185 North Road, Brighton QLD 4017

Renovated workers cottage, generous 595sqm block, 62% building coverage, near water in Brighton | Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones | Side access for boat or trailer | No flood, bushfire, or heritage overlays The buying case centres on a rare combination: a fully renovated four-bedroom house on a 595sqm block with 62% building coverage, offering substantial internal space at 370sqm without the maintenance burden of a larger land holding. The side access and three-car accommodation give this property a practical edge for families needing boat or trailer storage, while the covered entertaining deck and low-maintenance yard reduce ongoing upkeep. Positioned near the water in Brighton and within catchment for Brighton State School and Bracken Ridge State High, this house suits buyers seeking a move-in ready family home with strong rental potential between $960 and $1,050 per week. The primary risk is the absence of flood or bushfire overlays, which removes a common negotiation lever in coastal suburbs, and the property’s last sale in 2020 means the current estimated value of $1,565,000 may reflect recent market gains that could soften. The 8-metre ground elevation and 7-metre roof height are unremarkable but adequate, and the NBN Hybrid Fibre Coaxial connection is a minor supporting feature rather than a prime driver. For a buyer, the commercial logic is to secure a renovated house on a usable block with side access in a water-adjacent location, then hold for capital growth while collecting rental income that offsets monthly repayments of approximately $7,821.