Queensland Megamansion Set To Fetch Upwards Of $35 Million

A French manor-inspired megamansion on the Gold Coast hit the market Tuesday, with a guide price of around $35 million. That’s a more than $11 million price jump compared to its last selling price of $23.75 million in March 2021.

Now, the 3437sqm residence—located in Southport, Queensland, about 74km south of Brisbane—could set a record for the Australian state, according to listing agent Rebecca Moffrey from Ray White Burleigh Group. Currently, the record for the priciest sale belongs to a Sunshine Coast home that sold for $32 million last year.

Known as Alston, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence offers views of the Nerang River, the skyline and the Broadwater. It’s also near two popular stretches of sand: Main Beach and Surfers Paradise, according to the listing.

Inside, guests and visitors are greeted by a two-level entrance hall with an imperial staircase and a crystal chandelier.

“The absolute majesty of the home just hits you. You walk in and you’re greeted by this incredible chandelier, and that’s even before you step onto the gorgeous, sun bathed terrace looking back towards the Broadwater,” Ms. Moffrey said in a statement. “The architecture just sweeps you away to the French countryside—you almost forget you’re on the Gold Coast with its stunning beaches just minutes away.”

There’s also a gourmet kitchen with marble bar, a wine room and a walk-in refrigerator, the listing said. Other amenities include a professional-grade wet bar, a study, a two-level library with a spiral staircase, a primary bedroom suite with two terraces and an indoor pool, plus a gym and sauna, the listing said. An elevator services all three levels, and there’s a five-car garage.

Outside, there are several covered terraces for dining and lounging, water features and native plantings. There’s direct access to the water via a sandy beach, and a boat dock and pontoon are included.

The sellers were not available for comment.

Tucked away in Byron Bay’s coveted hinterland, Whimsy Farm is a traditional rural homestead surrounded by more than 16ha of lush fertile grounds with equestrian facilities and a host of whimsical additions including a fairytale-inspired maze.

Just listed with Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay, agents Denzil Lloyd and Will Phillips are running an expressions of interest campaign on the glamorous getaway with a price guide of $5.25 million to $5.75 million.

The romantic estate in Federal, 25 kms from Byron Bay dates back more than a century, but has been meticulously renovated by its current owners to attain modern day dream home status.

Back in 2016, the enviable property even featured on Foxtel’s short-lived reality TV show I Own Australia’s Best Home. The picturesque parcel has also been appreciated by location scouts and has appeared in a long list of fashion brand and magazine shoots such as Country Style and Queensland Homes.

Owner Melinda Boundy, founder of boutique interiors firm Melinda Boundy Design, was instrumental in reviving the historic Federal homestead. She has described the rural property as a “a respite from the world” where she and her husband have raised their two sons over the past decade.

“I brought my boys down 10 years ago to nurture their creativity, their boyhood,” Boundy said in a recent Instagram post announcing the impending sale.

“We found our farm with its double-storey treehouse and 40 acres the perfect place for two young boys to thrive.”

In addition to hiring out the estate for formal events, Boundy said the family had celebrated several milestones at the address.

“Many parties, sleepovers, friends staying and events have been held [here]. It has seen the filming of a TV show or two, music videos, location shoots and weddings,” she added.

“Now it’s time to pass the baton to another family to share the magic and wonderment of this beautiful compound.”

Lloyd agreed that the listing is a magical estate, ripe for the picking.

“It’s a wonderland. There’s the maze, but it’s also got the treehouse, teepee, dams, beautiful established veggie gardens and it’s perfect for those who love horse riding,” Mr Lloyd said.

“It really is an oasis with plenty of classical charm as well. It’s not an ostentatious home; it’s an original Queenslander from 1910.”

Living up to its storybook name, Whimsy Farm is home to a preserved traditional Queenslander residence with five bedrooms, plus a freestanding guest cottage. There is also a separate pool house and a combined shed or office on site, all capturing scenic hinterland views.

The main single-storey residence has a choice of entertaining spaces inside and out as well as bedrooms opening to private alfresco areas. A grand kitchen and the large living room both open to a vast terrace and pool area.

In the primary bedrooms suite there is a bay window overlooking the natural surrounds, an ensuite with double vanities, and out on the covered deck an outdoor bathtub is an idyllic spot for soaking under the stars.

The playful property has also operated as a holiday rental and offers up unique bonus features including a solar-heated semi circle pool, a double-storey treehouse, a teepee, horse stables, paddocks and a an Olympic-sized dressage arena.

A true tree change destination, the Federal address is home to 10 acres of regenerated forest, eight water tanks, two lagoons, extensive raised veggie gardens and a citrus orchard.

It is conveniently located a scenic 30-minute drive to Byron Bay and 20 minutes to Bangalow.

Whimsy Farm at 711 Federal Dr, Federal is listed through Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay through an expressions of interest campaign closing February 20, 5pm.

Queensland Megamansion Set To Fetch Upwards Of $35 Million

The sale would set a Queensland record.

Whimsy Farm is a playful period estate positioned in Byron Bay’s picturesque hinterland.