20-22 Parklands Drive

Mount Louisa QLD 4814

Additional Features include:
• Fully air-conditioned with split systems
• An abundance of storage
• Secure remote gate access
• Fully reticulated gardens and lawn
• Immaculately presented
Your Own Special Retreat
• 4 bedrooms, 3 air-conditioned
• Fully renovated family bathroom and separate toilet
• New modern kitchen, complete with island bench
• Separate dining, formal living and massive family rooms
• Wide full width verandas front and rear
• Massive rear outdoor living and entertaining area
• Large shed with roller door / carport / multi purpose room with sliding glass door entrance
• Large greenhouse
• Remote side entrance gate with car, boat or trailer stand
• Fully reticulated established gardens
• Fully air-conditioned; all split systems
• Fully renovated and in immaculate condition
• Magnificent 1808m² allotment – freedom for the kids and pets to play safely
The Suburb - Mount Louisa
Mount Louisa is one of the original suburbs of Queensland, located on the north and ocean side of Townsville city. It is placed around the foothills of Mount Louisa, itself rising from 15m above sea level to the mountain's peak of 185m ASL. The older section of Mount Louisa faces the ocean and Magnetic Island, while new developments as well as large new housing estates are being built on the western and northern aspects of the mount. Central and close to shopping, schools, recreational grounds and parkland.
History
During World War II as many as 4,000 American personnel worked and lived at 5th Air Service Command depot known as Depot #2 located at the base of Mount Louisa. It was responsible for assembling, modifying, overhauling and carrying out major repairs on aircraft. Living quarters near the depot comprised over 120 large barrack type buildings plus 3 or 4 tent cities. There was also an extensive sports ground in the vicinity.
Entertainment in the camp was held at Helton Hall, which was an open-aired building. Helton Hall was officially opened on 26 November 1943. It was named in honor of 2nd Lt. James G. Helton, (Serial No. 0-888616), who was killed on 23 September 1943 during a test flight over Rattlesnake Island just north of Townsville. Helton was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. James Helton had earlier also been a crew member on General George Kenney's private B-17, ''Sally''. A rough estimation would put Helton Hall in the vicinity of today’s Etheridge Street, Mount Louisa, somewhere near the bend in the road. Some famous Hollywood stars appeared at Helton Hall including John Wayne and Joe E. Brown. On 12 December 1943, movie stars Gary Cooper, Una Merkel and Phyllis Brooks put on a show for the 'boys' living at the base of Mount Louisa.
Carl C. Jordan of the 15th Air Depot Group remembers Woody Herman's orchestra’s performing at Helton Hall. They played their famous No. 1 hit, ''Woodchopper's Ball'' which nearly brought down the roof! Carl was responsible for decorating Helton Hall while he was based at Depot #2. He remembers cutting and hauling the bamboo, doing the paintings of the semi-clad beauties, etc.
James P. Roberts from the 12th Air Depot Group has a faint memory of where Helton Hall was and he can remember Joe E. Brown and Jack Benny being there.
The Sustainability Declaration for this property