A lovable Queenslander with a wild interior is set to get a big hit, with its owners looking to double their cash with a major refurbishment.
The pastel pink four-bedroom home was purchased in disappointing condition four years ago for just under $600,000, but based on recent sales in the area, it has undergone an incredible makeover. Unique homes can sell for twice that amount.
Owner Charlie Watt said the renovation, which was a labor of love with her husband Leonard, a builder, was never intended to be a flip.
But the couple realized they had a knack for renovations and decided to put it on the market to fund their next project.
Like many Australians faced with social upheaval during the pandemic, they decided to escape the city and bought 6.5 acres of land in 2020.
The cute pastel pink house was previously an unremarkable yellow shade. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
“We were living in Brisbane and decided we wanted to live a bit more of a country lifestyle,” Ms Watt said.
“We didn't want to be more than 45 minutes from the city, so we went to realestate.com.au, accessed the map view, and looked at properties of all square footage within 45 minutes of Brisbane.・I ended up on the outskirts of East.
The interior has been lovingly renovated to respect the heritage of the house. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
After living in Queensland, the couple wanted to purchase a house as the ultimate family home.
“We actually had a really hard time finding one in East Burpengary. There aren't too many there, but we managed to find one of only a few in the area,” Watt said. said.
Wild wallpaper adorns almost every wall. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
“It was the second house we went to and it was pretty bad. The inside wasn't the best either and certainly the outside wasn't the best either.”
But Watt said the property had “huge potential” and ticked all the boxes.
“It was 40 minutes to Brisbane, it was over five acres, and it was at the end of a cul-de-sac because we wanted to avoid the traffic,” she said.
The vibrant pattern extends to tiles in the kitchen and bathroom. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
“We wanted a location that was very close to a boat launch so we could visit the islands.”
“There are also beautiful views of the surrounding farmland and very old trees.”
“It was within budget.”
The warm and inviting interior will appeal to buyers with families. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
The house was not originally built there, but was moved from Brisbane city several decades ago.
“We knew it needed a proper renovation,” Watt said. But then someone renovated it and did a terrible job. ”
Each room has a different theme, including the bedroom. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
The property has a large shed, which was especially helpful during renovations.
“We spent several months renovating it and actually lived in a tent in a hut while it was being renovated,” Watt said.
This property is perfect for families with young children. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
Although the couple completed most of the work themselves, Leonard's skills as a builder proved essential.
“We just had subcontractors help with things like electrical and plumbing,” Watt said.
A unique home with an eclectic interior that is truly one of a kind. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
Behind the Queenslander's beautiful pink exterior paint is a wild interior packed with surprises.
Eclectic wallpaper adorns nearly every wall in the home, and the layers of pattern in each space almost overwhelm the senses.
Vintage touches like this claw-foot bath can be seen throughout the home. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
“I'm drawn to the vintage aesthetic. I really like pastel colors,” Watt said.
While Ray White sales agent Naomi Carter's target market is undoubtedly family buyers, where brand new kitchens and bathrooms are appealing, Watt's most prized space is , a low-budget addition that Leonard bought for less than $1,000.
“My favorite is the pavilion in the front yard,” she said. “Leonard built it for less than $1,000, basically using scraps. It's made from reclaimed wood in Oregon, so most of the $1,000 went to paint.”
The pavilion in the front garden is the perfect place to enjoy the sunset and is owner Charlie Watt's favorite spot. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
Now that the renovations are complete and the couple are enjoying living in their finished home, they have decided to sell the property to fund their next mystery venture.
“We were planning on keeping it for a long time, but things have changed,” Watt said.
Even the pool was DIY, thanks to Leonard's skills as a qualified builder. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
“This was always going to be our family home for the rest of our lives. Everything we've done has been built and designed with us in mind and never designed to sell. Not that I did.”
“But now that that's over, we decided we wanted to do some different projects.”
A dam in the expansive backyard adds to the charm of the home. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
The couple are tight-lipped about their next move, but did say they plan to move closer to the water.
“We have purchased more land along the coast and are looking forward to enjoying a slightly more rural waterfront lifestyle.”
The family lived in tents in a huge cabin, renovating the interior of an old Queenslander. Photo: realestate.com.au/buy
Mr Watt said the profits from Queenslanders would help them get out of the rat race and become full-time renovators.
“Now I can focus on the project full time,” she said. “Selling this location will allow us to work on projects together full-time.”
The home will be auctioned on Saturday, April 20th at 11am.