2016 Hinterland Supplement: Winter

Paradise found on superb acreage

Cover shot supplied by Hinternoosa Realty - see page 2 for more information.

Hinterland Living real estate guide

A magazine for Eumundi & Hinterland { eumundigreen.com.au } winter 2016

paradise found on superb acreage

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44 mackay court, tinbeerwah • • • • • • • •

fully fenced 20 acres, seasonal creek, total privacy 2011 constructed, exceptional quality & design north facing entertaining, hardwood timber decks stone doublesided fireplace, outdoor kitchen/bbq meile equipped kitchen, scullery, stone bench tops 2 ensuites, media room, office, reverse cycle aircon architect quality windows, bi fold doors and louvre glass lushly planted courtyards, long asphalt driveway

offers over $2,500,000 kess prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au

central markets freehold/leasehold site

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84 memorial drive, eumundi • • • • • • • •

340m2 premium position in heart of eumundi 2 well maintained (3 x 3) retail tenancies, 3 street frontage + 16 market stalls along side & rear of building architecture in keeping with surrounding village atmosphere high pedestrian traffic, 1.6mill+ tourists visit the area annually 10% income return, long term tenants, some for 25 years + bi-weekly market stalls & 6 day trading from market tenants unique opportunity income stream, consistent & tightly held

$2,300,000

murray brown 0419 491 395 murray@hinternoosa.com.au

rock solid family home

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4,072sqm of cleared gently undulating land combination of formal and casual living areas indoor/outdoor flow creates easy alfresco entertaining large covered terrace and lawn area overlooking the pool 12m in-ground saltwater pool and surrounding sun decks generous main bedroom suite with WIR and ensuite internal laundry with direct access to the outside drying court air-conditioning in the casual living areas

$545,000

graham smith 0408 874 888 grahams@hinternoosa.com.au

idyllic lifestyle acreage in natural beauty 23 whispering gum avenue, eumundi • • • • • • • •

walkable and useable, cleared 2.56 acres beautifully designed near new home chef inspired kitchen, quality fit out media room with projector & screen included high ceilings, ducted air conditioning 3 phase power, bore, triple carport, 40ft container huge covered outdoor entertaining area natural rocky seasonal creek on 2 boundaries

$995,000

jeanette catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

07 54477000 7000 sold@hinternoosa.com.au www.hinternoosa.com.au 07 5447 30 Maple30 St maple Cooroy st, cooroy

R E A L E S TAT E Resident ial

hinterland living ... in a snapshot

spotlight: Eumundi

• Population: 50.7% females & 49.3% males.

• Average age: 44 years.

• 58% married, 24% never married, 11% divorced, 4% separated, 57 widowed people.

• 47% over the age of 15 are employed full time, 38.5% part time, 8.2% unemployed.

• 36.5% of homes are fully owned, 39% home loan mortgage, 20.7% rented.

• Median income $517 per wk & median household income $1029 per wk.

• The median rent: $317 per wk, median mortgage repayment: $1733 per mth.

Eumundi (4562) is a region in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, about 110km north of Brisbane. Eumundi is in the federal electorate of Fairfax. The growing population of Eumundi was 1,924 (in the 2011 Census) with a population density of 0.37 persons per hectare.

In this, the first of The Green’s Hinterland Living Supplement, we celebrate our beautiful pocket of green paradise.

Name origin Eumundi is named after the Aboriginal chieftain said to have adopted escaped convict Bracefield as his son in 1831.

Settlement history

Autumn is a lovely time of year in our region with crisper nights and warm days of blue skies, green hills and cool breezes – and with the beach just down the road, the hinterland is idyllic. There’s a constant influx of new people leaving the cities, drawn to our region’s amazing location, creative vibe and farming backbone.

Settlement of the area dates from the 1850s, with land used mainly for cattle grazing and timber-getting. Population was minimal until the early 1880s. The township of Eumundi was established in 1890, with growth through to the early 1900s, spurred by the opening of the railway line in 1891. The most significant development occurred from the post-war years. The population increased from the early 1990s as new dwellings were added. Eumundi is a rural area which includes the township. Rural land is used largely for farming.

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SACHA HAMILTON-MACL AREN Editor-in-chief

If you’d like to be a part of our next hinterland living supplement in spring please email editor@eumundigreen.com.au for our media kit.

PENNY NEEP TALKS:

Major features Eumundi Conservation Park, Eumundi Showgrounds, Eumundi Sportsground, Eumundi Aquatic Centre, Eumundi Markets, Discover Eumundi Visitor & Heritage Centre, RV Park, CWA Hall, Eumundi School of Arts, Wan’din’in Arts Space, Eumundi Ampitheatre, Allan Templeton Park, Clem Park, Dick Caplick Park, Sunken Garden, C H Ball Lookout, Eumundi Range Rd lookout and Eumundi State School.

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

A real estate agent provides advice. They take the emotion from selling and get you the very best price. And this advice needs to be sound because we’re often dealing with the biggest asset a Seller might have. Sometimes this may coincide with an emotional period in a Sellers life, for example divorce of death of a partner, possible financial pressure, all of which may be asked to be quietly absorbed in-case it influences the price achieved. We are not valuers but are often judged and employed, on the value we imply we can achieve. And that’s a tricky one, because unless we’re writing the cheque, it’s all a bit unknown. Some agents work alone, some within an office but there are a few questions as a prospective vendor you should possibly be asking your agent, and these are: “Of your last 10 ten sold properties in the area how long were they on the market, what was your appraisal, how did this differ from the sale price and can I please have the telephone number of the seller so I can call them and see how they rate your performance.” Your chosen agent will probably offer this up front. ‘The appraisal’ is the agents estimate value of sale price based on recent sales and competition on the market. Some agents will try to influence this by “buying the listing” and suggesting a higher price than they believe a buyer will pay but most sellers now have access to the internet as buyers do, and can work this out in advance. Days on market is sometimes influenced by the property, the price, the promotion of it or the presentation and this is easily explained. Imagine on acreage, before we get to whether it has a dishwasher or gas stove, the buyer has to work out whether they want timbered land, or cleared, whether it’s flat or sloped, double storey or single, brick or weather board….so it can take a bit longer than in town. Above all though is the trust factor. Will your agent work in your best interest? Do they return calls, will they work weekends and out of hours to fit in with a working buyer and will they ask for just that little bit more money from a buyer. A smooth sale is a good sale and need not be stressful. We are selling a lifestyle to an acreage buyer not just a home.

If you have any real estate questions please call Penny Neep 0400 or email penny.neep@robertjamesrealty.com.au 3

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22 Miva Street, Cooroy

116 Memorial Drive, Eumundi

Offers From $729,000

Offers Over $559,000

Andrew Kidd

0432 084 024

Kimberlea Thwaites

0431 297 848

1393 Cooroy-Belli Ck, Ridgewood

57 Kamala Drive, Lake Macdonald

$1,295,000

$568,000

Robyn Kidley

0414 425 350

Stacey Hitch

0411 429 499

R E A L E S TAT E Resident ial

Changing face of hinterland architecture

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A style of architecture can define a region.

It can also herald an era of prosperity for a town.

In the past, Eumundi and its hinterland surrounds have been renowned for beautiful Queenslander architecture, with many of its houses and shops built by pioneering families such as the Arundell’s who colonised the area in the 1880’s. But the face of hinterland architecture is experiencing an exciting change that will impact on how the region and townships are perceived over the next 100 years.

Three local architects at the forefront of this evolution in residential design are David Teeland of Teeland Architects, Dan Sparks of Sparks Architects and Jolyon Robinson of Robinson’s Architects. The trio are attracting accolades nationally and internationally for their exceptional designs, and as they all live and work locally, they share a vested interest in shaping this region they call home. Dan explained he was attracted to living here because of “its incredible natural beauty, passionate and community minded people, and the opportunities to build on and evolve a strong architectural tradition.”

For Jolyon the region felt like his natural home, so when he returned from studying and living in various cities he embraced the opportunity to assume the mantle of the architecture firm his father Ken had worked hard establishing in the 1980’s. And for Dave, it was holidaying here as a child that always tugged at his heart. “I never wanted to leave; since then I have always wanted to live here permanently,” he shared.

The architects find inspiration for their designs in the hinterland’s heritage and Dan - who spent the early years of his career working with legendary Sunshine Coast architect

Award winning local architects changing the face of the region. From Left: Jolyon Robinson of Robinson’s Architects in Eumundi, David Teelend of Teeland Architects in Doonan and Dan Sparks of Sparks Architects in Peregian.

Sparks Architecture’s Montville Residence 2 was awarded a commendation at the Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards.

Photos: Body art pic by LisaSista Photography. John Steel Singers - Eumundi Live pic by Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher. Other pics by Sebastin Cooper, Richard Locke, Matt Blak

Cont’d in The Green pg 15.

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Principal and licensee, Carol Gilmour first started her real estate career in 1993 where she started selling real estate in the Nambour area. After spending 4 years there, Carol then went on to assist in residential and holiday property management as well as sales support.

Carol moved to Kenilworth at the end of 1999 and continued her career outside the area. Along the way Carol found that there was a need to open an office in Kenilworth so, in October 2003, Kenilworth Realty opened its doors.

Kenilworth Realty 7 Elizabeth Street Kenilworth Qld 4574 Ph: +61 7 5446 0164 Mob: 0417 603 451 Email: kenilworthrealty@bigpond.com

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ADVERTORIAL

It’s all about lifestyle

in sales to date this financial Living a rural lifestyle on a coastal fringe it’s easy to spout the year f r o m t h e m o u n t a i n s t o t h e s e a benefits to Buyers relocating here

Hinternoosa Realty was established 25 years ago by Murray and Lyndal Brown.

Murray had been managing the previous office of Blackmores Realty in Cooroy and Lyndal had been managing Peter Dowling Real Estate in Hastings Street and they saw the best of both worlds in the Hinterland.

Together they have built up the longest standing independent office in the Hinterland. With many changes over the years, the secret to their long success is being passionate about people and property which is evident in the business they run and the services they offer customers.

Murray is without a doubt the most

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knowledgeable Real Estate Agent for large and boutique land holdings in the region.

Lyndal is passionate about natural farming, with chickens, horses, cows and orchards at home on their Eumundi property, they enjoy a rural lifestyle with their 2 children.

Partner Kess Prior bought into the business 3 years ago and with 7 other sales people and 6 Admin colleagues, they specialise in Residential and Rural Sales and Property Management from the Mountains to the Sea covering areas in the North surrounding Pomona, in the South to North Arm, West to Ridgewood and East to Noosa.

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Last year saw sales in the vicinity of $84million, including areas of Tewantin and Noosa.

for the lifestyle change.

Murray and Lyndal love sharing ideas on small farm practices, networking with like-minded clients and residents and recommending professionals for more recently specialised advice and listed services.

Accredited as an Eco-Biz business some years ago, the team at Hinternoosa enjoy the benefits of ‘clean and green’ living from cleaning with essential oils to natural gardening and organic farming. For articles relating to this please follow Lyndal’s Natural doonan farming articles: http://www.hinternoosa. com.au/page/lifestyle-blog

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To celebrate 25 years, Hinternoosa is offering a $300 garden makeover or professional consultation to assist with presentation for all new Listings and Property Management properties during the months of June and July. When you employ Hinternoosa Realty, you don’t just cooroy mountain mountain get your property listed or managed, you get a professional service which often recently listed achieves more than your expectations!

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After more than 25 years in business, our Hinternoosa team have the local knowledge and experience that is essential when buying, selling or renting in the Noosa Hinterland.

When you list your property with Hinternoosa, you don’t just have one agent working for you, you have an entire team of highly trained property consultants and support staff working in unison to ensure your needs are met and the best possible result achieved. No matter if you have a $300,000 or a $3 million dollar property, we are able to facilitate your needs.

For a chat about current market conditions, selling your home or discussing the management of your investment property with Hinternoosa, please do not hesitate to contact our office or your preferred Hinternoosa consultant directly.

07 54477000 7000 sold@hinternoosa.com.au www.hinternoosa.com.au 07 5447 30 Maple30 St maple Cooroy st, cooroy 6

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89 Valley Drive - Doonan INDULGE YOURSELF IN LUXURY • This glorious family residence has 3 bedrooms plus study, perfect for those working from home • Truly elegant living and dining areas with gas fireplace for those cool winter evenings • Designer kitchen perfectly styled complete with quality appliances and servery for fantastic outdoor entertaining • Luxurious bathroom with spa bath, & spacious ensuite with twin vanities • Gardens complete with mini 6 hold golf course, irrigation and spectacular pool • Water tanks providing 55,000 litres of water approx, 3kw solar power approx.

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Fiona Winter M 0438 138 667 P (07) 5449 1186 E fiona@fionawinterrealty.com.au W www.fionawinterrealty.com.au

We are closer than you think. The boxes are now unpacked and we are now up and running at our new premises at 777 Eumundi – Noosa Road, Doonan.

Drop on by our office and have a coffee on your local Hinterland specialists.

P (07) 5449 1186 F (07) 5449 1050 E info@fionawinterrealty.com.au W www.fionawinterrealty.com.au 777 EUMUNDI - NOOSA ROAD, DOONAN QLD 4562

PO Box 61 Eumundi QLD 4562 2/84 Memorial Drive Eumundi QLD 4562 Phone: 07 5442 8333 Fax: 07 5442 8899

QUEENSLANDER FOR ENTERTAINING

EXECUTIVE RESORT STYLE RETREAT

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STUNNING HOME ON 40 ACRES

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This superbly designed home is the perfect getaway for busy couples! Relax after a hard day’s work and enjoy the birdlife, breezes and views from this elevated position.

High ceilings, lots of glass and a covered, NE facing deck overlooking the pool is an entertainer’s dream. Prestige small acreage estate only 3 mins from Eumundi markets, shops and cafes.

Great family home with multiple outdoor entertaining areas and pool, established fruit trees, large dam with irrigation and fully fenced yards for kids to play. The home features open plan lounge dining area, wrap around deck plus rumpus, bathroom and living area downstairs. Leafy 1.24 acre block offers peace and privacy from every corner.

This superbly developed 40-acre property features a beautifully presented home plus separate studio, ideal for retired farmers or families seeking an idyllic lifestyle. Set up for sustainable living with thousands of native fruit-bearing trees, chemical-free citrus and nut orchards, raised vegetable beds, areas for livestock support, an aerated dam and two commercial-grade sheds.

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DOONAN

BELLI PARK

$739,000

Carol Dolan

m. 0412 062 882

Adam Kuczynski

$650,000

0407 596 547

$995,000

Richard Talady m. 0419 643 015

Before you buy, sell or rent out your home, first talk to an expert!

We know every hill and dale which is not surprising as our office has been selling and managing Real Estate in the Hinterland for over 20 years. As an REIQ accredited agency and being independent of any franchise group, we can offer a more personal service with focus on your individual needs and flexibility around your situation.

Landlords! We have an excellent team in our Property Management division and high demand from tenants means we need more homes for them! Talk to our consultants to see how we can help. You’ll be delighted at what we can offer!

No property is too small, too big or too far away for us to assist whether selling or renting. Don’t forget our prominent location in Memorial Drive offers your property excellent exposure to high volumes of visitors at the famous Eumundi Markets!

CALL OUR TEAM TODAY ON 5442 8333 No obligation, just honest, friendly advice.

SALES AND RENTALS

Email: nhrsales@bigpond.com

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