Queensland’s Best Homes: Heritage home visited Royal Family member now up for sale

More than 90 years ago, royalty came to this heritage homestead in the Sunshine Coast. Now, one family has been working to restore it, and is offering a chance to live in this slice of history.

The seven-bedroom, six-bathroom home at 6-14 Orme Rd, Buderim, is also known as ‘Buderim House’, currently up for sale by Homestead Prestige.

It’s one of Queensland’s five best homes up for sale this week.

The heritage home at 6-14 Orme Rd, Buderim, is also known as ‘Buderim House’ – a property valued for its historical significance, and visited by Prince Henry himself.

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Built in 1915, this Queenslander was owned by fruit growers for the first few decades of its life. It was visited in 1934 by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, who later became the only Royal to serve as Australia’s Governor-General.

The property was entered into the State Heritage list in 1993: representing an early 20th century Queensland timber residence that “exhibits particular aesthetic characteristics valued by the Buderim community”.

Homestead Prestige agent Tristan Kurz said properties such as these are becoming increasingly rare, especially ones sitting on more than 1.5 acres of land.

“The current owners have undertaken a four-year restoration program to take it up to what it is today,” he said. “The property hasn’t looked like this in decades … the gardens are looking like never before.”

A four-year restoration effort went into updating this home for modern sensibilities.

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Featuring warm living spaces similar to European designs, along with a lush backyard with a wide pool area, the home’s expansive grounds give the opportunity for large families to live in open-spaced tranquillity.

Mr Kurz said the vendor, an architect, wanted to bring the property up to a level befitting its history.

“For him it was such a passion to bring a beautiful old Queenslander back to what it should be,” he said.

Agents Tristan Kurz and Sirkka Luke of Homestead Prestige are accepting offers for the property until December 16.

60 Riverview Tce, Hamilton

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60 Riverview Tce, Hamilton

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 60 Riverview Tce, Hamilton, is a luxury offering that hides an interesting historical secret.

The large home sits high on Hamilton Hill, with residents able to catch views of Gateway Bridge and the Brisbane River.

It recently underwent several extensive upgrades, with fixes being made to the roofing and floorboards all across the property.

The tall tower on this property was used by the American Military during the Second World War.

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The home’s high ceilings and formal living spaces help frame the striking tower: able to see 360 degrees around the home, and used by the US military during World War II.

Featuring 3.5 metres of roof space, a granny flat on the lower level and more than 1,000 sqm of storage, the house offers an extravagant living style in a luxury setting.

Nick Roche of Ray White Ascot is seeking best offers for the home by December 12.

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25 Mullin St, Paddington

Renovations at the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 25 Mullin St, Paddington, transformed it into a near-unrecognisable version of its former self.

Named ‘Moreton Cottage’, the home’s character facade was rebuilt with the rest of the home: using a mixture of stone, tiles and timber to reconstruct it with an open living plan.

The home’s elevated position allows for views of the nearby city, helped by wide sliding glass doors to allow for natural light to make its way inside.

The home before its renovations …

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A wine cellar and alfresco BBQ on the outside of the patio are also included, along with a swimming pool right by the home’s newly trimmed and fenced yard.

With study nooks, living spaces and a large master bedroom, the house’s transformation has turned it into something worthy of its neighbourhood.

An auction for the house is being held on December 18, with David Treloar and Dwight Ferguson of Ray White Metro North.

66 Wrigley St, Maroochydore

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66 Wrigley St, Maroochydore

The five-bedroom, four-bathroom property at 66 Wrigley St, Maroochydore, is a striking location with a retro design and a ton of vertical space.

A 1970s property in the Sunshine Coast, the building has four self-contained living areas, each with a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.

Moving up to the top floor is a unique living space: a pink rooftop terrace with an “observatory” to view the nearby city and ocean from.

The home has a tropical theme at the bottom of its versatile living space.

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At the top is a unique relaxation pad with its own style, and a spot for residents to stargaze.

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The building is framed by tropical huts and several firepits, with each of the room containing a different series of textures and styles.

Sitting on 612 sqm of land, the home is a versatile property that’s ideal for renovations and investments.

Stacey Downey of the McGill Group will be auctioning the home off on December 14.

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19 Apex St, Balmoral

The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house at 19 Apex St, Balmoral, features a sharp modern facade for a family with versatile needs.

Designed for both working couples and elderly access, the home features an elevator across its three levels, allowing for easy transportation.

Its third floor its entirely dedicated to a master bedroom sanctuary, while the lowest floor features a private entrance for one of its bedrooms, complete with its own kitchen and ensuite.

The house is constructed for both professional families and those who need a little help getting around.

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The entire house is connected with a neutral colour palette, adorned with herringbone timber floors and stone detailing throughout its interior.

With a covered alfresco area leading to the outside swimming pool, the home balances a professional sheen with ease of use for people of all ages.

Agent Dion Tolley of Place Bulimba is selling the home by negotiation.

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We’re not just looking for the best homes – we’re looking for homes with a story. If you own or know of a property with a story to tell, contact me at nicholas.finch@news.com.au.