257 Whian Road, Eureka NSW 2480

4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car | acreage setting | bushfire overlay | restored Queenslander character | lifestyle buyer focus This property is competitively strong due to its rare combination of a restored 1930s Queenslander homestead on 1.39 acres in Byron Shire, offering elevated views and a wraparound veranda that appeal strongly to lifestyle buyers seeking privacy and rural character. The large parcel with a machinery shed and polished timber floors positions it as premium acreage stock in a small suburb with only 169 properties, serving owner-occupiers who value space, outlook, and heritage charm over convenience. The bushfire overlay and acreage maintenance requirements may narrow the buyer pool to those prepared for higher insurance costs and rural living responsibilities, but the property’s distinct character and setting command attention from discretionary buyers. The bushfire overlay may materially affect insurance premiums and lending conditions, which could influence sale price by limiting some buyers’ capacity. The 2020 sale at $2,950,000 provides a historical price anchor, but current market conditions and the property’s restored condition might support a different value trajectory. The acreage and rural-residential zoning may restrict future subdivision potential, and the absence of flood or heritage overlays removes those constraints, yet the bushfire factor remains a key consideration for value formation.