{"id":37519,"date":"2022-03-21T18:40:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T05:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/?p=37519"},"modified":"2022-03-21T18:40:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T05:40:21","slug":"bargain-beachside-home-sells-for-500k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/bargain-beachside-home-sells-for-500k\/","title":{"rendered":"BARGAIN: Beachside home sells for $500k"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A beachfront home, with water almost lapping at its door and located less than 10km from a major Queensland<\/a> city has been sold for less than $500,000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The property at West Point on Magnetic Island sold for a tenth of what buyers paid for a similar style two-bedroom beachfront shack at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast,\u00a0according to realestate.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Best of Magnetic Real Estate sales manager Alex Strens said the property was bought by a couple from Springwood in Brisbane and was snapped up after the asking price was dropped to $495,000.<\/p>\n

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A beachfront home, with water almost lapping at its door and located less than 10km from a major Queensland city has been sold for less than $500,000. Picture: Realestate.com.au<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

\u201cPsychologically, I think that (the price drop below $500k) made a huge difference,\u201d Ms Strens told realestate.com.au.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe price was attractive and the views are just spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n

She added that the \u201coff the grid\u201d lifestyle was a hit for the buyers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey plan to use it as a holiday home for the next few years, and move up when work permits,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is included: furniture, TV, fridge, microwave, washing machine, linen, crockery, cutlery, gas oven, ceiling fans, screens, outdoor setting, deck chairs, it even comes complete with fishing rods,\u201d the listing said.<\/p>\n

It also comes with eco-friendly features including solar battery systems, a water tank and septic.<\/p>\n

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The property at West Point on Magnetic Island sold for a tenth of what buyers paid for a similar style two-bedroom beachfront shack at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Picture: Realestate.com.au<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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The property is only 15 minutes from other amenities on the island and only a short boat ride to Townsville. Picture: Realestate.com.au<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n

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