Real Estate: Cairns $1m-plus homes sold to June 30
Cairns kept pace with national property trends with some stellar prices paid for homes as the 2020-2021 financial year wound to a close. Here’s what sold in the exclusive $1m-plus category.
CAIRNS is more than holding its own as property prices nationwide continued to escalate throughout the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 financial year, with newcomers to the Far North targeting the beaches.
Ray White Cairns Beaches Principal Paul Sterling said interstate buyers who sold their southern homes found seaside living within reach in Cairns.
“People do want to live on, or near the water, so these are very desirable locations for people coming from down south who’ve been able to sell their property for a good deal of money, and they’re finding beach locations here affordable, that is definitely a driver,” he said.
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House prices across the Cairns region rose by 7.3 per cent in the past 12 months.
And outside southeast Queensland, the most expensive house market is Palm Cove, with a median house price of $708,230, according to CoreLogic.
Other high price suburbs include Clifton Beach at $630,672, Whitfield at $567,973 and Edge Hill at $521,657.
Here’s 14 properties that broke the million-dollar mark for the quarter:
$2,500,000m – 3 Brindabella Quay, Trinity Park
The street named after the 1997 Sydney to Hobart race winning maxi-yacht, the third of four fingers of canalfront land at Bluewater at Trinity Park continues to be among the most highly desired addresses in the Far North.
This three-bedroom canal front home was purchased by US-based expatriates seeking to return to Australia and the Far North.
FNQ Hot Properties principal Nathan Shingles said the property was purchased sight unseen.
It sold after just 51 days on the market.
Since 2018, eight properties at Brindabella Quay have sold for more than $1m with the highest price being $2.65m for 22-24 Brindabella Quay.
$1,550,000 – 31 Thrush Terrace, Clifton Beach
A sprawling four bedroom home on .58ha in an exclusive enclave on western side of Captain Cook Highway with a purpose built “man cave”, this property is in a tightly held enclave with a history of property sales exceeding $1m. In October last year, 40 Thrush Terrace sold for $1,100,000 and as far back as 2010, 27 Thrush Terrace sold for $1,200,000.
The home was sold by Paul Stirling of Ray White Cairns Beaches
$1,450,000 – 10 Lagoon Drive Trinity Beach
A canal front four bedroom, three bathroom home sold by Daniel Arnott of O’Brien Cairns Beaches, it is at the end of a court inside the Blue Lagoon gated estate, and has a dedicated media room and heated and cooled pool. Earlier this year a Lagoon Drive property fetched $1,450,000.
$1,320,000 6 Lambus St Palm Cove
On the market for some time, this home was sold fully furnished, and advertised as being in “the golden triangle” at Palm Cove.
The property with glamorous bathrooms about 340m from the Esplanade is believed to be rented at $1300 per week.
It was sold by The Industry Estate Agents.
$1,300,000 – 1 Wirrega Close, Caravonica
A large showpiece four bedroom Balinese-style pavilion home with signature timber features and secret garden spots, it sold at auction in June to an unnamed local woman.
$1,290,000 – 32 Fleming St, Edge Hill
This home was built in 1960 and has Queenslander features, such as tongue and groove walls and coloured and textured panelled windows, but a magnificent renovation has created a sleek, white space with a very swish interior and stellar kitchen. It was sold by Champions in Real Estate.
$1,220,000 – 21 Litara Court Palm Cove
Hidden behind greenery and not far from the beach, this is a tranquil tropical haven with a rainforest backdrop, a rainwater tank, water feature and pond. It was sold by Palm Cove Prestige.
$1,200,000 – Lot 3 Duane Close, Brinsmead
Featuring a highly appealing resort-style pool on a generous 1ha block, this home with wrap around verandas and multiple outdoor areas is hidden behind electronic security gates. It was sold by the Property Shop.
$1,210,000 – 15 Apollo Quay, Trinity Park
Commanding street frontage, a pivot door entry, and hardwood spotted gum timbers throughout made this canal front four bedroom, three bathroom home with its own 7m jetty a star attraction. It was sold by FNQ Hot Property.
$1,150,000 – 71-73 Arthur Lyons Drive, Redlynch
On a park-like piece of land with immaculate hedging, this homestead with its tiled veranda and great pool water feature was always going to feature among the prestige sales.
$1,018,000 – 16 Anivas Close, Freshwater
In an imposing position with smart terraced hedging a driveway feature, this home has sensational views, including from a pool with timber decking, and a huge outdoor entertainment area. It was sold by Cairns Property Office
$1,110,000 – 1 Litara Court, Palm Cove
Located in the up-market Argentea Estate, this state of the art home built in 2017 has very high ceilings and extensive use of glass in minimalist-style design. It was sold by Twomey Schriber Property Group.
$1,100,000 – 62 Cedar Rd, Palm Cove
An award-winning, tropically designed property with two homes on 800sq m of land, with a blend of earthy tones, polished concrete floors, and several other bespoke touches such as Fishtail Oak flooring upstairs meant this would always be a standout. It was sold by Shira David Stern of Twomey Schriber Property Group.
$1,100,000 – 69 Daphne Drive Redlynch
Encompassing far-reaching views to Green Island, this home offered relaxed living over two spacious levels. It was sold by Nicholas and Renae Slatyer of Belle Property.
Originally published as Real Estate: Cairns $1m-plus homes sold to June 30
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