A tucked-away mansion in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has sold for almost $4m as buyers scour the range for lifestyle retreats.
No.59 Ensbey Road, Bald Knob, changed hands for $3.9m at auction, to early retirees.
Ray White Maroochydore sales and marketing consultant Jason Mills said the property was a quiet and peaceful haven.
“It’s a big, exclusive property that you wouldn’t even know was there,” he said.
“It’s got a very unassuming entrance but when you get into it, you start to realise it’s pretty special.
“It’s a bit of a rock-star home the way it is set up, because you can go there and no one would ever know you are there.”
The 41.2ha property sits atop a ridge line and it has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and four car spaces.
“It has full country views and you can see all of the coastline,” Mr Mills said, before adding that the property was perfect for the older buyers.
“They can have their grandkids over to swim in the pool and muck around in the yard,” he said.
“It’s set up for early retirees, because there is a wing with three bedrooms, ensuite and kitchen that can be separated for guests or visiting family members.
“But when they are there by themselves, it can be locked off and they can use the master bedroom and main living area.”
Lifestyle properties boasting views, space and privacy on or near the Blackall Range are in high demand but they are in relatively short supply, pushing up prices.
A glamorous residence at 870 Bald Knob Road is currently on the market for $4.35m.
“I think buyers are very specific in what they want there,” Mr Mills said, adding that they were patient to secure their dream home in the hills.
“I met buyers in this campaign who were interested in this property (at Ensbey Road) the last time it was sold (for $2.2m in 2018).
“Buyers are happy to wait and some have been looking for 12 months or more for the right home.
“A few of them jumped at this one.
“There is a market for a really good high-end property in the area but there isn’t a good selection for buyers to regularly choose from …Â to suit exactly what they’re chasing.
“This one hit a lot of special points for buyers.
“A lot of them have been looking for a long time and they are sitting there waiting for the right property to pop up, which has all the boxes ticked.”
The previous owners of the property at Bald Knob are moving to Victoria to be closer to family.
Auction results
8/12-14 Lindsay Street, Alexandra Headland
Sold Under the Hammer – $800,000
3 Bed, 2 bath, 2 Car
Define Property, Ross Cattle
36 Eudlo Flats Road, Kiels Mountain
Sold Prior to Auction – $900,000
2.5 Bed, 1 Bath, 3 Car
Pery Morrin Property, Steve Perry & Toby Morrin
6 Happy Way, Palmview
Sold Prior to Auction – $760,000
4 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White, Gregory Ward
29/20 North Buderim Boulevard, Buderim
Passed In – $435,000
2 Bed, 1 Bed, 1 Car
Ray White, Gregory Ward
16 Atherton Close, Buderim
Passed In – $1.3m
6 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White, Gregory Ward
8/61A Burnett Street, Buderim
Sold Prior to Auction – $485,000
2 Bed, 2 bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Gregory Ward
10 Cedar Place, Yandina
Sold Prior to Auction – $855,000
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White, Kylie Kis
6 Whitecap Court, Bokarina
Passed In – $1,600,000
5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White, Rowan Woodbine
254/25 Saint Vincents Court, Minyama
Sold Under the Hammer – $570,000
2 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Brett Higgins
27 Stateman Circuit, Sippy Downs
Sold Prior to Auction – $775,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car
Ray White, Dallas Foster
51 Glenview Road, Glenview
Sold Under the Hammer – $1,090,000
3 Bed, 1 Bath, 6 Car
Ray White, Kylie Kis
16/174 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore
Passed in – $760,000
On the Market for offers over $800,000
2 Bed, 2 bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Pam Thomas & Sarah Olsen
204/6 Wharf Street, Maroochydore
Passed In – $1.65m
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Niall Molloy
2/28 Dalton Drive, Maroochydore
Sold – $545,000
3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Simon Howe
11/75 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore
Passed In – $410,000, on Market for offers over $430+
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car
Ray White, Reuben Park
12 Almaden Lane, Maroochydore
Passed In – $850,000
4 bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car
Ray White, Sarah-Louise Anderson
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