31 Lancaster Street, Garbutt
Listing data updated 10 Aug 2026
To enquire, please email or call 1300 815 051 and enter code 0710 Some homes simply provide a place to live. Others become a place where family gathers, friends stay a little longer and every day feels like a holiday. Welcome to **The Tropical Train House**—a truly unique property where timeless Queensland character meets relaxed tropical living. Set on a generous **809 m² fully fenced block**, this charming Queenslander combines classic character with modern comfort. Beautiful timber floors, light-filled interiors, air conditioning, ceiling fans throughout and NBN connectivity create a welcoming home that's ready to enjoy from day one. The heart of the property is its incredible outdoor living. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, you'll discover a beautifully designed entertaining area complete with a communal outdoor kitchen and a stunning outdoor shower. Whether it's your morning coffee surrounded by birdsong, entertaining family and friends, or simply relaxing after a long day, this space is designed for the North Queensland lifestyle. Adding to the property's unique appeal is a beautifully converted, air-conditioned train with its own bathroom, ideal as a **studio, home office, creative retreat or hobby space**. Downstairs, an additional multipurpose area with its own bathroom provides even more flexibility for extended family, hobbies or working from home. The location is just as impressive. A family-friendly park with playground and open green space is only two doors away, while a nearby bus stop provides convenient public transport. You're also only around 10 minutes from Townsville Airport, the CBD, The Strand, the Cowboys' home ground, Castletown Shopping Centre and many of Townsville's major amenities. Despite its central location, the established tropical gardens create a peaceful and private retreat. Whether you're looking for a family home, space to work from home or simply a property unlike anything else on the market, **The Tropical Train House** offers a lifestyle that's difficult to find and impossible to forget. Property Features * Character Queenslander on a generous 809 m² fully fenced block * Three-bedroom home with beautiful timber floors * Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout * NBN connected * New Roof (2024) * Two-car accommodation * Side access on both sides of the property with room for a boat, caravan or trailer * Additional downstairs multipurpose area with bathroom * Beautifully converted, air-conditioned train with bathroom, ideal as a studio, home office, creative retreat or hobby space * Tropical gardens * Outdoor entertaining area with communal kitchen * Stunning outdoor shower * Family park and playground just two doors away * Bus stop nearby * Approximately 10 minutes to Townsville Airport, the CBD, The Strand, the Cowboys' home ground, Castletown Shopping Centre and major amenities * Rental appraisal of approximately **$750 per week** available on request "Some houses are built with timber and tin. Others are built with memories. We hope The Tropical Train House becomes both for you." If you're searching for a home with character, flexibility and a lifestyle that's truly one of a kind, come and discover why we call it **The Tropical Train House**. To enquire, please email or call 1300 815 051 and enter code 0710
Inspection: Wed, 12 Aug, 5:00pm-6:00pm
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- $799,000 - $829,000
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