17 Forsythia Drive, Tamborine Mountain. Picture: Supplied
A castle described as a “renovator’s fairytale” was the hottest property in Queensland this past week, taking out the state title of most viewed on realestate.com.au and going under offer within days of its first open home.
The hidden castle at 17 Forsythia Drive, Tamborine Mountain, complete with turrets, stonework and whimsical details, was listed for sale via expressions of interest at the beginning of September.
REA data revealed it was the most clicked on Queensland listing on the property platform in the week to Tuesday, and the fifth most viewed in the country.
Selling agent Louis Bartle, principal of Bartle Real Estate, said he wasn’t surprised the castle attracted strong interest online, but was pleasantly shocked it was the most viewed Queensland home.
“It certainly felt like it was (popular) when we were dealing with all the enquiry,” he said.
“It didn’t leave us with much spare time.
“I’m glad we now have it marked as ‘under offer’ online.”
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The dining nook inside the Tamborine Mountain castle. Picture: Supplied
The property has a unique timber kitchen. Picture: Supplied
Mr Bartle said the castle attracted interest from a wide range of buyers, though most were located in Southeast Queensland.
“We had 60 groups through the property during the first open home and we also did multiple other group viewings,” he said.
“Buyers were a mix of people wanting to renovate the property and live in it themselves and others looking for an opportunity to get into the market.”
Mr Bartle said the castle went under offer for an undisclosed amount within six days of the open home.
“We ended up with multiple offers on the property and could have had it under contract after that first open, but we had promised several others that they could view the property.”
The castle was built by its long-time owner and sits surrounded by greenery on a private 1139 sqm block adjoining the Tamborine Mountain Botanical Gardens.
Mr Bartle said the property was a “renovator’s fairytale”.
“It’s is quite charming from the outside and there is a lot of craftsmanship that has gone into it, but internally it’s tired,” he said.
The property has an old world meets Queensland vibe. Picture: Supplied
The stone gatehouse at the entrance to the property. Picture: Supplied
The current owner began building the castle in the 1980s and lovingly worked on it over the years.
“He was from Germany and did an apprenticeship as an architect and carpenter there,” Mr Bartle said.
“He built this to reflect the architecture of where he grew up in Germany, and it was the second house he built on Tamborine Mountain.
“It has been a labour of love and hopefully it’s going to be someone else’s labour of love.”
Mr Bartle said the owner worked on construction sites around the Gold Coast and New Zealand.
“He was actually the foremen on the construction of the Southport Fire Station,” he said.
The two-bedroom home has most of the hallmarks of a fairytale castle, including spires, stonework, timber detailing, leadlight windows, a courtyard fountain and a stone gatehouse with wrought iron gates.
There is even a cute-as-a-button dining nook that looks like something straight out of Snow White, complete with whimsical timber cut outs, panelling, borders and bench seating.
The curved kitchen has timber cabinetry and character windows and there is a main bedroom with ensuite tucked away in its own turret.
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