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PHOTO:\u00a019 Laurel Drive, Helensvale, was auctioned with no reserve, with all proceeds going to Mater Little Miracles. Photo: LJ Hooker Helensvale<\/strong><\/p>\n A unique auction has raised $986,000 for charity in the Gold Coast suburb of Helensvale, with\u00a0money from the no-reserve auction to go to Mater Little Miracles<\/a>, a program that helps more than 2000 sick babies a year.<\/p>\n The stunning four-bedroom, four-bathroom house at\u00a019 Laurel Drive, Helensvale,<\/a>\u00a0was built with this purpose in mind as part of the initiative House for Life, which is spearheaded by Plantation Homes.<\/p>\n More than 800 people watched as 18 registered bidders fought it out for about 25 minutes. Bidding opened at $500,000, and quickly jumped to $950,000, knocking out a few of the hopefuls.<\/p>\n From there, the bids slowly worked their way up to the final sale price. The buyers were a local family looking to upgrade to a bigger house in anticipation of their first child being born early next year. Selling agent\u00a0Brad Clarke, of LJ Hooker Helensvale<\/a>, said they were happy with the result.<\/p>\n READ MORE VIA DOMAIN<\/p>\n