1/57 Paddington Drive, Carrara QLD 4211

3-bedroom townhouse with private garden | compact 88m² lot maximised for indoor-outdoor living | sought-after Carrara pocket near schools and motorway | positioned below market estimates in a softening market This property offers a rare configuration edge for a townhouse of its size: a ground-floor layout that connects open living directly to a covered alfresco and generous courtyard, effectively doubling the usable space. The three-bedroom upper floor with a likely ensuite in the primary gives it genuine family or sharer appeal, while the absence of flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays removes common due diligence friction. It serves best a buyer seeking low-maintenance living with a private outdoor retreat, or an investor targeting the strong rental demand in Carrara’s family-oriented corridor. The main risk is the compact 88m² lot and strata obligations, which may limit future extension or redevelopment and require scrutiny of body corporate levies and sinking fund health. The competitive pricing below some automated estimates creates a buying opportunity if the market continues to soften, but it also suggests the seller may be motivated. A qualified building inspection and a strata report are non-negotiable costs here. This property should be held as a long-term residential or rental holding, not a flip.