Southwest property: Inside the cheapest homes up for grabs in Roma and Charleville
Southwest Queensland has become a haven for buyers as it still remains one of the most affordable regions in the country. Read our guide to some of best bargain homes you can grab for under $300,000.
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Southwest Queensland has seen a mass migration of people moving to the region from Brisbane and interstate as it remains one of the most afforable places to buy a home in the country.
Born and raised in Roma, Anna Coomber now applies her local knowledge of the region to her job as a real estate agent for Ray White Rural Dalby.
Ms Coomber said over the past 12 months the sales market in southwest Queensland has remained steady.
“There’s still a lot of buyers around,” she said.
“We’ve currently got lots of buyers coming to us and asking us to door knock on people’s houses and ask them if they want to sell.
“There’s a lot of people moving here (Dalby) from out of town, especially to Roma and other smaller western towns.
“We’re seeing a lot of parents wanting to buy a property here for their kids because their kids can’t find anywhere to live.”
Ray White Rural Charleville sales expert April Radnedge said the Charleville property market was still performing well despite a recent lull.
“I wouldn’t say house prices have decreased, but they haven’t increased extravagantly either,” she said.
“The last time I checked the average house price in Charleville was ranging from about $150,000 to $180,000 and it hasn’t really changed from that.
“There’s a lot of people from out of town looking to buy here. We’ve had people mainly from Brisbane, the Sydney area and Victoria inquiring.”
Offering a quieter, more peaceful lifestyle to the hustle and bustle of city life, The Western Star takes a look at some of the best steals available in the region under $300,000.
Roma
11 Bungil Street, Roma - $170,000
This neat little home is in a lovely, peaceful part of Roma sitting on a 1058sq m block of land.
This two bedroom home, which is a gardener’s paradise, is fully screened, offers double undercover parking, has two garden sheds, a greenhouse and fully established fruit trees on a well-kept lawn.
115 Wyndham Street, Roma - $175,000
This three bedroom, one bathroom family home is well-situated close to the centre of town nearby shops and schools. The property boasts a fully-fenced large backyard with a front and back porch for those warm summer nights.
78 Raglan Street, Roma - $195,000
Next on the list is this freshly renovated family home, which comes with ducted air conditioning and an outlet for gas heater. Recent renovations includes new timber flooring, a new kitchen, fresh paint inside and out, as well as new decking and balustrade
13 Crawford Street, Roma - $220,000
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms sitting on a 1024sq m block, this large, spacious home is great value for money. This home comes fitted with wooden floors, air conditioning, built-in wardrobes, a back patio deck, and a fully-fenced yard perfect to build a big shed on.
33 George Street, Roma - $230,000
Only a 500m walk from the Roma CBD, this four bedroom family home comes fully-equipped with heating and air conditioning, built in cupboards and new carpets. This home boasts not just one, but two living areas, plus an office which can double as a fifth bedroom.
128 Currey Street, Roma - $240,000
This lovely three bedroom home is perfect for a first home buyer and comes equipped with everything you need, so you can move in right away!
The bedrooms all have polished timber floors, split system air conditioning, and built-ins.
The home has a light, breezy open plan living, kitchen and dining room, fitted with a dishwasher and electric oven and cooktop.
25 Lovell Street, Roma - $265,000
This quaint two bedroom home is just a three minute walk away from the centre of Roma.
The property’s point of difference is the massive timber deck at the back of the house, which is perfect for entertaining guests or spending some time enjoying the outdoors and overlooking the luscious garden.
16 Hoffman Street, Roma - $270,000
If you are looking for a loveable cottage with little to do, this is the one for you.
Filled with country charm, this cute three bedroom family cottage sits on a generous 1012sq m block within walking distance to nearby schools St Johns and Roma High. The entire home is screened and comes with a front and back verandah.
12 Lewis Street, Roma - $275,000
This vibrant, majestic Queenslander is sure to catch your eye. If you’re after a large home that stands out from the crowd, look no further than this grand three bedroom, three bathroom home.
Sitting on a large 1103sq m plot of land, this home was designed for an entertainer with spacious living areas, high ceilings and period lighting and cornices throughout.
39 Raglan Street, Roma - $275,000
From the street you can tell this large four bedroom home is a uniquely Aussie charmer.
Architecturally, this home boasts some beautiful traditional features, such as painted VJ walls, high ceilings, french doors and a beautiful original stained glass door featured in the hallway.
You will feel like royalty each morning, as you wake up in the master bedroom to a set of stained glass doors opening onto the front verandah.
7 Acacia Court, Roma - $299,000
Topping the Roma list at just under $300,000, this compact, utilitarian-style home is perfect for those living a busy life, yet still want the modern luxuries.
Set on a low maintenance block, you can move straight in with nothing left to do.
The home is set on adjustable stumps, powered by solar panels and comes with a fully fenced back yard.
Charleville
190 Parry Street, Charleville - $70,000
According to Realestate.com this is the cheapest house up for grabs in Charleville at just $70,000.
Sitting on a 1012sq m block, this lowset three bedroom home features a separate bath, toilet and shower. with an upstairs laundry, cork flooring in the kitchen, electric stove and split system air conditioning in the living area.
The home also comes with a double carport at the rear as well as two garden sheds contained in a fully fenced yard.
21 Deverell Street, Charleville - $119,900
You will find everything you need in this well-kept two bedroom property in the heart of Charleville. This lovely home features a large open kitchen leading into the lounge and dining areas, an office/sleep-out, heaps of storage, a tiled downstairs storage room, plus is fitted with several air conditioning units.
235 Alfred Street, Roma - $120,000
This tidy, afforable two bedroom house set on a corner block would make the perfect home for someone just starting out in the property market. Inside the home features beautiful polished timber flooring, plus a modern-style kitchen providing ample bench and cupboard space.
10 Riverview Street, Charleville - $125,000
Next on the list is this leafy three bedroom home. Installed with a solar system, this home comes equipped with split system air conditioning in both the large split level rumpus room as well as the main bedroom.
42 Watson Street, Charleville - $155,000
Location, location, location. This neat and tidy four bedroom timber home is located in the heart of Charleville in a prime position opposite the Charleville RSL.
This property comes with an open plan kitchen and dining area, three bedrooms with built-in cupboards and two split system air conditioners.
Additionally, there’s a largecemented back patio and pergola for entertaining, a fully fenced yard with a shed for storage, a chook run and a well-established vegie patch.
4 Epacris Street, Charleville - $180,000
If you’re looking for something a bit different, this bright, vibrant home nestled in a quiet street might be the one for you.
This three bedroom home has a warm family feel to it with the open plan living and dining area opening up to the large, private back deck. Featuring a new kitchen decked with an electric stove, gas hot water and wood heater, the home also has an office space.
174 Parry Street, Charleville - $199,000
It won’t be easy to click out of holiday mode in this stylishly contemporary residence in outback Queensland.
This functional four bedroom home is enveloped in light and comfort with crisp cream walls, timber floors, and high ceilings.
You can sped your afternoon’s watching the sun set from the comfort of the front verandah and if that doesn’t have you sold, the large stone shed sure will.
1-3 Eyre Street, Charleville - $220,000
This classic three bedroom Queenslander home has just come on the market, and offers owners a unique opportunity to make some income.
This home provides you the opportunity to work from home with the office space/shop just beside the home. The shop features a front reception, two offices along with a small tea room and can be used as a second income as it is separate from the house, making it ideal to rent out.
The master bedroom features a bay window looking out to the backyard while the remaining two bedrooms both of similar sizing are located off of the loungeroom.
111 Galatea Street, Charleville - $260,000
This high-set house is perfect for a family or a group of friends wanting to experience the rural lifestyle. This four bedroom, two bathroom home comes with a clad exterior, new iron roof and a 4Kw solar system installed in 2014 as well as brand new air conditioners.
20 Walter Street, Charleville - $265,000
Last on the Charleville list is this attractive two-storey Queenslander with a well maintained, fully fenced yard. The home features two spacious bedrooms upstairs with a large sitting room and bathroom. The ground level boasts a modern well appointed kitchen with a large open plan living and dining area, wood heater, split system plus a bar for entertaining.
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