Dual-Homes on 12 Acres with Industrial Sheds and Tourism Zoning. Combined income of $900 pw - Both houses are leased for 6 months until July 2026
This is a rare opportunity to pick up a true, one-of-a-kind property. Just minutes from central Derby and on twelve acres (4.84 ha), The Retreat is located in the much sought after neighbourhood of rural-residential blocks on Guildford and Fitzroy streets. What makes this property so special is that it contains two freestanding, three-bedroom houses on one title. With jarrah floorboards and framing throughout, these charming, well-built houses are true Derby dwellings. Both houses sport modern functional kitchens with upright Chef gas stoves adjoining a bright and spacious open-plan lounge and dining area. The generous bedrooms each contain classic pearler-style awning windows and built-in-robes. The current owners have installed new Daikin split-system (2024) air conditioners in every room in both houses. The houses are elevated to make the most of the prevailing winds at any time of year. The established tropical and native vegetation surrounding both houses is a haven for birdlife and brings welcome natural cooling and shade during the warmer months.
54A Guildford - or the "front" house, has an additional separate ground floor laundry and bathroom, including a shower and toilet, meaning visitors can be accommodated "downstairs" in a caravan, if desired. 54B has a separate undercover parking area and garden shed. Both houses are fully fenced (approximately 1000m2) with secure yards suitable for children and pets. The property is connected to mains power and water with sub-meters installed for each house making an ideal set-up for two separate private rental properties. The property hosts an extensive, automated underground reticulation and solenoid system powered by a brand-new electric bore pump (installed July 2025). This waters the lush, well-maintained tropical gardens that surround 54A and 54B as well as the common areas. A shade-house and double chicken coop have been erected and are able to be plumbed into the bore as well, if required. If this isn't enough, the property also contains two enormous, industrial sheds. These very well-built structures - each measuring 9 metres by 16 metres - have high clearance entrances perfect for storing machinery, large vessels, or 8 carport spaces in total. The sheds could even be converted into a third, or fourth dwelling (STCA). Shed 1 has a raised platform that could function well as a workshop, or communal kitchen area.
The property has front drive access from Guildford Street and rear access from Knutsford Street. Established tracks wind throughout the property. There is an existing concrete slab with road access from Guildford Street on the front west portion of the property, which could serve as a space for further building installation (STCA). The back portion of the property is remnant native veg that requires little maintenance. Firebreaks have been regularly maintained in line with council regulations. The Retreat is listed on the Derby town planning scheme as a Special Site Zone 1 Tourist Accommodation (TA) allowing it to be used for short-stay tourist accommodation. With the two established sheds and two separate concrete slabs - the one located at the front of the property and a second located near 54B, or the "back house" - the possibilities for this block are limited only by your imagination.
For more information or to arrange a private inspection, contact Peter Burns on 0407 911 696 at Hutchinson Real Estate.
