A grand residence in Westlake, boasting seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, and two kitchens, has earned an unexpected distinction: it’s been named one of PropTrack’s Top 30 Longest Running Sales Campaigns in Australia.
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A Mansion Frozen in Time
The property at 67 Carnegie Street, currently listed at a cool $2.8 million, has been on the market for an astonishing 2,349 days – that’s over six years, dating back to 2018. Despite its impressive features and prime location, this “enormous two-level home” on a “huge 2261 sqm riverside block” has struggled to find a buyer willing to commit.
Centenary Real Estate, handling the sale, described it in the listing as a “grand riverside residence.” And grand it certainly is, with features that read like a luxury property wishlist:
- Four bedrooms, two with their own ensuite
- Spacious formal lounge/dining area with a cosy fireplace
- All-electric eat-in kitchen
- Huge rumpus room with built-in bar
- Wide, cool wrap-around verandah overlooking the pool and Brisbane River
- Double lock-up garages plus off-street parking for another 4 cars
- Tennis court with lighting
The Westlake Lifestyle
Westlake itself is no slouch when it comes to desirability. Residents paint a picture of an idyllic suburb:
“It’s quite peaceful and a happy place to live,” one homeowner shared. Another praised its “wide tree-lined streets, big beautiful houses.” The only minor gripe? A “lack of places to eat out,” which seems a small price to pay for such tranquillity.
The Million-Dollar Question
So why hasn’t this property been sold? Is it the price tag? The current $2.8 million asking price certainly puts it in the upper echelons of the market. However, without access to historical pricing data or information about local market trends, it’s challenging to determine if this is the sticking point.
Perhaps it’s a case of being too unique. With seven bedrooms and five bathrooms, this home may simply be more than most families need, even in the luxury market. Or maybe, in a twist of irony, its long-standing presence on the market has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing potential buyers to wonder, “What’s wrong with it?”
Whatever the reason, this Westlake wonder continues to wait for its perfect match. As it enters its seventh year on the market, one can’t help but wonder: will 2024 finally be the year this riverside residence finds its new owners? Only time will tell.
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In the meantime, it stands as a curious anomaly in Brisbane’s real estate landscape – a reminder that even in the most desirable locations, with the most impressive features, the property market can still throw up surprises.
Published 26-September-2024
