Best Homes: A rare chance to buy a home in a celebrity hotspot
If you ever wanted to live where Elon Musk, Tom Hanks and a Jonas Brother have come to stay, now could be your chance.
If you ever wanted to live in a neighbourhood where Elon Musk, Tom Hanks and a Jonas Brother have come to stay, now could be your chance.
When big-shot celebrities need a place to crash, they’ve often done so on Kootingal St in Ashmore. Now, a home is being offered on that street: and it’s one of Queensland’s five best homes for this week.
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 5 Kootingal St, Ashmore, is an immensely rare offering: an acreage riverside property near the Gold Coast, on a street known for its superstar visitors.
Vendor Robert Montesalvo moved into ‘The River House’ three years ago, spending the time refurnishing and retiling the home to update its cosmetics.
In that time, he fell in love with the stunning views of the home, on a street with fewer than a dozen houses.
”It’s a very exclusive area – there’s been a lot of super celebrities come and staying next-door,” he said.
The neighbourhood has seen figures such as Elon Musk, Tom Hanks, Jude Law, Amber Heard and one of the Jonas Brothers stay nearby, in another recently sold home next-door.
With nearly 1.3 acres, the home comes with its own tiny beach and dock leading into the Nerang River.
But it’s not just the location; the two-storey house is packed with features, from a sheltered balcony surrounding the whole top floor to an updated and refreshed interior design, with three different dedicated recreation spaces on just the lower floor.
Designed for a large family who can afford to live a high-end lifestyle in a hugely desired neighbourhood, the property will be auctioned off at a date yet to be disclosed.
Contact Roberto Scartozzi and Lisa Psaras of Harcourts Property Hub for more details.
26 Overend St, Norman Park
The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 26 Overend St, Norman Park, is a full reconstruction of its former self: with its vendor turning what was going to be a small renovation into a full overhaul, while trying to keep the house’s original facade.
Vendor Adam Philps bought the home more than two years ago, deciding to give it a makeover into a true luxury family home.
“There’s luxury homes out there everywhere, but the family bit seems to just get a bit lost in there,” he said. “We were trying to make something that was genuinely a family home.”
The home now has several dedicated entertainment spaces to serve different purposes, from a lawn to a pool and basketball court, packed in 810 sqm of property.
With modern upgrades to a Queenslander appearance, the home has been specially rebuilt for families who value comfort and convenience.
Place Bulimba agent Darcy Lord will be putting the home up for auction on November 2.
599 Mountain View Rd, Wootha
The six-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 599 Mountain View Rd, Wootha, has 2.95 acres of land to enjoy a gorgeous view of the Glasshouse Mountains.
Built in 1886, ‘Half Moon Hideaway’ has been moved around twice in its more than hundred year-old history.
The house sits in a pocket of rainforest, offering classical design elements across room such as the library, the grand country kitchen and entertaining deck.
Besides its sprawling acreage, the property also has a separate two-bedroom cottage one can use for dual living or guest accommodation. With stables, an arena and an in-ground saltwater pool, it’s a home for both private living and grandiose events.
The house will be up for auction on October 26, from the RE/MAX Hinterland Team.
21 Wust Rd, Doonan
The four-bedroom three-bathroom home at 21 Wust Rd, Doonan, offers picturesque views of the Noosa Hinterland hard to find anywhere else.
Set on more than 7,000 sqm of land, the house is covered in raked ceilings and Lockwood timber from New Zealand, sheltering three floors for three different lifestyles.
The top floor of the house contains the master bedroom and a covered balcony, with the middle floor featuring open-plan living spaces, a deck and nearby pool for people eager to take a dip.
Finally, the lower bedroom can service as a business or dual living space, complete with bedrooms, an extra kitchen and bathroom, and a dedicated home theatre.
Agents Caroline Johnston and Ruth Venning of Hinternoosa are accepting offers for the home from $2.75 million.
22 Jamieson St, Bulimba
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 22 Jamieson Street, Bulimba, offers more than meets the eye when it comes to spacious living.
Just off of Oxford St, the home’s five-car garage space allows a wide variety of options for families who could use the space, with a wine cellar at the other end of the floor.
The ground level of the home is comprehensive, with a spacious pantry and dedicated living, dining and theatre spaces, along with a study and a billiard room.
The upper floor completes the design with ensuites and study nooks for each bedroom, with the master bedroom having its own private balcony.
Equipped with a security system and modern European appliances, the home is built for families who enjoy a lot of hobbies in a convenient location.
The house will go up for auction on October 24, with Place Bulimba agent Shannon Harvey.
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We’re not just looking for the best homes – we’re looking for homes with a story. If you own or know of a property with a story to tell, contact me at nicholas.finch@news.com.au.
Originally published as Best Homes: A rare chance to buy a home in a celebrity hotspot