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Buderim home with farming history sells for $2.85 million

A Buderim home with links to one of the Sunshine Coast’s long-standing farming families has sold at auction for $2.85 million.

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The five-bedroom, three-bathroom property, at Residence Six, 21 Clearview Court, went under the hammer at a recent Avani in-room auction event.

The home was built by the late Peter Wise, an eighth-generation Maroochydore farmer, who died in 2024.

Family connection to the land

Mr Wise custom-built the home in 2010, with the design prepared by architects Blackburn and Jackson.

The property sits on a 3005sqm allotment on Buderim’s north-eastern escarpment, with views across the coast from Alexandra Headland to Mount Ninderry.

His daughters, Amanda and Kylie Wise, said their father had a strong connection to the land.

They said he was so devoted to his property that it was often difficult to convince him to stop for a break, even for a quick smoko.

The home was positioned so Mr Wise could look out over his farm from the property.

Photo Credit: Supplied/Ray White

Local buyers secure the home

Ray White Mooloolaba sales agent Jacob Hussey said the auction attracted two registered bidders, with several conditional buyers also following the sale.

He said the property was bought by a Buderim-based couple with farming backgrounds.

Mr Hussey said the buyers were not actively looking for another home but became interested after seeing the property during the campaign.

He said they planned to enjoy the home and may move into it in the future.

Space for extended family

The property includes a self-contained lower level with its own driveway, single garage, kitchen and living area.

The space could suit multi-generational living or potential rental use.

The block also has drivable access to the lower section, with potential for a future subdivision or secondary dwelling, subject to council approval.

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Family prepares to downsize

The sale comes as Mr Wise’s widow, Ivy, prepares to downsize from the property.

Mr Hussey said the result was a significant moment for the Wise family as they prepared to move on from the Buderim home.

Published 8-July-2026

“Village Feel vs. New Homes”: Buderim Subdivision Sparks Fierce Debate

Photo Credit: Wayne Sweet

A fight to preserve what the residents call the “village feel” of a historic Buderim street has escalated to the courts, pitting a neighbour against the council’s approval of a four-lot subdivision.

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A Plan for Change on Gloucester Road

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Photo Credit: Wayne Sweet

The controversy began after a 3,629-square-metre property, which sold for $3.1 million in June of last year, became the subject of a new development application. The plans, which were later approved by the Sunshine Coast Council, involve demolishing the existing home to create four new housing lots. 

These proposed lots would range in size from a substantial 800 to 985 square metres. The decision has brought to the surface a simmering debate about development in the much-loved suburb and what its future should look like.

Drawing a Legal Line

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In response to the council’s approval, a neighbouring resident has formally appealed the decision in the Planning and Environment Court. The legal challenge is built on the argument that the subdivision goes against the local planning scheme. According to the appeal documents, the resident believes the plan fails to respect the “village setting” unique to that part of Buderim. 

The claim asserts that the area’s planning rules are designed to protect and retain the neighbourhood’s established large lots, not encourage further subdivision. The appeal further states that no conditions could be added by the council to make the development compliant with the scheme’s requirements.

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Residents Weigh In on the Debate

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While the court case focuses on planning rules, the development has sparked a broader conversation among Sunshine Coast locals online, revealing a community with diverse views on the matter. A significant number of residents appear to support the subdivision, questioning the basis of the complaint. Many commentators argue that the proposed lots are far from small and are generous in size compared to new developments in other areas.

Others suggest the “village feel” the neighbour is fighting to protect may have already changed. They point to other subdivisions that have occurred on Gloucester Road and nearby streets, noting that the area is busier than it was in the past. Several people expressed the view that the objector is displaying a “not in my back yard” attitude and that progress is a natural part of any suburb’s life. The sentiment that all homes were once new developments on what was previously empty land was a common theme, alongside the practical need for more housing for families on the Sunshine Coast.

Published Date 29-September-2025