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Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sold for millions: One of West End's last untouched Queenslanders
One of West End's last untouched Queenslanders has sold for $2.5 million in a heated auction that drew a crowd of more than 100. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home – at 22 Sussex Street – has been in the same family since the '50s and took six months to get market ready, with decades of belongings cleared out and only essential updates made to ensure the property was up to code. The home remained ripe for a $1 million-plus renovation – but that didn't deter 15 registered bidders, drawn in by its elevated, flood-free 536-square-metre block, city views and coveted position within the Brisbane State High catchment. Bidding kicked off at $1.6 million and once down to two bidders, jumped in leaps of $100,000 and $75,000. Selling agent Angela Stergou, of Leo Tsimpikas Real Estate, said it was then that the real battle began. 'They were both adamant they would get it, and they were both trying to blow the other bidders out of the water,' she said. 'The underbidders were devastated to miss out. The buyers live in West End and they had been wanting to renovate a Queenslander and make it their own. They just loved this house.' Stergou estimated the renovation could cost up to $1.5 million for a high-end finish.
The Age
a day ago
- Business
- The Age
Sold for millions: One of West End's last untouched Queenslanders
One of West End's last untouched Queenslanders has sold for $2.5 million in a heated auction that drew a crowd of more than 100. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home – at 22 Sussex Street – has been in the same family since the '50s and took six months to get market ready, with decades of belongings cleared out and only essential updates made to ensure the property was up to code. The home remained ripe for a $1 million-plus renovation – but that didn't deter 15 registered bidders, drawn in by its elevated, flood-free 536-square-metre block, city views and coveted position within the Brisbane State High catchment. Bidding kicked off at $1.6 million and once down to two bidders, jumped in leaps of $100,000 and $75,000. Selling agent Angela Stergou, of Leo Tsimpikas Real Estate, said it was then that the real battle began. 'They were both adamant they would get it, and they were both trying to blow the other bidders out of the water,' she said. 'The underbidders were devastated to miss out. The buyers live in West End and they had been wanting to renovate a Queenslander and make it their own. They just loved this house.' Stergou estimated the renovation could cost up to $1.5 million for a high-end finish.
Mercury
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mercury
Margot Robbie's secret Gold Coast hideaway up for sale
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. A luxurious property hidden away on the Gold Coast hinterland, and a favourite of Hollywood star Margot Robbie, has hit the market. Known as The Orchard, the 7.4 acre property surrounded by rainforest and national park is a secluded hide-out for the Oscar nominated actor when she returns to her Gold Coast hometown. Coastal real estate agent Ed Cherry said Robbie had visited the property, located down the road from where she grew up, multiple times. A favourite Gold Coast hideaway for Hollywood star Margo Robbie has hit the market. (Photo by Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) The secluded 7.4 acre property is surrounded by rainforest and national park in the Tallebudgera Valley. Picture: 'It is one of her favourites,' he told NewsWire. 'She loves that it's got that Byron Bay feel, but it's in the middle of Tallebudgera Valley so it's central to the Gold Coast, airport, the amenities down at Currumbin Creek and everything you want to do in the area,' he said. 'It has a hobby farm feel, but it's very private with a big gate at the front, which you enter over a concrete bridge. 'The property is surrounded by a creek then backs onto the Tallebudgera hinterland with old growth forest and national park behind you.' The Queenslander style home sits on a hobby farm but has been renovated with modern amenities inside. Picture: The home has been renovated to have the same feel as a modern home or apartment. Picture: The private and peaceful sanctuary is described as a haven for people seeking wellness and tranquility with modern luxury. The property has more than 30 fruit and nut trees and a veggie garden to enjoy as you soak up the beauty of nature, as well as an in ground pool, cabana and other amenities. 'It's got a really calming wellness feel to it,' Mr Cherry said. The property has more than dozens of fruit and nut trees and a veggie garden. Picture: The private and peaceful sanctuary is described as a haven for people seeking wellness and tranquility with modern luxury. Picture: 'When you enter the property you see it's had extensive renovations that have been done, it looks like an old Queenslander, but it has a very modern cottage feel inside. 'It's everything you feel from a modern home or a new apartment in a cottage-style home on the hinterland.' The property is open to offers over $4.9 million Originally published as A Gold Coast hideaway of Hollywood star Margot Robbie hits the market
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hollywood star's Aussie hideaway for sale
A luxurious property hidden away on the Gold Coast hinterland, and a favourite of Hollywood star Margot Robbie, has hit the market. Known as The Orchard, the 7.4 acre property surrounded by rainforest and national park is a secluded hide-out for the Oscar nominated actor when she returns to her Gold Coast hometown. Coastal real estate agent Ed Cherry said Robbie had visited the property, located down the road from where she grew up, multiple times. 'It is one of her favourites,' he told NewsWire. 'She loves that it's got that Byron Bay feel, but it's in the middle of Tallebudgera Valley so it's central to the Gold Coast, airport, the amenities down at Currumbin Creek and everything you want to do in the area,' he said. 'It has a hobby farm feel, but it's very private with a big gate at the front, which you enter over a concrete bridge. 'The property is surrounded by a creek then backs onto the Tallebudgera hinterland with old growth forest and national park behind you.' The private and peaceful sanctuary is described as a haven for people seeking wellness and tranquility with modern luxury. The property has more than 30 fruit and nut trees and a veggie garden to enjoy as you soak up the beauty of nature, as well as an in ground pool, cabana and other amenities. 'It's got a really calming wellness feel to it,' Mr Cherry said. 'When you enter the property you see it's had extensive renovations that have been done, it looks like an old Queenslander, but it has a very modern cottage feel inside. 'It's everything you feel from a modern home or a new apartment in a cottage-style home on the hinterland.' The property is open to offers over $4.9 million Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
A Gold Coast hideaway of Hollywood star Margot Robbie hits the market
A luxurious property hidden away on the Gold Coast hinterland, and a favourite of Hollywood star Margot Robbie, has hit the market. Known as The Orchard, the 7.4 acre property surrounded by rainforest and national park is a secluded hide-out for the Oscar nominated actor when she returns to her Gold Coast hometown. Coastal real estate agent Ed Cherry said Robbie had visited the property, located down the road from where she grew up, multiple times. 'It is one of her favourites,' he told NewsWire. 'She loves that it's got that Byron Bay feel, but it's in the middle of Tallebudgera Valley so it's central to the Gold Coast, airport, the amenities down at Currumbin Creek and everything you want to do in the area,' he said. 'It has a hobby farm feel, but it's very private with a big gate at the front, which you enter over a concrete bridge. 'The property is surrounded by a creek then backs onto the Tallebudgera hinterland with old growth forest and national park behind you.' The private and peaceful sanctuary is described as a haven for people seeking wellness and tranquility with modern luxury. The property has more than 30 fruit and nut trees and a veggie garden to enjoy as you soak up the beauty of nature, as well as an in ground pool, cabana and other amenities. 'It's got a really calming wellness feel to it,' Mr Cherry said. 'When you enter the property you see it's had extensive renovations that have been done, it looks like an old Queenslander, but it has a very modern cottage feel inside. 'It's everything you feel from a modern home or a new apartment in a cottage-style home on the hinterland.' The property is open to offers over $4.9 million
