There is a particular satisfaction in walking into a home that has been thought through properly, where the parents have their own retreat at one end, the kids have space to be loud at the other, and the covered alfresco is ready for every season. Built just five years ago by respected local builder CJ Smith Homes, 49 Oldmill Drive is the kind of address that makes the everyday feel genuinely easy.
The home opens into a generous open-plan living and dining area that is light, bright, and finished in a clean white palette with ash timber accents to the kitchen cabinetry. The kitchen flows naturally into the dining space, keeping the cook connected to the conversation. A separate family rumpus room provides the overflow that growing households need, whether that is a homework zone, a play room, or a space to watch the game without competing for the main television. The primary bedroom is positioned at its own end of the home, complete with ensuite, creating genuine separation from the remaining bedrooms, each of which features built-in wardrobes. The laundry is large and highly functional, a detail that only becomes apparent when you have lived in a home that got it wrong. Finally, with no carpets throughout, the home is refreshingly low-maintenance and easy to keep clean, particularly for busy families, pets and allergy-conscious households.
Outdoors, the covered patio and alfresco entertainment area is scaled for real use, not just the photographs. Beyond it, the backyard retains plenty of space for children, a future pool, or simply room to breathe. The property's dual rear access is a practical standout: a single roller door on the western side of the large shed and an electric double roller door on the southern side give flexible, independent access for vehicles, a boat, a trailer, or trade equipment. The double garage sits to the left of the home, keeping the frontage clean. The 6.6kW solar system with 6.5kWh battery storage adds a layer of energy efficiency that keeps running costs in check year-round. All air conditioning units are off the ground, adding another layer of practical design.
AT A GLANCE
• Four generous bedrooms with built-in robes
• Main bedroom with private ensuite and extra-large built-in robes
• Dedicated study area
• Open-plan kitchen, dining and living
• Separate family rumpus / second living area
• Contemporary interiors with a light, modern palette
• Large, functional laundry
• Family bathroom plus ensuite
• Double lock-up garage
• Covered outdoor entertaining area
• Generous, usable backyard with room for a pool
• Double remote roller-door access to shed from the main backyard
• Additional single roller-door access from the opposite side
• Access down both sides of the home
• Solar power with battery storage
• Built by highly regarded local builder CJ Smith Homes in 2021
UTILITIES
Power: Mains electricity plus solar system with battery storage
Water: Town water
Communications: NBN FTTP
Hot Water: Electric
Dwelling Built: 2021 by CJ Smith Homes
Zoned: Low Density Residential
Land Area: 729 m2
Rates: Approx. $2,100 per half year
Price: Offers over $859,000
WHY BEACONSFIELD
Beaconsfield sits approximately 7-8 km north of the Mackay CBD with easy access to major arterial roads including the Bruce Highway and Mackay-Bucasia Road. The suburb is home to Beaconsfield State School, Carlisle Adventist College (Prep-12), and the highly regarded Whitsunday Anglican School (Prep-12), with the Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre a short drive away for larger retail needs. Medical facilities including Mackay Base Hospital and Mater Misericordiae Hospital are approximately a 10-minute drive from the suburb. With 11 parks covering nearly 22.7% of Beaconsfield's total area and the new Woodlands District Park nearby, there is genuine outdoor recreation on the doorstep for families of every age.
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