Toowoomba's most popular property listings for 2018 revealed
A LATE 1800s home of magnificent proportions was the most popular online Toowoomba property listing of 2018.
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A LATE 1800s home of magnificent proportions was the most popular online Toowoomba property listing of 2018.
New data from Realestate.com.au has revealed the most popular property listings by number of clicks, and in Toowoomba, Claremont, at 91 Campbell St in East Toowoomba, took out the number one spot.
The stately five bedroom, five bathroom property was listed for sale by Webster Cavanagh on June 6 this year for expressions of interest and generated 13,541 page views.
Thought to have been built in 1896, the home features elegant formal living and dining areas, a library with built-in floor to ceiling bookcases, large bay windows and light, airy spaces.
The home was bought by Emma and Craig Dowling in 2007 and underwent significant renovations.
The couple stripped the home back to its original form, removing a number of conflicting architectural additions made over the decades, before adding a new kitchen and family room, and selling it in 2013.
While the property went to contract earlier this year, it crashed before going unconditional and is now for sale for offers above $2 million.
Nipping at the heels of Claremont was a relative minnow by comparison.
The character home at 40 Goggs St, situated within walking distance of the heritage-listed Laurel Bank Park and the CBC, was Toowoomba's second-most popular property listing, with 13,287 page views.
The three bedroom, one bathroom home was listed on February 22 by McGrath Toowoomba's Leanne Gillam and Denise Upton and sold in September for $312,500.
Next on the list with 11,605 views was the award-winning, architect-designed luxury home at 12 Mayes St, East Toowoomba.
Designed by renowned architect Michael Witty and an award winner at the 1997 Australian Institute of Architects awards, the exquisite residence offers resort-style living in Toowoomba's premier suburb.
Marketed by Toowoomba City Realty's Michael Teahan in March, the 3,470 sq m property features five bedrooms and five bathrooms and remains listed for offers above $2,750,000.
It is currently under offer.
Coming in fourth was a magical family home nestled among the gum trees in Mount Lofty, with 11,597 views.
Sold for $458,000 in May this year after being listed in January, 1 Roderic Ct was successfully marketed by Belle Property Toowoomba's Rob Murphy.
Another success for Mr Murphy was the fifth-most viewed listing, 91 Mary St, East Toowoomba, which had 11,334 clicks.
A beautifully renovated worker's cottage, the four bedroom, three bathroom piece of eastside heritage was sold for $625,000 in July this year, after being listed in February.
The only home outside of Toowoomba to make it into the top 10 list was 58 Clarke Rd at Biddeston, which drew in 9353 views.
Coolgreena, a boutique horse farm on 9.51 ha was listed for sale by Ray White Rural Toowoomba's Myles Cosgrove in March.
The stunningly renovated country escape sold for $915,000 in September.
Top 10 Toowoomba property listings for 2018
- 91 Campbell St, East Toowoomba - 13,541 views
- 40 Goggs St, Toowoomba City - 13,287 views
- 12 Mayes St, East Toowoomba - 11,605 views
- 1 Roderic St, Mount Lofty - 11,597 views
- 91 Mary St, East Toowoomba - 11,334 views
- 68 Ipswich St, East Toowoomba - 10,526 views
- 20 Maker St, Rangeville - 9834 views
- 58 Clarke Rd, Biddeston - 9353 views
- 13 Hawthorn St, East Toowoomba - 9182 views
- 17 Dunmore St, East Toowoomba - 8478 views
Originally published as Toowoomba's most popular property listings for 2018 revealed
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