Three buys for $300k or less
If buying a home is on your Christmas list this year, we have you covered. Here are three fabulous buys in Mackay for $300k or less.
1. 4/64 Carlyle Street, Mackay $235k
This neat and tidy two-bedroom unit in an exclusive eight-apartment complex in the heart of Mackay’s CBD is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get a foot on the property ladder at an affordable entry-level price.
For just $235,000, this tile and timber floorboard two-story apartment in a classic 70s brick complex smack bang in the city centre could be yours.
From the outside, there is more than meets the eye in this spacious and light-filled two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. On the ground floor, earthy-toned tiles, cream Besser Block walls, air conditioning and security screen door and windows make the open-plan living and dining area cool and easy to keep clean. This generously sized space has more than enough room for a dedicated lounge room and dining area and flows into the well-designed L-shaped kitchen with ample bench space and cupboard storage and is well-appointed with a free-standing electric oven and stove.
Upstairs, the two generous bedrooms have gorgeous timber floorboards, cream walls, air conditioning, built-in robes and security screen windows. The lovely master bedroom features a wall of built-in cupboards and a fabulous private balcony accessible by a security screen door.
The bathroom is large and spacious with a glass-enclosed shower, vanity and toilet and there is a separate laundry with twin concrete laundry tubs.
Outside, the apartment has a private courtyard out the back and an undercover carport out the
front. Leave the car parked at home and walk to restaurants, bars, eateries, shops, supermarkets, public transport, Queens Park and the Pioneer River.
This low-maintenance, neat and tidy two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in the absolute heart of Mackay’s bustling CBD, it really doesn’t get much better than this.
Some of the benefits of this bargain CBD apartment:
> Two bedrooms
> One bathroom
> Open-plan living/dining area
> L-shaped kitchen
> Undercover car parking
> Air conditioning
> Balcony
> Built-in robes
> Courtyard
> Floorboards
With a current rental appraisal of $350/week which equates to a very healthy 7.7% gross yield you can invest or make this home yours for just $235,000.
>> READ MORE: BARGAIN CENTRAL CBD LIVING
2. 4/4 Kate Street, East Mackay $285k
This immaculate, two-bedroom, one-bathroom, small complex apartment in the highly sought-after area of East Mackay was recently renovated – and no expense has been spared.
From the quality fittings to well-appointed top-of-the-range kitchen appliances to the incredible bathroom complete with his and her showers and the spacious and luxurious main bedroom, this apartment has been renovated with love and care and the end result is a stylish and modern apartment ready for its next owners to simply move in and enjoy.
Ideal for first-home buyers, this apartment offers an opportunity to buy into an increasingly tight market with a home where all the hard work has been done for you.
Inside the large and light-filled lounge room with its crisp white walls, large glossy Timberstone White floor tiles and sheer curtains flows seamlessly into the L-shaped kitchen where no expense has been spared with brand new and state-of-the-art Miele induction cooktop and rangehood, Chef oven, Westinghouse dishwasher. With a trendy ocean green subway tile splashback, black laminate (marble look) benchtops, timber overhead cupboards, glossy white under bench cupboards, island bench and direct access to the backyard, the heart of this home has been thoughtfully renovated and cleverly designed to make cooking and entertaining a breeze.
The open plan living area is kept cool with a brand new top-of-the-range Mitsubishi Heavy split system air-conditioner and remote controlled ceiling fan. Compact laundry, wash tub, hotwater system and room for washing machine is tucked away by the door to the rear yard.
The main bedroom is light and airy with windows on two sides, Mitsubishi heavy split system air-conditioning, remote controlled ceiling fan, easy-to-clean Timberstone White floor tiles and is spacious with room for a king bed, side tables and bureau. The second bedroom is also generously sized with two windows, another Mitsubishi Hevy split-system air conditioner, remote controlled ceiling fan and tiles throughout.
But the highlight of this apartment and the recent renovations is the bathroom, with barn style door and heated towel rack, you will enjoy your time in this bathroom. It is a couple’s dream with his and her showerheads, recessed wall shelf, large glass petition, floor-to-ceiling stylish large grey tiles, timber vanity with soft close draws, new toilet and heat lamps.
Outside, an undercover private courtyard overlooks the fully-fenced backyard. The grassy yard wraps around the unit in a C to the front, where there is a large grassy front yard and large undercover gated carport. The gardens are easy to maintain and there is also a seperate garden shed.
Located at the end of a neat and tidy, exclusive four-unit complex, in sought after East Mackay, this unit is a first home buyer’s dream come true. In a quiet, residential street, within walking distance of Queens Park, Foodworks and only a three-minute drive from Mackay CBD, this unit offers central city living without the hustle and bustle in a beautifully renovated apartment.
Some of the features of this immaculately renovated apartment:
> Two bedrooms
> One bathroom
> One living room
> Stainless steel kitchen appliances
> Miele rangehood and induction cooktop
> Chef oven and Westinghouse dishwasher
> Remote controlled ceiling fans throughout
> Laundry tub
> Electric hotwater system
> Broadband
> One carport
> Misubishi Heavy split-system air conditioning throughout
> Deck
> Courtyard
> Dishwasher
> Fully fenced
> Shed
The current rental market appraisal is $450/wk which is an outstanding gross yield of approximately 8.2% and the current body corporate fees for this property are $546.75/quarter, reducing down to around $484.25. Body corporate management has changed from Estate Plaza to BCS (Body Corporate Services). The body corporate fee’s are inclusive of the building insurance and sinking fund. Mackay Council Rates for this unit are approximately $902/half year.
>> READ MORE: IMMACULATE RENOVATED APARTMENT IN EAST MACKAY
3. 1/10 Whitehaven Drive, Blacks Beach $300k
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached duplex in an exclusive quiet residential complex in sought-after Blacks Beach offers privacy and peaceful low-maintenance living a stone’s throw from one of Mackay’s most popular beaches.
Featuring three generous-sized bedrooms, each one with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, built-in robes, plush carpet and large windows with mounted vertical blinds, a large family-sized bathroom and open plan living, dining and kitchen areas, this duplex offers spacious and low-maintenance convenient beachside living.
The large master suite has a roomy ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet and an incredible walk-in robe with copious amounts of storage space. The other two bedrooms share the family-sized bathroom with a full-sized bath, glass-enclosed shower, vanity and a separate toilet.
At the heart of this home is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. U-shaped in design, the kitchen features ample bench space that doubles as a breakfast bar, plenty of overhead and under bench storage finished in stylish timber look cabinetry, a stainless-steel dishwasher, oven and four-burner gas cooktop.
This tiled and airconditioned, light and airy open plan area with room for a large dining table, couch, coffee table and TV, flows out onto the undercover entertaining area that overlooks the fabulous, fully-fenced grassy backyard.
Within minutes of one of Mackay’s most popular beaches, Blacks Beach with excellent park, barbecue facilities and playgrounds, close to several schools and only 20 minutes from Mackay CBD, this spacious semi-detached three-bedroom duplex has lots to offer.
Some of the benefits of this private and peaceful semi-detached three-bed duplex in Blacks Beach:
> Three bedrooms
> Two bathrooms
> Double lock up garage
> Exclusive quiet residential complex
> Semi-detached duplex
> Air conditioning
> Built-in robes
> Fully fenced
> Secure remote-controlled garage
> Outdoor entertaining area
This semi-detached three-bed duplex in a quiet residential complex has a projected yield of 8.6% with current tenants in place at $390/week until 8th of February 2023.
>> READ MORE: PRIVATE DETACHED THREE-BED DUPLEX
To take advantage of any three of these exclusive opportunities, contact Benjamin from Baileux on 0400 989 161, or email benjamin@baileux.com.au today, to arrange your inspection.
