Some homes are designed for where you are today.
Others have the ability to grow with your family for decades.
Welcome to 12 Caringbah Street, Wakerley.
Before we tell you about the home, it's important to understand who this property is for.
If you're searching for a brand-new home with the latest open-plan design, oversized butler's pantry and modern finishes, this may not be the right property for you.
However, if you're looking for something that is becoming incredibly difficult to replace in Brisbane's Bayside - a large, level corner block that gives your family options not just today, but for the next 30 or 40 years - then this is a property well worth your consideration.
Because while homes can be renovated, extended or even rebuilt...
You simply can't create more land.
Positioned on a generous 724m² corner allotment with approximately 54.6 metres of combined frontage, this is one of those increasingly rare opportunities where the land may ultimately become the property's greatest asset.
The Kind of Property That Evolves With Your Family
Most homes suit one chapter of life.
This one has the potential to support many.
Today, it's a spacious family home with room for children to run, entertain friends and enjoy a backyard that's becoming harder to find.
Tomorrow, the possibilities become even more exciting.
Subject to the appropriate approvals, buyers may wish to investigate the potential for a secondary dwelling of approximately 80m² habitable area, together with patios, car accommodation and storage.
Imagine what that could mean.
Your elderly parents could live independently, just steps away from family.
Adult children could have their own space while saving for their first home.
The granny flat could provide an additional rental income to help reduce the mortgage or build long-term wealth.
And years from now, as life changes once again, perhaps you move into the granny flat yourself while renting the main residence, creating an additional income stream throughout retirement.
Or maybe your children raise their own family in the main home while you remain close enough to watch the grandchildren grow up.
Few properties offer this level of flexibility.
Fewer still offer it in one of Brisbane's most sought-after Bayside suburbs.
A Home Ready to Enjoy Today
Built in an era when homes were designed around generous proportions rather than squeezing every square metre onto a block, this residence offers the space, flexibility and substance that families continue to appreciate.
While the floor plan reflects the home's era, it remains exceptionally practical and comfortable, with multiple living areas providing separation for growing families.
One of its standout features is the formal lounge with soaring raked ceilings that create a wonderful sense of openness and natural light - an architectural feature that's becoming increasingly uncommon in modern construction.
Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and multiple living zones, the home is ready to enjoy from the day you move in while allowing the next owner to modernise over time if they choose.
The beauty of this property is that there is no urgency.
You can simply move in, enjoy the space and let the property evolve alongside your family's changing needs.
The Land Is What Sets It Apart
Finding a level 724m² corner block in Wakerley is becoming increasingly rare.
Finding one with approximately 54.6 metres of combined frontage, excellent side access opportunities and a large, usable side yard is even rarer.
Whether your future includes:
* A granny flat (STCA)
* A swimming pool
* A substantial shed for boats, caravans or hobbies
* Extended outdoor entertaining
* Multi-generational living
* Additional rental income
this property gives you the flexibility to make those plans possible.
It's not just about what you can build.
It's about preserving choices for the future.
Features You'll Love
* 724m² level corner allotment
* Approximately 54.6m combined frontage
* North-facing orientation
* High position with glimpses towards the Brisbane skyline
* Potential granny flat, pool or shed (STCA)
* Generous side access opportunities
* Four bedrooms
* Two bathrooms
* Multiple living areas
* Soaring raked ceilings to the formal lounge
* Double remote garage
* Six split-system air conditioners
* Separate downstairs shower and toilet
* Crimsafe front security door
* Rainwater tank
* Colourbond fencing
* Spacious backyard with exceptional future flexibility
Property Facts
* Built in 1992
* Land size: Approximately 724m²
* North-facing block
* No known easements
* Not flood affected
* Estimated rental return: Approximately $1,000 per week
* Less than 18km to Brisbane CBD
The Location
One of Wakerley's greatest strengths is its ability to combine peaceful family living with outstanding connectivity.
* Mayfair Village Shopping Centre - approximately 3 minutes
* Moreton Bay College - approximately 4 minutes
* Moreton Bay Boys' College - approximately 4 minutes
* Bus stop - approximately 400m walk
* Manly Train Station - approximately 7 minutes
* Manly Harbour - approximately 8 minutes
* Cannes Park - approximately 10 minutes walk
* Brisbane CBD - approximately 30 minutes
Families choose Wakerley because it's a suburb that offers room to breathe while remaining connected to schools, the Bayside lifestyle and the Brisbane CBD.
Private Inspections
To provide buyers with a more personalised experience, inspections are available by private appointment only.
This gives you the opportunity to not only explore the home, but also walk the land, picture the possibilities and decide whether this is the place your family could call home for many years to come.
From all of us at Q Realty, we wish you every success in your property search. We would be delighted to show you through this unique opportunity.
Disclaimer: Buyers should rely on their own enquiries. Measurements and dimensions are approximate. Some images may hav
