Open homes: What to see this weekend in Queensland

Some beautiful forever homes are up for keeps this weekend, whether you’re after a coastal sea change or an inner city haven to raise the family…

15 Albert Street, Holland Park West

Photo: Long Vision Real Estate

Buyers in the $800,000s
4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car
Open Saturday February 25, 10.30am-11.15am

Agent: Howard Tsang, Long Vision Real Estate, 0411 123 682

This centrally located character home has got street appeal in spades – from the wide open frontage with the white picket fence, to the gabled roofline and the bay window – it’s a charmer.

Yet for agent Howard Tsang, it’s all about the location: “It’s in the precinct where you’re literally a three to five-minute walk to Holland Park central,” he says.

Photo: Long Vision Real Estate

“There’s a wonderful cafe scene, restaurants, shops, and buses constantly running along Logan Road into the city. Its position is second to none.”

Inside, the house has been lovingly restored and features VJ walls, ornate cornices and timber floors as well as a gorgeous contemporary kitchen with soft-close drawers, stone benchtops and Miele appliances.

The house has four bedrooms, study and two elegant bathrooms. Outside, there is a deck for alfresco dining as well as a patio area. It’s set on a 578-square-metre fenced block of land.

26 Rhyndarra Street, Yeronga

Photo: LJ Hooker Annerley

Offers over $1.45 million
5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car
Open Saturday February 25, 11.45am – 12.15pm

Agent: Jane Elvin, LJ Hooker Annerley, 0408 344 417

Only three owners have called this property home since 1925, which is testament to its charm, agent Jane Elvin says.

“This is the kind of property that people keep as a forever home,” she says. “It’s in a wonderful inner-city location and it’s a practical home that’s easy to live in.”

Photo: LJ Hooker Annerley

It’s a home with a lot of warmth. A soft, classic colour palette is grounded by the original timber floors and the pretty stained glass windows admit light and breezes. Classic Queenslander features such as high ceilings, VJs, breezeways, fireplace and shady verandahs add to the charm.

Spread over two levels, there is plenty of room with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, living areas and a lovely leafy outlook to the backyard and pool.

The house is set on 810 square metres of Residential A, flood-free land within walking distance of schools, parks, shops and transport.

8 Masthead Quay, Noosa Waters

$2.25 million
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open Saturday, February 25, 10am-10.45am

Agent: Cameron Urquhart, Tom Offermann Real Estate, 0411 757 570

In one of the most prestigious streets in Noosa Waters, this home has recently undergone a full renovation.

Agent Cameron Urquhart says the standard of the renovation is what sets this house apart from others: “The quality of it is a standout. There is literally not a cent to spend and it’s all been done very tastefully.”

The lower level of the home features floor-to-ceiling glass doors, so the house is flooded with natural light and has a wonderful connection to the outdoors.

And it’s outside where this property really comes into its own. A covered alfresco barbecue and pool area is flanked by a second entertaining and dining area complete with fire pit, as well as a large level lawn. All this overlooks the canal with its beautiful water vista.

Extra features include a private jetty with boat ramp, secured fencing with intercom, ducted airconditioning and a low-maintenance garden, all on a 770-square-metre block.

67c Rutledge Street, Coolangatta

Photo: Base Property Group

Interest over $1.12 million
5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car
Open Saturday, February 25, 1pm- 1.30pm

Agent: Ben Stephens, Base Property Group, 0424 670 762

Tucked away in a little-known pocket of Coolangatta, this property is a bit of a hidden gem, agent Ben Stephens says.

Bordered by rainforest reserve, it’s extremely private, yet it still has sweeping Pacific Ocean views from Kirra to Surfers Paradise.

“A lot of people don’t even know about this area,” Stephens says. “It’s secluded, it’s incredibly peaceful and private, yet it’s still so close to everything at Coolangatta. You get the best of both worlds.” 

Photo: Base Property Group

Spread over two levels, the house has been designed to make the most of the views, featuring decks upstairs and down. The kitchen and main living area are on the lower floor, which means the heart of the home spills out onto the entertaining area and gorgeous infinity pool.

There is also a separate self-contained granny flat overlooking the pool.

Within walking distance of Coolangatta’s main street, including the recently revamped Strand with its restaurants, shops and beach frontage, the property is only five minutes from Coolangatta Airport.