Sunshine Coast and Noosa’s most unique houses, trending property designs
Architectural and interior design trends are shifting in the current Sunshine Coast housing market and we have compiled 30 unique properties ahead of the times. See the full list.
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From converted churches and old cottages to modern resorts with domelike structures, the Sunshine Coast and Noosa have a range of unique homes hidden in the hinterland and coastline.
Several Sunshine Coast real estate agents have also revealed current buyer, architectural, and interior design trends across the regions.
Real Estate Agent Ian Suter from Suter Smith Cleine said architectural and interior design trends were shifting in the current housing market in surprising ways.
“We’ve sold a couple of homes that are extreme open plan even without walls and partitions to the wet areas,” Mr Suter said.
“And we are noticing a preference for lots of mixed materials like stone, timber and concrete, and black – black interiors, black floors.
“I’ve also seen a couple of Hampton rebuilds that are looking timeless … with wainscoting, vaulted ceilings, and tongue and groove.”
Mr Suter says other trends include mature landscaping, bigger windows and pools, wallpaper for a mural effect, two of the same appliance for ease of entertaining and a desire for hardwood.
Check out our list of 30 fascinating and beautiful homes in our backyard.
111 Wust Rd, Doonan
An impeccable family home on 0.6ha in the Noosa hinterland, this rambling renovated residence has been updated to embody changing market demands.
Bespoke interiors where timber, glass and stone merge open to manicured gardens and a resort-style pool with top-edge pool window, oversized umbrella and in-pool lounging slab.
It’s currently listed for sale with an asking price of $3.2m.
30 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads
A reinterpreted A-frame originally built in 1980, this three storey house on Noosa Hill sold for $2.5m in August 2022.
Described as “audacious and daring” is uses a black palette to create what agent Ian Suter described as “the most emotionally charged and dramatically artistic” home he has brought to the market.
61 – 85 Pryor Rd, Verrierdale
Set on 4ha, this two storey coastal farm house underwent an extensive renovation with Mediterranean undertones before it was sold in August 2020 for $2.3m.
The house features a Tasmania oak cathedral ceiling, new archways, Indian timber bathroom consoles, marble sinks, rendered surfaces, concrete brass fittings and tap wear and is surrounded by a series of fenced paddocks and a dressage arena.
4 Safari St, Noosa Heads
Nestled in a quiet street moments to Noosa Junction, this rare home is surrounded by huge fig trees and features a dry creek bed and internal garden woven through the rambling floor plan.
Architecturally designed with open spaces and sweeping cathedral ceilings framing a leafy environment, it sold in November 2022 for $1.23m after being held for almost 30 years.
74 Upper Hastings St, Noosa Heads
A blue ribbon gem positioned next to a dedicated path to Noosa Main Beach, this original cottage sold for $5.75m in January 2023 “after 50 years of multi-generational family celebrations”, the listing states.
Built in 1972, the two bedroom Little Cove surf shack backs onto Noosa National Park Reserve with hinterland views from a front veranda.
3/15 Mitti St, Noosa Heads
Set within the Alderly boutique complex in Little Cove, this 1947 stand alone cottage has its own pool and is surrounded by garden areas for alfresco dining.
Having undergone a cute renovation using a monochromatic palette, partly rendered stone walls and exposed beams, timber floors and a combustion fire place provide for the ultimate Noosa holiday abode.
Paradise Dr, Lake Weyba
Set in wallum woodland near Lake Weyba, this Gabriel and Elizabeth Poole architectural collaboration consists of three single-storey pavilions with steep skillion roofs, each with its own rain water tank.
Featuring a designated bath house in the middle pavilion, the home maximises sustainable design and high functionality, opening to the north from all three connected blocks.
38 Marnie Cres, Doonan
Positioned high on almost half a hectare, this home has the ideal layout for a family home with a separate bedroom wing for the children and has been revamped to enhance the charm of original features like high raked ceilings, hardwood floors and stained glass windows.
It also has a remodelled guest suite on the lower level which opens to picturesque gardens and a small dam.
22 Miva St, Cooroy
This character filled home is indicative of a recent resurgence in the popularity in churches which have been converted into residences.
The five-bedroom property features large lancet windows, cathedral ceilings with elegant down lighting, a spacious kitchen, combustion wood heater and an upstairs retreat.
261 Dath Henderson Rd, Tinbeerwah
‘Palmyra’ is a luxury pavilion style retreat on 10 parklike hectares in the coveted Noosa Hinterland location of Tinbeerwah.
A series of custom-designed pavilions connect via covered walkways, the seven bedroom home has expansive verandas, two brand new kitchens, multiple living zones indoors and alfresco, a 20m heated lap pool and a separate multipurpose studio.
11 Lone Hand Rd, Eumundi
An old Queenslander set on 10ha of undulating land taking in full views of Mount Cooroy, this property sold in October 2021 for $2.8m.
On arguably the most sought-after road in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, this four-bedroom two-bathroom turn of the century homestead had solar power and came with a storage shed, quality artesian bore and good boundary fencing.
1 Railway Parade, Pomona
The original Police Station in Pomona, this quintessential Queenslander was built in 1927.
It has undergone a thoughtful renovation to retain its character, replete with high ceilings, timber floors, French doors, VJ walls and stained glass windows.
The backyard is idyllic too, with a huge mango tree plumb in the middle for shade.
215 Moran Group Rd, Kin Kin
‘Beauvallon’ meaning beautiful valley is a 69ha property with large spring fed dam and permanent creek, located just minutes from the historic township of Kin Kin.
The 1910 three-bedroom Queenslander features freshly oiled hardwood timber floors, 12ft ceilings, French windows and wraparound veranda.
There is also a separate one-bedroom cottage with loft and huge machinery shed with solar and storage batteries that feeds to the main house.
Tuckeroo Ln, Eumundi
Positioned on the edge of a tree-lined dam, this ex-indoor horse arena has been reimagined with lux upgrades and landscaping to become a statement home and local landmark.
Vibrant and open with plenty of living space and a rare three bedroom design, it over delivers with what’s expected of these spaces, from the leafy deck with palm tree views to the double-height ceilings and dark polished concrete floors.
11 McAnally Dr, Sunshine Beach
Previously the home of Australian photographer Tracey Moffatt, the Gabriel Poole-designed home ‘Bluepoles’ is one of very few ‘Quadropod’ homes built on the Sunshine Coast.
Akin to a treehouse, the house is suspended in the trees and captures ocean views from two elevated pavilions connected via a breezeway bridge.
A West Wing was added 1o years after it was built, providing an ideal guest suite, office or studio.
68 Tingira Cres, Sunrise Beach
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group veteran real estate Mike Hay said the beauty behind 68 Tingira Cres, Sunrise Beach was designed by renowned architect John Mainwaring who was “very big” in the 70s and 80s.
Mr Hay said this one-of-a-kind, beachfront home had been held by the same owners since 1988. The two-storey, four-bedroom place has tall ceilings, a balcony with ocean views, and – if the view isn’t enough – a short and sandy path from its backyard to the beach.
Looking at today’s buying trends, Mr Hay said many buyers were from southern parts of the country and were keen to purchase new homes where they can easily and instantly move in rather than needing to give them a lick of paint.
“[They’re] proving to be quite sought after,” he said.
43 Gilbert St, Buderim
McGrath Estate Agents Mooloolaba realtor Vicki Stewart said 43 Gilbert St, Buderim was the “perfect combo of old and new”.
The four-bedroom home, sat on more than 1800sq m, featured a wine cellar, country-style kitchen and ocean views towards Mudjimba Island.
“It’s like Gone With the Wind,” she said.
7 Quiet Valley Cres, Buderim
Ms Stewart, who has sold more than 15,000 properties in the past 30 years, said 7 Quiet Valley Cres, Buderim was beautiful because of its “nice Asian influence”.
The four-bedroom home, surrounded by trees and shrubbery, has a swimming pool, a 4160sq m land parcel, and a sunken formal lounge with a fireplace.
56 Palmwoods-Montville Road, Palmwoods
Martinuzzi Property Group founder Leigh Martinuzzi flagged 56 Palmwoods-Montville Road, Palmwoods as a unique home for the Sunshine Coast.
The eco-friendly hinterland house, which has two separate wings either side of a breezeway, has bamboo flooring, a timber balcony, and even a ‘margarita bar’ next to a firelit and fruit trees.
With people leaning towards remote work after Covid-19, Mr Martinuzzi said buyers were interested in homes with outdoor spaces, entertainment areas, and open areas in nice, quiet locations yet close to services.
Domic Noosa
Tom Offermann, founder of his eponymous well-known business Tom Offermann Real Estate, said one of the “most prestigious” properties for holiday rental in the region was along Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach.
The jaw-dropping property, which would make guests feel as if they were in a dream, has six luxury suites and 10 bathrooms under its dome like structures and a pool overlooking the beach and a national park.
Mr Offermann said Domic Noosa cost more than $20m to build and sat on nearly 10,000sq m of land.
“It’s a land size that isn’t available anywhere else,” he said.
68 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads
Mr Offermann said multimillion-dollar riverfront home 68 Noosa Pde, Noosa Heads was a masterpiece because it was designed by architect Tim Ditchfield about two decades ago.
Mr Offermann said the seven-bedroom property was special because its mostly neutral tones were designed to mirror the place’s environment.
The house, which recently sold for $19.8m recently, has seven bedrooms, five car parks, a timber jetty, pool, and easy access to the area’s iconic strip, Hastings St.
23 Durham Cres, Buderim
While it may look like a normal treehouse style home, The McGill Group director and realtor Mark McGill said 23 Durham Cres, Buderim had a unique roof, designed to withstand “high wind loads” with its roof line bowed and curved.
“So the wind can flow over it,” he said.
The four-bedroom house, tucked away in greenery, featured a pool, wooden deck and – for the chefs in the house – natural stone kitchen benchtops.
63/62-66 Sixth Ave
Realtor Mark McGill said a Sunshine Coast home with a true “wow factor” was a three-storey penthouse towering above Cotton Tree, Maroochydore.
The luxury five-bedroom property along Sixth Ave, Maroochydore boasts 300-degree views, a rooftop terrace, floor to ceiling glass windows, and a short walk to the ocean shore.
Sharing current design trends for homes, Mr McGill said archways, natural colours and a Palm Springs-style were popular, with the latter being “the real rage again”.
He also said the mark of a unique home was often an elevated pool, saying he knew someone who turned a shipping container into one, giving bathers a nice view.
84 Mooloolah Dr, Minyama
While some local residents might be lucky to land on-street parking near their homes, realtor Mark McGill said one unique, multimillion-dollar home bragged a garage with 10 car spaces.
The two-storey riverfront home at 84 Mooloolah Dr, Minyama featured 1300sq m of pure luxury, with six kingsize bedrooms, four bathrooms and a central pool and spa.
Mr McGill said the stunning building was worth $7.7m.
25 Callistemon Ct, Maroochy River
If there was ever a place to quarantine, it would be at 25 Callistemon Ct, Maroochy River.
The secluded mansion, perched on a forested hill, has five car parks, 10 bathrooms and 10 bedrooms, with three of them each having a private balcony.
The two-storey home, designed with a dash of Mediterranean architecture, has a fireplace, timber kitchen, high ceilings and – if dwellers have time to venture outside – 3.75ha of land with a tennis court.
49 Witta Circle, Noosa Heads
Tom Offermann Real Estate veteran real estate agent Eric Seetoo pinned 49 Witta Circle, Noosa Heads as a unique house given its Gone with the Wind-style stairwell.
The riverfront, multimillion-dollar home, showcasing a French-style flair, has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a private wooden jetty for boats, kayaks and swimmers.
143-145 Shorehaven Dr, Noosa Waters
With a 40m-long waterfront edge, real estate gun Tom Offermann said one of the most stunning properties was 143-145 Shorehaven Dr, Noosa Waters.
The Palm Springs-style architecture home, which even has palm trees dotted around it, sits on a 1600sq m block with a jetty, pool, long lawn, five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
37 Witta Circle, Noosa Heads
The king of homes is quite literally a jungle-style property in Noosa as it was crowned the best home in the country last year.
The timeless-style property along Witta Circle, Noosa Heads took out the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year in April last year.
The multimillion-dollar home’s core elements were stone, timber, and rich greenery draping down the edges of its exterior. The timeless-style building also featured a unique submerged pool.
368 Dath Henderson Rd, Tinbeerwah
There aren’t many homes where residents can wake up, pick up a golf bag and walk onto their own private golf course, but this is all possible at 368 Dath Henderson Rd, Tinbeerwah.
The multimillion-dollar property, sitting on 60ha, is surrounded by the lush hills and forestry of the Noosa hinterland. The seven-bedroom and nine-bathroom property has sandstone floors, a stone fireplace, and an infinity pool with Mt Cooroy for a view.
16 Bond Ct, Doonan
Flaunting classic character and hidden away in native bush is a four-bedroom property in the Noosa hinterland
The two-storey home at 16 Bond Ct, Doonan, with more than two acres of land, has timber floors, stone kitchen benches, and a spacious deck. Outside, there’s a pool, two water tanks and a vegetable garden.
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