Inside the most expensive homes in Pie Creek, Gympie
Ten car garages, stables, private lakes and architectural designs - these are the most expensive homes in the ritzy suburb that has emerged as a red hot favourite. Find out their price tags and who owns them.
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On the fringes of the Sunshine Coast, and less than two hours from the state’s capital, it was only a matter of time before real estate in the Gympie region went gangbusters.
While still affordable compared to the coast and Brisbane, the region has attracted thousands of new residents seeking to escape the city life, pandemic restrictions and financial hole of trying to buy to the south.
Gympie’s median house price has almost doubled in the past five years, and in the past 12 months there has been no shortage of multimillion-dollar real estate deals.
Out of this ongoing boom has emerged a new red hot suburb - a part of the region that was always going to be a major growth corridor for Gympie - Pie Creek.
More than any other parts of the city or its satellite suburbs, Pie Creek has more homes worth $1 million.
Here are 14 most incredible homes, how much they cost, and the people who own them. For the sake of privacy we have not included street numbers. Property information comes from corelogic, a leading data and property analyst group.
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LARKIN ROAD, PIE CREEK
Larkin Park is a 2ha property which boasts a massive house with a large expanse of gardens including a lagoon and swimming pool and outdoor entertaining area.
The home has six luxurious bedrooms and three bathrooms, one with a spa that overlooks the gardens, and accompanied by a massive lock-up double garage which houses up to 10 cars.
According to RPData, Larkin Park was was built in 1996 and sold in September 2022 for a little over $2 million to Andrew and Katheren John.
Designed by Noosa architect Tim Ditchfield, the house has multiple pavilions for entertainment with breathtaking views, a large kitchen, a built-in bar and a wine cellar.
It is designed to integrate an outdoor and indoor living style, with the main living area surrounded by glass doors which overlook the pool and gardens.
LARKIN ROAD
A mere seven minute walk up the road from Larkin Park is another million dollar house with a 3.18ha property designed for those with a love of equestrian, and includes a fully fenced horse paddock and stables.
This brick home has five bedrooms and two bathrooms, and has a comfy, wooden, earthy, log cabin feel with cathedral ceilings, and a living room fireplace matches the ranch feel of the property, overlooking the horse paddocks and Mothar Mountain.
This house was bought for $1,035,000 in June 2023 by the Rodwells.
GREEN TREES ROAD
A 1.54ha property mid way along Green Trees Rd is all about outdoor living with a main feature as an outdoor patio overlooking a pristine private lake and garden.
The four bedroom, two bathroom house was recently renovated before its sale for just over $1 million dollars to Steven Kilvert and Liza Sterlson in July 2023.
GREEN TREES RD
Location is important for Green Trees Rd, and in October 2022, a 6535sqm property a few doors up from the house with a private lake, sold for $1.03 million to the Ross and Cheryle Pountney.
PINE VALLEY DRIVE
Executive, stylish and serious, this 1.44ha property quadrant house has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, and is neatly arranged around a swimming pool, almost a modern-twist to a Moroccan Riad.
With multiple uses as a family home away from home, or a glamorous private house, it includes an elevated master bedroom attached to a generous bathroom with oversized showers, and rumpus room with separate study areas it was designed and built by Sunshine Coast architect Clive Bishop in 2009.
It was last sold for $1.2 million in August 2020 to Domi Holdings.
PINE VALLEY DRIVE
Built in 2010, this cosy family home has five bedrooms and two bathrooms, a swimming pool, a media room, home office and garage workshop.
A combination of elegant and functional, its open plan kitchen and living area looks out over the pool which boasts a couple of water fountains.
To ensure your loved ones or furry animals are secure, a gated fence surrounds the house, and its ample garage can fit up to seven cars.
The house was sold for $1.2 million to in May 2022.
LONG RD
This 1.28ha, three bedroom, two bathroom house on Long Road, Pie Creek, surrounded by leafy green trees, is a humble house designed for nature lovers who want to wake up with the early sun and watch light dance around the surrounding leafy green foliage.
It sold for $1.12 million in July 2021 to Amy Lane.
SWEENEY COURT
Built in 2021, this five bedroom, two bathroom property in Sweeney Court is a family home which offers expansive space peppered with timeless style.
The house integrates inside and outside living with the house enveloping the back deck.
With neutral colours and natural light the living areas are built for entertaining but also include a dedicated children’s play area, a work from home office space, a media room, and a garage with workshop space, and room for a caravan, car and boat.
The house was last sold for $1.2 million to Glynn and Yvonne Fairbrother in April 2022.
SWEENEY COURT
A family home with a tropical design that is sure to entertain, this four bedroom, two bathroom house in Sweeney Court boasts an open plan kitchen, dining, and living area which runs onto a sheltered deck overlooking a pool, yard and mountain views lining the horizon.
Set on an elevated property it was sold to Kay and Alwyn King for $1.1 million in October 2022.
WATERGUM DRIVE
This steel-framed house on Watergum Drive at Pie Creek includes ample space for guests within its five bedroom, two bathroom layout.
High ceilings bring an air of space accompanied by wide hallways and large rooms, and the house includes a media room and an open plan living area with mountain views.
The house was built in 2014 and last sold in August 2022 for $1,027,000 to Pollyanna and Mark Penfolds.
WATERGUM DRIVE
A half hectare block of land currently on the market in Watergum Drive was last sold in March 2022 for $1.2 million to John and Camille Gebbing.
WATERGUM DRIVE
This luxurious home has a detailed beach house feel which includes space and a flow between the great outdoors and the comfort of indoors.
The four bedroom, two bathroom house is only two years old and beckons guests inside its vast entertainment area but also caters to a family needing practicality, with a separate main bedroom to the children’s quarters.
This house sold for $1.2 million in July 2023 to Selwyn and Rosemary Woods.
WATERGUM DRIVE
This four bedroom, three bathroom house built in 2014 is elegant and tranquil with panoramic views of Pie Creek surrounds.
It was last sold to Ruth and Trevor Tramacchi in October 2021 for $1.2 million.
WATERGUM DRIVE
This modern five bedroom, two bathroom house has a huge floor plan which includes views from every angle.
It is a GJ Gardner built property with high ceilings and private alfresco areas, media rooms with cinema seating and a kitchen with a breakfast bar.
This house was last sold in March 2023 for $1.1 million to Peter and Angelina Ovens.
RIVERGUM CLOSE
This stunning four bedroom, two bathroom house was built in 2009 and boasts an open plan kitchen, living and dining area which expands out onto an open deck.
It was last sold in December 2022 for almost $1.2 million to Sean Norris.
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