Housing market holds firm against capital city slump

IPSWICH: A fully renovated and sympathetically extended George Brockwell Gill designed bungalow in York Street is on the market for offers over $1.1 million. The 1920s home has five bedrooms, two bathrooms and stands on a 1196sqm allotment.

BUNDAMBA: A three bedroom, two bathroom home on a 636sqm allotment in Brolga Court has a price tag of offers over $469,000. The home was built in the 1990s, is well maintained, has a modern kitchen and big backyard.

EAST IPSWICH: Owners of a home in Barrett Street on a 1,138sqm allotment held in two titles are asking for offers over $985,000. The two level home has been renovated however all the original heritage features such as the French doors have been preserved.

SILKSTONE: Offers over $449,000 is the market price for a three bedroom, one bathroom, split level home in Margaret Street. It stands on a 1,024sqm allotment has large rooms, a new kitchen and timber flooring.

NORTH IPSWICH: A highset cottage in Lowry Street on a 415sqm allotment is priced at offers over $299,000. The home features high ceilings, a horse shoe shaped kitchen and front and back verandahs.

LEICHHARDT: A neutral palette has been used throughout this home on Old Toowoomba Road. The call is for offers over $449,000. The layout features open plan living. It stands on a low maintenance 434sqm allotment.

NORTH IPSWICH: Offers over $629,000 is the call on this four bedroom, one bathroom home in Downs Street. It’s on a 1,012sqm block, rooms on two levels, a wraparound, built-in verandah and pressed metal ceilings.

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