There was standing room only at 26 McAnally Drive on Saturday as multiple bidders fought for the keys to one of most admired houses in Sunshine Beach.
The mood at the auction for Azure, with its explosive 180-degree views sweeping the Coral Sea and awe-inspiring Chris Clout design, was magical.
Marketed by Tom Offermann Real Estate, bidding started at $10 million and quickly reached $13.5 million before the gavel fell to a Melbourne family.
Tom Offermann and his daughter Rebekah were co-listers and naturally elated for the sellers, as the house shattered the previous record for a non-beachfront Sunshine Beach property by an impressive margin of more than $4 million.
It was the culmination of a marketing campaign that generated national as well as global interest, and it was not just thousands or 10s of thousands who tuned in, it was hundreds of thousands.
“The response was phenomenal,” Tom Offermann said.
“However, in the end most of the potential buyers were existing customers, who we have known for years.
“You can imagine how many are on our database after 30 years of leading the market in Noosa.’’
Inspired by nature, specifically a prized sand dune, the five-bedroom, four-bathroom residence embraces the idyllic sub-tropical vernacular as well as living with unsurpassed views.
The views can be enjoyed even from day beds, which seemingly float on the dazzling viridescent, mosaic-tiled infinity pool.
The home features Italian Carrara marble floors, a ’floating’ marble staircase, Italian blown glass tear-drop chandelier, bespoke cabinetry and eco fireplace.
The penthouse-style main bedroom suite is on the top level and has a stylish walk-in robe/dressing room, a free-standing stone bathtub and a shower with panoramic views. Floor to ceiling doors open to a private terrace.
