Add CategoryAn adorable Queenslander with wild interiors is going under the hammer, and its owners stand to double their money after an epic renovation.
The pastel pink four-bedroom home was purchased in a sorry state for just under $600,000 four years ago, but after an incredible transformation the unique home could sell for double that, based on recent sales in the area.
Owner Charlie Watt said the labour of love she renovated with her builder husband Leonard was never intended as a flip.
But after the couple found they had a knack for renovation, they decided to put it on the market to fund their next project.
They bought the 6.5-acre property back in 2020 after deciding to escape the city, like many Australians faced with the upheavals to society that came during the pandemic.
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The cute pastel-pink house was previously an unremarkable shade of yellow. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“We were living in Brisbane and we decided that we wanted to have a bit more of a rural lifestyle,” Ms Watt said.
“I didn’t want to go more than 45 minutes out of the city, so we got on realestate.com.au, went to map view and looked at every acreage property within 45 minutes of Brisbane. Then we stumbled on the suburb of Burpengary East.”
The interiors have been lovingly renovated to respect the heritage of the home. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
After living in a Queenslander, the couple wanted to buy one to transform into their ultimate family home.
“We actually really struggled to find one in Burpengary East," Ms Watt said. "There aren’t many there and we got one of only a few in the area.”
Wild wallpaper adorns almost every wall. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“It was the second house we went to, and it was pretty terrible. It was not the best inside and certainly not the best outside.”
But the property had “huge potential” and ticked every box, Ms Watt said.
“It was 40 minutes to Brisbane, it was over five acres and it was at the end of a cul-de-sac, because I didn’t want any through traffic,” she said.
The vibrant patterns extend to the tiling in the kitchen and bathrooms. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“We wanted somewhere super close to the boat ramp so we could go out and visit the islands.”
“It’s also got beautiful views of the surrounding farmland and really old trees.”
“And it was within budget.”
The warm and cosy interiors would appeal to family buyers. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The house wasn’t originally built there, having been relocated from inner Brisbane decades ago.
“We knew we were in for a decent renovation," Ms Watt said. "Whoever did the first renovation did an outstanding job, it was just dated. But then someone renovated it after and they did a terrible job.”
Each room has a different theme, including the bedrooms. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The property features a huge shed, which ended up proving especially useful during the renovation.
“We renovated it over a few months and actually lived in the shed in a tent while we renovated,” Ms Watt said.
The property would be perfect for a family with young children. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The couple completed most of the work themselves, with Leonard’s skills as a builder proving indispensable.
“We only got subcontractors to help with things like the electricals and plumbing,” Ms Watt said.
With its eclectic interiors, the unique home is truly one of a kind. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Behind the Queenslander’s lovely pink exterior paint job are the wild interiors, which are packed with wow-factor.
Eclectic wallpaper adorns almost every wall of the home, with the layers of patterns in each space almost overwhelming the senses.
Vintage touches like this clawfoot bath are found throughout the home. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“I gravitate towards a vintage aesthetic, and I really like the pastel colours,” Ms Watt said.
While the brand new kitchen and bathrooms would no doubt appeal to the family buyers that sales agent Naomi Carter of Ray White said were the target market, Ms Watt’s most treasured space is a budget addition knocked up by Leonard for under $1000.
“My favourite feature is the pavilion in the front garden,” she said. “Leonard built it for less than $1000, basically using scraps. It’s made from reclaimed oregon timber, so most of the $1000 was spent on paint.”
The pavilion in the front yard makes the perfect spot for a sundowner, and is owner Charlie Watt's favourite part of the property. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
Now that the renovation is done and the couple have enjoyed living in the completed home, they’ve decided to sell the property to fund their next mystery venture.
“We were going to keep it for a long period of time but things just change,” Ms Watt said.
Even the pool was a DIY job, thanks to Leonard's skills as a qualified builder. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
“It was always meant to be our lifelong family home. Everything we did we built and designed with us in mind, and we never designed it to sell.”
“But now that we’ve done it, we’ve decided we wanted to do a few different projects.”
A dam in the huge backyard adds to the appeal of the home. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
While the couple are keeping tight-lipped about the location of their next move, they did reveal they would be sticking close to the water.
“We’ve bought some land further up the coast and we want to have a bit more of a semi-rural waterfront lifestyle.”
The family lived in a tent in the huge shed while renovating the interiors of the old Queenslander. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
The profits from the Queenslander would allow them to get out of the rat race and become full-time renovators, Ms Watt said.
“We can concentrate on doing projects full time now,” she said. “Selling this place really sets us up to do projects together full time.”
The home goes to auction on Saturday April 20 at 11:00am.