Auction Location: On Site
Positioned on a substantial 862m² allotment in one of Darra's most convenient pockets, 79 Harrington Street presents an outstanding opportunity for developers, investors and land bankers alike. Zoned LMR3 – Low Medium Density Residential (up to 3 levels), the site offers exceptional flexibility for future development including a boutique unit complex, residential townhouses or a potential 2-lot subdivision (STCA). With an impressive 16.2m frontage and 51.6m depth, the dimensions and zoning combine to create a highly desirable development parcel in Brisbane's rapidly growing western corridor.
Perfectly located for lifestyle and connectivity, the property is only 850m from Darra Train Station with surrounding cafes, restaurants and local shopping amenities nearby.
Brisbane CBD is approximately 20km away, while Darra State School is conveniently located just 650m from the home. Woolworths Darra is within 2.6km and the popular Oxley Station Road precinct, offering shopping complexes, cafes and restaurants, is only 4.6km away. The location provides excellent accessibility for families, commuters and future residents alike.
Beyond the development appeal sits a charming post-war solid brick home filled with warmth, character and exciting renovation potential. Excellent street appeal is immediately evident, with a small set of front steps welcoming you onto a large covered veranda — the perfect place to relax and enjoy the neighbourhood surrounds. Inside, high ceilings and ornate cornices showcase nostalgic beauty and create the ideal canvas for a tasteful renovation or restoration.
A spacious foyer entry leads through to two generously sized bedrooms before flowing into an additional internal room, ideal for a home office, nursery or creative space. This connects seamlessly through to the oversized lounge and living area, offering excellent proportions rarely found in homes of this era. The large kitchen provides ample room for informal dining and sits adjacent to the centrally positioned bathroom servicing the home.
One of the property's most unique features is the oversized laundry area, offering incredible versatility for conversion into a self-contained granny flat, home business studio or additional storage space. Completing the package is a large lock-up garage accessed via side access running past the home.
At the rear, the expansive backyard enjoys a desirable north-north-west aspect, providing excellent natural sunlight year-round — ideal for vegetable gardens, entertaining or simply enjoying the Queensland lifestyle outdoors.
Whether you are looking to develop immediately, renovate and hold, or secure a blue-chip landholding with future upside, this is an exceptionally rare offering in a high-growth location.
