Some houses are built to look like every other house in the street. Same floor plan. Same finishes. Same predictable story.
Tucked away in a quiet court in Bushland Beach, this distinctive Tomy-designed home has something that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Genuine character.
Beautiful hardwood timber features run throughout the home, bringing a warmth and personality that modern builds often struggle to replicate. There's an honesty to the design, a feeling that someone actually thought about how this home should look, feel and function and while the character remains, the owners certainly haven't been sitting idle.
Over the past five years, considerable time, effort and investment have gone into bringing this home up to date. A new roof, guttering and flashings, a completely rebuilt kitchen and bathroom, updated air-conditioning, fresh paintwork and a 6kW solar system are just some of the improvements.
Even the less glamorous, but arguably more important, things have been taken care of. New mains water and power connections, an updated hot water system, interconnected smoke alarms and NBN connectivity.
It's the kind of work that doesn't always jump out at you in the photographs, but certainly matters when you're buying a home.
The important improvements have been made without stripping away the very things that make this property special.
But the Real Magic Might Just Be Outside.
Set on an impressive 1,161m² allotment, the gardens are something else. Established, beautifully landscaped and full of life. The kind of gardens that take years, not weekends, to create.
There's room to slow down, enjoy a morning coffee surrounded by greenery, entertain friends or simply appreciate having a little breathing space between you and the rest of the world.
The outdoor screening and decking have also been freshly re-oiled, complementing the home's recently repainted exterior and creating an inviting setting to enjoy the surrounding greenery.
And then there's the shed.
Not an afterthought tucked into a corner of the yard, but a substantial shed and workshop with room for tools, projects, hobbies and all those things that never quite fit inside the house.
Whether you're someone who enjoys working with your hands, needs somewhere to store the toys or simply appreciates having a proper workshop, it's the kind of addition that makes an already interesting property that much more appealing.
What Makes This Place Special
The Home & Lifestyle
Distinctive Tomy-designed home with genuine architectural character
Three bedrooms
Generous 1,161m² allotment
Beautifully established and landscaped tropical gardens
Large shed and workshop
Outdoor decking and screening, recently re-oiled
Renovations & Improvements
New roof, flashings and guttering installed approximately five years ago
6kW solar system, still under warranty
Completely rebuilt kitchen
Interior and exterior repainting, including exterior painting completed recently
New hot water system, still under warranty
Three newer split-system air conditioners, including a living room unit still under warranty
New mains power line from the pit to the house switchboard
New water supply line from the mains to the home
NBN connection
Updated television antennas
And the Location? Well, That's Another Story.
Bushland Beach has always had a rhythm of its own.
It's coastal, relaxed and just far enough removed from the bustle of town to feel like you've escaped something. But unlike many coastal communities, you don't have to sacrifice the conveniences of everyday life to enjoy it.
The Bushland Beach Tavern and the local corner store aren't just places to grab a meal or pick up a few essentials. They're institutions. The kind of places that have become part of the fabric of the suburb and Townsville itself.
Whether it's some of the best fish and chips around after an afternoon at the beach, a proper pub meal with friends or a cold drink after a long week, there's something wonderfully uncomplicated about having these local favourites just down the road.
The foreshore and surrounding parklands are part of everyday life here. Somewhere to take the kids, walk the dog, enjoy the sea breeze or simply watch the afternoon disappear. No elaborate plans required. For the more practical things in life, Coles is approximately a three-minute drive away, local medical services and your neighbourhood GP are within walking distance, and nearby bus stops provide another option for getting around. Add the growing Northern Beaches shopping and service precincts, and you've got the essentials of everyday life comfortably within reach.
There's something quite special about a suburb where you can walk to your local doctor, pick up dinner from a much-loved corner store, enjoy a beer at the pub and finish the day with a stroll along the foreshore. It's the kind of lifestyle people often go looking for on holidays.
It's not brand new. It's not trying to be and that's precisely its appeal. Because there's something refreshing about finding an established home where so much of the hard work has already been done, without losing the charm that made it worth preserving in the first place.
8 Manuka Court is for someone who appreciates the difference between a house that's simply been built and a home that's developed character over time.
Because the best homes don't always have the newest designs or the most fashionable floor plans. Sometimes they just have something you can't quite put your finger on.
Come and have a look. You'll understand.
