A picturesque country club with golf course has attracted interest from an array of prospective buyers, including the owner of some renowned luxury retreats.
No.14 Valley Drive at Doonan, also known as the Noosa Valley Country Club, has been placed on the market for the first time in more than three decades.
Sales Executive at Century 21 Conolly Hay Group – Noosa Heads, Lisa McKenzie, said the site had caught the attention of some serious clientele.
“We do have a lot of interest and that’s going to continue into the next month,” she said.
“It’s such a unique property and such an exciting opportunity because there is so much potential there.”
The property has four lots, including a manicured nine-hole golf course, a manager’s residence, a clubhouse/function centre, and driving range, and land with a car park. There’s also a restaurant, a tennis court, and a squash court.
It has had a sole owner for the past 35 years, who kept it ‘largely as a ‘hobby’, and friends and volunteers have helped him maintain and run it.
Golf memberships ceased there years ago, and it has since been open to social golfers.
Ms McKenzie said the property could be fashioned into something quite spectacular.
“We’ve had interest from people who are looking at turning it into a private estate, like a family commune,” she said.
“And we have some interest from people who are interested in bringing the country club back to life … and we have people interested in turning it into a wedding venue with maybe a day spa retreat with signature restaurant.”
Ms McKenzie said a wedding venue would be a welcome addition to the Noosa region.
“There is a real need to that,” she said.
“You have to go to Maleny of Montville (more than 40km away) so I think Noosa is screaming out for it.”
The site, which is just 15 minutes from Noosa Heads, has also attracted the attention of the owners of some luxury retreats.
“We do have interest from the people who own Spicers Retreats (Salter Brothers) as well.”
There are Spicers retreats at Maleny and Montville, and at other locations around Australia.
Salter Brothers told Sunshine Coast News it was exploring its options but could not confirm or deny interest in the land at Doonan.
“The Salter Brothers team is always looking for new and interesting property opportunities but we have no comment on this,” a spokesperson said.
Ms McKenzie said the property was a delight.
“The golf course (maintained by a greenskeeper) itself is just beautiful, and the volunteers who look after the gardens have done a wonderful job.
“The course has been described by Australian Golf Digest as stunning.
“The buildings are quite rundown, but they have a lot of charm in them, and I think the 70s style is coming back into fashion again, so I don’t think it would take much to bring the clubhouse (which has a commercial kitchen) and bar up to a modern standard, with the sunken lounges, timber features and brass fittings.
“It (the propert) also has some quirky qualities like the squash court, which is fully functional.
Ms McKenzie said the owner – who has lived on site and dedicated years to the country club – is moving to a house he owns “down the road”.
“The property has been run by himself and the greenskeeper and by friends and retired people who were happy to volunteer but they’re getting on in years and it’s time to pass the property on,” she said.
“It will be interesting to see what it gets turned into.
“It won’t get developed on (for a residential estate) because it is zoned sport and rec.”
She said “really nice houses” in the area were selling for millions of dollars.
Sunshine Coast News contacted Salter Brothers for comment but was yet to hear back from them.
The property was for sale via tender until Friday and was likely to remain on the marker for longer, with prospective buyers urged to contact the agents.
It’s estimated that the property could be valued around $14m to $16m but, given its uniqueness, size, and location, it could be sold for significantly more.
Auction results
24 Atherton Close, Buderim
Sold Prior to Auction for $1.27m
5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool
Ray White (Buderim), Gregory Ward and Zoe Byrne
408/180 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland
Passed in at $290,000, on the market for $299,000
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White (Mooloolaba), Candice Contencin
9 Charm Street, Palmview
Sold prior to auction for $805,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White (Buderim), Dallas Foster
9/60 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore
Sold under the hammer for $1m
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White (Maroochydore), Sarah-Louise Anderson
83 Cooroora Street, Dicky Beach
Sold under the hammer for $950,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White (Caloundra), Andrew Garland
1/34 Lawrence Street, Mooloolaba
Sold under the hammer for $635,000
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White (Mooloolaba), Candice Contencin
4/58-60 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore
Sold under the hammer for $820,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White (Maroochydore), Pam Thomas
196 Mooloolaba Road, Buderim
Passed in at $1.25m
5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White (Buderim), Tully Thompson
22 Theresa Street, Golden Beach
Sold under the hammer for $795,000
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White (Caloundra), Andrew Garland
41 Maryann Street, Golden Beach
Sold under the hammer for $987,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car
Ray White (Caloundra), Ray Daniels and Linda Daniels
17/4 Juan Street, Alexandra Headland
Sold under the hammer for $1m
2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Pool
First National, Jason Burns
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