Australian Properties (E)

Hidden Valley, Sunshine Coast

The "Hidden Valley" is the incredible creation of a single dedicated, hard-working fellow named Laurie Buckland. Located at the foothills of the Maleny Ranges, in the Diamond Valley on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Buckland has transformed the 9 acres of Hidden Valley's dense tropical rainforest into a simply stunning oasis. He challenged himself to do the extreme and the result is awe inspiring. Laurie's heart and soul have gone into this property and his personal quest to look after what Mother Nature has generously provided is so beautifully evident. One man's incredible vision has emerged into an unbelievable reality.

Imagine arriving with the privacy of your own helipad. You leave the world behind as you pass through the beautifully hand-crafted iron gates into 9 acres of unspoiled surroundings. Be greeted by a running creek, rock pools and waterfalls; an elevated viewing platform overhanging the falls; rock formations left as nature made them; stunning night lights for evening magic; landscaped gardens with 200 varieties of rose and hibiscus; outdoor sauna and spa set in terraced rock wall; a Queensland shaped, cascading swimming pool with cool water-curtained cave retreat; a grass badminton court with a Polynesian grass hut, complete with bar and TV facilities.

Then, enter the architecturally designed home with three double bedrooms and studio. Large picture windows bring the outside in; a spacious modern fully equipped kitchen with top-of-the-range appliances; two lounge areas fully equipped with TV, DVD, stereo and pool table; indoor spa and double shower with tinted glass allowing a panoramic view to the outside but retaining privacy on the inside; a stunning internal garden with a rockery, waterfall and aquarium for restful contemplation; a wood heater for cool weather warming; a fully-equipped office with phone/fax, computer, printer and internet access.

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Shangrila Port Douglas, Australia

Shangri-La Port Douglas, a luxury apartment development in Port Douglas, North Queensland. It is positioned central to the palm-fringed Four Mile Beach, the shops, and the restaurants of Macrossan Street as well as a short stroll to the Marina Mirage.

The tropical styled building features timeless classical architecture comprising twenty six 2 bedroom dual key apartments; a two bedroom Manager’s apartment as well as office, reception and large foyer.

The three storey building will be complemented by 2 large lagoon style salt water swimming pools, one of which will contain a tropical island which links the foyer to the outdoor dining area with cooking and barbeque facilities. The other saltwater pool will have a large swim out, a waterfall and stepping stones.

The impressive covered entrance connects to a unique landscaped colonnade leading to the reception/foyer. The 10 metre walkway to reception will have water features - water trickling over rocks running the full length from the entrance to the commencement of the foyer. The areas adjacent to the water features will be planted with an abundance of lush tropical vegetation including local flora. Ground orchids will be sprinkled throughout the gardens adjoining the walkway, as well as clinging to tree trunks in a cascade of delicate flowers.

The 26 dual key apartments have been designed to provide large living spaces with a superior standard of fittings, finishes and furnishings. The flexibility of dual occupancy apartments has made them an increasingly popular accommodation option for investors, as they provide opportunities for dual income as a one bedroom apartment and as a studio. All apartments enjoy natural light to bedrooms, bathrooms and ensuites, while the building itself has been designed to maximise cross-flow ventilation.

The 5 star appointment has been carefully designed to provide:

• Large balconies with tropical character
•  Carefully considered privacy
•  Generous roof overhangs providing excellent shade
•  Granite benchtops to kitchen and vanities
•  European kitchen appliances
•  Oversized luxurious spa baths and large separate shower recesses
•  Fully air-conditioned
• Stainless steel fans
•  Tiled floors throughout
•  In-room safes
•  All ground floor apartment have direct access to the swimming pools from their individual pontoons
•  All apartments look out across water
•  Unique rainforest walkways providing access to the apartments – walk through the rainforest canopy to your door
•  An exclusive holiday retreat as well as a holiday letting investment
•  Apartments 1, 4, 5 and 8 have private landscaped courtyards incorporating a jacuzzi
•  Laundry facilities in apartments
•  All apartments will have ISD dialing, internet and facsimile facilities as well as satellite television
•  All apartments have spacious balconies which optimise tropical living.

Furniture packages for all apartment types are purchased separately for $50,000.

Apartment types A, B & C (see floor plans)

Prices:

A types

• 111sqm - $685,000, 1^st & top floors
• 104sqm - $680,000, 1^st floor
•  140sqm - $785,000, Ground floor

B types

• 104sqm - $690,000, 1^st floor & top floors
•  110sqm - $735,000, Ground floor
•  111sqm - $695,000, 1^st floor

C types

• 112sqm - $695,000, 1^st and top floors

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Broken Hills Drive, Sanctuary Cove

This Sanctuary Cove home has been completely re-renovated and decorated to perfection. It offers an exquisite modern family environment. The land is over 1900m2 and contains many unique features, such as an outdoor entertaining area with magnificent furniture complemented by a fireplace and built in kitchen.

The vast space inside this modern designed building creates an excellent atmosphere for a family or maybe a couple who loves to entertain. The open planned kitchen is quite large and has everything a top chef could ask for. The separate dining and formal living areas are the center of this unique home.

Upstairs are three large bedrooms that all have en-suites and the master combines its en-suite with a sauna. The spacious design of the master bedroom allows for a modern private sitting area with enough room to fit two lounges. Water features create a delightful presentation which awaits you as you walk in the entrance. If you are looking for a house with style and space whilst maintaining a smart and sophisticated design then this house is for you.


Price recently reduced
Address: 1620 Broken Hills Drive, Sanctuary Cove, Queensland, Australia

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Lake House #2

The Lake house is situated in the Tallebudgera Valley on the hinterland of Queensland's vibrant Gold Coast.  This wonderfully presented home is within 10 minutes of the region's major shopping village, Robina Town Centre, which has 220 specialty shops and 6 cinemas as well as lakeside restaurants. Just 5-10 minutes away are the world famous  Gold Coast beaches where you can enjoy the surf or simply relax soaking up the sun. Convenient access is available to several beautiful golf courses and private schools.

The home has been carefully landscaped to retain the feel  of a rainforest. The pool is sculptured as a natural rock pool with natural overflow creating an appealing waterfall  that trickles gently into the lake. The gardens have been carefully chosen to attract a wide variety of wildlife including fish, eels, turtles, water dragons and water birds.

The house itself is situated on a large 8,000 sq.m block with almost half of the land covered by the lake. The home measures 60 squares under rooves and 30 squares of fully  insulated internal living area. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a study, guest room, lounge with a  deck, billiards and bar area, powder room, and a 2.5 car lock-up garage.

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Casino Towers - Jewel in Brisbane's City Heart

Casino Towers is located in George Street, Brisbane, Australia. It is one street away from the Queen Street Mall - the shopping and business heart of Brisbane City. There is no better apartment block in the Brisbane CBD. Luxury appointments include a glass-walled pool on the roof, sunbathing while taking in Brisbane’s best views, and superb architectural style and interior luxury.

Offered is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 83sqm apartment on level 33. The unit features modern appliances, ducted air conditioning, smart technology for intranet and internet access, and a very usable balcony from which to enjoy the magnificent views. There is a titled car park for 1, and storage facilities.

Casino Towers is due for completion next month and as building prices soar and CBD land availability decreases, there will not be another chance to own something of this quality at this price again. Developers are being forced to look outside the immediate CBD for future expansion. Residential growth in the city has been running at 17% since 1991, with an ever increasing number of people looking for accommodation.

This could be a home for you to live in, or an investment property. Great for students studying at the Queensland University of Technology, or the prestigious University of Queensland. The city is one of the two most popular residential locations for students and it has seen an increasing demand for student accommodation over the last decade. If you have a son or daughter holding a student visa for Australia, you are eligible to buy this apartment.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to own a high quality inner apartment in one of Australia’s most popular cities. Address: Unit 3306, Level 3, George Street, Brisbane City Price: $560,000.

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Prima on Grand II

"Prima On Grand II" will comprise 43 upmarket 2-bedroom (+ study) and 3-bedroom apartments, suitable for both investors and home buyers seeking a low maintenance, urban, cosmopolitan lifestyle. The apartments are contemporary in design and feature the latest in equipment and amenities. Superb views and indoor-outdoor living areas will impress guests and provide you with the an environment that defines Australian resort living.

Walk to one of the cafés, restaurants, hotel around the corner - all you have to do is decide whether it is going to be one of the many international cuisines, seafood, steak, pub grub, fast food or just fish and chips. On site swimming pool and recreational facilities. Walk to the recreational lake, parklands and sporting facilities. Only 22 kilometers drive from Brisbane

Prima On Grand is located in Forest Lake, an area of 1,000 hectares and home to Brisbane's largest recreational lake including 120 hectares of parks and waterways. Forest Lake is in an area that encompasses the lakeside address of Forest Lake and Springfield Lakes. As well as being a place of spectacular beauty, the Lakes District boasts quality education, shopping, recreational and sporting facilities.

In addition to being blessed with a sense of serenity, Forest Lake is a vibrant and thriving community. Here residents enjoy - lakeside lifestyle - access to quality education - vibrant shopping, restaurants and cafés - superb recreational and sporting facilities - lifestyles to suit every need.

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The Aurora

This soaring property development in the heart of Brisbane’s riverside frontage is fast becoming one of the best personal and investment development projects.

The Aurora offers five different floor plans with many inclusions such as 2 and 3 bedroom apartments with powder room -- as well as 2 bathrooms convenient for families and guests and, of course, cark parks. Depending on apartment type, the total area for these magnificent apartments ranges between 192sqm to 125sqm. With panoramic views of Brisbane and surrounding areas, these wonderful dwellings feature quality interior finishes such as 100% wool blend carpets, polished stone tiles, modern kitchen appliances, ample closet space, and a wide range of colour schemes to choose from.

There is still plenty of room to entertain and enjoy the benefits of being close to all the amenities Brisbane has to offer.  From the apartment’s balcony you can see all of Brisbane by night. If you need a city change or are looking to invest, these apartments are the an ideal opportunity to buy into this semi-tropical coastal city.

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Tamborine Mountain Mansion

Wonderful sophisticated home. Very private, a spectacular entertaining venue, with optional, income earning hobby as a bed and breakfast. Fully furnished and equipped including ride on mower and gardening tools. Six large ensuited bedrooms, four with spa’s, additional powder room. Idyllically located on four acres of landscaped gardens.

This top quality home is breathtaking. From the ground floor grand atrium entry hall the living areas open. A formal lounge with large open fireplace to the left, a leading/gallery room on the right, along the wide marble & granite hallway a formal dining room with central hanging crystal chandelier, the room opening onto a private walled courtyard.

The beautifully appointed kitchen features granite bench tops with wrap around bar area. Top of the range appliances, an electric and microwave/convection oven, gas cook top with wok burner, dishwasher, and plenty of cupboard space. This bright and open kitchen forms the centerpiece of the family lounge and meals area.

In addition to the family dining and lounge room, there is a tall ceiling, spacious and very sunny breakfast room with floor to ceiling see through bi-fold doors opening out to the beautiful gardens. The ground floor has three ensuited bedrooms all with private entrances and courtyards.

Climb the spiral staircase to the second floor, a wide carpeted hallway featuring two crystal chandeliers to find two more very large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and spas. The master suite is especially beautiful with a lovely view over the land from the private balcony. A spacious bathroom complete with spa, enormous dressing room, large bed sitting area and separate study.

The grounds have been beautifully landscaped with rain forest and exotic tropical plants. Wandering pathways take you into the garden to discover its many secrets and onto the magnificent lagoon with its own family of ducks. A round ornamental pond with fountain is another lovely feature of the gardens. The spring fed well provides sweet drinking water and an endless supply to keep the gardens and water features in pristine condition. A large car shed built to blend in with the house also houses the ride on mower and garden tools.

This property has a Bed and Breakfast license and is currently operating on weekends as a very successful income earning hobby. Expansion in this area has potential and forward bookings have been taken. Everything needed to continue with this hobby including website and current advertising is included in the overall price. This is a very special property and an inspection will reveal its many splendid features.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Six bedroom suites all with bathroom four having spas
• Additional Powder Room on lower level
• Three formal reception rooms one with fireplace
• Spacious family room, with gas fireplace
• Family meals area and great cook's kitchen
• Sunny breakfast room opens with bi-folds to garden
• Separate bed sitter with bathroom
• Magnificent gardens with lagoon and water feature
• Gas operated instant hot water.
• Natural spring water well provides quality drinking water
• Established income earning weekend hobby.
• Fully furnished inside and out.

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Elysees Inner-city Apartments, Brisbane, Australia

This boutique development is conveniently located just a short walk from the city center and Park Road. Great inner city views, spacious designs, elegance & style, and a variety of one- and two-level apartments to suit individual lifestyle needs. Only 34 apartments for sale, so these will go soon.

One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with one or two bathrooms, and some with studies. Other features include:
- Panoramic city views and open plan living
- Huge entertainment decks
- Gourmet kitchen with stone benchtops and European appliances
- Secure undercover parking
- Glass atrium patio for many apartments
- Onsite manager
- Designed pool and water feature

Prices:

• 1 bedroom from AU$319,000
• 2 bedroom from AU$469,000
• 3 bedroom from AU$675,000
• Penthouse from AU$749,000

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44 Ferry Street, Kangaroo Point

Perfectly situated in the heart of Dockside at Kangaroo Point, Apartment 907 Dockside Hotel offers close views of Brisbane River and the southern city skyline. This one bedroom apartment is ideal for either an owner occupier or investor. With restaurants, cafes, shops and river walkways virtually at your doorstep, this is inner-city living at its best. City workers can take a short stroll over the Story Bridge or jump on the Citycat at the Dockside Ferry Terminal for a quick trip to the city - a great way to start and end the day.

Features include:

• 9th floor apartment with one bedroom, open kitchen, combined dining/lounge area, bathroom/laundry and balcony to enjoy the magnificent views
• Air conditioning, 7 Foxtel Stations, one undercover parking space
• Use of Hotel facilities such as tennis court and swimming pool and surrounding gardens

Currently under professional rental property management by the Dockside Hotel, the apartment is returning approximately $26,200 pa, yielding a gross return of 8.5%, or around 4% net after management fees, body corporate fees, and rates are deducted. This compares very favourably with typical residential rental yields of around 4% gross. Selling price: AU$309,500 (JPY26,400,000).

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