Lucy Folk’s $4 million-plus Queenslander on the Sunshine Coast has failed to sell after eight months on the market, remaining listed as of July 2026. The five-bedroom home, located in the village of Boreen Point near Noosa, was originally listed with a price guide of $4 million and is now soliciting “Bring Offers!!!” from potential buyers. The residence, which features a calming pea-green façade and extensive renovations, was purchased by the fashion and jewellery designer in 2020.
The property sits on a lakefront and was built in the 1930s, retaining its original charm while undergoing a significant transformation. Folk, along with partner Joffrey Cauchy and their two children, fell in love with the “Caribbean slash Australian, plantation-shutter” aesthetic when they returned to Australia from Paris in 2020. The vision was to create a space that felt authentic rather than following current interior trends.
Interior designer Tamsin Johnson was brought in to assist with the redesign, creating a style Folk described as “not being too precious.” The renovations resulted in a mix of whitewashed walls, Mediterranean-inspired colors, and a kitchen featuring effervescent yellow cabinetry. Custom elements include concrete vanities finished with Venetian plaster, terrazzo tiles by Ash NYC, and lighting fixtures by Lockerroom.
While the home’s raw timber decks and white shutters project a casual demeanor, the project required two years of work. Folk explained that the design process involved balancing her own creative input with practical considerations, such as incorporating sun motifs inspired by her mother, who is also an interior designer.
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Despite the high-end bohemian aesthetic and the history of the property, the house has not attracted a buyer since its November 2025 listing. Folk and her family are currently living in the home while it remains on the market. The property is handled by Villa Prestige Properties agents Linda Shore-Perez and David A Perez.
Named “Le Bateau Ivre,” meaning “The Drunken Boat” after the Arthur Rimbaud poem, the house is rumoured to have hosted visits from The Rolling Stones. For buyers seeking a barefoot-bohemian retreat, the listing describes it as a potential escape, though the asking price remains firm at the original guide of $4 million or more.
For a family accustomed to the high demands of international travel and design, sitting on a property like this for nearly a year can feel like a significant financial drag. The opportunity cost of holding a $4 million asset without generating rental income while waiting for the right offer creates a pressure cooker for creatives who usually value freedom over stability. It is a rare luxury to wait for the market to align with a specific vision when every day of holding costs chips away at the capital that could otherwise fund the next collection or adventure.
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