What to see this weekend in Queensland

If you’re looking for a home with a bit of a difference, there’s plenty to see this weekend.

8-10 Edmund Street, Moffat Beach

 In room auction, Thursday February 2, 11am at the Events Centre Caloundra
4 bed, 5 bath, 10 car
Open: Saturday January 28, 1pm-1.30pm and Sunday January 29, 1pm-1.30pm
Agent: Andrew Garland, Ray White Caloundra 0403 851 777

This remarkable resort-style residence is a unique piece of real estate for Caloundra, agent Andrew Garland says.

“It’s impossible to replicate this so close to the beach,” he said. “So much land, so much privacy and still only a short walk to Moffat Beach … there’s just nothing else like it. It’s a true one-of-a-kind.”

Set on two separate lots totalling 2,322 square metres, the house is tucked away from the street. Inside, the house is spectacular. No expense was spared in its construction and it shows; from the eight-metre ceilings, to the stunning crystal chandeliers, to the indoor water feature which flows through to the swimming pool outside; it’s very contemporary yet still stylishly beautiful.

Separate wings of the house wrap around the pool and its adjoining spa, water cascade and surrounding terraces, which provides the perfect foreground for the full-size floodlit tennis court behind it.

The house has 540 square metres of under roof living and features multiple entertaining and relaxing spaces, ducted air conditioning, surround sound and a 5kW solar system.

6 Kareela Avenue, Noosa Heads

Auction onsite February 11, 10am
3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday January 28, 10am-10.30am
Agent: Luke Chen, Dowling & Neylan 0417 600 840

This architectural icon, just a two minute walk from the beach, is literally wrapped in the Noosa National Park, agent Luke Chen says.

“It’s been designed to make the most of its location next to the national park and the way they have done it is incredible,” he says.

“The architect did not play it safe and it paid off; it faces directly into the most stunning leafy views that include wildlife and birds.”

That architect was the award-winning David Teeland, renowned across the Sunshine Coast for his designs inspired by the local environment. Using glass throughout, he created an uplifting and light-filled interior cooled by concrete construction and grounded with beautiful American Oak timber floors.

The house features two private decks for sun at either end of the day, a large garage with space for jet skis and surfboards and a low maintenance garden. All three bedrooms have en suites.

83 Hampstead Road, Highgate Hill

Auction onsite Saturday February 25, 12pm
5 bed, 3 bath, 2 car
Open: Saturday January 28, 11am-noon
Agent: Ben White, Place New Farm 0414 647 582

In a suburb dominated by character homes and renovators, this tri-level contemporary home stands out – and not just because of its commanding street presence.

It’s a genuine rarity in Highgate Hill, agent Ben White says. “Highgate Hill is tightly held as it is, being a pretty small suburb – but to find something as large as this with that incredible view – it really is very, very rare.”

Mr White says he is expecting a lot of interest from families wanting a property within the Brisbane State High School catchment or those wanting to be close to Somerville House and St Laurence’s College.

The house itself is set over three expansive levels and offers three separate living areas, gourmet kitchen and an outdoor entertaining area overlooking pool and landscaped gardens.

It’s safe to say the floor-to-ceiling glass on the top level, which makes the most of the aforementioned views, is the highlight of the home.

Other features include ducted air conditioning, high ceilings and luxury bathrooms. The property is within walking distance of West End’s centre.

10 Illawong Street, Buderim

For sale, price guide over $935,000
3 bed, 3 bath, 3 car
Open: Saturday January 28, 1pm-1.30pm
Agent: David Swarbrick, McGrath Buderim 0437 938 410

Agent David Swarbrick describes this Japanese-inspired residence as “one-of-a-kind”.

Rumoured to have been built by Ron Forsyth, who published the iconic Phantom comics in Australia, the house has a wonderful energy, he says.

“It really brings the views back into a lot of areas of the house. It has a peacefulness to it that potential buyers are commenting on.”

Perched high on the escarpment at Buderim, the Sunshine Coast’s most popular hinterland suburb, the entire home is interconnected with traditional shoji screens and features expert wooden cabinetry throughout, ducted air conditioning, masses of integrated storage and new carpet.

Featuring open living spaces with raked ceilings and oversized windows, the house is flooded with natural light and poised to make the most of the stunning coastal views from nearly every angle of the home.

The open design spills out to a deck and gazebo overlooking a large in ground pool and, of course, the views of the coast line and ocean.

This part of Buderim is considered blue chip and is only minutes away from the town centre.