There is a quiet kind of magic in an old Queenslander, especially when it offers the space, elevation and original character to create something truly special. This home has all the right ingredients for its next owner to restore, renovate and make it their own.
Set in an elevated position on 2691sqm, or around two-thirds of an acre, the property feels surprisingly private for a home that is still "in town". You are only around a 2-3 minute drive from the local shops, grocery store, hospital, schools and other everyday amenities, yet once you are home, it feels nicely tucked away from it all.
The weatherboard Queenslander offers approximately 135sqm under roof, with three bedrooms and some lovely original character still waiting to be brought back to life. Beautiful tongue and groove walls and ceilings feature throughout, while the signature archway and dual-sided lounge give the main living area that unmistakable older Queenslander charm.
The kitchen has been more recently upgraded, giving you one less major job to worry about, while the bathroom is practical and comfortable with a walk-in shower.
From here, you can decide just how far you want to take things. Give it a good tidy up and enjoy it as it is, or lean into a combination of renovation and restoration and bring more of the home's original character back to the surface.
Even the vintage carpet has potential hiding underneath it. With tongue and groove timber floorboards likely beneath, just waiting for someone brave enough to lift a corner and have a look. You could polish them and make them a feature or leave them tucked safely away for another generation and add a modern floating floor or thick, lush carpet instead. The choice is yours.
The block itself gives you plenty of breathing room, with enough land for gardens, sheds, outdoor areas or simply some extra space between you and the neighbours. With a bit of a round yard up the back keeping you firmly away from any other home, combined with the elevation and established feel of the property, it truly creates a sense of it being privacy, despite being 'in town'.
This is not a fully polished home, and that is part of the appeal. It is a character home with a much larger than average block, with heaps of heritage features. While not flashy, the kitchen is modern and fully functional, along with a basic but quite useable bathroom and a larger than necessary hallway providing extra space for you to make some extra modifications and personalisation, providing it's new owners with a myriad of options on what stays, & what goes, while allowing them to remain comfortable during the process.
For buyers who love older homes and can see the beauty in restoring rather than replacing, you will want to see this one before she is gone.
About Mount Morgan
Mount Morgan is a historically significant town, once home to Australia's largest gold mine. William Knox D'Arcy made his early fortune here at the Mount Morgan Gold Mine. He later used that fortune to help start BP Oil. Today, the town offers a peaceful lifestyle with excellent amenities, including, but not limited to, a full-service IGA grocery, with deli and butcher, a chemist, a hospital, a bakery, three doctors' practices, primary and secondary schools, a hardware store, pubs, restaurants, newsagents, and bowls clubs.
The stunning No. 7 Dam provides a recreation area with shaded playgrounds, facilities, and barbecue areas, where you can swim, kayak, and fish. The town also features a skate park, basketball facilities, a public swimming pool with a children's wading area, tons of undercover seating, and a large partially undercover pool. Most homes are only a 2- or 3-minute drive from the town's amenities and services.
Mount Morgan is less than 25 minutes to the Rockhampton roundabout, even closer to the Gracemere shopping centre, and only around 40 minutes to Rockhampton Regional Airport.
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Disclaimer: The information, photographs and floorplans provided form part of the property’s marketing material and are intended as a general guide only. Images may not reflect the current condition or layout, and floorplans are indicative with measurements being approximate. Buyers are encouraged to make their own inspections and enquiries to satisfy themselves as to any matters of importance.
