Noosa beach home accessed only by four-wheel-drive attracts interest from all over Australia

A modest 1970s beach house perched on the oceanfront of one of Queensland’s tiniest beach communities accessed only by four-wheel-drive vehicles is grabbing nationwide attention.

Mad fishermen and avid four-wheel drivers from around Australia are amongst the admirers of the two-level house on the Esplanade at Noosa North Shore fronting Teewah beach, one of south-east Queensland’s most popular fishing and bush camping spots.

It’s a highly sought-after and hotly contested position, according to Ray White Noosa agent Justin Sykes, who describes the location as a place of “incredible natural beauty”.

“This house has a particularly unique position being built at the front of the block to maximise the views,” he says.

“This is a pretty special opportunity to invest in one of the most pristine natural environments on the planet.”

An outdoor lover’s playground, Noosa North Shore is the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Teewah coloured sands, Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park and Double Island Point, where day trippers and campers go boating, fishing, surfing, kayaking, four-wheel-driving and swimming.

Tourists have been known to line up for hours to get across by barge from Tewantin during peak holiday seasons.

But its popularity as a holiday destination has not diminished its inexorable magic, property owner Jim Beresford says.

“In 25 years, there’s not much that’s changed, really. It’s still as beautiful now as it was then, which is probably why people still like to come here.”

When Mr Beresford and his wife Janet bought the property in 1992 the existing house was no more than a basic besser-block construction, although it was considered “substantial” for the area.

“Originally the only properties here were little huts, which people used to camp in when they came fishing on the weekends,” Mr Beresford says.

“They then got upgraded to what was essentially little fibro shacks, so our place was considered quite a substantial dwelling.”

Mr and Mrs Beresford didn’t stop there, creating two self-contained levels with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, two living areas, two laundries and lift access to the upper level.

Set on 607 square metres, the block has side access to bring in vehicles, boats and trailers, as well as a garden shed and built-in barbecue.

For the Beresfords, Teewah holds many precious holiday memories but they’re finally letting go, hoping it’ll fall into the hands of a fellow Noosa North Shore diehard.

“It’s an absolutely beautiful place – but I’m 86. It’s time to move on,” Mr Beresford says firmly.

“It’ll give us a bit of extra pocket money and somebody else the chance to make the most of this spot. It really is the most incredible part of the world.”

Access to the North Shore is via a two-minute ferry ride from Tewantin across the Noosa River. Two ferries run every 10 minutes, 365 days a year and Hastings Street at Noosa Heads is a 20-minute drive south.

“Obviously it’s perfect as a holiday house but people need to know this could also be the perfect home to live in, especially if you work in Noosa,” Mr Sykes says.

“You have convenient access to the amenities of Tewantin and Noosa and when you feel like the bright lights and some retail/dining therapy, it’s surprisingly effortless.”

The house will go to auction on Saturday, April 29.