07-05-2025
Luxe urban homestead set to smash sales record
A potential record breaker has hit the Townsville property market, with a sky-high location and price tag, a mini farm and a house bigger than most new house blocks.
The six-bedroom, two-storey property at 21 Tableland Tce, Mount Louisa, is listed for sale for offers over $2.5m.
If it sells for its advertised price, the landmark residence known as 'Villa Portofino' will smash the current Mount Louisa sales record, which was set by the $1.28m sale of 8 Phantom Pl in January this year.
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On the market through Josie Howard, Braeden Hall and Dean Hobson of Belle Property Townsville, the Tableland Tce property is spread across a 4168 sqm double block.
The home has 646 sqm of floor space and views of Castle Hill, Magnetic Island, Townsville City and the Coral Sea.
'This is not just a home, it's a legacy property,' Ms Howard said.
'It's a place where architecture meets lifestyle in the most spectacular way.
'If someone wanted to build this property in today's market, you would be looking at over $2.5m just for the construction costs.'
The home has four king size bedrooms, a study, an office, a home cinema and an award-winning kitchen.
There is a grand entry foyer, a full-length balcony and stunning views from every room.
Outside, there's an in-ground pool and landscaped grounds on the fenced house block.
The second block is separate and designed to function as a mini urban farm with fruit orchard, raised veggie beds, a chicken coop and a large powered shed with kitchenette and bathroom.
There's even a kids' cubby house.
Mr Hall said 'Villa Portofino' was a lifestyle property sitting high on Mount Louisa's exclusive ridge line.
'(It) adapts to whatever your life needs — whether that's multi-generational living, entertaining on a grand scale or simply enjoying total privacy and luxury at home,' he said.
