575 Cape Hillsborough Rd, Ball Bay is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom House with 10 parking spaces and was built in 1930. The property has a land size of 57210m2 and floor size of 172m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in November 2023.
Nestled in a private 5.72ha paradise, this classic 1930's Queenslander offers the best of both worlds - a leafy oasis just 1.5km from Smalley's Beach. One of two dwellings, traditional tongue and groove panelled walls, high ceilings, fretwork, and stained-glass windows pay homage to its original era, while the kitchen is modernised to meet today's needs. Living areas on each level also await, along with a period-style bathroom and two spacious and sunlit bedrooms. An elevated deck offers a fantastic place for alfresco entertaining or relaxation, set against a backdrop of Mount Pinnacle views.
Outdoors, towering trees, tropical gardens, and open lawn spaces punctuate the landscape, complemented by a mineral pool, BBQ gazebo and firepit for recreation. A 6-bay shed (4 roller doors) plus lean to for the caravans, fancy cars, boats, tractors - all the toys. Also a 6m x 6m (approximately) separate shed at the rear of the large shed with carport. The main shed has power connected, a bathroom, toilet, and shower.
Take advantage of the self-contained cottage, ideal for multi-generational families or as a rental that offsets your mortgage. "Araluen Cottage" has been the perfect AirBNB.
Property Specifications:
The Homestead
- Classic 1930's Queenslander nestled within a private 5.72ha paradise
- Best of both worlds - leafy oasis just 1.5km from Smalley's Beach
- Estate punctuated by towering trees, tropical gardens and open lawn spaces
- Traditional tongue and groove panelled walls, high ceilings, archways, fretwork, stained-glass windows, butterfly staircase and lattice-trimmed front porch
- Modernised kitchen includes 5-burner gas cooktop, glass splashback and 900mm oven
- Lounge and dining room with Tulip Oak timber floors
- Lower-level rumpus perfect for a games room or second living/ granny flat.
- Adjoining laundry, shower and toilet
- Two bedrooms, including a main with sunroom, walk-in robe and French doors opening to the verandah
- Period-style bathroom with tessellated tiles and a vintage basin
- Elevated entertaining deck with acreage, Mount Pinnacle and pool views
- Mineral water pool, BBQ gazebo and firepit
The Cottage
- Cute as a button cottage with open plan kitchen
- Lounge and dining, bedroom, bathroom/laundry and verandah that captures the lovely breezes
- Currently great returns from AirBNB
Additional information
- 6-car can be easily garaged and 4-cars catered in carports
- 6.6kW solar, 2 x 20,000L water tanks, chook run and fruit trees including different variety of mango trees, bananas, guava and more. Small dam.
- Air-conditioning, ceiling fans, town water and septic to both dwellings
- Small dam
- Rental appraisal on request & Rates approx. $1800 per half year
Why Make Ball Bay your first choice in suburbs?
Ball Bay is a picturesque coastal town approx. 30 km north-west of Mackay. Smalley's Beach beckons close by along with the rugged beauty of Cape Hillsborough National Park. Seaforth Primary School awaits in approx. 6kms, plus enjoy the pristine greens of the Halliday Bay Golf Course in approx. 7kms. Locals also love catching up for dinner or drinks at Seaforth Bowls Club, 8km away. You won't want to miss this enviable property opportunity - contact The Leanne Druery Team from RE/MAX Select and arrange your inspection today. Leanne Druery- 0412 758 727 or Ash Ryan - 0487 114 760.
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The size of Ball Bay is approximately 15.0 square kilometres. There is 1 park, covering nearly 17.6% of the total area. The population of Ball Bay in 2016 was 360 people. By 2021 the population was 384 showing a population growth of 6.7% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Ball Bay is 60-69 years. Households in Ball Bay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Ball Bay work in a machinery operators and drivers occupation.In 2021, 83.90% of the homes in Ball Bay were owner-occupied compared with 77.40% in 2016.
Ball Bay has 269 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Ball Bay have seen a 62.53% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 267.49% increase. As at 30 June 2026:
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