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1462 Running Creek Road, Running Creek, QLD 4287

1462 Running Creek Road, Running Creek, QLD 4287

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$1,050,000 + Offers

1462 Running Creek Road, Running Creek, QLD 4287

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17330m²

137m²

house - house

Property Description

Listed on 23 Sept 2025

A​ ​rare​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​secure​ ​4.27​ ​acres​ ​of​ ​prime​ ​Running​ ​Creek​ ​frontage​ ​–​ ​tightly​ ​held​ ​and​ ​rarely​ ​available,​ ​just​ ​90​ ​minutes​ ​from​ ​Brisbane​ ​and​ ​the​ ​Gold​ ​Coast.

This​ ​exceptional​ ​property​ ​is​ ​a​ ​hidden​ ​sanctuary​ ​offering​ ​both​ ​an​ ​enviable​ ​lifestyle​ ​and​ ​a​ ​unique​ ​opportunity​ ​to​ ​create​ ​a​ ​boutique​ ​tourism​ ​venture.​ ​With​ ​265​ ​metres​ ​of​ ​frontage​ ​to​ ​Running​ ​Creek​ ​–​ ​one​ ​of​ ​Queensland's​ ​most​ ​pristine​ ​permanent​ ​waterways​ ​–​ ​and​ ​level,​ ​usable​ ​land,​ ​this​ ​is​ ​an​ ​address​ ​where​ ​nature,​ ​privacy,​ ​and​ ​possibility​ ​meet.

Set​ ​at​ ​the​ ​base​ ​of​ ​Mt​ ​Chinghee​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​(part​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Gondwana​ ​Rainforests​ ​of​ ​Australia​ ​World​ ​Heritage​ ​Area),​ ​the​ ​property​ ​is​ ​alive​ ​with​ ​native​ ​wildlife,​ ​rainforest​ ​birds,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​peaceful​ ​sound​ ​of​ ​running​ ​water.

The​ ​well-established​ ​gardens,​ ​completely​ ​private​ ​from​ ​the​ ​road,​ ​create​ ​a​ ​botanical​ ​haven​ ​featuring​ ​rare​ ​species,​ ​mature​ ​shade​ ​trees,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​thriving​ ​orchard​ ​with​ ​avocado,​ ​mango,​ ​pecan,​ ​citrus,​ ​and​ ​even​ ​coffee​ ​plants.​ ​Irrigation​ ​from​ ​Running​ ​Creek​ ​ensures​ ​year-round​ ​lushness,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​swimming​ ​hole​ ​and​ ​fishing​ ​spots​ ​right​ ​on​ ​your​ ​doorstep.

The​ ​solid​ ​1970s​ ​home​ ​offers​ ​generous​ ​indoor​ ​and​ ​outdoor​ ​living​ ​with​ ​wraparound​ ​verandas,​ ​large​ ​open​ ​spaces,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​option​ ​to​ ​easily​ ​convert​ ​back​ ​to​ ​three​ ​bedrooms,​ ​with​ ​scope​ ​to​ ​add​ ​a​ ​second​ ​bathroom.​ ​Solar​ ​power​ ​with​ ​battery​ ​storage,​ ​solar​ ​hot​ ​water,​ ​air-conditioning,​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​wood​ ​stove,​ ​and​ ​three-phase​ ​power​ ​ensure​ ​comfort​ ​and​ ​efficiency.​ ​Starlink​ ​internet​ ​and​ ​a​ ​mobile​ ​booster​ ​provide​ ​excellent​ ​connectivity​ ​–​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​remote​ ​work​ ​or​ ​running​ ​a​ ​business.


Property​ ​Highlights:
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​1.73​ ​hectares​ ​(4.27​ ​acres)​ ​with​ ​265m​ ​of​ ​Running​ ​Creek​ ​frontage
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Level,​ ​usable​ ​land​ ​–​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​horses,​ ​hobby​ ​farming,​ ​or​ ​boutique​ ​stays
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​2-bedroom​ ​home​ ​(convertible​ ​to​ ​3)​ ​with​ ​large​ ​wraparound​ ​verandah
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Off-grid​ ​ready:​ ​extensive​ ​solar​ ​power,​ ​2​ ​batteries,​ ​solar​ ​hot​ ​water​ ​&​ ​3-phase​ ​power
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​New​ ​pumps​ ​(irrigation,​ ​septic,​ ​rainwater​ ​tank)​ ​&​ ​25,000L​ ​rainwater​ ​storage
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Air-conditioning,​ ​solar​ ​roof​ ​ventilation,​ ​ceiling​ ​fans,​ ​and​ ​wood​ ​stove
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Established​ ​botanical​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​fruit​ ​orchard​ ​with​ ​irrigation​ ​system
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Good​ ​quality​ ​kennel​ ​or​ ​chicken​ ​house,​ ​multiple​ ​sheds
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Swimming​ ​hole,​ ​fishing​ ​spots,​ ​and​ ​regular​ ​platypus​ ​sightings
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Includes​ ​EGO​ ​electric​ ​ride-on​ ​mower​ ​and​ ​garden​ ​tools

Tourism​ ​&​ ​Investment​ ​Potential:
Running​ ​Creek​ ​is​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Scenic​ ​Rim's​ ​most​ ​sought-after​ ​lifestyle​ ​destinations,​ ​popular​ ​with​ ​campers,​ ​birdwatchers,​ ​and​ ​star-gazers.​ ​

The​ ​property​ ​sits​ ​high​ ​above​ ​the​ ​creek​ ​bed​ ​and​ ​under​ ​current​ ​council​ ​rules​ ​could​ ​accommodate​ ​multiple​ ​cabins​ ​(subject​ ​to​ ​approval)​ ​making​ ​it​ ​ideal​ ​for​ ​Hipcamp-style​ ​stays,​ ​glamping,​ ​wellness​ ​retreats,​ ​or​ ​eco-tourism​ ​experiences.

With​ ​its​ ​close​ ​proximity​ ​to​ ​National​ ​Parks,​ ​waterfalls,​ ​hiking​ ​trails,​ ​and​ ​the​ ​award-winning​ ​town​ ​of​ ​Boonah,​ ​this​ ​property​ ​is​ ​perfectly​ ​positioned​ ​to​ ​capitalise​ ​on​ ​the​ ​Scenic​ ​Rim's​ ​thriving​ ​tourism​ ​market.

•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Potential​ ​for​ ​a​ ​boutique​ ​coffee​ ​stop​ ​or​ ​weekend​ ​farm-gate​ ​café​ ​to​ ​service​ ​the​ ​growing​ ​number​ ​of​ ​day-trippers​ ​and​ ​holiday​ ​visitors​ ​exploring​ ​the​ ​area
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Opportunities​ ​for​ ​glamping,​ ​spa​ ​retreats,​ ​weddings,​ ​or​ ​nature-based​ ​events

Location:
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Just​ ​14km​ ​to​ ​Rathdowney​ ​for​ ​local​ ​shops,​ ​café,​ ​fuel,​ ​and​ ​primary​ ​school
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​40km​ ​to​ ​Beaudesert​ ​for​ ​Woolworths,​ ​Aldi,​ ​hospital,​ ​schools​ ​&​ ​more
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Approximately​ ​90​ ​minutes​ ​to​ ​Brisbane​ ​CBD​ ​or​ ​the​ ​Gold​ ​Coast
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Easy​ ​access​ ​to​ ​Mt​ ​Barney,​ ​Mt​ ​Lindesay,​ ​Lamington​ ​National​ ​Park​ ​&​ ​Lake​ ​Moogerah​ ​–​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​hiking,​ ​camping,​ ​and​ ​exploring​ ​the​ ​Scenic​ ​Rim

Whether​ ​you're​ ​seeking​ ​a​ ​peaceful,​ ​productive​ ​lifestyle​ ​or​ ​a​ ​property​ ​with​ ​income-generating​ ​potential,​ ​this​ ​Running​ ​Creek​ ​acreage​ ​is​ ​an​ ​opportunity​ ​not​ ​to​ ​be​ ​missed.

Price:​ ​$1,050,000+​ ​Offers
Contact:​ ​Simone​ ​on​ ​0414​ ​366​ ​969​ ​to​ ​arrange​ ​your​ ​private​ ​inspection.

Property history

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Listed for sale
Jun 2025

Offers over $1,250,000

Sold
Jun 2022

$910,000

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60+

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Outright Owners

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Couples

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Professionals

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Platinum Edge Properties Pty Ltd

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