Aussie beachfront home in Cungulla Queensland just steps from the beach listed for $181,000
The Australian dream of owning a beachfront home remains alive, with a home just steps from the water on the market for just $181,000.
The two-bedroom house is located at 84 Empress Close in the village of Cungulla, a coastal town of beach shacks and houses just 45km south-east of Townsville, Queensland.
The 'original beach hut' from the 1950s is marketed as every fisherman's dream.
“Fishing for barra, crabs and flatfish is an everyday reality,” the list promises.
The two-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin sits on a generous 850-square-foot stretch of coastline, with enough space to accommodate a caravan.
The two-bedroom house is located at 84 Empress Close in the village of Cungulla, a coastal village of beach huts and houses just 45km south-east of Townsville, Queensland.
The house offers beautiful views of the beach and has been owned by the same family since it was built over 70 years ago
The land on which the beach house stands is also large enough to accommodate one or two additional buildings.
'This property could be added to meet your needs… it could house a huge shed for your boat.'
The house also offers beautiful views of the beach.
“The block offers extensive views of the sea and parkland that have to be seen to be believed,” the advert said.
The beach hut has been owned by one family since it was built about 70 years ago.
The beach escape also has a bathroom, laundry room and an outdoor area where you can prepare your catch of the day.
According to Surf Life Saving Australia, Cungulla Beach is located on the north side of the Haughton River estuary and is a narrow, curved beach that faces east.
The high tide beach provides good boat access to the river.
The 'original beach hut' from the 1950s is marketed as every fisherman's dream
The beach escape also has a bathroom, laundry room and an outdoor area where you can prepare your catch of the day
Although cracks are not normally present at Cungulla Beach, other hazards include crocodiles and irukandji jellyfish.
The sale price of $181,000 for your own piece of absolute beach is a bargain compared to average home prices across the country.
According to Domain data, the average price in Brisbane is $848,752, Sydney $1,578,099, Melbourne $1,032,266 and Adelaide $844,654.
The average house price in Perth is $713,811, Hobart $717,004, Darwin $577,659 and Canberra $1,042,730.
The cabin is also a good buy compared to other sale prices in the Queensland coastal settlement.
Two homes in Cungulla that also had two bedrooms each sold in 2023 for $250,000 and $400,000, domain records show.