HOMEOWNER STANDS TO DOUBLE HER MONEY
BUNDALL homeowner Joanne Wheeler has listed her waterfront Daimler Drive property after 15 years and stands to sell for double the amount she paid for it.
Ms Wheeler bought the five-bedroom, three-bathroom north east facing house in 2002 for $730,000 — it is now on the market for $1.49 million.
The property is in the central Evandale Estate, close to the Gold Coast Turf Club, Chevron Island, and burgeoning Evandale Parklands.
“I always thought it was a bit unknown as a residential area, which is part of its appeal, and it’s remained so quiet,” Ms Wheeler said.
“I’m not surprised at the current market really, but I am pretty happy.”
Ms Wheeler, who moved from the UK to Australia 30 years ago, shared her home with her two grown-up children after being lured from Brisbane by the Gold Coast’s waterfront lifestyle.
”Directly where I am it has remained very quiet and unspoilt, although a few blocks have now got duplexes on them,” Ms Wheeler said.
“The area as a whole has changed dramatically, particularly with the cafe precinct and the development of the Gold Coast Arts Centre.”
Before listing her property, Ms Wheeler, who recently retired, made significant renovations including a new pool setting, kitchen and staircase.
“I finished up my work and it’s quite a large property, so I want to downsize, travel more and see family,” Ms Wheeler said.