Queensland’s Best Homes: Stunning New Zealand home hides by Australian river
A famous New Zealand architect was hired to give this home a stunning look found nowhere else in the country.
A design lifted from New Zealand architecture makes this Noosa Waters home a one-of-a-kind space for interested buyers.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom property at 9 Waterside Ct was built from scratch in 2016, by well-known New Zealand architect Nick Stevens.
The vendors knew Stevens well, and trusted him to make a stunning original design – and it’s one of Queensland’s best homes up for sale this week.
Owner Paul Kostromin said he commissioned Stevens to give their home a distinct and timeless look, set apart from typical Aussie houses.
“We’ve always liked New Zealand architecture – there’s a certain sort of boldness, and a strength to [it],” he said.
“We were keen on a house that was not going to age … we didn’t want the latest fashion thing. We wanted something that was going to still look great in 10 years, 50 years time.”
The open-plan living space leads right to a dock, with chairs at the end to overlook the 14 metre water frontage. Covered in timber and black brick across the entire design, the property – from the master bedroom to the solar-heated pool – is built to allow its residents to lose themselves in their own little world.
Adrian Reed and Taylor Clout of Reed and Co. Estate Agents Noosaville are accepting offers for the home by negotiation.
27 Bulimba Pde, Bulimba
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom house at 27 Bulimba Pde, Bulimba, is a rare home where a golf course sits right beyond the backyard.
Sitting on a triangular block, the property overlooks Bulimba Golf Course, framed by several trees that prevent any stray golf balls from getting too close.
Vendor David Pick worked at that club while living in this house since 2020, and said he adored how quiet the home felt in its little cul-de-sac.
“We call it our idyllic haven in the hustle and bustle of Bulimba,” he said. “We just love the privacy: we love the fact that our kids can play out on the street, with the other kids that live on the street.”
Mr Pick said he found the home perfect for family living, from huge communal areas with 5m ceilings to separated bedroom areas, to give the adults those little moments of quiet.
Its magnesium pool, modern alarm systems and accessibility to shops make for a relaxing family home in a prime real estate location.
Place Bulimba agents Frank Lombardi and Jordan Trottemant are accepting top offers for the property until October 24.
55 Forestdale Dr, Forestdale
The six-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 55 Forestdale Dr, Forestdale, has had a labour of love go into its extensive renovations.
With its previous owners having lived there for the past nine years, they documented the changes to their home online as they grew their family of six.
Their history with internal design helped transform the place into their dream home, with new tiling and floorboarding accompanying its fresh coat of paint.
The L-shaped home encourages an open-floor living plan, with large natural-light spaces for entertaining and larger get-togethers.
With a triple garage that can store its own gym or workspace and a pool right by a shaded end of the house, the home is built to raise a big family with spaces for everyone’s needs.
Agent Mitch Wakeham of Harcourts Connections Stafford will be auctioning off the home in November, if not sold prior.
91A Curzon St, East Toowoomba
The five bedroom home at 91A Curzon St, East Toowoomba, has a design almost as striking as its name: ‘Project Vuse’.
A sleek white angular design frames the indoor-outdoor living plan of the house, which sports two floors on a 604 sqm block.
The design isn’t just for show either, featuring design choices like hidden eaves gutters to reduce the risk of leaks during heavy weather.
Its designer kitchen and alfresco area leads directly to the in-ground pool, overlooking a backyard inspired by a Palm Springs aesthetic.
With up-to-date amenities and an eye-catching design, it’s a versatile home for people keen on a modern lifestyle.
For more information, reach out to Mark Costello from iThink Property.
13 Darvall St, Taringa
The five-bedroom, five-bathroom home at 13 Darvall St, Taringa, makes efficient use of its space to pack the contemporary home with feature after feature.
With two levels on a 582 sqm property, the house has room for each resident to have their own living space: a retreat in the master bedroom, two living spaces, an office and a cinema room being just some of what the house has to offer.
The home features 3.4 metre high ceilings as residents enter the open-plan living spaces, which includes a breakfast bar and butler’s pantry right by the kitchen.
The backyard opens up with its own outdoor kitchen, several terraces and a wide swimming pool, giving families plenty to do with each other at any time of the day.
Ann-Karyn Fraser and Hayley Caruana from Place New Farm are accepting offers above $3.7 million for the home.
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Originally published as Queensland’s Best Homes: Stunning New Zealand home hides by Australian river