House bucks unit trend on the Coast

Before and after: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads has been transformed form a duplex into a house.

A modern Gold Coast house that was once a duplex has hit the market in a pocket dominated by units and apartments.

In a development twist, the vendor completely transformed the duplex into a house over a two-year period, going against the grain of the surrounding streets.

Marketing agent Cushla Quested, of Harcourts Broadbeach Mermaid Waters, said the three-level house in Burleigh Heads — one of the hottest pockets in the Gold Coast — offered a “unique buying opportunity”.

BEFORE: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

“The sellers are very clever with property decisions and decided that the right thing for that pocket was to have a quality house,” she said.

“They also love a project.”

Real estate records reveal the vendor paid $4.1m for the property at 53 Hayle St — then a duplex in need of some TLC — in July, 2023.

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BEFORE: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

Construction company Wave Developments was behind the epic transformation of the four-bedroom three-bathroom house.

Now unrecognisable, it now features a modern coastal aesthetic with a neutral colour palette, stone and wood.

Standout features includes a cinema, lift, butler’s pantry and intercom system.

The home also offers ocean views and is within walking distance to Burleigh Beach and Burleigh Headland.

BEFORE: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

“Perfectly positioned in one of Burleigh’s most sought-after streets, 53 Hayle St offers unrivalled access to everything this vibrant coastal pocket is famous for,” the listing states.

“Just moments from the beautiful Burleigh Headland and golden beaches, and a short stroll to James Street’s buzzing boutiques, world-class restaurants, and cafes, this address is the epitome of lifestyle and convenience.

“With the new light rail extension almost complete, seamless connectivity to the broader Gold Coast is just around the corner – making this not just a home, but a future-forward investment in one of Australia’s most desirable coastal communities.”

BEFORE: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

PropTrack reveals the median house price in Burleigh Heads is $1.6m, up 16 per cent over 12 months. The median apartment price is $1.06m, up 11.6 per cent.

The property at 53 Hayle St goes under the hammer on September 12.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

AFTER: 53 Hayle St, Burleigh Heads.

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