the highest sale on the Gold Coast this week A sprawling estate in the Gold Coast Hinterland with a 9m pool teppanyaki bar and granny flat has sold in a $3.9m deal The luxury dual-living property at 28 Lagoon Park Drive, Maudsland was marketed by Josh Thomas of Ray White Prestige Gold Coast — Surfers Paradise The estate originally went to auction at Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event “It sold to local buyers who were searching in the area found it was perfect for their needs and their extended family requirements,” Mr Thomas said “They were the highest bidders at the auction and we sold it with a bit of negotiation afterwards.” MORE NEWS: Car king Warren Von Bibra’s final Hedges Ave villa heads to auction Gold Coast and Northern NSW sale and auction results, week ending March 15 ‘Crowdfunded’ SOHO House ushers in year’s hottest design trend Vendors Dave and Sheree Hastie bought the 1.03ha property in 2013 The main residence included multiple living areas while each of the four bedrooms has its own ensuite which overlooks the pool and includes an outdoor kitchen and the teppanyaki bar There is also self-contained granny flat that serves as an ideal teenage retreat or guest accommodation the property offers secure garage space for up to 11 vehicles The highest auction of the week was 56 Rumrunner St, Mermaid Waters which sold under the hammer for $3.1m The buyer was fitness entrepreneur Adam Sullivan of Evidence Based Training who posted a clip online celebrating his winning bid Fitness entrepreneur and founder of Evidence Based Fitness Christine Tucker of Coastal marketed the Mermaid Waters property which included an original brick home on a 861sq m waterfront block Apollo Auctions Gold Coast auctioneer Rob Doorey reported strong sales despite calling fewer auctions because of postponements “My auction clearance rate was 75 per cent across a variety of properties from Tweed Heads and Southport to Mermaid Waters “Those properties that went ahead with auction – looking at that clearance rate of 75 per cent – we actually did better than before I don’t think it would’ve mattered what happened and those people that didn’t turn up to buy at the weekend are probably going to be disappointed.” third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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This is probably not the page you’re looking for surf and property: Gold Coast real estate heats up for summer of auctionsAleisha Dawson Ray White Surfers Paradise Group’s Andrew Bell in action at The Event 2024 sellers and spectators will descend on the Gold Coast for the country’s biggest in-room auction this month The Event by Ray White Surfers Paradise Group will be held on January 27 with a whopping 111 properties up for sale The Event 2024 attracted almost 3000 people Leading real estate identity Andrew Bell said The Event was the most vibrant live property auction in the country with something for every buyer from surf shacks to mega mansions and sky-high apartments “The Gold Coast is alive and well in January MORE NEWS: Incredible outlook: Gold Coast prices set to surge in 2025 Ultimate man cave: Beer on tap, pontoon, gym, basketball court Best beach in the world: Far North Qld sale sets new record Paradise Waters is going to auction at The Event 2025. all over the coast and everyone wants in,” Mr Bell said “There’s no market in Australia that offers a more solid foundation for the years ahead get in while you can because I predict on the Gold Coast it will be ‘house full’ in the near future.” Maudsland will go to auction at The Event 2025 The Event started 31 years ago when then-newcomer Mr Bell arrived on the Gold Coast and held an auction event with a dozen properties “When we moved here to the Gold Coast from Sydney was a time where everything shut down,” Mr Bell said and I observed over the first Christmas periods we had all of these people coming into our office looking to buy we’ve got to do something to capture these people “I thought let’s start off with an auction program to attract potential buyers.” Palm Beach will be offered at The Event 2025 Mr Bell has called more than 20,000 auctions over 40 years and said he had experienced both the highs and lows of real estate any agent could list at auction and sell it,” he said “But I’ve also experienced periods of time when the market has been absolutely terrible a whole range of factors and I’ve seen through all of those times auctions get the best results “In recent years the Gold Coast has been coined the ‘lifestyle capital of Australia’ driving unprecedented demand and heightening the sense of scarcity for those looking to secure real estate.” The Event is on January 27 from 10am at Royal Pines Resort A Maudsland acreage property with luxury inclusions rivalling a resort has sold for $6.1m smashing the suburb record in the rising Hinterland market Owner-builder Peter Prouse waited two years for the sale of his spectacular home at 48 Huntington Dr changing agents four times before a buyer was secured Kollosche agents Sam Guo and Julia Kuo handled the sale to a local family Property records show the sale price was the highest in the suburb eclipsing another home on 4.88ha which sold under the hammer in May for an undisclosed sum The house has been on the market since the build was completed two years ago The resort-inspired design has a sprawling pool as its centrepiece the most expensive residential transaction was $3.8m for a 9.56ha parcel which last changed hands in 2017 six-bathroom mansion on a 4,050 sqm lot within the exclusive Huntington Downs estate in 2022 A stunning pool and alfresco entertaining zone forms the centrepiece of the home while standout features include a formal lounge The owner said the property could easily serve as high-end holiday accommodation you see the pool as the centrepiece and everything else just extends off that pool,” Mr Prouse said “In such proximity to the theme parks and only six minutes to the M1 there is a view that you could actually make this resort-style living property into a mini resort.” There’s a self-contained guest house offering dual living potential while the pool house is also equipped with a kitchenette and bathroom extending to a full outdoor kitchen and poolside pavilion with silver travertine tiles The house has six bedrooms and six bathrooms Lavish finishes include Italian veneer cabinetry and travertine tiling Surprisingly cheap rent for music star’s beach house Record north Qld sale eclipses some city mansions Suburbs where home prices are set to boom and the master is separate with a huge dressing room and its own fireplace Lavish finishes throughout the home include Italian tiles and a contemporary chandelier hung from a void in the entry foyer PropTrack data shows house prices in Maudsland were up 18.6 per cent to a median of $1.05m Mount Nathan is set to go under the hammer It’s fireplaces and red wine in winter then sunsets and champagne in summer at a Gold Coast Hinterland hideaway that’s akin to its own private resort ‘Poorinda’ at Mount Nathan sleeps up to 22 people across multiple buildings and includes a three-bedroom homestead the property offers sweeping views to the west and also boasts a central deck overlooking a 25m lap pool and sunken spa the property has ranked on the short stay accommodation site’s ‘most wish-listed’ on multiple occasions MORE NEWS: Wow factor: Resort-style house sells in $6.5m deal ‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Fixer-upper set to be hottest SEQ auction Australia top of Asian buyers list despite its ‘unaffordable’ status The home is a place to relax and soak up the views For owner Kerri-Lea Harris it has also been a cherished family home after she fell in love with the location and view 24 years ago “I was halfway down the driveway when I knew I had to have it,” she recalled At the time the property included the homestead and villa but over the course of a series of renovations was extended to encompass a resort-style entertaining area and pool we added the large timber deck with sunken spa and added the 25m lap pool with wet edge and horizon edge,” Ms Harris said “We also turned the top shed into the two-bedroom apartment and the rest has just been landscaping and renovations along the way.” Ms Harris said the home was a place to relax “It’s a place of big skies and big sunsets,” she said “There are lots of different sitting areas where you can enjoy a different view every day across the different seasons “My favourite place is the spa with a glass of red at sunset just taking in the gloaming as the colours are different all the time.” the home has attracted countless guests over the years “We’ve had lots of overseas guests from places such as Japan China and Singapore and one Christmas it hosted a French family,” Ms Harris said but we’ve also enjoyed our own milestone moments with family and friends and they’re sad to see it go “Nearly everyone arrives and says the photos don’t do it justice The pool makes for a great place relaxation spot A major drawcard of the property is its proximity to the Gold Coast while the heart of Surfers can be reached within 30 minutes “You get all the amenities of the Gold Coast but with the serenity of the Hinterland,” Ms Harris said After almost a quarter of a century enjoying her Hinterland hideaway have a change and let someone else love it and live in it,” she said perhaps it will be a yoga or health retreat but I’ll be fascinated to see what its next chapter holds.” Josh Thomas of Ray White Prestige is taking the property to auction on July 4 Inside a spectacular country timber-and-stone ranch lies a luxurious barn-style mansion with a grand living room of palatial proportions epic chef's kitchen and even an equestrian rink The magnificent property named Mountainview is in Maudsland in the Gold Coast hinterland and was just crowned Home of the Year at the the Master Builders Gold Coast 2023 Housing and Construction Awards the home takes countryside luxury to the extreme featuring a Scandinavian-style exterior with stone-cobbled walls and timber trusses wine and whisky rooms and a sparkling pool The heart of the home is the 10-metre high barn with a double storey window wall that looks out to the rolling hills of the stunning hinterland A towering stone fireplace adds to the grandeur and warms the huge space which features an adjoining dining area with a grand piano and a custom-lit wine cellar with bar fridges and rustic wood storage behind glass doors The timber vaulted roof from the main lounge room stretches out past the enormous ceiling-height window and juts out towards to pool to create a covered alfresco area a sunken conversation pit is encased by the incredible mosaic-tiled infinity pool while a sun lounge sits off the fully-equipped outdoor kitchen there is a state-of-the-art 10-car garage connected to an impressive whisky room as well as a home gym the gourmet kitchen is worthy of the high-end restaurant with a hospitality-grade The bedrooms are simple yet spacious and luxe with the master featuring a mini TV lounge and hiding an extravagant walk-in wardrobe fit for a celebrity A monochrome marble spa sits in the middle of the ensuite by a smooth timber vanity and takes full advantage of the property's enviable views kitchenette and booth-style dining area that opens out onto a sunny outdoor entertainment area horse stables and basketball court while inside there are two elevators a car wash and a home theatre with cinema-style seating Builders V-Build Construction Services and architects Clark + Granger collaborated to create the award-winning 2,000sqm home that not only earned the gong for MBA Gold Coast Home of the Year but the prize for best residential bathroom and kitchen.  The architects said Mountainview's 'scale and spatial drama' is balanced by the 'warmth and comfort of a traditional country house'.  'When creating the material palette for the house we very much wanted to draw on the natural surroundings of the house,' they said.  'We incorporated timber, stone, steel and water to bring warmth and texture to this monumental build. We drew inspiration form the colours of the gum trees and the texture and play of light and surface.' MBA judges described the jaw-dropping home as 'something special' and 'deserving' of the top award.  'This project is huge, and includes the home, stables, Olympic-standard equestrian rink, machinery shed and a 10-car underground basement. This project boasts exceptional workmanship throughout,' they said.  'All bedrooms have an ensuite and are decorated with nine different wallpapers. The cobblestones were imported and repurposed from actual Belgium roadways.' Epic barn-style mansion is crowned the best home on the Gold CoastCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} A Gold Coast acreage property with an insane man cave featuring a 15-car hoist system stacked with supercars is for sale Owner-builder and supercar driver Steve Jakic of Black Diamond Building and Construction designed the sprawling Maudsland home to cater for the passions of all the family including his horse-mad wife Melissa and their five children But the five-bay tilt panel shed measuring just under 500 sqm makes the Lagoon Park Drive property a car enthusiast’s dream come true — even if Mr Jakic’s impressive collection isn’t included in the deal The luxury home on a 6,636 sqm in the Riverstone Crossing estate is marketed by Amir Prestige agent Rochelle Lamers and goes under the hammer on April 20 so it was important when I built this place as our forever home that it had space for all the toys,” said Mr Jakic who recently contested the Mount Panorama circuit for the Aussie Racing Cars Super Series raced by Mr Jakic in the Monochrome GT4 Australia series took the driver’s seat of a Type 992 GT3 for the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship season which kicked off at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne in March The double garage and shed hosts Bendpac triple car stackers imported from the US workshed and mezzanine entertaining lounge Mr Jakic said he couldn’t put a price on how much the deluxe man cave cost to build “I just did it in stages — sketched it out on a piece of paper and made it happen Triple stackers were imported from the USA Mezzanine lounge with bar to entertain or just relax and admire the cars Rare look in Nathan Cleary’s ‘chilled’ home life Revealed: How many landlords sold up in Queensland GC surfer’s $5.1m wipe-out bid for landmark beachfront apartment The home itself has a dedicated children’s wing with six bedrooms a media room and lounge and a commercial-grade laundry along with a private master bedroom suite opening onto a patio Other features include a tiered home cinema Open-plan living and dining spaces flow via glass stacker doors to the al fresco terrace with barbecue kitchen and bar while travertine tiling extends around the pool and cabana There’s also an outdoor fire pit and playground The house has expansive outdoor entertaining areas and a pool with slide and cabana Luxurious living space with a large stone island bench in the kitchen The home has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms “We have renovated the property over time so there were no shortcuts taken I specialise in commercial construction so everything is done from concrete and built to last,” Mr Jakic said but I think we all love the summers when we are home together by the pool we’ve had a lot of birthday celebrations and a whole lot of good memories over the years “It is going to be hard to leave but we’ve had an opportunity for another special project so we are moving on,” he said Ms Lamers described the property as a “dream haven to raise your family” “We’ve definitely seen an increase in inquiries from people who are wanting the flexibility and the security and privacy that the acreage lifestyle offers,” Ms Lamers said “There are still a lot of families who are migrating from the southern states and plan on working from home who are looking for residences like this “When they come on the market they generally don’t last very long and definitely with a property like this where nothing has been left out as far as functionality and lifestyle appeal,” she said PropTrack data shows house prices in Maudsland were up 7.2 per cent to a median of $969,000 resort-style luxury entertainer” has hit the market No price guide has been given for the estate at 48 Huntington Drive in Maudsland Wu is accepting expressions of interest until January 16 So what does a “six-star” property offer? The home’s crème de la crème is the central alfresco pavilion with its resort-style pool. Occupying a 4,050-square-metre block, the estate has a sense of grandeur with its amenities and contemporary interiors that focus on an attention to detail. Stone fireplaces, French Oak timber floors, sheer drapes, pendant lights, gold accents and statement art feature throughout the multiple, open-plan living spaces. Golf lover's paradise for $29 million boasts a private, championship-sized course World Cup fever: The $15 million mansion with its very own soccer field Is this $15m+ mansion in Noosa's hinterland the poshest house in Queensland? The gourmet-style kitchen is luxurious with leather-finish granite benchtops and custom Italian cabinetry, and leads to a 450-bottle wine cellar. Also worth a mention is the main suite with its lavish dressing room with beauty station, brushed brass tapware and heated towel rails. The study boasts imported timber veneer joinery, making it the ideal working-for-home set-up, and there’s also a home theatre and a pool house with kitchenette on offer. Maudsland has a population of 5,562 and an age demographic of 40 to 59 years. Domain’s latest data reveals the median house price for Maudsland is $885,000, an increase of 22.9 per cent from last year. The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) A HAMPTONS style home in the hinterland that shot to fame in the first series of Grand Designs Australia has been sold The four bedroom home located about five minutes from Movie World on the Gold Coast was featured in the first series of the popular television show a $300,000 discount on what the owners originally wanted last year Grand Designs Australia had this to say of the location: “If ever there was an ideal place for a Hamptons house outside the Hamptons the Gold Coast hinterland would be it — wide open spaces balmy sea-kissed air and a sense of prosperity” HOUSE PRICES HIT A RECORD HIGH BRISBANE HOME SET FOR TV FAME OLD WEST STYLE CABIN SOLD FOR $100K Owners Steve and Lisa Morley’s American style dream home was on a 4000 sqm block The property was listed as having its own Finnish sauna Among its living spaces were several casual and formal area as well as a covered entertaining terrace with barbecue The custom roofline allowed dramatic accents in the bedrooms GET THE COURIER-MAIL’S REAL ESTATE NEWS FREE & DIRECT TO INBOX The kitchen is a dream for chefs with a massive 2m by 1.8m island and features such as a Viking freestanding gas oven worth thousands and a Gaggenau integrated dishwasher and the entire home has specially made German tech windows Exposed beams painted white with blue accents are classic Hamptons beach style was marketed by Harcourts Coastal — Hope Island’s Garry Willis who had listed it as being “meticulously crafted” this impressively scaled residence demands attention from its peaceful urban acreage locale.” FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK Maudsland is going under the hammer on Sunday A total of 102 Gold Coast properties from Pimpama to Coolangatta will go under the hammer at an auction event on Sunday Eight Ray White offices from the Gold Coast are involved with apartments luxury mansions and suburban family homes up for grabs Ray White Queensland chief auctioneer Gavin Croft said the auction event was about providing more choice for first home buyers Sanctuary Cove will be offered at auction on Sunday “It’s the first time Ray White have worked collaboratively as a group on the Gold Coast,” Mr Croft said “They understand the importance of working together and helping represent sellers at the highest level as a collective “There is a crossover with buyers and marketplaces now and Ray White is taking advantage of that.” Mermaid Waters will go under the hammer on Sunday Mr Croft said stock levels were incredibly low as the year kicked off with more stock coming to market now “It’s nice to be able to bring some strong stock levels and choice for buyers to the marketplace,” Mr Croft said “Buyers had been starved for choice and they are now starting to see more stock available.” Among the properties going to auction is a five-bedroom family home at 141 Riverstone Crossing Vendors Rochelle and Shawn Cawood are familiar with the auction process and had no hesitation taking their property to auction “With our property it works because we’ve got a property that’s in high demand in an area that is high demand.” Ms Cawood said “It will give me the best benefit at the end of the day.” MORE NEWS: Gold Coast’s Hollywood home for sale with new marketing push Burleigh new build with Hamptons style attracting plenty of attention Green light: Construction kicking off at Runaway Bay marketed by Renee Davis and Clint Hynes of Ray White NCO Group – Oxenford wraparound alfresco area and an outdoor spa “What sold us initially was the location,” Ms Cawood said “Riverstone Crossing is a very sought-after estate to live in and it’s very family orientated “There’s 24-hour security and plenty of amenities from pools Mr Croft said an auction had become the preferred method of sale in southeast Queensland “We’ve never called more auctions in Queensland than what we did last month,” Mr Croft said “That speaks volumes as to the level of sophistication the acceptance and the understanding from not only the Gold Coast but the Queensland-wide marketplace that auctions are becoming more of the norm.” Mr Croft will be calling alongside Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew and Ray White head of performance Benson Spong The event is on April 21 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre kicking off at 10am This impressive acreage home at Maudsland with a private car showroom sold for $2.55m AN acreage home with a purpose-built showroom for 12 cars has sold for $2.55m after local and interstate buyers jostled for a seat in the fast lane when the Maudsland property hit the market The sprawling seven-bedroom property on 2.44 acres at 39 Lagoon Park Drive sold in just nine days attracting strong interest and a number of offers with buyers even flying up from interstate to see it in person Lorna Jane splashes $14m on Margot Robbie’s secret Byron wedding estate Yatala Pies owners’ dream home worth 652k lamb pies Coast home goes to auction with no reserve The property has garaging for 18 cars — including this purpose-built showroom for 12 cars with epoxy flooring said the Toowoomba-based buyer was impressed by the prospect of spacious living for his large family — and the man cave sealed the deal “It definitely helped along the way for the sale,” Mr Madam said of the unique feature designed by the vendor who was a classic car enthusiast He said the sale price was the second highest for the area eclipsed only by a 20 acre property which sold for $3.1m in 2015 It’s the ultimate turnkey package for families seeking a tree change in Maudsland The home itself is set over 712sqm comprising expansive open plan living spaces and several al fresco entertaining areas with an in-built barbecue kitchen There’s a heated pool and spa with sunken seating and an awesome waterslide as well as a spacious cinema room with big screen and reclining lounges The house has a heated pool and spa with a waterslide and gazebo The private showroom with gleaming epoxy flooring lends extra wow factor and proved wildly popular with buyers “People can’t comprehend how big it is until they get there,” Mr Madam said “Most families haven’t actually seen a turnkey property like this which has everything you could wish for right down to being able to lock the front doors from your mobile phone.” Green views from open-air entertaining and relaxing spaces throughout the home The insulated 16.8 x 11.8m showroom has a car hoist and three-phase power It provides secure storage and would also suit a home business there’s a separate 9.6 x 8.6m workshop with dual access and a mezzanine level ensuite and wide balcony overlooking the leafy surrounds The media room has reclining lounges and a cinema screen set-up one with surround sound and a bio ethanol fireplace plus plenty of storage including two large attic spaces and the vendors have offered an option to sell it fully furnished “The owners are a family who came from the UK and built the place eight years ago,” Mr Madam said and it was super exciting for all of them to have so much land They couldn’t believe the value at that price point compared to what you would find at the beachfront where you are living edge to edge with the neighbours.” MORE GOLD COAST REAL ESTATE NEWS *Click here to sign up for Queensland property news delivered direct to your inbox Amy Devon and Andrew Gray with their son Beau Gray at their new Maudsland house FAMILIES are flocking to the northern Gold Coast in droves with three suburbs making the region’s top five suburbs for families The study from Aussie Home Loans and CoreLogic revealed 68.1 per cent of households in Maudsland have children The report showed there were 209 sales in the past 12 months in the suburb while the median home value is $582,587 and the median unit value is $518,404; the latest market analysis showed a 4.2 per cent growth over the past 12 months Andrew Gray and Amy Devon are moving into their four-bedroom two-bathroom family home in Maudsland that they bought for $480,000 “As soon as we drove in to the area it felt like home people walking their dogs and riding their bikes,” said Ms Devon Stockland’s Riverstone Crossing community at Maudsland is in a picturesque setting The couple is looking forward to bringing their almost two-year-old son Beau up in the suburb expand our little family and have Beau go through school and make friends,” said Ms Devon who is a stay-at-home mum while partner Mr Gray works for Gold Coast City Council The home is located in Riverstone Crossing a masterplanned community with 24-hour security and community facilities “The place we’re moving in to has a park directly across the road so we don’t even have to go that far for Beau to enjoy the outdoors and we also have dogs,” Ms Devon said “And the price of the property was very reasonable.” LJ Hooker Nerang buyer’s agent Teigan Fortnum found the property for the young couple “Out in Maudsland you can get amazing properties for good prices,” Ms Fortnum said every single fence line has something to accommodate kids whether it’s a playground or a trampoline.” “Kids are on their bikes riding the streets safe neighbourhood in that regard with such a sense of community.” The northern corridor is developing quickly Maudsland was one of three northern suburbs to make the top five local family-friendly suburbs with 64.8 per cent of Pacific Pines to the south occupied by families while Upper Coomera on the other side recorded 63.05 per cent of households have children REIQ Gold Coast zone chair Andrew Henderson said the northern sprawl’s price point is attractive to families “I think they will continue to see strong growth nice and new and job prospects between the Gold Coast and Brisbane are enormous,” Mr Henderson said “There is continuing works like the development of the Coomera Town Centre Groundwork underway at the $1 billion Coomera Town Centre development Construction has begun on a 49-lot estate in Maudsland with the first round of lots due to be released soon Project director Geoff Burn said interest levels suggest Harriet Lane will be popular with families “Generously sized lots are popular on the Gold Coast We are seeing a lot of people from big cities such as Sydney and Melbourne flock to the northern end of the Gold Coast for a more relaxed lifestyle and to bring up their families,” Mr Burn said “We are finding there has been a significant shift in the Gold Coast property market there is a lot of buyer confidence and housing prices are starting to increase in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.” “The area has the advantage of living in a relaxed environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city but it is close to schools and public transport giving residents ease and convenience.” Top Gold Coast suburbs for growing families THE winner of a charity prize home has managed to add an extra $190,000 to his coffers by selling the property four months after claiming his win was valued at $1.5 million and came with a $50,000 furniture package when it was raffled off in June last year as the major prize in a charity lottery promoted by Mater Prize Home Yet the lucky winner was not prepared to swap his established life in Toowoomba for one in the Gold Coast hinterland so he decided to put the house on the market The turnkey property which has never been lived in was set to go under the hammer this week MORE NEWS: Step in to the 1970s time-warp apartment How first-time buyers can afford to live in themost expensive suburbs Inside epic concrete house It is in a sought-after estate in Maudsland marketing agent Hanan Cawley of Harcourts Coastal said it had barely hit the market before being snaffled for $1.74 million by a local family from Biggera Waters “It sold on the first weekend of the first open home,” Mr Cawley said “We had 29 groups through the first day and seven offers in the following days.” 1The turnkey property was professionally styled It’s sought-after location in the popular Huntingdon Downs Estate was a big draw for many with properties in the estate rarely coming to market The home on a 0.41ha block offers plenty of space for year-round entertaining outdoor firepit and large al fresco terrace with barbecue the modern kitchen has a waterfall stone bench and a butler’s pantry while a freestanding bath by a tall window with views over the mountain range is an inviting feature in one of the bathrooms Mr Cawley said the growing trend for properties to sell prior to auction was being driven by buyers’ fear of missing out He said rather than take their chances come auction day they were coming in with offers above and beyond expectations to secure it ahead of the competition Sign-up to the latest news from Better Homes and Gardens Disclaimer: By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use a stunning property with bucket-loads of character Johanna and Pete are checking out Magnolia Manor a stunning home near the Gold Coast with a very chequered past it was turned into a wedding function centre and was in complete disrepair by the time the current owners bought it it’s now a perfect fusion of architectural styles that not only looks beautiful but suits the family’s lifestyle too Johanna and Pete are giving us the grand tour Pete has extensive TV credits across a range of television genres reality and sport including commentary for Seven’s Olympic Games broadcast For the last 14 years he has been the resident Architect on Australia's number one lifestyle show Better Homes and Gardens for your chance to WIN $25,000 cash or curated gift set Jess and Ayden Hogan (pictured inset) are selling their Maudsland home The Block couple Jess and Ayden Hogan have listed the spectacular Queenslander-style home they built with winnings from their appearance on the hit TV renovation show The pair spared no expense on the Maudsland home with the build time stretching to four years as they refused to compromise on luxury finishes But the dream acreage property is now up for grabs with the Hogans swapping their stunning Jayson Pate-designed home for life on the land in rural Queensland with their two children The Queenslander-style home was completed in 2020 three-bathroom house at 9 Gene Kelly Ct is marketed by Nathan Simon Mr and Mrs Hogan collected $665,000 from their stint on The Block: Triple Threat in 2015 where they transformed a townhouse in Melbourne’s South Yarra which sold under the hammer for $2m in the Season 10 finale The pair went straight on to win Channel 9’s Reno Rumble taking home $100,000 — half was donated to charity — and a car The couple poured winning from The Block and Reno Rumble into building the home Mr Hogan is a builder and cabinetmaker by trade while Mrs Hogan gained confidence in design through the TV experience Mrs Hogan said the TV winnings “allowed us to expand on the dream” after they’d purchased a 4,108sq m vacant block of land in Maudsland on the northern Gold Coast in 2014 “It was so exciting to have come away with a lot more experience and to be able to put that into practice with the build,” she said While Mr Hogan was a cabinetmaker by trade Mrs Hogan had no construction or design background Their home in Tuxedo Junction Estate blends old and new in grand style with a tree-lined driveway leading to a classic all-white facade Custom cabinetry and marble benchtops in the kitchen Australia’s top spots to invest in short-term holiday rentals revealed Renovation reveal: From hoarder’s horror to mid-century magic Mermaid Waters’ most expensive home is back on the market 6m-high ceilings allow sunlight to flood vast living spaces while high-end finishes include custom cabinetry and a honed brick fireplace with breeze block feature Wide glass sliding doors open onto wraparound timber al fresco decking The house has two master bedrooms with ensuites and walk-in robes including traditional-style architraves and imported vintage door handles “We had a lot of money to spend after the Block and Reno Rumble but when you are building a big house it doesn’t go a long way,” she said “We were living in a pretty unfinished home for a while then in the last push we had to borrow a chunk of $200,000 “We went for those extra touches to make sure it was amazing because we thought we were going to be there forever Wraparound timber decking and generous entertaining areas they purchased a 23.45ha cattle farm in Cainbable and I felt if we waited we might miss the opportunity to have the kids grow up around cows and horses and country folk,” she said while Mrs Hogan operates a family business Mr Simon said he had been inundated with interest since listing the property Mater Foundation’s latest prize home could be yours for just $2 A HAMPTONS-style home that shot to fame in the first series of Grand Designs Australia could be yours for just $2 The $3.2m prize home in the Gold Coast Hinterland in Queensland is Mater Foundation’s largest prize home in size and value MORE: MAFS stars Jules and Cameron buy a Broadbeach Waters holiday pad Picture-perfect Gold Coast Hideaway could earn you a pretty penny Live like royalty in QLD’s own Game of Thrones house Maudsland comes with several entertaining areas and a pool The house on a sprawling 4006sq m block at 2 Colchester Court is built over three levels and has four bedrooms The residence was carefully positioned on the elevated block to maximise the views of the Hinterland The Mater Foundation bought the house just before the Coast’s history-making Covid property boom – the foundation paid $2.35 million for the property in October The total prize home package is now valued at $3.2 million with a $200,000 furniture package and $2500 gold bullion also thrown in “Imagine turning a two-dollar coin into all of this – it sounds impossible but someone will win it all,” said Matt Brinckley of the Mater Foundation “We’re predicting that the lottery will sell out each ticket brings hope and healing to patients by helping to fund vital medical research and exceptional patient care at Mater “From vital cancer research and treatments to caring for some of our tiniest premature babies your support makes the world of difference to patients and their families across our community.” Evette and Jesse Ludeman and their triplet daughters Charlotte Evette and Jesse and their triplet daughters Charlotte Aria and Alyssa are just some of the people who have benefited from Mater Foundation proceeds after she discovered she was expecting not one Evette and Jesse suddenly faced a high-risk multiple pregnancy Evette and Jesse Ludeman’s triplet daughters Charlotte there were so many staff with us,” Evette said and three resuscitation cots waiting for my baby girls.” but they were immediately taken to the Neonatal Critical Care Unit for specialist care The girls remained at the Mater for eight weeks – six days in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit before they went to Special Care for the remainder of the time “We are so grateful to all the amazing staff at Mater who walked this journey with us every step of the way,” Evette said “We’re also so grateful to the supporters of Mater Prize Home.” “I discovered that a lot of the specialised equipment that was used for my girls was bought with funding from Mater Prize Home Mater Prize Home No 301 will be drawn on June 23 achieving above price expectation with their latest sale The couple have sold their four-bedroom, three-bathroom Queenslander home in Maudsland on the Gold Coast a build that was completed three years ago and made possible with their $665,000 winnings from the 2015 season Sales agent Nathan Simon of All Properties Group tells Nine the property at 9 Gene Kelly Court sold for $1.9 million after listing with a price guide of $1.6 million and above READ MORE: The Block's last auction pass-in finally sells for $180,000 below reserve There was plenty of interest in the home with 28 offers received in just four days and 100 people through the first open-house inspection Jess and Ayden sold their apartment on The Block Triple Threat season in Melbourne's South Yarra The Maudsland agents describe the property on the listing as a "marvel of design Jess and Ayden enlisted the help of architect Jayson Pate and DGH Builders Situated on an elevated parcel of land behind a tree-lined driveway the buyer will be greeted by a Queenslander-style home with a sleek white exterior Interiors are luxurious with soaring ceilings The couple have also gone above and beyond with their attention to detail READ MORE: Roxy Jacenko lists her $14 million Vaucluse mansion that comes with an epic 'VIP glam room' A standout design element is the "kids' retreat" that's separated from the main living areas, and leads to three of the bedrooms, the main bathroom and study. The grand master suite is located towards the front of the home. There's also space to entertain with a spacious deck, concrete pool and spa, and manicured gardens. Maudsland is a rural-residential locale in the north of the Gold Coast. It's about a 40-minute drive to Brisbane and a 30-minute drive to Coolangatta Airport.  Domain's latest data reveals the median price for a four-bedroom home in Maudsland is $885,000. Jess and Ayden's Queenslander build is on the books of Nathan Simon and Kerry Peters of All Properties Group. Property News: The Perth suburbs where residents rarely leave. The Burleigh Waters home of Instagram blogger Belinda Norton sold under the hammer for $1.27 million THE Burleigh Waters home of Gold Coast fitness and health guru Belinda Norton has sold for more than $1 million under the hammer The 1970s built house at 38 Aruma Ave fetched $1.27 million at auction on Saturday – almost triple the $458,000 Ms Norton paid for it in 2006 The well-known Instagram blogger and author transformed the brick house into a contemporary coastal home with an industrial style believed the property’s fresh style was its biggest selling point He said most homes in the area had a Hamptons style so people were intrigued to see something different “I think the biggest thing was it bucks the trend for what’s been selling for so long in Burleigh,” Mr Willatt said “Quite a lot of neighbours were interested to see how it went because it’s a little bit unique for Burleigh.” He said they were surprised by the number of spectators at the auction “There were probably about 50 people (who) attended the auction and we had three registered bidders,” Mr Willatt said “We were not expecting such a big turn out – we weren’t expecting literally the whole street to turn up.” a couple from Melbourne and a young Brisbane family battled it out for the property “It was certainly well above expectation,” Mr Willatt said “(Ms Norton) poured her heart and soul into this so it was really important that she got a good result.” the Gold Coast recorded a handful of big sales An acreage property at Upper Coomera sold for $1.13 million while a riverfront property at Currumbin Waters fetched $1.085 million on Saturday A Maudsland home which was also scheduled to go under the hammer on Saturday sold for $1.3 million before auction last week fetched $1.085 million at auction on the weekend This Upper Coomera property at 4 Rivendell Place sold for $1.13 million at auction A 34-year-old Gold Coast man has been charged after allegedly dumping a woman's body in bushland on Tuesday afternoon leaving her fighting for life as he fled the scene on foot Shane Anthony Horne did not appear at Southport Magistrate's Court on Wednesday where he is charged with failing to supply necessities of life driving without a licence and obstructing police Horne was allegedly seen by locals arriving at Plantation Crescent in Maudsland on a motorbike about 4pm and dumping the woman, who was suffering severe injuries, The Gold Coast Bulletin reported Police and a dog squad were able to track him down and video shows several officers working to restrain him as he was dramatically arrested about 6.30pm The woman was able to be resuscitated by paramedics and rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition A spokesman for Queensland Police told Daily Mail Australia on Wednesday her condition is improving Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. 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Just 12 lots are still available at Stockland’s Riverstone Crossing estate at Maudsland a picturesque community at the base of Mount Tamborine a picturesque community at the base of Mount Tamborine Riverstone Crossing will be home to more than 750 houses once it’s completed “Surrounded by mountains and on the banks of the Coomera River Riverstone Crossing provides the perfect place to enjoy a family-friendly outdoor lifestyle,” Stockland acting general manager David Laner said “The remaining spacious lots we have available provide an excellent opportunity to join a safe and friendly community which also offers health and wellbeing facilities through the wonderful community hub of the Riverhouse Lifestyle Centre.” The 12 remaining lots range in size from 918sq m to 10,989sq m The 194ha community features extensive walking and cycling tracks public parks including innovative play spaces such as scooter and bicycle tracks sporting fields and direct access to the Coomera River It also includes a residents-only multimillion-dollar Riverhouse Lifestyle Centre There are also 24/7 security patrols of the community The on-site community manager organises groups and activities as well as fitness classes such as Zumba Riverstone Crossing is just a short drive to Westfield Helensvale and is close to the Pacific Pines Town Centre the M1 motorway and rail services linking to Brisbane and Surfers Paradise It is also within 15km of world heritage national parks The Hinterland prize home comes fully furnished Here’s your chance to skip the raffle and instead place the winning bid on a brand new Gold Coast Hinterland prize home complete with high-end furniture The luxury four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 18 Kenilworth Ct, Maudsland will go under the hammer on February 19 the acreage property is marketed by Hanan Cawley It was the major prize in a charity lottery promoted by Mater Prize Home and drawn in June 2021 But Mr Cawley said the quiet semi-rural lifestyle on offer in the northern Coast suburb did not suit the winner who was settled in his hometown of Toowoomba “The man who won this prize home decided he didn’t want to come down every two to three weeks to mow the lawns,” Mr Cawley said “He is happy in Toowoomba and has no intention of moving down so he is going to sell it with all the furniture included as a full turnkey package.” The property includes furniture and soft furnishings valued at more than $50,000 and has been professionally styled throughout with contemporary warm and bright tones Why the world loves Gold Coast real estate Burleigh Instagram house sells for shock high price “This property comes with absolutely everything you could want and is the ideal turnkey package maybe for someone moving from interstate or even a first-home buyer who could set themselves up with a home and all the furniture ready to move into straight away,” Mr Cawley said There’s also a three-car secure garage and the home is air-conditioned and heated throughout The home has been professionally styled and comes with soft furnishings