V8 pit stop one weekend a year, charming Qlder the rest

The home at 20 Flowers St, Railway Estate. Picture: realestate.com.au

If the sound of V8s gets your motor revving, check out this character-filled Queenslander that hit the NQ property market just in time for the Townsville 500.

The three-bedroom property backs onto the Townsville street circuit between turns 10 and 11, sitting on an 878 sqm block at 20 Flowers St, Railway Estate.

It is listed for sale for offers over $529,000, which is almost half of the Brisbane median house price of $1.015m.

Imagine hearing the roar of V8s from your own back deck – only once a year, mind you – or being able to stroll to the race from your front door.

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The covered back deck looks out to the Townsville street circuit. Picture: realestate.com.au

The property backs onto a non-street section of the track. Picture: realestate.com.au

Selling agent Ben Waugh of Elevate Property Partners said there were glimpses of the track from the back deck of the home, but with some lifting and renovations, the home could be the perfect spot for a Supercars party.

“You’d almost be able to feel the cars with how close (the property) is to the track,” he said.

“The area also has completely restricted street parking for residents only when the V8s are on, but this home has big side gate access, which means there is plenty of parking for friends and family.”

The elevated house has three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen and dining room, a separate lounge and a sunroom running along the front of the house.

Out the back there is a large deck looking out over the yard and swimming pool with glimpses of the track through the trees.

The home has plenty of character with timber floors, VJ walls, high ceilings and stained glass windows.

Downstairs there is a laundry and loads of storage space with breeze blocks adding further character.

The home has plenty of character features. Picture: realestate.com.au

Timber floors, VJ walls and stained glass features throughout. Picture: realestate.com.au

Mr Waugh said when the Townsville 500 wasn’t on, Flowers St was a quiet pocket close to Townsville CBD and walking distance to Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

“It’s a hugely wide, tree-lined street and the area is largely owner-occupier,” he said.

Mr Waugh said the home had been listed for sale for just two days and had already attracted huge interest from investors and owner-occupiers.

“The sub-$550,000 price point is very attractive to buyers,” he said.

“It’s also a great location, and you’re getting a large almost-900 sqm block and a structurally sound home with a brand new roof and gutters.

“You’ve also got an in-ground pool, side access and plenty of room for a big shed.”

Mr Waugh said he was opening the house at 5pm on Thursday afternoon, to allow potential buyers through the property before street access was restricted for the V8s.

“I’m looking forward to this early open home … we’ve had a lot of interest already,” he said.

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