Named "Summerville" and marked by a plaque at its entrance, this extraordinary Fraser Island hardwood Queenslander was built in 1877 as the residence of Bundaberg's first elected mayor - relocated from George Street and now commanding 4,099m² in the relaxed coastal community of Moore Park Beach, 20 minutes north of Bundaberg.
Hand-milled tongue-and-groove walls, soaring ceilings, polished timber floors, and a deep wrap-around verandah framing established gardens and tranquil wetland outlooks - the character here cannot be replicated. 16 kilometres of pristine shoreline, turtle nesting grounds, the Kolan River mouth, and a boat ramp delivering the Southern Great Barrier Reef in under an hour, all within a tight-knit community with everything close at hand. Some homes have a story. Very few have one like this.
For more than 15 years, Summerville has been lovingly stewarded by its current custodians - sympathetically restored throughout and most recently treated to a full external repaint, ensuring its heritage is not only preserved, but proudly carried forward.
Step inside and discover:
- Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen to the rear of the home, bathed in afternoon sun and flowing naturally through the galley kitchen and out to the verandah
- Well-appointed galley kitchen with 6-burner gas stove, island breakfast bar, dishwasher, and walk-in pantry - a practical and generous layout built for a home that loves to entertain
- Air-conditioned main bedroom with direct access to a beautifully appointed 2-way bathroom featuring a claw-foot tub, oversized shower, and a discreetly partitioned toilet - a genuinely indulgent retreat
- 3 additional well-proportioned bedrooms, 2 with air-conditioning - versatile across a floor plan that suits families, couples, and those working from home equally well
- Dedicated second lounge, library, or home office adjoining the main living area, with a guest powder room - a flexible and quietly removed space that adapts to whatever you need it to be
- Deep 3/4 wrap-around verandah linking every room to the outdoors, catching the morning sun across the front and framing established gardens and wetland surrounds - the kind of space that becomes the heart of daily life from sunrise to sundown
- 10 x 3.5m in-ground mineral pool, fully fenced and positioned just off the deck, with the downstairs bathroom conveniently set nearby for effortless poolside living
- Tranquil wetland outlook to the rear of the block, lending a peaceful, semi-rural feel that's increasingly rare so close to the coast
- Fully concreted under-house level with laundry, second bathroom (shower and toilet), secure parking for multiple vehicles, and abundant storage for boards, kayaks, and everything a coastal lifestyle demands
- Powered 16 x 8m high-clearance shed with concrete floor and 3m roller doors - exceptional capacity for boats, caravans, a workshop, or serious storage needs
- Grid-connected solar, 2 x 10,000 litre rainwater tanks plus a 5,000 litre tank off the shed, full perimeter fencing, and mature gardens framing the front of the block - a self-sufficient, well-secured holding on a flat 4,099m² allotment with the kind of presence only decades of growth can deliver
A holding of genuine historical significance and irreplaceable character on 4,099m² of flat coastal land, all within 20 minutes of Bundaberg - inspections will do more justice to Summerville than any written description ever could.
Contact us today to arrange your private walk-through.
