Top 10 stunning Sunshine Coast backyards
Lush greenery, helipads, golf greens and garden rooms have transformed these Sunshine Coast and Noosa properties into idyllic escapes. See inside 10 dreamy backyards.
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Backyards are becoming increasingly important as people on the Sunshine Coast seem more determined than ever to spend time outdoors.
Creative stylist Luke Elliott from Hello Trader in Maroochydore says when it comes to backyard trends he is seeing people seeking “a full landscape of hills and trees”.
“Everyone is quite individual but they are turning more to nature,” Mr Elliott said.
“I think the main thing I like to see is a pit fire and beautiful logs around it where you can sit at night with your family.
“And another nice thing is big open trees, like oak trees with hanging chairs underneath that you can just sit in and swing in the breeze to just relax and breathe.”
Mr Elliot also says backyards with big in-ground pools and low maintenance lawns are valued across the Sunshine Coast.
“Lawn is easy just to mow, with big trees everywhere,” he said.
“Everyone is into growing trees, like olive trees and lemon trees; something they can see develop and pick from.”
Take a look at these 10 Sunshine Coast properties with a focus where it matters most – out the back.
Domic – Seaview Ave, Sunshine Beach
A house made from hempcrete and built into sand dunes by Hutchinson Builders, this curved residence is covered in vertical gardens and native plants.
Fronting Sunshine Beach and adjacent to Noosa National Park, this groundbreaking home which won multiple awards in 2020 takes living in harmony with nature to a whole new level.
Landscaped by Living Style Co, creating the garden involved choppering in four pandanus trees valued at $5000 each to achieve complete privacy.
Stonelea – 430 Cooroy Mountain Rd, Cooroy Mountain
Positioned hilltop on 6.5ha in the Noosa Hinterland with northerly views across the mountain ranges to the ocean, this property has “meticulously manicured formal gardens of tropical silver birch, flame trees and Ficus hedges” the Sotheby International Realty listing states, set against the native landscape.
The property also has a 12 metre wet-edge heated swimming pool, dining terrace with rock wall, olive trees, pizza oven and firepit, and a helipad.
It was last sold in March 2013 for $4.475m.
Stringybark Cottage – Sudholz Rd, Verrierdale
The incredible garden of this Noosa hinterland home has been lovingly cultivated for more than 30 years by New Zealand born horticulturist and garden designer, Cheryl Boyd.
Surrounded by bush, the property’s backyard is a relaxed collection of “garden rooms” with carefully curated plants and trees which include spider lilies, tree ferns, gingers, bromeliads and ornamental grasses.
The result is a garden where the plants have been masterfully matched to the place, with structural focal points giving the whole composition purpose.
The property was originally purchased in 1990.
Driftwood House – Driftwood Dr, Castaways Beach
This Chris Clout home has been designed for a life well lived with a series of central voids allowing the outdoor space landscaped by Serene Gardens inside.
The sprawling home frames the block which has sweeping ocean views, and a 12 x 5m touch tennis court, two minigolf greens and two wet edge pools have all been cleverly integrated into the design.
Constantly pushing the boundaries in design, Chris Clout said the home which was crafted to be his own, was a “labour of love”.
The home is currently listed for sale by tender with agent Rachel Sellman.
19 Panorama Dr, Doonan
Sold in March 2021 by agent David Berns, this 2ha property has a lagoon style pool and spa, manicured gardens across the gently sloping land and a spot to land a helicopter.
True to the name of the street it’s on in Doonan, the property is perched on a ridge and has panoramic views across the hinterland and out to sea.
A palm tree lined driveway leads to the house which is also graced with vast entertaining terraces elegantly styled for luxurious living.
8 Littleridge Ct, Doonan
On more than half a hectare, this original dairy farmer’s cottage has a fairytale yard, steeped in history.
The well-maintained established gardens and pool area feature 100 plus year-old native fig trees, mango trees and shaded glades, and there is a pool.
The level land is encircled in trees and the house is gorgeous too; it’s been renovated and lovingly cared for and it’s well positioned in the middle of the block which also has a series of sheds, like any authentic farmhouse should.
It was sold in April 2021 for a modest $1.2m.
21 Ward St, Tewantin
Truly a trophy property, this beautiful riverside estate is so serene due to its position on a section of Noosa River too shallow for motor boats.
facing due east and opposite Richard Branson’s Makepeace Island it commands 36m of riverfront which makes for a lovely outlook at the back.
On a massive 3166sqm of gently sloping land, the stately home is surrounded by established botanical-like gardens and an array of bird life.
When it sold in September 2021 for $5.5m it also had a tennis court at the water’s edge.
86 Lorikeet Dr, Peregian Beach
Sold by Karen Harman in August 2020 for $3.3m, this award-winning architectural dream home was designed by Tim Bennetton and Gabriel Poole.
It is positioned on rolling green grounds with a private pathway winding over one sand dune to the southern end of Peregian Beach.
Beautifully landscaped by Stephen Clegg, the backyard has a centrally located heated pool and there is also an outdoor bath zone.
Opening to the east on both levels with built in banquettes overlooking the garden, this house has the ocean for its backyard.
954 Browns Creek Rd, Eerwah Vale
This quintessential 20ha farm property has Eerwah Mountain for a backyard as well as three dams and a seasonal creek.
It also has established gardens around the original Queenslander and a driveway up to the house lined with pretty Crape Myrtles.
When it was sold in 2020 for $1.1m after being held for 34 years, the property also has an original milking shed ready to be converted into additional accommodation or a studio.
101 Mountain Creek Rd, Mountain Creek
An 11ha parcel of land a six minute drive beaches around Mooloolaba, this property has a lake in the backyard.
Surrounded by flat, grassy fields and native trees, the spectacular freshwater lake has a sandy beach, reaches depths of seven metres and plays host to a variety of marine life including Saratoga, Silver Perch and Australian Bass.
The property backs onto National Reserve and it also had a horse arena when it last sold in 2010 for $2.35m.
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