Life in lockdown: Properties to escape to for under $350,000

We’ve searched the nation for properties where you can live out your days away from the rat race, and all at a price that won’t break the bank.

New South Wales

Make the ultimate tree change by relocating to this sandstone and cedar cottage, part of the Clarendon Forest Retreat in Possum Brush.

Nestled in the Talawahl Nature Reserve and only 25 minutes from the area’s great beaches, the loft-style homes offers access to bush walking, horse riding and mountain biking.

 Owners can occupy the home for up to 32 weeks of the year, with onsite management taking care of house and garden maintenance. An added bonus: the property comes fully furnished.

 $339,000

JKL Real Estate, Alex Jacobs 0400 643 317

The hard work is already done for you with this 1927 Californian bungalow. The home has been fully renovated and is as pretty as a picture with its manicured front garden, decorative interior features including an arched hallway, ceiling rose and cornices, and country-style kitchen.

Outside is just as impressive with an 11-metre x 4-metre salt water pool and an outdoor entertaining area featuring a kitchenette with a wood fire, gas oven and sink. There are also established veggie beds that are ripe for the next harvest.

The property is a seven-minute walk to Numurkah train station, where you can jump on the V-Line to Melbourne or other nearby regional hubs.

 $334,500

Gagliardi Scott Real Estate, Brett McKeown 0408 621 003

South Australia

SOLD - $330,000

4 Oakley Avenue, Clayton Bay SA 5256

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The ornamental rowboat in the front yard of this three-bedroom house is a sweet nod to the appeal of the area, located close to the Murray River and Lake Alexandrina.

The home caters to year-round entertaining with a spacious 11-metre x 4-metre undercover entertaining deck that looks over the low-maintenance back garden, and a second living room adds to the sense of space.

There’s also a 6-metre x 4-metre workshop connected to power – the ideal spot to tackle the odd jobs around the house.

$319,000-$339,000

Ray White Mount Barker, Ryan Keatley 0419 175 830

 Western Australia

Perched on a slightly elevated block, this four-bedroom family home overlooks a park and is close to both Dwellingup and Harris River state forests.

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area overlooking the surrounding garden catches the morning sun and opens to a paved, covered entertaining zone.

There’s also a water feature, established trees, garden shed, veggie patch and cubby house for the kids.

$349,000

Mercer Harries First National, Toni Collins 0428 839 057

 Queensland

SOLD - $280,000

4 Ethel Street, Newtown QLD 4350

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This sweet weatherboard property has retained some of its period features, including the feature front windows.

The home features polished floorboards throughout its two bedrooms, kitchen and living and dining areas and the second bedroom opens to an entertainers’ deck.

Set on 1092 square metres, there’s plenty of space in the backyard for kids to run wild and green thumbs to set up an edible garden.

Offers over $289,000

iThink Property, Mark Costello 0456 904 000

Sitting on a spacious 1.69 hectares, but only 15 minutes’ drive from the nearest town, you’ll feel a world away at this charming country property.

The three-bedroom home has had new plaster, wiring and flooring installed and boasts all the amenities a budding farmer could want and need – paddocks with dam access suitable for livestock, two large machinery and storage sheds (one with a bar installed), established gardens with fruit trees and berry patches, as well as an aviary and chicken coop.  

You’ll even get a ride-on and push mower included in the sale, which you’ll need to maintain those rolling green pastures.

$349,000

One Agency Burnie, Von Wright 0437 125 903