments, including 10 for those with complex care needs and one for an in-building assistant.

But they have watched others they wanted to buy into fall short as buyers baulked in the face of COVID-19.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

“We are cheering on the developer to secure sales from people who will never know us, but are helping the project to proceed,” he said.

Currently they have apartments available or under construction in Fairfield, Oakleigh, Southbank, Docklands, Abbotsford, West Melbourne, Heidelberg and Williamstown.

While not widely known about, the model helps young Australians escape nursing homes. “But also people who are living with mum and dad but are well above the age where they would want to do that … or are living in hospital,” Mr McLennan said.

They target new developments which provide lifts and fire sprinklers built in, but also allow them to make subtle but important changes to units.

These range from adjusted bench and sink heights or home automation controlled by smart devices and voice, to systems that allow residents to call for help from a building-based carer.

Those moving into Summer Housing properties pay rent, but it is capped at 25 per cent of their disability support pension, and any rental assistance they receive.

“It is usually equivalent to social housing, with the balance from the NDIS,” Mr McLennan said.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

Cedar Woods Victorian state manager Lloyd Collins said he was proud to be working with Summer Housing and expected more developers would turn to them and similar operators.

“It’s important that our young Australians have an opportunity to live an independent life, and 11 pre-sales to Summer Housing also helped us to get the Huntington Apartments under construction — and that really is win-win,” Mr Collins said.

“I expect it’s going to be a growing market, we would certainly look forward to doing more deals with Summer Housing and other providers.”

However, he warned that with pre-sales having slowed across much of the development industry as a result of COVID-19, there “must have a knock-on effect to what gets delivered in 18 months time”.

The Huntington Apartments have 165 units in total and construction will be completed mid next year, with the Summer Housing apartments to be scattered throughout the building.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

The Huntington Apartments at the Jackson Green development by Cedar Woods.

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The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

CONSTRUCTION on a residential development in the heart of Mount Louisa has started in a bid to support jobs and help Townsville surge ahead following the COVID-19 impacts.

Summerset Estate, an infill development off Banfield Drive set in an established neighbourhood, is the latest in Mendi Group’s property portfolio and will offer 95 residential lots.

Originally destined to be used for schooling, the site was bought from the state government in 2012.

Mendi Group managing director Jeff Doyle said now was the perfect time to get moving on the project with residential development considered to be the “best use” for the parcel of land.

Mr Doyle said providing employment opportunities and generating activity offered flow-on effects for local businesses.

The site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

“I’ve had this approval for a while and we chose to do it now because it fits with our availability of construction crew, but it also fits with the need to employ people,” he said.

“We’re trying to generate jobs in Townsville given the current COVID situation.

“We’ll employ 20 people here throughout the construction, for the rest of the year. It will also keep another 25 to 30 people external to the site (in jobs) such as consultants, town planners and engineers.

“We’ve got a unique parcel of land because it is an infill. We can’t be compared to other developments so we’ve had a lot of interest since our boardings have gone up.”

The project will inject more than $40 million into the community and increase the value of the area.

Managing director of Mendi Group, Jeff Doyle at the site of a new residential development in Mount Louisa, Summerset Estate. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

It is designed to complement existing housing, offering lot sizes between 390sq m and 865sq m close to existing amenities such as businesses, schools, parks and major road infrastructure.

Mr Doyle said it was important to be agile and adapt to changing circumstances, and to drive activity.

“We understand that COVID’s had a big impact on certain industries, but not so much the construction industry, so we consider ourselves lucky,” he said.

“We have also grabbed people from the hospitality industry and we have got some of them working in our business now.”

The first stage of the development is scheduled for release in October with construction to be completed by the end of 2021.

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The Wilberforce property of drag racer Jason Hedges is on the market.

Australian drag racing driver Jason Hedges has listed a palatial home regarded as one of the finest in Sydney’s west.

The 10.12ha Wilberforce estate is an entertainer’s paradise with a home theatre, rumpus room and a stunning deck.

It is also the ultimate man retreat, with the Krahe Rd residence featuring a 560sqm garage with games room, a car showroom, secondary shed and enough undercover parking for 23 cars.

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The home theatre is kitted out with the quality technology.

The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property being offered for the first time via private treaty with a $3.9-$4.1m guide.

Cutcliffe Properties agent Craig Donkin said the home known as Meadowgrove Farm, is one buyers could not look past.

“In my 24 years of selling real estate this would be of the one best homes I have ever come across,” he said.

“Everything is immaculate, the land is stunning and it is an expensive build.”

The garage has a bar with a drag car on display.

There is also enough space to work on multiple cars and park a motorhome.

Since coming to market a few days ago, Mr Donkin has been inundated with around 100 inquires from across Sydney.

“The phone has been off hook from not only locals, but also inner city buyers after more space because of coronavirus,” he said.

Hedges, who races under the Jason Hedges Racing banner, purchased the 10.12ha parcel in 2012 before building sparing no expense with the build.

The master built country-style home has a modern stone kitchen, open plan family room and three of the five bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and ensuite bathrooms.

The family room and kitchen is the hub of the house.

The main bedroom is located far away from the other bedrooms.

The house also has a gigantic cinema with two rows of red couches, a rumpus room, study and an entertaining deck with a built-in spa and kitchen. Furthermore, the home has high ceilings, seven-zone ducted airconditioning, a fireplace, and a four-car garage.

The 560sqm garage is the stuff of dreams with a carport running down the entire length of the building, while inside has a workshop large enough to store a motorhome and work on multiple race cars at the same time.

The deck has a built-in spa.

The level property has a dam and a full bitumen driveway.

“With those polished floors, the garage would have to be one of the best ever built,” Mr Donkin said.

To top it off, the garage also a showroom with a drag car on display and a fully stocked bar. Behind the garage is a games rooms, as well as a three-bedroom studio with kitchen that could be used for guest accommodation.

There is also a four-door machinery shed which includes a John Deere tractor, ride on mower, farm ute and kids buggy.

Drag racer Jason Hedges built the home after purchasing the block in 2012.

High ceilings and a fireplace are among many features of the home.

A full bitumen driveway, landscaped irrigated garden, dam and a heated swimming pool round out the epic features.

With a $3.9m-$4.1m guide, Mr Donkin said the property offers exceptional bang for buck.

“If you went 30 minutes down the road to Dural, you would not be able to find a property of this size and condition for this price,” he said.

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110 Clarkes Rd, Anakie was designed by renowned mud-brick builder Alistair Knox.

A NATURAL haven designed by famed mud-brick craftsman Alistair Knox has hit the market in Anakie.

The sustainable hideaway showcases the pioneering designer’s work on a 1.98 hectare bush property that counts a kangaroo called Harvey among its regular visitors.

With a playground to rival some small suburban parks and a man cave, 110 Clarkes Road, Anakie is the perfect place to disconnect.

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Exposed timber and brick features inside.

The living area has a rustic feel.

Ray White, Lara agent Terry Cleary will take the two-bedroom, two bathroom mud brick house to auction on August 25, with a price guide of $710,000 a $759,000.

The rustic home features red brick flooring, reclaimed timbers and vast windows to frame views of the landscape.

A huge brick open fireplace is the centrepiece of the open-plan living zone, while the kitchen has an IXL combustion stove.

Clerestory windows draw in natural light.

The main bedroom comes with an open fireplace.

Large windows frame garden views in the sunroom.

Vendors John Sanders and Carol Brislane said the home’s warmth and natural setting drew them to the property.

They have savoured the serenity and native flora and fauna, while their grandkids got hours of entertainment out of the playground.

There’s hours of entertainment out here.

“It was very different and it had a lot of character, that’s what attracted us to it,” Mr Sanders said.

“It’s a real nature block, there are lots of birds.

“It was built by Graham and Heather Bird so we have called it Bimbimbi, which means place of birds.”

The late Mr Knox is considered a pioneer of modern mud brick design was awarded an honorary doctorate in architecture from Melbourne University for his contribution.

There’s no sense of neighbours here.

The native trees attract lots of birdlife

Mr Cleary said his homes had quite a following.

“It’s one of those properties, it may be rustic in design, but it’s just got a real warm, comforting feeling,” Mr Cleary said.

“It’s not going to suit everybody but the people that like it will really love it.”

The property includes a large outdoor entertainment area, a two-bedroom caravan with an annex for guests, three dams, a windmill and shedding.

The property has a man cave ready to go.

And three dams.

Mr Cleary said Anakie was popular for its rural lifestyle and location, within 30 minutes of Geelong.

“It’s a natural setting and if you want to disconnect from this crazy world it’s a good place to do it,” he said.

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A proposed 6.52ha seniors living development is for sale in Dural.

A 6.32ha senior living development blocked by the NSW Land and Environment Court in 2018 is back on the market with new DA approved plans.

Known as Wirrabara Village, the huge parcel of land at 3-5 Pellitt Lane and 9 Wiarrabara Road is offering developers the ability to build 136 residences.

The listing is set to land the developers a financial windfall upwards of $30 million after purchasing the site in 2017 for $12 million.

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The 6.52ha site is near the Dural town centre.

The initial development caused outrage within the Dural community, with the Hills Shire Council going to the NSW Land and Environment Court to stop the project. The court turned the plans down in 2018 over concerns about its impact on endangered and threatened species nearby, plus the location and access to infrastructure.

This followed the State Government signing off on plans for a four-storey 72-bed aged care facility, 117 assisted living units across two- and three-storey buildings, 37 independent living units and 80 apartments.

Artist impression of how the development will look.

A mix of townhouses, apartments and villas will be built.

The new Wirrabara Village will be much smaller with approved plans consisting of 97 houses, villas and apartments plus a 36-room residential aged care facility. There will also be community facilities, public and private outdoor spaces and parklands.

Colliers International national director Henry Burke, who is selling the site with his colleagues Eugene White and Guillaume Volz, said the site would tap into Dural’s ageing population.

“Population growth in the 65-84 age group (in Dural) will increase by 95 per cent by 2036 which further highlights the requirements for quality seniors living and aged care housing in the local district,” he said.

Wirrabara Village will be built over three landholdings.

A number of community facilities are included in the approved plans.

The listing ad describes the landholding as a never to be repeated opportunity in the Greater Sydney region due to recent changes in legislation that now prevent seniors development on Sydney metropolitan rural land.

Mr White said because of this opportunity, the Dural landholding will be popular with residential developers, aged care and seniors living operators and developers.

“It’s incredibly rare to find a large parcel of land with DA approval close to shops but away from main roads and thoroughfares in such a serene setting,” he said.

The DA also provides the purchaser with multiple staging opportunities and the opportunity to capture a wide buyer pool.

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4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

IN the market for a new home or an investment property in the Territory? Here are five of the best homes for sale right now.

35 Waters St, Rapid Creek

4 bed, 2 bath, 2 bar

Auction on August 18

This is a functional family home that been stylishly renovated over time.

Enter directly into the open-plan living/dining area that features a large bank of glass louvre windows and opens onto one of two covered alfresco entertaining areas that feature in the large backyard.

The generous family-sized kitchen is off the main living/dining area and features ample bench and cupboard space, including a large pantry, plus stainless steel appliances including a gas cooktop and double drawer dishwasher.

An under-stair study nook and bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tiles and a corner shower completes the lower level.

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

35 Waters Street, Rapid Creek. Picture: Real Estate Central

Upstairs, there are four oversized bedrooms and a second bathroom with a corner vanity, shower over the bath and separate toilet. There are built-in robes to all four bedrooms, which also split-system airconditioning.

Two covered entertaining areas provide plenty of alfresco living space, and the fully-fenced in-ground pool is surrounded by lush established tropical gardens.

There’s also a huge rear lawn for an active family lifestyle, a water feature and a garden shed in the backyard.

• Real Estate Central -Sascha Smithett, 0414 909 506 or Karl Secondis, 0455 666 000

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City

3 bed, 2 bathroom, 2 car

$559,000

Seize this incredible opportunity to buy into one of the most sought-after luxury apartment buildings in Darwin.

The immaculate executive apartment showcases stunning harbour views, and with only two apartments per floor, your privacy and security is assured.

The five-star complex also features a pool, gym multipurpose function room and childrens’ playground, and is easy walking distance to all Darwin CBD amenities including the mall and waterfront.

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City Picture: Real Estate Central

4004/27 Woods St, Darwin City. Picture: Real Estate Central

Enter into the main open-plan living/dining area where stunning wall-to-wall harbour views beckon you out onto the huge corner balcony.

You’ll cook up a storm in the premium modern kitchen that features quality appliances, and the large master bedroom is off the dining area.

A dressing area with built-in corner robe to the master bedroom, plus a stylish open ensuite with twin vanity, oversized shower and private toilet add a distinct five-star element to the apartment.

The dedicated study has access to a second balcony.

• Real Estate Central – Sascha Smithett, 0414 909 506 or Karl Secondis, 0455 666 000

69 Forrest Parade, Bakewell

3 bed 1 bath 2 car

Offers over $395,000

Comfortable family living is a dream in this ground level home that combines a large open plan living with two undercover entertainment areas to relax and enjoy.

The yard is large with side access to the backyard. There is also plenty of room in the yard for pets and kids to play, and a huge shed.

The property is only walking distance to Bakewell Primary School, minutes from the Bakewell shopping complex and five minutes away from the Palmerston CBD.

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

69 Forrest Pde, Bakewell. Picture: Elders Real Estate

The home is freshly painted and with new window features, and is airconditioned throughout.

There is a spacious open plan living area with adjacent dining area.

The kitchen features a breakfast bar and overhead cupboards, ceramic cooktop, stainless steel oven and dishwasher.

The master bedroom has built-in robes and a view of the rear yard, while the remaining queen-sized bedrooms feature built-in robes and airconditioning.

There are also full length front and rear verandas.

• Elders Real Estate – Trish McClelland, 0418 612 640

12/1 Dinah Court, Stuart Park

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

$365,000

Superbly positioned within the Tipperary Waters precinct, this three bedroom apartment offering generously proportioned interiors is sure to impress.

Situated in a contemporary low-rise complex of only twelve units boasting a resort style pool, there is a lot to like about this especially spacious apartment.

It’s not often that you will find a home only moments away from thriving local shops and eateries and minutes from the central business district, yet offers resort-style living all year around and precious tranquillity within its walls.

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

12/1 Dinah Ct, Stuart Park. Picture: Elders Real Estate

Surrounded by established tropical gardens and towering shady trees, this lovely apartment offers a spacious, cool and private sanctuary.

There is also a spacious private balcony where you can entertain guests.

• Elders Real Estate – Maria Georges, 0412 343 942

2 Broadbent St, Parap

3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car

Offers from $599,000

This Parap property is an ideal home for first homebuyers, families or even investors, and now is the time to purchase in a popular central area at an affordable price.

Tiled and airconditioned throughout, this home also offers separate living and dining areas, with a great kitchen allowing you to cook and entertain at the same time.

The kitchen features large benchspace, a gas cooktop and ample storage and has been freshened with a modern feel.

2 Broadbent St, Parap. Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

2 Broadbent St, Parap. Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

2 Broadbent St, Parap Picture: O’Donoghues First National Real Estate

The master bedroom features an ensuite and walk-in robe and bedrooms two and three also offer built-in robes.

The main bathroom has a bath with a separate shower.

Outside is an undercover entertaining area overlooking a low maintenance yard, and there is an in-ground spa to the back of the property ideal for those warmer months.

With the CBD only a short commute away, quality schooling close by, and the redeveloped Parap swimming pool, Parap village, Saturday markets and a playground only metres away, this opportunity should not be missed!

• O’Donoghues First National Real Estate – Michael Keith, 0422 512 926

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The massive painting on the left will be staying put.

An East Melbourne original is on the market for an avid collector.

And the architect-owned house at 63 George Street isn’t the only piece on offer.

The three-bedroom house, on the market with price expectations of $2-$2.2m, features a purposely commissioned artwork over 4m tall that is too tall to be moved.

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No. 63 George Street is in an enviable East Melbourne location.

A welcome sight to come home to.

“That will be a good present for the buyer,” joked Bekdon Richards Hawthorn associate Mark Kainey.

Artworks by various Australian artists line the walls of the hallway, entertaining spaces and bedrooms.

The two-storey home, owned by an avid art collector for the past four decades, is over 100 years old.

Can you guess which painting is too big to move?

A skylight ensures the kitchen stays warm and inviting.

More artworks, convenient book shelves and a Juliette balcony.

“It’s one of the original buildings of East Melbourne,” Mr Kainey said.

“There are so few homes in the area, and these properties are very tightly held.”

A private rooftop terrace sits alongside the main bedroom, linked to the lower level via a spiral staircase.

“What impressed me the most is the indoor-outdoor lifestyle,” Mr Kainey said.

An upstairs deck has been transformed into succulent central.

The deck has outlook over East Melbourne.

Timber ceilings are on display throughout the home.

The home hasn’t changed hands in four decades.

“The upstairs deck overlooks East Melbourne and is something to behold. It’s a great, quiet oasis.”

There’s also a spacious upstairs study with a Juliette balcony and timber ceiling panels.

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