18 Deckle Road, Petrie QLD 4502

Backing parkland with pool and spa | fully renovated family home | soaring timber ceilings | 4 bedrooms, rumpus room, 2-car garage plus carport The property’s strongest competitive advantage is its direct parkland boundary, which delivers permanent privacy and a lifestyle edge that is rare in Petrie’s current stock. The comprehensive renovation — including stone benchtops, travertine ensuites, and split-system air throughout — means a buyer avoids immediate capital outlay and can occupy or lease without delay. Soaring pitched ceilings and the open fireplace add character that differentiates this house from standard suburban builds. It suits families seeking a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home with strong school catchment access and a quiet pocket position near transport and university infrastructure. The main risk is the price point: at an estimated $1.25 million, the property sits above Petrie’s median, narrowing the buyer pool and lengthening holding periods if resale is needed within three years. The 2021 purchase price is unknown, so equity history is opaque. However, the 3.3% rental yield offers a credible fallback, and the combination of pool, spa, rumpus room, and parkland backdrop is hard to replicate in this suburb. For an owner-occupier, this is a hold-and-enjoy property; for an investor, it works as a premium rental with depreciation upside from recent renovations.