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Townsville house with motocross track sells at warp speed

Samantha Healy

Samantha Healy, Property Journalist

A Townsville house on 13 acres that comes complete with its own motocross track is under offer.

It was listed on September 14 and soon became one of the most viewed properties in Queensland due to its unique feature.

It is understood the sales contract was signed on Tuesday — 23 days after its listing.

To put that in perspective, the median days on market in Townsville is currently 125 days, according to the latest REA Market Trends report.

But this sprawling property, located at 28 Granitevale Road in Alice River, was marketed as the “Australian dream with enough space for children to be children” and was always going to get attention.

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You can see the motocross track at the back


So good is the track that even Townsville-born world Moto-GP champion Jack Miller has taken a few spins around it, as has the owner’s nephew, Kayden Downing, who is now racing in the US.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 27: Jack Miller rounds the bend during the MotoGP race during the MotoGP of Catalunya on September 27, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)


A rider on the track at the house


Inside the four bedroom, AP Williams & Co designed house is an activity room and a large theatre room.

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The house is also a stunner


The theatre room


There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, spacious open-plan living areas including 3.1m high ceilings in the main living area, a study and airconditioning.

The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, a large ensuite with a spa, a double vanity and a double shower.

The kitchen has an integrated fridge and dish drawer, V-Zug appliances, a large butler’s pantry with sink and room for a dishwasher.

Back outside, there is also a large in-ground swimming pool, a huge deck, a large outdoor entertaining area complete with an outdoor kitchen and built-in gas barbecue, a dam and a gym (equipment included) inside a Colorbond shed with power and lighting.

A place to escape the summer heat


At the time of its listing, Sharni Hannah (nee Williams), who designed and built the property with husband Steve Hannah, of Hannahbull Hydro Excavations, said many memories had been made at the property.

Ms Hannah is the granddaughter of AP Williams, the founder of the same company that designed the house.

A bedroom


It was sold by husband and wife duo and Open Property Townsville agents Michael Gilbertson and Carrie Hubert.

The property was listed for $1.35 million but the final sale price is not known at this stage.

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