A “magical” waterfront home has been dubbed the “Palm Springs” of Australia, and the property is set to sell for a whopping $35 million.
And the exquisite abode, at 29 Cooran Court in Noosa Heads, could be the most expensive ever sold in Queensland.
The highest recent sale in the area was ‘Riverstone’ at 43 Witta Circle, which sold for $30 million in May 2024.
Noosa, 150 kilometers north of Brisbane, is famous for its sparkling Sunshine Beach, its array of cafes and fashionable boutiques dotting the coast.
Beachfront properties in the area cost around $8 million; Other homes typically start at $2 million. A price like this is a rarity, especially considering part of Queensland’s appeal is the typically lower house prices compared to cities like Sydney and Melbourne.
The luxurious mid-century modern mansion, which looks like something out of a five-star tropical hotel, has magnificent ocean or river views from every room.
Noosa Sound, where the house is located, consists of a series of beachfront houses located immediately behind the main beach. The neighborhood is also within walking distance of Hastings Street’s famous restaurants and local shops.
“It’s a pretty affluent area of Noosa because of the river access, waterways and proximity to the beach,” the home’s listing agent, Tom Offermann of Tom Offerman Real Estate, told FEMAIL.
‘Magical’ waterfront home dubbed Australia’s ‘Palm Springs’ to sell for $35 million
29 Cooran Court in Noosa Heads could be the most expensive house ever sold in Queensland
Those who enter the home are immediately greeted with green gardens and an ornate bridge over a lush pond. It then transforms into a sparkling pool that surrounds the house.
“The house has several unusual features that contribute to its high price,” Mr. Offerman continued.
‘The first is the location: Noosa is known for its pleasant climate. It has mild winters and beautiful, warm summers.
‘Noosa is a safe area in terms of crime and is often referred to as the affluent northern suburb of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
“It is becoming an internationally recognized tourist destination.”
You’ll see green gardens and an ornate bridge over a lush pond just as you enter, which transforms into a sparkling pool that curves around the house.
The luxurious mid-century modern mansion has magnificent ocean or river views from every room.
29 Cooran Court is every host’s dream venue, with immense open-plan space, built-in barbecue facilities, a casual bar restaurant and much more.
One of the main attractions of the house is its large size.
New council regulations have imposed a 500 square meter limit on new homes, regardless of plot size, and 29 Cooran Court has double that area.
‘Its surface area is 1,020 m2 of land, and the average for the area is 600 m2. “Several areas have round acrylic skylights and there is also an acrylic bridge that connects one wing of the house to another,” Mr Offermann said.
‘The bridge was imported from South Africa and the developer flew there to install it.
‘The house also has a pier where you can park several boats and jet skis. There is also its own boat ramp with the possibility of hooking the boat to a shed.’
It also features a cozy stone fireplace that spans two levels and endless polished wood floors – the perfect place to sit with a cup of hot chocolate.
Offerman said the property has drawn a lot of interest from local and international buyers.
The house has five bedrooms with access to the terrace, dressing rooms and private bathrooms.
The home was designed by award-winning architect Paul Clout, whose impressive portfolio includes mammoth projects such as the riverside mansion ‘ONE W’.
Mr. Clout’s firm also designed a magnificent property with 360-degree views of the area’s ocean and mountains.
The house is a host’s dream location – with immense open-plan space, built-in barbecue facilities, a casual bar restaurant and more.
It also features a cozy stone fireplace that spans two levels and endless polished wood floors – the perfect place to sit with a cup of hot chocolate.
The highest recent sale in the area was ‘Riverstone’ at 43 Witta Circle, which sold for $30 million in May 2024.
Noosa Sound consists of a series of seafront homes that sit behind Noosa Hedge, the promenade and the main beach.
It also has five bedrooms with access to the terrace, dressing rooms and en-suite bathrooms.
The Premier King Suite is a vision with a massive walk-in closet, jetted tub, double shower, and luxurious cabinetry.
Offerman said the property has drawn a lot of interest from local and international buyers.
Its current owners live overseas and don’t visit Australia enough to keep it. However, they spent four long years developing it.
In 2023, the most expensive house in Queensland was also on the Sunshine Coast at 33 Ross Crescent in Sunshine Beach.
The beachfront home sold for $28 million in September and featured five bedrooms, four bathrooms and 62m of beach frontage.
The home was also sold by Tom Offermann Real Estate and was designed by architect Geoffrey Pie.