This charming Circa 1950s highset home offers versatility and flexibility, plus also handy to so much on offer in the city centre and only 2kms to Canelands central shopping mall while situated in a tucked away leafy street , helping to escape the busyness of day to day city traffic once home.

Being just the second owner of this property that was long held by well-known local family in this pocket – this much-loved family home has served and adapted to the ever-changing needs of its current family, while also benefiting from their progressive refreshments to parts of the home along the way. The current owners are relocating to New Zealand in the New Year offering one lucky buyer the opportunity to be calling 5 Forth Street home soon!

As with many highset homes, the options are numerous when deciding how best this home can accommodate your needs with usable space across both levels. Along with its soaring high ceilings and light breezy interiors complimented by the warmth of timber floors, you’ll love the generous living spaces on offer including the dual open-plan living areas upstairs separated by the hallway and flanked by the spacious and solid timber gourmet kitchen. In addition to this floor are 3 bedrooms, study nook and modern main bathroom with separate toilet.

Downstairs is secure with internal laundry zone and bar/kitchenette zone ideal for when hosting guests, in addition there is a separate multi-purpose/storage room – great for a home office, kid’s rumpus/activity area or teenage retreat, supported by a 2nd toilet and vanity. Additional storage space
is adjacent to the secured single car garage that will comfortably fit lower height vehicles or trailers and outdoor entertaining spaces servicing each level.

Need to park a boat or trailer and a few cars? No problem. With wide and long drive-through side access to a 2 bay shed, along with extra onsite parking spaces, your needs are well catered for here plenty of room for the for the boat, caravan and pool. Otherwise simply enjoy having a big fully fenced backyard for kids and pets to play!

Why we LOVE 5 Forth Street…

- Relaxed air-conditioned dual open-plan living areas upstairs with formal dining area separated by French doors. The living spaces are complimented with charming features such as original fretwork, casement & louvre windows with easy flow to the existing solid timber kitchen that includes the addition of thick stone bench. Fully equipped with wall oven, dishwasher, generous storage & provision for larger fridges. And who doesn’t enjoy the character of solid timber floors throughout & revealed during this ownership following the removal of original flooring

- 3 bedrooms are tucked away in separate zones including the king size main bedroom with fantastic space on offer for extra furniture, along with large sliding wardrobe & replaced split AC to keep you cool on those humid nights. Two other bedrooms are tucked away towards the rear with an adjoining stuck nook zone; both bedrooms feature sliding robes, ceiling fans plus one is also serviced by added split AC. Modern bathroom features oversized shower space with built-in niche, floating vanity & the separate toilet also comes with a handy extra wash basin

- Front & rear external stairs to access downstairs and the yard. Downstairs is secured with laundry zone, bar/kitchenette area, along with a separate multi-purpose/storage room, 2nd toilet & vanity

- Outside, the backyard has been setup as a family-friendly zone for kids and pets to play, along with being a great space to entertain year-round thanks to the existing dual alfresco areas accessible from both floor levels of the home. Why not enjoy some downtime under the stars relaxing in your own private outdoor bath, or simply curl up & enjoy a good book amongst the leafy outdoors

- This 774m2 property across Lots 77 to 78 which you may wish to investigate converting back into 2 titles, is fully fenced with wide side drive-through access to the backyard & existing 2 bay shed

- Less than 1km to St Mary’s Catholic Primary & Mercy College; 2kms to St Patricks & 1km to Mackay State High School, along with plenty of Childcare & Kindy options to choose from too

Why we LOVE South Mackay…

- South Mackay is incredibly convenient, being so close to the CBD, Airport, Shopping Centres, Employment Hubs, Cafes, Restaurants & more

- A sports lover’s paradise. South Mackay has the largest concentration of sports clubs, stadiums & sports parks in the region, the most prominent being Harrup Park Country club with its six sporting ovals, bar, bistro & function rooms

- Illawong Park & Far beach are located nearby, breathtakingly beautifully! The parklands offer a perfect place for a BBQ & plenty of trees that provide great shade for a picnic

- Far Beach is a popular walking beach with locals. At low tide an expansive sand flat is exposed giving walkers kilometres of beach to walk & explore

- A recreational area, Quota Park, fringes part of the beach at Binnington Esplanade & includes a playground, fitness equipment, picnic tables, barbecues & public toilets, plus provides access to the Blue Water Trail. The recently upgraded Queens Park precinct is also another popular area for families & local events featuring large shaded trees, gardens, extensive playground facilities & wide open grassed spaces

- Many State & Private Primary & High Schools are close with those in walking distance being St Mary’s Catholic Primary, Mercy College & Mackay State High School, along with plenty of Childcare & Kindy options to choose from too

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