"If the mountain will not come to Mohammad, then Mohammad must go to the mountain."

That's what Owner and CEO of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, Paul Arthur said when asked why the agency had decided to host an auction event featuring luxury tropical North Queensland properties in the upper echelons of Sydney's Double Bay.

"Buyers who are looking for properties at this level in tropical North Queensland are typically from Sydney and Melbourne, so we decided to bundle a number of luxury properties and bring them to those interested in one night," Mr Arthur told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

Agent with Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, Barbara Wolveridge, who has several properties being auctioned on the night, told WILLIAMS MEDIA it makes sense to hold the auction in Sydney.

"The demand for pretty much all of our high end properties is coming from interstate buyers, so it just makes sense to hold the auction there. So far, we have had lots of interest in these properties," Ms Wolveridge said.

"With an auction like this, it brings everything to a head. There is an end date, which you normally don't have.

"Someone might see a property, but they don't really rush to secure it, because they think "oh it'll still be there when I'm ready'. But with an auction like this, people realise they only have a few weeks to secure that property," Ms Wolveridge continued.

1 Vasey Esplanade, Port Douglas, for sale through Barbara Wolveridge of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty as featured on Luxury List.

Director of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, Deanne Arthur tells WILLIAMS MEDIA "We hosted a similar but smaller event in 2017 and it was a great success resulting in the sale of a magnificent high-end property from Port Douglas. We are fortunate to have the support of our wonderful team at Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty who are engaged with a number of their private clients for these properties.”

Auctioneer Matthew Condon will auction off seven luxurious tropical North Queensland properties on the night.

"We will also be using GAVL (an online auction) technology, allowing live streaming and online bidding anywhere in the world, in fact we are the only Queensland agency doing so, aligning with our National and International presence," says Ms Arthur.

At Queensland Sotheby's International Realty's last auction event, there was a registered bidder putting forth bids from a yacht off the coast of Vietnam. 

One of Ms Wolveridge's properties to be auctioned on the night includes 'Batujimba', a lakeside garden oasis inspired by the designs of Ceylonese architect Geoffrey Bawa.

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Ms Wolveridge told WILLIAMS MEDIA the property has been designed around the views onto the lake.

“The areas to sit and read are just beautiful – all looking onto the lake, listening to the wildlife and reflecting on the silence. There is nothing better in this world,” Ms Wolveridge said.

119B Botanica Drive, Woodwark, for sale through Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, as featured on Luxury List.

Carol Carter, agent with Queensland Sotheby's International Realty also has a few properties being auctioned on the night, including this lavish oceanfront residence that has won numerous awards and accolades for being a destination wedding and events venue.

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Ms Carter told WILLIAMS MEDIA "Botanica Whitsundays’ satisfies your appetite for the ‘live, work and play lifestyle’ that we love."

"You have the ability to ‘live’ your dream with a very fine residence overlooking the breathtaking views across the Coral Sea.

“Add to this if you wish, the opportunity to build on an existing lucrative wedding and event venue business giving the ‘work’ component to your life. ‘Play’ in Australia’s most popular playground, the Great Barrier Reef and the magnificent Whitsunday Islands which are on your doorstep.

"All this creates a ‘lifestyle envied by many and available to so few!" Ms Carter concluded.

Ms Wolveridge told WILLIAMS MEDIA the market in Tropical North Queensland is as sunny as the gorgeous weather.

"We are so busy here at the moment, the market has really picked up here in Port Douglas. Plus, the weather is so sensational, it really is such a beautiful part of the world," Ms Wolveridge said.

The properties going to auction include:

• 1 Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach
• 34-37 'Plantation House' 'Bali House' 'Meryula'
• 62 Mitre Street, Port Douglas
• 17 The Sands Estate, 14 Barrier Street Port Douglas
• 10/48 Theatre Drive Benowa
• 36, 38 and 40 Hibiscus Lane Holloways Beach 

The event will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney's Double Bay on Monday, 6th August at 5:30pm.

For more information about this event and to view all the properties being auctioned on the night, visit the Queensland Sotheby's International Realty website.

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