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COASTAL LUXURY WITH OCEAN VIEWS BOASTING breath-taking ocean views and luxurious features throughout, this stunning three-bedroom apartment is the perfect beachside hideaway. One of just two luxury apartments in the building and within moments of the Sunshine Beach village, this is an opportunity to enjoy the enviable coastal lifestyle the Sunshine Coast is famous for. This spacious, whole-floor apartment offers three goodsized bedrooms, including two guest bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and access to the main bathroom. The beautiful main bedroom boasts a stunning ensuite with twin vanities, and built-in wardrobe. High ceilings and vast expanses of glass let in light and create a great amount of space, and when you slide back the nine-metre-wide glass balcony doors the connection between outdoor and indoor living disappears and they become one. An oversized covered balcony with glass balustrade is the perfect place to relax and take in those stunning views, and watch the whales pass by during their annual migration. The designer kitchen features stone bench tops, a breakfast bar, plenty of storage and is appointed with Miele appliances throughout. The beach is just a few minutes away, but the sparkling, heated pool with sunny poolside deck is also sure to be a favourite place to relax on warm sunny days. Extra features include lift access, travertine flooring, louvre windows, ducted air-conditioning and a double garage. The apartment offers absolute security, privacy and low maintenance living. All of this is located in a beautifully-designed apartment in the heart of Sunshine Beach, one of Noosa’s most exclusive suburbs and one of Australia’s best kept secrets, just over 20 minutes by car from the Sunshine Coast airport. This stunning apartment is less than a five-minute walk to shops, restaurants, the surf club and beach, and a five minute drive to Hastings Street and Noosa. ●
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Exceptional Value for Top Class Duplex This is a chance to live the enviable coastal lifestyle, just meters from the beach where you can hear the waves crash to shore from the balcony or roof top terrace. • This designer abode offers space, privacy, panoramic ocean views and is located in easy reach of the vibrant village of Peregian Beach • Living is spread over three levels with main living areas located on upper-level to make the most of the breathtaking views • Master suite equipped with ensuite and walk-in. Two guest rooms and spacious lounge room with stunning central ireplace located on mid-level • The home features a large pool, private yard and designer kitchen overlooking the open-plan living and dining space
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Beachhouse Feel in a Peaceful Setting Stylish & Sustainable with freedom to enjoy all that Noosa has to offer at one of Sunshine Beach’s most exclusive addresses. Built by renowned local builder Adam Dew this near new property offers stunning design with high quality finishes incorporating the latest sustainability features. Brush Box floors internally give the ‘beach house feel’ and Iron Bark timber decks provide durability. Spend your summer entertaining around and swimming in the brand-new magnesium pool built by Master pool builder Jack Boyd. 18 Whale Drive is an architectural masterpiece with oversized eaves, high ceilings and louvers providing cooling breezes, with floor to ceiling glass to enjoy the serene views over Noosa National Park.
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Prime Beachfront Block in ‘Blue Chip’ Location Commanding an absolute beachfront position with uninterrupted views, this unique 960m2 parcel of land is the perfect canvas to create your ideal family home. Gentle undulating dunes rise to the perfect height above the beach, offering unparalleled vistas. The exclusive pocket of luxury homes captures stunning ocean views and attracts those looking for a coastal lifestyle. -Enviable beachside location in secure gated estate -Direct access to dog friendly beach -Excellent investment opportunity -Paul Clout architectural plans available on request Call Sam Walker or David Conolly today for a private inspection.
TENDER Closing Thursday 26th of October
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26 Cottonwood Court, Noosa Heads The Finest Example of Architecture & Design Conceived to allow interaction with the surrounding natural environment and provide privacy, light and relaxation, 26 Cottonwood Court is an architectural haven that is positioned on one of Elysium’s prime positions overlooking conservation bushland through to the near by golf course. Designed by award winning architects, Cottee Parker, the property utilizes the unique features of its’ position to create a home that is truly outstanding.
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Offers in Writing Considered 11-11.30am Saturday Sean Cary 0418 599 228 sean@elysiumrealestatenoosa.com www.elysiumrealestatenoosa.com 12364008-ACM38-17
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MANY BENEFITS IN 'GREEN' MOVES
research to determine the council’s baseline revealed landfill gas emissions accounted for 67 per cent of the council’s total emissions. “However, thanks to improved capping and gas capture, we achieved nine per cent lower emissions from the landfill in 2016/17 than in 2015/16,” he said. “Council’s new garden waste recycling
bin service will further reduce our carbon footprint by diverting an estimated 6000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill annually. A move to LED lighting, as well as other efficiencies, have contributed to a six per cent drop in emissions since the 2015/2016 financial year, and the installation of more solar panels will
10 Smoke Bush Drive, Noosa Heads A Home of Elegant Sophistication Situated on an elevated corner allotment and capturing summer breezes, 10 Smoke Bush Drive presents the ultimate in family living. Presenting a grand façade to the street, the stately property is all about luxury. This is a home of elegance and style and is located in a premier Noosa Heads location in beautiful Elysium Noosa. The owners have relocated for work and the time has come to reluctantly sell this stunning family home. Price View
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continue to push emissions down. The council will also transition to more rechargeable battery plant and equipment, and has replaced old fleet vehicles with three new Prius hybrids. Cr Wellington said the council’s move towards a more sustainable existence was what its residents and ratepayers expected from their council. ●
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WITH it’s pristine beaches, waterways and world-class national parks, it should come as no surprise that Noosa locals are environmentally conscious. Property owners and residents have turned those green values into positive outcomes in their own homes, and through the work of the Noosa Council. Some 9000 properties within the Noosa shire - about 34 per cent - have tapped into the power of the sun with rooftop solar panels, well above the Queensland figure of 31.6 per cent. The investment in solar power has the added benefit of saving bill-payers on rising electricity prices in the long term. At the Zen Community Workshop in Noosa, Our Power’s Kristin Gail said energy consumers did not want to wait around for politicians and big businesses to improve the renewable energy framework. “Electricity costs are increasing and while there is an increase in renewable projects across the country there’s generally no framework in place or plan to have the entire energy network work together to overcome all the challenges and the risks of climate change and to actually meet the renewable energy targets,” she said. “And that creates a risk for us as consumers financially, environmentally and also health risks.” Solar panels were just one of the solutions available to residents wanting to save money and get access to clean energy. Others included buying green power, joining embedded networks, investing in renewable energy projects. The push towards green energy and more sustainable environmental solutions has not stopped with property owners. The Noosa Council has committed to reaching zero nett emissions by 2026, has already seen positive results. Mayor Tony Wellington said initial
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BLOCK IS LAND OF OPPORTUNITY PAINT yourself into this idyllic corner of the world with this once-in-alifetime development opportunity. This prime site in the heart of Sunshine Beach goes to auction on Saturday, October 7, with plans approved for two luxurious, private apartments. Situated in a quiet, elevated street and just minutes from shops, restaurants and the beautiful Sunshine Beach, the large block - which now has a house and has a 12m building height allowance. The hard work has already been done, with development approval in place for two exclusive apartments designed with a balance of luxury and convenience in mind. Under those plans, each of the two contemporary beachside homes will extend over a whole floor, with the penthouse apartment featuring its own private, rooftop terrace. The designs include three ensuited bedrooms, a guest powder room, designer kitchens, spacious interiors and large outdoor terraces. And of course a separate, private pool, has been planned for each home. Each will feature a double garage, a separate storage and workshop area, a central lift and staircase, a lobby, an open-plan kitchen-dining area and a generous terrace. Inside, floor-to-ceiling glass doors will open onto the balcony, while fine lines and modern glass balustrades will allow maximum light, air and view. After having designed their dream development and taken it beyond the approvals stage, the decision to part with their project has been a difficult one for the current owners. But plans to another development project has pushed them to commit to a sale at auction on 7 October, if not before. Take advantage of this rare Blue Chip opportunity or plan your own exclusive house on the unbeatable Sunshine Beach site. Whether you take up the current approved plans or dive into your own project, you are guaranteed the unique opportunity to live in one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable destinations. â&#x2014;?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 61 Elanda Street, Sunshine Beach Auction: Saturday 7 October, at 9am Description: Block with development approval for two luxury apartments View: Saturday 7 October Agent: Sam Walker and David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0400 730 475 or 0438 259 956. 28 NOOSA TODAY
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on them - which will be taxed at 15 per cent - can be withdrawn after 1 July, 2018, and used to pay down a deposit on a first home. Withdrawals will be taxed at marginal tax rates less a 30 per cent offset. The government believes the First Home Super Saver Scheme could boost the savings first home buyers can put towards a deposit by at least 30 per cent because of the tax concessions. To be eligible to use the scheme home buyers must be over 18 years and have never owned property in Australia - including an investment property, commercial property and vacant land. Property buyers who use the scheme must live in the home they purchase for at least six months of the first year after they buy it. Buying in partnership with a party who is not eligible to use the scheme does not rule the other party out of it. ●
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SKYROCKETING property prices and costs of living have pushed home ownership out of reach for many Australians. Changes to the 2017 budget promised to fight the challenge first home buyers face in saving for a deposit by allowing them access a special savings scheme linked to their superannuation. Instead of spending up to eight years saving for a deposit to make that first step onto the property ladder, the scheme is designed to help first home buyers cut the waiting time but cutting the amount of tax they pay. It is expected to cost the government $250 million in tax revenue over four years. Here’s how it works: First home buyers can now make voluntary contributions of up to $15,000 per year and $30,000 in total, to their superannuation account to buy a property. These contributions and the earnings
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NOOSA MEANS BUSINESS AUCTION OR AS the drafting of the new Noosa Plan continues behind the scenes, councillors say it is possible to move forward with changing values without rejecting development. In the last financial year, the Noosa Council approved 99 per cent of all planning applications, a total of 471 of the 477 submitted. Planning and Environment manager Kerri Coyle said that of the six planning applications the council refused, only one was a building project. “Four were requests to remove healthy trees, one was an application to allow permanent residential at a holiday home development, and the other was for a new nursing home on land with a high bushfire risk,” she said. Some of the approvals granted included plans for boutique breweries, a chocolatier, and two aquaculture businesses planning to operate in an industrial estate. “This shows that the council is responsive to changing business needs,” mayor Tony Wellington said. “Although the aquaculture businesses, for example, are an agricultural use, these are wellsuited to the industrial estate, and the council recognised that. “They’re essentially buildings with tanks to produce fish. Thus they’re compatible with other businesses in the area. “With the boutique breweries the council recently approved, they include significant beer-brewing areas, which meets the industrial use. But the applicants also wanted to add bars and tasting areas to complement their businesses.
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These aspects were not so readily supported by the planning scheme.” Cr Wellington said the council recognised people were seeking different consumer experiences than they used to in the past, and it was important the council be flexible to meet changing needs without diminishing the key attributes that
defined Noosa. Planning Scheme project manager Raul Weychardt said the council was considering how the new planning scheme, which is expected to be available for review and community feedback next year, could better support an emerging trend toward mixed use businesses. ●
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how the market values the property. When a house is sold at auction, there is no price barrier and the bids can increase as much as the buyers are willing to go. Compare this with private treaty where the price is advertised and the buyer works to negotiate the seller down. Defined timeframe: When you sell by private treaty, you have no idea when the buyer will come along and your home could be on the market for weeks or months. A typical auction campaign is four weeks, and it’s not unusual in a rising market for the property to sell just prior to auction as buyers move to act decisively. A defined fourweek campaign means the period of time that you need to keep your home “showworthy” is blessedly brief. Competitive bidding: A short campaign and a wellattended auction can help create a sense of urgency among the potential buyers and this can contribute to a sense that the buyer needs to bid strongly to beat other interested parties. Terms are set: Typical auction conditions are 10 per cent deposit on the fall of the hammer and a 30-day settlement. ●
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IT is time to sell your home, and you need to make the decision - auction or private treaty? For many, private treaty might seem like an obvious choice. Queensland doesn’t have a large auction market, and many buyers and sellers have never experienced a house auction. It’s natural to stick to what you know, but there are some compelling reasons to consider auction as the method of sale. Queensland has the best auctioneers in the world literally. The success of an auction can be decided by the skill of the auctioneer and despite our smaller auction market, Queensland has some of the world’s best auctioneers. Justin Nickerson is currently the REIQ Auctioneer of the Year and the Australasian Auctioneer of the Year. He is the first Australian to win the Australasian title twice and he is the REIQ’s most-capped auctioneer, winning the state title four times. True test of the market: You’ve heard that a house is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it? Many argue that an auction really tests what a buyer is willing to pay and offers a far more accurate reflection of
Agent
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Doonan
Peregian Springs
Saturday 7th October
Saturday 7th October
9.30am - 10.30am
74 Botanica CCT
4 2 2
31 Days Express Sale
David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418
12.30pm - 1.30pm
59 Valley Drive
4 3 3
O/O$1,600,000
David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438
Eumundi Saturday 7th October
10.45am - 11.45am 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road
5 2 5
0/0$1,595,000
David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438
2.00pm - 3.00pm
5 2 5
0/0$1,595,000
David Berns Real Estate - 0408629438
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10.00am - 10.30am 33 Brindabella Avenue
4 2 2
$675,000
Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955
10.00am - 10.30am 10 Balgownie Drive
4 2 2
By Negotiation
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911
10.30am - 11.30am 32 Pavilion Drive
3 2 2
$660,000
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911
11.00am - 11.30am 24 Bellerive Avenue
4 2 2
Low $600,000's
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600
11.00am - 11.45am 10 Bahran Court
4 2 2
By Negotiation
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789
12.00pm - 12.30pm 2 Regency Court
3 2 2
$595,000
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911
11.00am - 11.30am 18 Whale Drive
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Tender
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457
12.00pm - 12.30pm 3/8 Park Crescent
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By Negotiation
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059
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Sunshine Beach 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road
Saturday 7th October
Noosa Heads Friday 6th October
2.00pm - 2.45pm
6 Bartill Court
4 4 2
$995,000
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254
Tinbeerwah Saturday 7th October
Saturday 7th October
11.00am - 11.45am 6 Bartill Court
4 4 2
$995,000
12.00pm - 12.30pm 3 Viewland Drive
3 2 2
$1.795
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254
11.00am - 12.00pm 38 Kingsgate Avenue
David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418
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Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418231955
Peregian Beach Sunshine Beach Saturday 7th October Saturday 7th October
11.00am - 11.30am 365 David Low Way
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Contact Agent
Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 8.45am - 9.00am
61 Elanda Street
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AUCTION
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457
11.00am - 11.45am 2 Lorikeet Drive
3 3 2
By Negotiation
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 9.00am - 9.30am
61 Elanda Street
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AUCTION
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457
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