Forget Byron Bay. This is the home of quiet luxury
This little known pocket of paradise is attracting attention, for all the right reasons
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Byron Bay may steal all the headlines but those in the know understand that, back from the beach, it’s the hinterland drawing the discerning buyers with deep pockets.
This property at 20 Wood Crescent sits on 2 acres at Coopers Shoot offers drop dead gorgeous views of undulating hills in a luxury environment.
Fittingly called The Retreat, the boomerang-shaped floorplan includes four bedrooms (one in a self-contained space on the lower ground floor), three bathrooms and multiple living spaces. Central to the design is the spacious open plan living area, with a well-appointed kitchen offering a commanding view of the generous alfresco space and heated infinity edge pool outside. The kitchen is kitted out with a Liebherr fridge/freezer, Miele oven and dishwasher and is serviced by a butler’s pantry with Zip tap, making it ideal for catering or quiet nights at home.
The property has everything you would expect from a luxury home, including a cinema room with surround sound Krix speakers and full HD Epson projector. The light-filled master suite offers views over the valley and includes a day-spa style ensuite, dual walk-in robes and direct access to the deck. An automated irrigation system takes care of the garden
But perhaps the greatest luxury for those with sustainability in mind are the renewable energy features, which include a generous 31kw solar system, 160 kw battery and Tesla charging station.
Just 10 minutes to beautiful Bangalow or central Byron Bay, you’re never far from the action. At the same time, Starlink internet and separate workshop and office spaces give you the option to work from home whenever the mood takes.
Quiet luxury indeed.
Address: 20 Wood Crescent, Coopers Shoot
Price guide: $12.5m – $15m
Closing date: Friday, May 12 5pm
Inspection: By appointment
Land size: 7442sqm
Agent: Nick Dunn, McGrath Byron Bay 0448 301 111
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
Villa prices saw particularly strong growth, with capital values increasing by 33.4 percent year-on-year
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Dubai’s real estate market showed strong performance in the second quarter of 2024, with notable increases across the residential, office, and retail sectors, according to a new ValuStrat real estate report for Q2 2024.
Villa prices experienced particularly strong growth, with capital values rising by 33.4 percent year-on-year.
Haider Tuaima, Director and Head of Real Estate Research at ValuStrat said: “The Dubai real estate market has shown impressive growth and resilience in recent months. The ValuStrat Price Index for Residential Capital Values increased by 6.4 percent quarterly and 28.2 percent annually, reaching 178.2 points.
“Despite severe flooding caused by record rainfalls in April, the quick and effective response from developers and authorities helped to control the damage, ensuring that market activity and property valuations remained robust in the subsequent months.”
The office sector also performed well, with the VPI for office capital values surging by 31.7 percent annually and 9.4 percent quarterly, reaching 212.5 points—the highest quarterly increase in a decade.
In the retail sector, Emaar Properties reported 98 percent occupancy in their prime mall assets, while overall mall occupancy stood at 96 percent during the first quarter of 2024. The hospitality sector also saw growth, with total international guests reaching 8.12 million as of May 2024, a 9.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Hotel occupancy reached 81 percent, rising by 1.4 percent year-on-year.
Despite these positive indicators, Tuaima added, “The decline in transaction volumes calls for a closer examination of market dynamics as stakeholders navigate this evolving landscape.”
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
