Silkstone Retirement Dream – Owner-Occupied with Dual Living Potential

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Finding the perfect retirement home means balancing lifestyle, flexibility, and long-term value—and this Silkstone property delivers on all fronts. Purchased with future planning in mind, it offers dual living capability, ideal for multigenerational living, a carer, or passive income.

Key Purchase Details

  • Purchased For: $940,000 (April 2025)
  • Current Market Value: Approx. $940,000 (May 2025)
  • Property Features:
    • 3 bedrooms + study
    • 3 bathrooms
    • 2 car spaces
    • 810sqm block
  • Location: Silkstone, Ipswich Region
  • Capital Growth: 6.58% annualised over the past 18 years

This home was carefully selected as a retirement residence with the added benefit of dual living flexibility, allowing for future resale appeal, additional income, or even in-home care options down the line.


Why Silkstone for Retirement?

Silkstone offers a quiet, established residential pocket with access to everything retirees need:
No flooding – a key safeguard for downsizers and retirees
10 minutes to Ipswich CBD and Ipswich Hospital
15 minutes to the University of Southern Queensland
✅ Close to shopping, medical facilities, and public transport
Solid capital growth history – 6.58% annually over 18 years

With its combination of convenience, space, and smart design, this property will support comfortable living now and flexibility into the future.


Retirement with Options

  • ✅ Ideal for owner-occupiers transitioning to retirement
  • ✅ Designed for dual living – perfect for a carer, adult children, or rental income
  • ✅ Low-maintenance yet spacious block
  • ✅ Suitable for future development or resale, with 810sqm of land in a central location
  • ✅ Strong growth fundamentals backed by proximity to services and transport

How IPS Buyer’s Agents & Moreton Bay Finance Broker Delivered

This property was secured with a clear brief:
✔️ Find a retirement-ready home with future flexibility
✔️ Ensure no flooding risk and easy access to healthcare
✔️ Prioritise dual living capacity and resale appeal
✔️ Work closely with Moreton Bay Finance Broker to structure the loan for long-term financial peace of mind
✔️ Secure a property that balances lifestyle and long-term value


Planning Your Retirement Move? Let’s Talk.

If you’re looking for a retirement home in South East Queensland that offers dual living and capital growth, IPS Buyer’s Agents—backed by trusted finance partners like Moreton Bay Finance Broker—can help you find the perfect fit.

📞 Contact us today to discuss your ideal retirement property with future flexibility built in.