Absolute Riverfront To Be Auctioned In Noosa

Owning a coveted pile on the riverfront stretch of Noosa Parade is a rarity with only 36 homes built. However, one luxurious residence — with 20-metres of absolute waterfront and gun-barrel views across the Noosa River, is headed to auction.

The two-storey, 7-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-car garage home sits atop 611sqm with 661sqm of living space and boasts soaring double-height ceilings, white beech timber flooring and ceiling and screen battens throughout.

Using predominantly neutral tones within, the home sees accents of rosewood detailing, spotted gum custom joinery and an eye-catching floor-to-ceiling wall in various polished coloured concrete finishes as a feature.

Boundless multiple living and dining areas form the heart of the home, with the kitchen, replete with its green Brazilian granite island breakfast bar and stainless-steel benchtop and European appliances making it an entertainer’s delight.

Giving access to the residence’s idyllic surrounds are banks of gas-strut windows and disappearing sliders stretching the width of the northern side of the home.

It’s through the home’s extensive use of glass that it blurs the lines of indoors to out, featuring an expansive entertaining terrace with bar, outdoor kitchen and adjustable shutters for privacy. Additionally, the alfresco dining area is replete with pool and spa — suspended from the terrace no-less.

From the timber river terrace that extends from the garden and sandstone edged revetment one can launch paddle-boards, canoes or just relax by night. The absolute waterfront access is paired with a private jetty.

Within the home comes a media room — with doors opening to the main terrace, alongside two generous-sized bedrooms and a bathroom along the eastern side.

Elsewhere a staircase, with wedge-shaped sandy textured treads leads to a mezzanine-style podium of repurposed timber from Brisbane’s Hamilton wharves.

Up the stairs is the remainder of the accommodation, with three bedrooms and a bathroom accompanied by another master-style bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. Additional to these lavish appointments comes the master retreat, with a sitting room space, office area, ensuite, and walk-in-robe all found here.

Everything with the home is inclusive, including the custom furniture, artworks and even the kitchen crockery.

The home is superbly positioned, only a five-minute walk to Hastings Street’s beachside restaurants, cafes and bars.

The listing is with Tom Offermann (0412 711 88) and is headed to auction, Saturday 18 June. Offermann.com.au

There are 10 local council areas scattered along the East Coast of Australia that offer both affordability and solid fundamentals for sustainable future growth, according to the research team at residential property network, PRD. The areas have been selected based on five criterion. They are affordability – defined as a median house price below $600,000, rising house values, strong rental yields to encourage investment, a strong pipeline of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects to facilitate local economic development, and low unemployment.

Here are Australia’s 10 most affordable regional property markets with great future potential.

Mackay, QLD

Mackay is a tropical coastal area located in north Queensland. It’s known for its closeconnection to the Great Barrier Reef. The median house price is $462,750, up 8.9 percent in 2023. Mackay attracts a lot of interstate migrants and is home to more than 120,000 people. It has a healthy economy with an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent and $1.7 billion worth of projects due to commence this year.

Toowoomba, QLD

The Toowoomba median house price was up 10.9 percent in 2023.

Toowoomba is located west of Brisbane and is known for its Victorian buildings, street artand surrounding national parks. The median house price is $560,000, up 10.9 percent in 2023. The city has a population of more than 180,000. The unemployment rate is 4 percentand there is $6.1 billion in projects commencing in 2024.

Townsville, QLD

Townsville is a coastal city in north-eastern Queensland. The median house price is $420,000, up 5 percent in 2023. It is home to more than 200,000 people. Unemployment is very low at 2.5 percent and there is $3.2 billion of projects commencing this year.

Dubbo, NSW

Dubbo is located west of Newcastle in the Orana Region and is home to the Western Plains Zoo. The median house price is $530,000, up 11.6 percent in 2023. The population has exploded in recent years to more than 56,000 people. The unemployment rate is just 2.2percent and the economy is thriving. There is a pipeline of $4.7 billion in projects commencing this year.

Tamworth, NSW

Located in north-east NSW, Tamworth is known for its popular annual Country Music Festival. It’s also the largest retail centre for the New England and Northwest Slopes regions. The median house price is $490,000, up 14 percent in 2023. With a population of more than 65,000 people, the economy is strong with unemployment of just 2 percent and $112.4million worth of projects commencing this year.

Griffith, NSW

Located west of Sydney and northwest of Canberra, Griffith is known for its prime produce production and wine cultivation. The median house price is $531,000, up 2.1 percent in 2023. Griffith’s population is about 27,000 people. The city boasts high economic resilience with a 2 percent unemployment rate and $258.7 million in projects in the pipeline.

Ballarat, VIC

Ballarat is a 1.5–hour drive west of Melbourne. It’s popular with city commuters who move here for housing affordability and a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to the city via train. The median house price is $570,000, down 4.2 percent in 2023 but up 92.9 percent over the past decade. The city has the third highest population in Victoria at about 118,000. Ballarat has an unemployment rate of 3 percent and a total projects pipeline worth $2.3 billion for 2024.

Shepparton, VIC

Shepparton is a rural area about two hours north of Melbourne. It is popularly referred to as ‘the food bowl of Australia’. The median house price is $475,000, up 4.4 percent in 2023. The population is about 70,000. The unemployment rate is just 2 percent and there is $1.8 billion in projects for 2024.

Wodonga, VIC

Wodonga is located on the border of NSW on the southern side of the Murray River. It is approximately 320km from Melbourne and 345km from Canberra. The median house price is $567,250, up 4.7 percent in 2023. With a population of about 44,000, the city’s jobless rate is 3 percent and there is $388.2 million in development set to commence in 2024, primarily new infrastructure.

Burnie, TAS

Burnie is a bustling port city located in Emu Bay in Tasmania’s north-west. Overlooking beaches and parklands, the area is known for its rich agriculture and mining projects. The median house price is $435,000, up 3.6 percent. Despite a rising population, the unemployment rate is falling and is currently 5.6 percent. In 2024, Burnie’s project pipeline is valued at approximately $1.6 billion. A significant portion is commercial development, primarily renewable energy projects.