Dream vs reality: Qld property listing offers home ‘inspo’ – realestate.com.au

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What it could look like: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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Listing photos for a North Queensland property offer ‘inspiration’ into what a commercial property could look like as a home.

The facade at 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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But the reality is very different, with some describing the property as “like a Licorice All-Sort”.

Reality: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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Located in the heart of Proserpine, the property appears to have once been a dance studio, with what appears to be ballet barres in some rooms and masking tape on floors to indicate positions.

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Dream: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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Currently it has one bedroom, two bathrooms and sits on a 405sq m block.

“This property presents a unique opportunity to create your dream venture or residence in the heart of town,” the listing by Team Neumann Property agents Bailey and Hannah Neumann says.

“Whether you’re looking for a commercial space for a coffee shop, art gallery, dance studio, fitness centre or health business such as physiotherapy or massage therapy, the potential is boundless.

“Additionally, it could serve as a shop to display garden and lawn care products, spare parts, and more.

“The versatility of this property knows no bounds.”

Reality: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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Dream: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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And to give some idea of that versality, the listing notes that: EDITED PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED BESIDE THE CURRENT PROPERTY PHOTOS TO GIVE INSPIRATION TO POTENTIAL RENOVATIONS, MAKING THIS THE PERFECT CANVAS TO CREATE YOUR DREAM PROPERTY.

Reality: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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It is clear from listing photos that this dream home comes with a typical shopfront-like facade, with parking to the side.

It offers 183sq m under roof, and “endless possibilities”.

“Convert the property into a stunning open-plan living area with expansive outdoor entertaining space and ample off-street parking,” the listing suggests.

“The property also features a caretaker’s cabin equipped with a kitchen, living/dining area, one bedroom, and one bathroom – ideal for those renovators who wish to reside on-site during the conversion process.”

Dream: 6 Waite Street, Proserpine,

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