28 Mount Spec Rd, Paluma is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom House with 1 parking spaces and was built in 1960. The property has a land size of 2656m2 and floor size of 115m2. While the property is not currently for sale or for rent, it was last sold in July 2009.
PALUMA RETREAT - 3 BLOCKS - 2656M
THE SOUNDS AND CALLS OF THE BUSY CHOWCHILLAS WAKE THE FOREST AT DAWN, THE CATBIRD SQUAWKS - THAT IS HOW THE DAY BEGINS AT CRYSTALBROOK. CRYSTALBROOK WAS BUILT IN THE LATE 1920S FOR A LOCAL TOWNSVILLE GP AND SITS TUCKED AWAY ON MT SPEC-EWAN ROAD IN THE PALUMA TOWNSHIP. THE HOUSE IS SECRETED AWAY ON 2656 SQUARE METRES (3 BLOCKS IN AN L SHAPE) ), ONE AT THE FRONT ON MT. SPEC ROAD USED AS A RAINFORST ENTRY AND DRIVE AND 2 AT THE REAR ON WHALLEY CRESCENT ON WHICH THE HOUSE STRADDLES. THE HOME HAS A SMALL PORCH AT THE FRONT OVERLOOKING LAWNS AND THE RAINFOREST DRIVEWAY, WITH A DOOR LEADING INTO THE MAIN BEDROOM AND ANOTHER ENTERING THE LIVING ROOM. WITH POLISHED TIMBER FLOORS THROUGHOUT, THE LIVING AREA IS VERY COZY AND HAS A FIREPLACE FOR THE COOLER CLIMATE. THE SECOND BEDROOM IS SET UP DORMATORY STYLE FOR VISITORS AND HAS 2 X DOUBLE DECKER BUNKS (SLEEPS 4). AT THE REAR OFF THE HUGE COVERED DECK IS AN OVERSIZED 3RD BEDROOM / HOBBY OR CRAFT ROOM (THAT COULD EASILY BE CONVERTED INTO A KITCHEN SHOULD A NEW OWNER WISH TO SET UP A TEA ROOM WITH STA ) OR PERHAPS A GUEST ROOM FOR A BED AND BREAKFAST. THROUGHOUT THE HOME YOU WILL FIND FEATURES SUCH AS TONGUE & GROVE KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, ANTIQUE WASH BASIN, PUSH UP WINDOWS. GLASS PANEL DOORS, BRICKWORK, WINDOW AWNINGS, TIMBER RAILS AND GABLED ROOF. THE PRESENT OWNERS HAVE MAINTAINED THE COTTAGE APPEAL BY CREATING A COOL CLIMATE HIGH ALTITUDE GARDEN. TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE 3000' ELEVATION THE PROPERTY IS 'FENCED' BY CAMELIA HEDGES AND THE NATURAL RAINFOREST SETTING. OVER 100 CAMELIAS HAVE BEEN PLANTED TO FORM THE STRUCTURE OF THE HEDGE AND GARDEN BEDS. FLOWERING IN LATE AUTUMN THE CAMELLIA FLOWERS NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE SEASON HERALDING WINTER'S ARRIVAL AND THE IMPRESSIVE FLOWERING MAGNOLIAS. A MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIA NEGRA ALEXANDRINA IS A FEATURE OF THE GARDEN THIS YEAR PRODUCING 40 PURPLE / CREAM FLOWERS DURING THE WINTER. ANOTHER 10 MAGNOLIAS HAVE BEEN PLANTED ALONG WITH DAPHNIA AND MANY GARDENIAS, AGAPAN CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
The size of Paluma is approximately 2296.1 square kilometres. It has 4 parks covering nearly 33.9% of total area. The population of Paluma in 2016 was 68 people. By 2021 the population was 87 showing a population growth of 27.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Paluma is 60-69 years. Households in Paluma are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Paluma work in a managers occupation.In 2021, 96.90% of the homes in Paluma were owner-occupied compared with 74.10% in 2016.
Paluma has 171 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Paluma have seen a 75.41% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 60.24% increase. As at 31 March 2026:
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