Gold Coast historic property set to go under the hammer
Grant Roper of Ray White Broadbeach with Ted Speed at the property’s cafe. Picture: Scott Fletcher The chapel at950 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd, Mount Nathan. Picture: SuppliedAs well as the museum, the precinct has a 150-seat cafe, commercial kitchen, licensed bar and souvenir shop.There are also three nearby animal enclosures with alpacas, deer, chickens, goats and a pig.Video Player is loading.Play VideoPlayNext playlist itemMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 0:31Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:31 Playback Rate1xChaptersChaptersDescriptionsdescriptions off, selectedCaptionscaptions settings, opens captions settings dialogcaptions off, selectedQuality Levels720p720pHD540p540p360p360p270p270pAutoA, selectedAudio Trackdefault, selectedFullscreenThis is a modal window.Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.TextColorWhiteBlackRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentBackgroundColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyOpaqueSemi-TransparentTransparentWindowColorBlackWhiteRedGreenBlueYellowMagentaCyanTransparencyTransparentSemi-TransparentOpaqueFont Size50%75%100%125%150%175%200%300%400%Text Edge StyleNoneRaisedDepressedUniformDropshadowFont FamilyProportional Sans-SerifMonospace Sans-SerifProportional SerifMonospace SerifCasualScriptSmall CapsReset restore all settings to the default valuesDoneClose Modal DialogEnd of dialog window.This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.PlayMuteCurrent Time 0:00/Duration 0:00Loaded: 0%Stream Type LIVESeek to live, currently playing liveLIVERemaining Time -0:00 Playback Rate1xFullscreenClose Modal DialogThis is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button.Converted Homes: Jails, shops & police station 00:31 Related videos 00:31Converted Homes: Jails, shops & police station 00:31Historic home for sale03:12The Converted: Fire Station01:44The Castle’s house auction02:04Dream Home: Seddon02:45The Converted: ChurchTed Speed, 75, spends his days meeting and greeting international tourists and said the property was a “well-kept secret”.“I’m retired but I’m out here as it invigorates me for life,” he said.“The fresh air and the freedom out here is amazing. I’ll be sad to see it go.”The Historic Rivermill is on two blocks at 950 Beaudesert-Nerang Rd.More from news02:37Purchasers snap up every residence in the $40 million Siarn Palm Beach North11 hours ago02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa1 day ago The buyer will get the flock of alpacas. Picture: Supplied The view from the air. Picture: SuppliedThere are five ponds on the property and irrigation in place to pump water from the Coomera River.Ray White Broadbeach agent Grant Roper is taking the property to auction on April 2 and said he was targeting a niche market.“It would suit three different types of buyers,” he said.“A big family who want to live in a Queenslander on acreage, it could be a horse property, or people could come in and use the commercial infrastructure that’s already in place.”“The buyer gets everything right down to the last alpaca and deer.” Ted Speed, 75, spends his days meeting and greeting international tourists at Historic Rivermill and said the property at950 Beaudesert – Nerang Rd, Mount Nathan was a “well-kept secret”. Picture: Scott FletcherHERE’S a selling point with a difference — buy a piece of Gold Coast history complete with a chapel, museum and flock of alpacas.Mount Nathan’s Historic Rivermill property is set to go under the hammer and the buyer gets everything including the resident farm animals.Now running as an Australian experience daytrip destination for international tourists, the 6.2ha property has a colourful past.Rivermill was the largest of three mills operating on the Coomera River where Arrowroot was milled.The property was also used as a timber mill, cattle stud and dairy farm and has been the backdrop to local movies.The original part of Rivermill is now a museum and has some of the agricultural machinery used at the mill. The commercial kitchen. Picture: Supplied Ted Speed at the entrance of the museum and cafe. Picture: Scott FletcherA six-bedroom Queenslander and two-bedroom caretaker’s cottage are among the living facilities while there is also a 120-seat wedding chapel and five bungalows.Records show Prosperity Square is linked to the property whose director is Taiwanese-born Main Beach resident Terry Huang. The company bought the property in 2013.The current owners did not use the wedding facilities, choosing to focus on the international tourism market. Inside the museum. Picture: Supplied Ted Speed at the chapel. Picture: Scott Fletcher
Springfield, where this home at 15 St Maurice Court, is listed for offers over $350,000 is predicted for above average price growth this year. Picture: realestate.com.auPROPERTY experts have revealed their tips for the Queensland areas they believe will achieve above average property price growth this year.The latest NAB Residential Property Survey offers insights from industry experts and NAB economists on where the property market is heading.The industry experts pinpointed, Brisbane, Coomera, Gold Coast, Miami, Mooloolaba, Springfield and the Sunshine Coast as those which would experience above average property price growth in the next 12 months. RECEIVE all the latest Courier-Mail property news direct to your inbox The report found that nationally, housing market sentiment had jumped to a three-year high in the first quarter of 2017.NAB chief economist Alan Oster said the results showed a “very resilient market’’ despite concerns about housing affordability, supply issues and continual warnings of an over correction.He said modest gains in sentiment were recorded in Queensland, but overall confidence levels had lifted.“Confidence improved most in the under performing markets of Queensland and South Australia and the Northern Territory,’’ he said.More from newsMould, age, not enough to stop 17 bidders fighting for this homeless than 1 hour agoBuyers ‘crazy’ not to take govt freebies, says 28-yr-old investor6 hours agoCoomera, where this home at 20 Scenic Crescent is listed for $549,000 is tipped for above average price growth this year. Picture: realestate.com.au“New South Wales and Victoria also remained very upbeat, but Western Australia continues to languish.’’In light of current conditions NAB Economics has lifted its forecast of national house price growth for 2017. It is now predicting a 7.2 per cent increase compared to its previous forecast of 3.4 per cent.Unit prices are now also tipped to increase nationally by 6.8 per cent, previously NAB Economics had warned it would drop by 0.8 per cent.“But the market is expected to cool from late 2017,’’ the report said.“Resulting in more modest growth of 4.3 per cent for detached houses and -0.4 per cent for units in 2018.’’Mr Oster said capital city house price growth was forecast to be strongest along the eastern seaboard this year, particularly pushed by Sydney and Melbourne.It forecasts that Brisbane house prices will only increase by 1 per cent this year.
Lighthaven, the second neighbourhood at Ecco Ripley has just launched with 40 per cent of Stage One already sold.A SECOND neighbourhood has been released at the $500 masterplanned community Ecco Ripley, offering the closest residential address to the $1.5 billion Ripley Town Centre.Developer Sekisui House has officially launched Lighthaven, with 40 per cent of the first stage already sold, after attracting strong registered interest.More than 2000 people attended the official family-friendly launch to get the first look at the community’s latest offering.Lighthaven comes to the market following the success of Ecco Ripley’s first neighbourhood, Brooking Rise, where more than 750 residents are living or building their homes.Sekisui House CEO and managing director Toru Abe said Lighthaven reflected the company’s commitment to rolling out the next generation in community living.Mr Abe said the neighbourhood at Ecco Ripley exemplified the company’s design philosophy of ECCO, namely Environment, Community, Connected, Opportunity. More from newsMould, age, not enough to stop 17 bidders fighting for this home2 hours agoBuyers ‘crazy’ not to take govt freebies, says 28-yr-old investor2 hours agoEcco Ripley“Lighthaven embodies a new generation in lifestyle, in line with Sekisui House’s philosophy of creating all-encompassing living environments from the building of individual homes to infrastructure, roads, public spaces and amenities,” he said. “Our holistic and sustainable approach to design and development is realised in both land and built-form with Lighthaven and the development of major infrastructure for the region with the Ripley Town Centre.”Featuring more than 10 hectares of open space and parklands, Lighthaven will be at the heart of the Ripley Valley as the closest neighbourhood to the Ripley Town Centre, which will be just a short walk or cycle away.Buyers in the initial release of Lighthaven will be moving into their new homes when the $40 million first stage of the Town Centre opens in early 2018.Homeowners in Lighthaven will be no more than 200m from the neighbourhood’s extensive open space and parklands, which includes seating, barbecues, shelters, walking tracks, parks, playgrounds, outdoor gym equipment and family activity areas.Lighthaven’s first release has 38 lots that range in size from 300sq m to 450sq m, and are priced from $172,000.Suitable for first home buyers, investors, upsizers and downsizers, Lighthaven lots are NBN-ready and offer natural gas connection.Buyers have the option of building their home with a house-and-land package designed by Sekisui House or to use a builder of their choice.
Set goals and reward yourself are among Mr Flavell’s tips 5 — DON’T BE HARD ON YOURSELF Mr Flavell said those looking to get on top of their finances must forgive themselves when they stumble and plan for a little indulgence.“While it is important to take a proactive approach towards your finances, it is critical that you don’t be too hard on yourself if you fail to follow all of the above mentioned steps exactly,” Mr Flavell said.“We are not robots and we do have moments of weakness in which we make poor decisions,” he said.“Rather than beating yourself up over it, you should factor this into your budget by setting aside money that you can freely use for your own leisure.“It’s great to save money, but at the same time, it is important that you enjoy it as well. In other words, don’t be afraid to treat yourself once in a while,” Mr Flavell said.Follow Kieran Clair on Twitter at @kieranclair You’re not alone when it comes to money stress and a lack of financial smarts. 1 — PAY WITH CASH “While cards are a convenient way of spending, you can easily lose track of your spending and in some cases, rack up debts,” MR Flavell said.“If you don’t trust yourself to spend within your means and find it easy to lose track of your spending, it might be worth considering using cash to buy everyday items such as groceries.” 2 — BUDGET, BUDGET, BUDGET If you want to get on top of your finances, Mr Flavell said the best thing you can do is create a budget.“A good budget will include all of your regular outgoings and earnings factored in,” he said.“The more detailed your budget is, the more successful it will be. A detailed budget will show you were you are potentially overspending and where you may be able to cut back.” 3 — REVIEW YOUR SITUATION More from newsParks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus1 day agoNoosa’s best beachfront penthouse is about to hit the market1 day agoJust recording the numbers wasn’t enough, Mr Flavell said.“Once you have drafted a detailed budget, you will be able to see how much money you are dedicating to certain things like your phone bill, electricity, gas, water etc,” Mr Flavell said.“From there, it is critical that you get online, do your research and make sure you are in the best product for your needs, or partnered with the right companies,” he said.“By taking a proactive approach towards your finances, you may even find that you are able to bundle up certain expenses — like phone and internet — saving you money in the process.” 4 — SET A SAVINGS GOAL WITH FAMILY MEMBERS “Research has shown that people are far more engaged when working with other people towards a common goal,” Mr Flavell said.“So, in order to save, it might be a good idea to do it with family and friends. We all love a bit of competition and this is a great way to keep you focused on your goal,” he said. Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell has five top tips to help Aussies get back on track with their finances.IF you feel overwrought by finances, don’t fret — you’re not alone.According to recent data from Mortgage Choice’s Evolving Great Australian Dream whitepaper, 21 per cent of respondents said they did not consider themselves ‘money smart’Mortgage Choice chief executive officer, John Flavell, said he was startled to think one-fifth of the population lack the confidence to make good financial decisions.“There are a range of reasons why people may feel as though they are not financially savvy,” Mr Flavell said.“According to our survey, 28.8 per cent of Australians couldn’t find the time to improve their financial knowledge, while a further 11.7 per cent said they would simply rely on their ‘friends and family for financial advice’.“In addition, 15.2 per cent of Australians said they just weren’t interested in building their financial knowledge and happy to be complacent when it came to their finances,” he said.Mr Flavell provided five strategies Australians could use to get back in control of their dollars.
Former footy player Joel Macdonald is now living in New York.FORMER AFL player turned business guru Joel Macdonald has listed his West End unit for sale.The two-bedroom unit at 7209/55 Forbes St, West End, comes with an asking price in the high $400,000s.The unit is in this complex at Forbes St, West EndMr Macdonald is the founder and CEO of ASX-listed GetSwift, a booming software business.GetSwift has been labelled the “Uber’’ of delivery logistics worldwide.More from news02:37Purchasers snap up every residence in the $40 million Siarn Palm Beach North2 hours agoNew apartments released at idyllic retirement community Samford Grove Presented by He has owned the unit for eight years and said it was a hard decision to sell, but he now lives in New York.7209/55 Forbes Street, West End“It was a really hard decision because it is a gorgeous area and apartment and I don’t want to have to let it go. But I’ve moved to New York City now so unfortunately I won’t able to enjoy the apartment and the amazing lifestyle it comes with anymore,” he said.Mr Macdonald was a player with the Brisbane Lions and the Melbourne Football club. He said while that was tough, mentally, business was a bit tougher.7209/55 Forbes Street, West EndHe retired from football four years ago.Marketing agent Damon Warat of Ray White Ascot said the apartment was close to bars, cafes and the arts precinct.The second-floor unit has a balcony which overlooks gardens and the pool.It is airconditioned throughout and the complex facilities include a gym.
And major street appeal like this.He said there were “plenty of owner-occupiers who are cashing out of Sydney after enjoying incredible gains over the last five years”.“They are selling a property in Sydney for $2m, which enables them to buy a fabulous house in Port Douglas for $400,000-$450,000. This transaction leaves these people with plenty of cash in the bank for further investment or to fund a decent retirement.”A $330m boost in construction work around three Central Queensland coal mines and a positive outlook for coal were expected to lift other Queensland centres this year including Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Hervey Bay, according to Des Besanko of Raine & Horne Mackay, Mackay Beaches and Moranbah.“Some of the mines are coming out of mothballs too, because of higher commodity prices,” he said.Places like Gladstone operated as a commercial, engineering and industrial service hub for miners, with companies already lifting their workforce numbers.“The region’s fledgling LNG sector, a spike in cruise ships docking at Gladstone Harbour, and the improved outlook for resources will contribute to a more active year for Gladstone property in 2018.” Especially when the complex has a sport centre like this one. A unit at 29 Portsea/70 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, sold for $225,00 last week.TOWNIES going bush to earn a living with their gadgets will drive growth in regional property values this year, according to latest predictions.Growing economic diversity and technological improvements were allowing more “city slickers from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to go bush and earn a living”, according to Raine & Horne Queensland general manager Steve Worrad.“Improved infrastructure such as better internet connectivity is boosting the appeal of living and working outside capital cities, while it appears stronger mining conditions will also help values in some Queensland regional growth hubs in 2018.”Regional Queensland’s affordability held “major appeal” given values started at less than $200,000 in some regional centres.“This figure won’t even pay for the stamp duty on some properties in Sydney and Melbourne,” he said.Queensland winners include the Far North Coast which is drawing cashed up seachange buyers like stockbrokers and web designers and Central Queensland where mining and construction work has picked up – with benefits flowing to other centres in between.David Cotton of Raine & Horne Mossman/Port Douglas said many of city slickers relocating continued to be in the workforce or operated small businesses.“The NBN is being rolled out, so we have stockbrokers, futures market traders, web designers, and other freelancers, who don’t need to reside in a major city to stay connected,” he said. “The surge in microbusinesses and freelancers operating from Port Douglas is another factor underpinning real estate activity in our region.”More from newsParks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus22 hours agoNoosa’s best beachfront penthouse is about to hit the market22 hours agoThis two bedroom unit at The Port Sea in Port Douglas was a steal at $225,000.
The penthouse is spread over two levels.Up on the rooftop pool terrace, there is also a sun lounging deck and built-in barbecue kitchen. The scheduled auction follows that of the north-facing penthouse, which sold for $3.66 million in December 2017 to a Brisbane-based buyer who had walked off the beach 15 minutes earlier. Modern finishes feature throughout. A look at the pool from above.Mr Worth and his family have used the penthouse pad as a weekender over the five years he has owned the property.“My eldest daughter and her children lived there while their home was being renovated,” Mr Worth said.“At the end she wanted to swap and stay there. The kids didn’t want to leave.”More from news02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa19 hours ago02:37Gold Coast property: Sovereign Islands mega mansion hits market with $16m price tag2 days agoThe 591sq m south-facing residence showcases views of the Pacific Ocean, marina, Hinterland, Parkland and the glittering city lights. The interior is bright, white, open-plan and welcoming and boasts a granite kitchen, wet bar, sauna, wine cellar, gym, and in-wall fish tank near the entrance. A tropical aquarium adorns the entrance.
103/3645 DeVille, Main Beach Parade, Main Beach will go auction early next month.THIS iconic Main Beach penthouse with jaw-dropping glass pool is set to go to auction in a renewed sales push by its restaurateur vendor.With it’s spectacular views and unique transparent design, it’s no surprise vendor Ross Worth’s family have spent most of their time at the penthouse entertaining around the pool. The private glass pool offers incredible views.“The purchasers weren’t going in with the intention of buying the property but after seeing what was on offer and how special the penthouse is they immediately asked to register for the auction,” marketing agent Tolemy Stevens said at the time. The property is being advertised by Mr Stevens through Harcourts Coastal, after a change in marketing agencies.
Perfect for lazy afternoons.“Everything in the property is from the USA, he just went to town.”Among the high end features throughout the property are a Porte-Cochere, solid timber doors, a stone, timber and iron staircase, a chandelier, marble tiles and a 1000 bottle humidified wine cellar. MIAMA STYLE: Take a look inside this luxury home.HOW is this for style?A waterfront home in Ormistan that is currently on the market was built and designed to look like the mansions of Miami.The five bedroom home at 5 Grenoble Place is on the water at Raby Bay, and has 40 metres of water frontage. 5 Grenoble Place Raby BayThe home is on the market now. Plenty of space to watch the water.“You feel like you are on holidays,” she said.And for anyone wanting to just chill at home, it comes with a home cinema, tiled pool and a home office. The home is on the market now.More from newsParks and wildlife the new lust-haves post coronavirus19 hours agoNoosa’s best beachfront penthouse is about to hit the market19 hours agoAgent Sarah Hackett from Place: Bulimba said the owner spared no expense when constructing the home eight years ago.“He based it on homes on the Miami waterfront,” she said. 
9 Sportsman Ave, Mermaid Beach. 9 Sportsman Ave, Mermaid Beach.“We moved into it while we got the plans ready and then we moved out while we did the work,” Mr Reardon, a builder who runs Hyatt Homes, said. “It was virtually a knock down. The front entrance is in the same place but everything else is completely different.”The ground level has an open plan design that flows to the outdoor alfresco entertaining deck overlooking the pool. 9 Sportsman Ave, Mermaid Beach.“We’ve got a TV out there, a built-in kitchen, barbecue, dishwasher, fridge and sink,” he said.Another standout feature is the media room with a 64-inch flat screen and Bose sound system. The couple are selling to start another project in Mermaid Beach.The property is going to auction on May 26. 9 Sportsman Ave, Mermaid Beach.“As soon as you walk into the house you see it — the colour and style is exactly how it is in Brighton and also where I originated in England,” Mr Reardon said. “It adds to that beachy look of the house.”More from news02:37International architect Desmond Brooks selling luxury beach villa17 hours ago02:37Gold Coast property: Sovereign Islands mega mansion hits market with $16m price tag2 days agoThe pair bought the property in 2009 and completely rebuilt the house. 9 Sportsman Ave, Mermaid Beach.THE vendors of this stunning Mermaid Beach house have taken some inspiration form iconic Brighton Beach in Victoria.As soon as you step inside Bruce and Sue Reardon’s six-bedroom home, your eyes are drawn to the bright blue and yellow storage shed by the pool.The shed has been painted to look like one of the Brighton bathing boxes.
REAL ESTATE: 5 Hirst St, Hermit Park“It really is a very, very pretty house – it certainly does attract a lot of attention.”Ms Worrall said it was not just prospective buyers who would fall in love with the house, but the neighbourhood was second-to-none, being close to schools, transport, grocery and food outlets and shopping centres.“Hermit Park is very close to the new stadium that is being built in Townsville,” she said.“It’s quite a little cosmopolitan area. You’re very close to the city and cafes and shops and just about everything there.” REAL ESTATE: 5 Hirst St, Hermit ParkBUILT in the early 1900s, this restored Queenslander offers the hallmarks of a period home mixed with the best in modern conveniences.Elite Properties Townsville principal Glenda Worrall said since the current owners purchased the property in 1991, they had carefully restored it to keep the original features. More from news01:21Buyer demand explodes in Townsville’s 2019 flood-affected suburbs12 Sep 202001:21‘Giant surge’ in new home sales lifts Townsville property market10 Sep 20205 Hirst St, Hermit Park“Because it has been raised to legal height underneath, it’s a very practical house as well.”She said history buffs would simply fall in love with not only the restoration and architecture, but the permanent record of the street’s history in print on the kitchen splashback.“The kitchen is a standout. It has 2pac and all Miele appliances and they’ve done a splashback of glass, which actually shows the history of Hirst St, which was named after a soldier who was killed in the First World War,” she said.“So there’s quite a bit of history involved with the house forever there for the new buyer … it’s quite incredible and it’s got how they raised it and the various original fretwork and all of those sorts of things about the house. REAL ESTATE: 5 Hirst St, Hermit Park“It was originally a little house and they raised it and renovated,” Ms Worrall said.“Constructed around the early 1900s, the current owners have striven to keep the original features, such as chamfer boards and exposed studs, casement and sash windows, wooden louvres, metal pressed metal window hoods, french doors and hoop pine timber floors.”Ms Worrall said the home was only listed a few weeks ago, but had already received a “tremendous” amount of interest.“The buyers are most impressed with the quality of the renovation and it’s just one of the best examples of a renovated Queenslander that you’ll find. REAL ESTATE: 5 Hirst St, Hermit ParkMs Worrall said the owners were selling their family home in search of a lifestyle change. “They’ve actually bought a property in Montville, a bed and breakfast, with three cottages,” she said.“So it’s a change of lifestyle for them and what they will be doing there will be a mirror of the way they’ve transformed this house.”Set on 982sq m, the two-storey home has five bedrooms, including alternate master suites on each level and a bathroom on each floor.