By Sonia Isaacs
THE sale of a “remarkable” Sunshine Coast hinterland estate has set a new suburb record, with Mountain View Manor in Maleny selling for a price believed to exceed $12 million.
Built by Super Amart founder and Financial Review Rich Lister John Van Lieshout and his wife Linda, the 65-hectare Mountain View Road retreat was purchased earlier this month by a South-East Queensland family, marking one of the most significant residential sales in the region’s history.
Ray White Maleny’s Allister Millican, who handled the campaign with colleague Justin Smith, described interest as “unprecedented”, with over 161 qualified enquiries, 30 private inspections and six written offers.
The ultra-private estate offers sweeping views of the Glasshouse Mountains, a resort-style infinity pool, and interiors that had never been photographed publicly until the campaign.
“This was one of those once-in-a-career moments,” Mr Millican said.
“It’s a sale we’re incredibly proud of, and a true reflection of the growing appetite for prestige rural properties.
“To be entrusted with the sale, and to help write the next chapter for both the sellers and the buyers, was a real privilege.”
According to realestate.com.au, Maleny’s median house price rose 21.1 per cent over the past year to $1.15 million.
