What to see this weekend in Queensland

63 Rigel Street, Coorparoo

For sale by negotiation
4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday November 12, 2pm – 2.45pm
Agent: David Moore, Remax First Residential Coorparoo, 0414 481 291

Perched atop Rigel Street at Coorparoo on 959 square metres of land is this much-loved family home with sweeping city views and spacious interiors.

Well known amongst locals for its commanding street position, it is also famous for its flagpole which stands proudly on the front lawn next to the driveway. Placed there by the current owners, it’s a relic from the Brisbane Expo of 1988, agent David Moore said.

“The owner had managed to collect mostly all of the flagpoles from the Expo – he put one in his front yard and gave the rest of them away. They’re scattered all over Brisbane; offices, businesses and private homes across the city still have these Expo flagpoles,” he said.

“The flagpole really gives this house an identity and suits the grandness of it. People in the area definitely know this house.”

The views from this family home are second to none.

The property sits in an extremely tightly-held part of Coorparoo. The current owners have lived there for 33 years, having raised their family there.

And the family element can certainly be seen throughout. Four large bedrooms, a large kitchen, separate living areas which include a formal lounge with double entry doors and chandeliers and a dining room with a fireplace – it has space to spare.

The views are second to none and can be seen from both north and east facing balconies, taking in the city, Mount Coot-tha and the Gateway Bridge.

Internal stairs lead to a double garage, home office, utility room, storage areas and rumpus room with a second fireplace. A pool and expansive outdoor entertaining area are easily accessed outside.

Unit 1B/2 Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach

Absolute beachfront: 1B/2 Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach, has been recently renovated.

Interest over $499,000
2 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
Open: Saturday November 12, 11am – 11.30am
Agent: Your Hot Property, 3535 0635

This particular section of Palm Beach has undergone somewhat of a renaissance in more recent years. The once sleepy strip of the coastline is now dotted with excellent cafes, homewares stores and restaurants.

One thing that has always remained the same is its beaches – they’re still as magnificent as ever – and this first-floor apartment in the “Nineteenth Avenue” building makes the most of its absolute beachfront location facing to the north-east.

Floor-to-ceiling windows and a wrap-around balcony take in the stunning views, while the beach itself is accessed via a short stroll through the secure complex.

The apartment, a spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom design, has been recently renovated to include new flooring, paintwork and new kitchen but what’s striking is the natural light and ocean breezes – it’s where summer holidays live on all year round.

The complex itself has recently undergone a beautiful refurbishment and upgrade of facilities which include a 22-metre heated indoor pool, Swedish sauna and steam room, tennis and squash courts, fully equipped gym, BBQ area and games room. The complex has direct and secure access to a patrolled beach.

45 McConnell Street, Bulimba

Historic home: 45 McConnell Street, Bulimba, features in Juliey Hoey’s book Under the Mulberry Tree.

By negotiation
5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday November 12, 10am – 10.30am
Agent: Paula Pearce, Place Bulimba, 0417 433 098

There are Queenslanders and then there are Queenslanders with history; this 1920s character home set on the riverfront at Bulimba has so much history there’s been a book written about it.

Written by Brisbane author Juliet Hoey, Under the Mulberry Tree is a personal account of her childhood spent at the house in the 1940s. Agent Paula Pearce said this “remarkable insight” into the property’s history resonated with buyers.

“Everybody loves a Queenslander, particularly one in a riverfront location like this – but it’s also a house with a story … literally,” Ms Pearce said. “People like to know that families have been raised here and that the house has had a lot of love.”

The stunning home has multiple living spaces, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and river views.

History aside, “Athenry” is a stunning home in its own right. Set on 991 square metres of north-facing riverfront land, its position is commanding and easily recognisable from the river, its gabled roofline and double-ended staircase making it a landmark property.

With multiple living spaces, indoor and out, as well as five bedrooms and two bathrooms, this is a forever family home.

The house has its own private marina berth but CityCat transport is also on the doorstep. This property is in the heart of the new “Bulimba North” redevelopment, which will see new parks, housing and a shopping precinct established.

750/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs

Sophisticated: 750/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs.

Auction onsite Saturday November 26, 1pm
4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday November 12, 1pm – 1.30pm
Agent: Jill Goode, Richardson & Wrench Noosa, 0418 714 653

Perched at the apex of a grassy escarpment overlooking the stunning Lake Wyeba, this Noosa Springs home has so much more to it than most golf estate mansions.

It is carefully considered yet effortlessly sophisticated. Pervading the property is a real sense of beauty, an arty kind of loveliness, where colour and texture is subtlety woven into the fabric of the home. That’s all down to the artist owner, agent Jill Goode said.

“Everything about this house is so pretty – but in such a stylish and sophisticated way,” Ms Goode said.

“The current owner built the house and the way she’s done it is unlike so many other properties in this area. You have to see it in person to truly understand.”

The home was truly made for indoor/outdoor living with glass rooms opening onto the gardens.

While the quality of the interiors is undoubtedly impressive, they were actually inspired by the property’s surroundings, which include the lake’s edge, gum trees and tropical planting, all set on 1,042 square metres of flat land.

The outside is truly brought inside in this property, where mostly glass rooms open out to the gardens and electric shutters and blinds provide excellent ventilation and protection from the elements.

Some of the extras include a gas fireplace, under floor heating, internal lift, black-tiled pool and separate art studio. The Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort allows guests to enjoy the championship golf course, spa, award-winning dining and other leisure facilities. The property is only three minutes drive from Hastings Street, the beach and national park.