Property of the week: Buderim House, 6-14 Orme Rd, Buderim
This expansive estate and home takes the Queenslander style to a whole new level
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As majestic Queenslanders go, Buderim House has the stately street-cred — and the blue blood history to go with it. More than a just residence, heritage-listed Buderim House is a slice of Sunshine Coast history with a colourful past welcoming British aristocracy.
Farmer Herbert Fielding had the striking three-storey home built in 1915 on a 16ha parcel of land, part of the 49ha lot his father had left him. Designed by Brisbane-born architect George Trotter, Buderim House was built by Christian Schriver and eventually added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1993.
The landmark changed hands even before the house was completed when Fielding jumped at an offer from businessman Walter Oakes who added the iconic tower and elaborate “Buderim House” stained glass windows in the front door — both of which remain today.
Fielding ended up buying back Buderim House back in 1925 and went on to produce fruit, cattle and coffee on the land for decades. Local legend has it that the property hosted many notable guests over a century, including the Duke of Gloucester who made it his Queensland headquarters during his Australian tour in 1934.
The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom residence on 6315sq m of sub-tropical gardens and sweeping lawns underwent an architecturally designed extension in 2003 and more contemporary changes with the current owners after four years of recent restoration.
Beyond the stately wrought iron gates of Buderim House, the sheer scale of the period property is evident with a long palm tree-lined driveway leading to the grand external staircase and classic wraparound veranda framing the trophy home.
An illustration of traditional craftsmanship, the vast home covers more than 850sq m of living space with high ceilings and ornate detailing, plus plenty of modern must haves.
The kitchen has been remastered for the modern entertainer and features a 10m-long Brazilian quartzite bench overlooking the pool through original stained glass windows. This main living level is bordered by a full balcony and also houses large formal lounge and dining rooms, a second living area opening out to a rear deck and four bedrooms alongside a sleek commercial-sized laundry with a convenient drying balcony.
Down on the ground floor there is another spacious footprint with two more bedrooms, a gym, a multipurpose room, mudroom and a rumpus style space and games room. This whole lower level is flanked by a classic wraparound veranda.
A second floor retreat houses a main bedroom suite with a walk-through wardrobe to a deluxe bath ensuite and access to the fairytale turret.
The estate’s outdoor spaces are equally impressive with a European-inspired poolside retreat, pathways through lush landscaped gardens, established veggie patches, beehives, rolling lawns, and an enchanting private forest.
Located within minutes from of Buderim’s town centre, this heritage-listed property spans over 1.5 acres on Buderim’s northern escarpment, offering breathtaking vistas and an atmosphere of timeless grandeur.
Inspections of Buderim House are available by private appointment with Tristan Kurz of Homestead Prestige on 0422 804 699. Best offers are invited before December 16, at 5pm.
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A Central Coast trophy home with a habit of breaking records, Agave, returns to market.
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Agave has a history of making headlines.
The luxury Wagstaffe weekender earned the prestigious HIA Australian House of the Year award in 2018 and then went on to reset the Central Coast price record two times over.
The Dennis Rabinowitz-designed waterfront residence was sold by the owner architect in mid 2020 for $9.5 million – at the height of the pandemic rush to the regions.
It then changed hands again only two years later for $16.2 million when it was snapped up by fallen Forum Finance founder Bill Papas.
Since then, Agave has operated as a high-end short-term rental appearing on Nine’s top 10 most expensive Airbnbs in Australia list; reportedly earning its owner more than $10,000 a night.
After briefly sitting on the market in 2024, the head-turning seven-bedroom two-storey property is now listed with a new agent and a fresh competitive price tag.
Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal has put a $12 to $14 million guide on the glamorous beach house at a time when the Central Coast is tipped to recapture some of its post-Covid malaise.
Overall, Central Coast house values are approaching their 2022 pandemic-era high, according to Cotality data, with the median up 45.1 per cent over five years to reach a median price of $1.063 million as of November.
Sitting on a spacious 2188sq m block in the exclusive San Toy estate, Agave at 6 Bulkara St is in the sleepy hamlet of Wagstaffe 19kms south of Terrigal.
It has direct waterfront access to Brisbane Water and its north-facing aspect captures the best of the Central Coast’s coveted climate.
Created with a focus on free-flowing lanai-inspired indoor/outdoor living, the home features multiple terraces, a saltwater pool with imported Moroccan tiles, a private beach, a jetty, a boathouse cabana and a deep-water mooring suitable for a “super yacht”.
In total, the expansive layout includes 556sq m of internal living and 289sq m of alfresco space.
The sophisticated interiors include bespoke finishes crafted from natural materials, a contemporary kitchen with marble bench tops, as well as a fully-equipped butler’s pantry, wine cellar, and five ensuite bathrooms.
There is also an executive study and a palatial main bedroom suite located in its own ground floor wing complete with a walk-in wardrobe, and a five star hotel-inspired ensuite with bidet.
A second level houses six more bedrooms including a bunk room, ideal for multiple family getaways. All up, Agave can sleep as many as 14 guests at a time.
Manicured grounds are framed by established tropical gardens, and with secure entry gates plus an advanced security system, the residence is an idyllic private compound.
Additional features include total climate control, three separate living rooms, a double lock up garage and
The property is a short walk to Wagstaffe Wharf with direct ferry access to Palm Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Agave is also close to Lobster Beach and Bouddi National Park.
Agave at 6 Bulkara St, Wagstaffe is listed with Mat Steinwede of McGrath Terrigal with a $12 to $14 million price guide.
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