Embrace the spirit of DIY with this original cottage that's charmingly set just 500m from the water's edge. An easy 5-minute stroll will have you enjoying fish'n'chips by the seaside watching dozens of kite surfers chasing that perfect "lift". Being released for the first time in over 50 years, it's dedicated long-term owner is now ready for the next generation to embrace the property's undeniable potential.
Occupying a peaceful street position within one of the bayside's most well regarded near-waterfront locales, prepare to discover a truly exciting opportunity. With so much potential inside and out, you'll only be limited by your imagination. Let your creative flair go wild! Whilst completely loveable and liveable as is, savvy purchasers will see the massive potential for a property overhaul. Without doubt, there's unparalleled scope here for those with foresight and flair. - immaculately maintained single-level post-war home
- timeless cottage street appeal
- 3 large bedrooms & 1 central bathroom
- inviting living room plus adjoining sunroom
- sizeable kitchen with extensive storage
- internal laundry, rare for the home's era
- ornate cornices & classic casement windows
- carpet covers untouched hardwood timber flooring
- 5x5m carport with adjoining breezy patio space
- 3x2m garden shed at rear
- tidy lawns & manicured gardens
- side-driveway access to rear of block
- level allotment of 405m2 A happy heart-warming home, this one is perhaps reminiscent of nan's place that you visited as a child. As it sits today, it's a modest seaside cottage ideally suited to the young, and the young at heart. However, the owner and family recognise the potential to renovate, raise, or remove and rebuild; a transformation is eagerly awaited. In this prized locale the risk of overcapitalising is almost non-existent. This "home sweet home" is surrounded by numerous other residences currently undergoing significant upgrades indicating strong value being injected into the area. Properties in this neighbourhood are highly sought-after. As a suburb, Brighton boasts positive and significant annual capital growth for the last 8 years consecutively; throughout 2022/2023 it topped the media charts as a "real estate hot spot" and buyer demand continues to far outweigh supply. Official statistics confirm that the northern bayside property market is one of the strongest in Queensland at present … you can invest in your future here with absolute confidence. Whether you're looking to nest or invest, this property will deliver a lifestyle you'll love. Peace and tranquillity are in abundance here, yet convenience is at its prime. - 500m to vibrant waterfront with walking/cycling tracks & recreational areas - 1km to IGA, BWS, bakery, butcher, cafes, restaurants & everyday amenities
- 450m to popular café and licensed restaurant with live music
- 2.2km to Sandgate Village CBD with its eclectic array of shopping & dining options
- 300m-1.5km to multiple reputable primary schools & child-care centres - 1.2km to well-maintained sprawling Council parklands ("Peace Park") with kids play equipment & bbq huts - 1.2km to Sandgate Bikeway meandering amongst leafy surrounds
- 250m to various bus stops
- 4km to prestigious St Patrick's Boys College
- 4km to iconic Shorncliffe Pier
- 1.8km to Dowse Lagoon with a richness of natural flora & fauna
- 3km to Sandgate Town Hall for theatre shows, musical acts & entertainment
- 3km to Sandgate train station, 30mins to Brisbane CBD
- 5km to Redcliffe Peninsula precinct
- 18km to Brisbane's domestic & internal airports
- easy access to motorway - both north & south - for weekend escapes
- all distances approximate only Entry-level buying into the increasingly popular 4017 northern bayside district is becoming more and more rare. Serious house-hunters will know that unrenovated seaside cottages are highly sought-after and demand far outweighs supply. You'll need to act fast to avoid disappointment.
