FNQ’S MILLIONDOLLAR BABIES

MORE than a dozen homes in Cairns broke the million-dollar mark in the first quarter of 2022 – and the top prices were spread across some surprising suburbs.

The northern beaches have somewhat dominated the elite end of the market, but homes in Bayview Heights, Edmonton, Stratford and Holloways Beach were among those to make the list.

A common theme is stellar prices for homes on expansive land or small acreage.

Here’s a snapshot of a few of the highest sellers.

$2,080,000 – 430 Mayers St, Edge Hill

This sumptuous four-bedroom home on a 1596sq m block is at the end of a prestigious street backing on to rainforest. It is divided into two wings. The home was sold by Colliers international. Its price tag eclipsed $2m paid for 13ha of land at 701 Seclusion

Drive, Palm Cove, the balance of Paradise Point Estate.

$1,700,000 – 13-15 Waterview Close, Kewarra Beach

No expense was spared when this stunning home was built and it has three master bedrooms. It is practically two homes in one, connected by a timber deck and pool.

$1,640,000 – 16 Coconut St, Holloways Beach

This beachfront residence sold in January, possibly setting a new suburb record for Holloways Beach. The fivebedroom, three-bathroom house called Mira Vista has understated glamour with designer features.

$1,620,000 – 109 Summerhill Drive, Mooroobool

Summerhill Drive is a dress-circle address and this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home with sensational views and two pools is right at home here. The multi-level home makes the most of its position with an array of balconies and decks.

$1,425,000 – 28/9 Close, Palm Cove

This commanding home with ocean views is in a league of its own. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a self-contained apartment on the lower level and is in the exclusive gated community of Montari.

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$1,411,700 – 61 Old Smithfield Road, Freshwater

On an elevated 2971sq m block, this luxury residence has a separate two-bedroom guesthouse above the triple garage. It has three enormous bedrooms on the upper level and a sensational kitchen

$1,400,000 – 77 Walsh St, Edge Hill

This fully renovated home has features such as polished black bean floors, soaring ceilings, timber casement windows and French doors and is on a 1480sqm block. Built in the 1950s, it has only changed hands twice.

$1,400,000 – 4 Woodlands Ave, Edge Hill

This spectacular and private home has extensive timber decking to make the most of glorious views, soaring ceilings and beautiful design. Its sale further entrenches Edge Hill as a premium Cairns suburb. It was sold by LJ Hooker Edge Hill. The same agents sold 2 Trundle Terrace, Whitfield, for $1,390,000.

$1,390,000 – 2 Trundle Terrace, Whitfield

Built in 1996 on a 2275sq m block, this three-bedroom home hit the market for the first time ever and found plenty of admirers.