41 Sunrise Road, Sapphire Central QLD 4702

Private bush setting on acreage | Walk to village amenities | Highset with conversion potential | Rare freehold in Sapphire Central This property offers a rare combination of private acreage and walkable village access, a configuration that is almost impossible to replicate in Sapphire Central given the locality’s limited turnover. The highset design with concreted undercroft and existing bathroom downstairs gives a buyer immediate optionality—either use as-is for storage or workshop, or invest to create additional habitable space. The open-plan layout upstairs, with air-conditioning and verandah access from both bedrooms, makes it immediately livable for a downsizer or first-home buyer seeking a quiet base. For an investor, the scarcity of supply and absence of rental listings locally suggest any well-presented tenancy would capture strong demand. The eastern-facing verandah overlooking uncleared bush is a genuine lifestyle edge that cannot be replicated on a standard suburban lot. The primary risk is the property’s age and condition of the underlying structure, particularly any unseen issues in the undercroft or roofing that could absorb capital after purchase. The $200,000 asking price sits below the estimated range, which may reflect deferred maintenance or a need for quick settlement. There is no recent comparable sale data to validate pricing, and the 2008 purchase price of $105,000 is too dated to inform current value. The opportunity lies in the conversion potential of the downstairs area—adding a second bathroom or studio there could lift the property’s rental yield or resale appeal without altering the existing footprint. A buyer should budget for a full building and pest inspection before exchange and hold this property as a low-cost lifestyle holding or a renovation project with a clear ceiling on total investment.