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Forest Glen · Sunshine Coast
1.12 Acres · Forest Glen
Built
Different.
Engineer-built residence. Serious workshop. Exceptional flexibility.
A rare live, work and lifestyle property combining a substantial three-level residence, approximately 140m² barn-style shed, three-phase power, dual street frontage and space for projects, vehicles and possibilities that ordinary properties cannot handle.
- Three-level residence
- Industrial-scale workshop
- Three-phase power
- Dual street access
- Protected native corridor
Main residence access from Anning Road. Workshop and lower-level access from 51 Parsons Road.
4,558m²Established land
3 levelsSubstantial residence
≈140m²Barn-style workshop
2 frontagesSeparate practical access
The opportunity
Not a standard house.
Not a standard property.
Some properties make you compromise between home, land and serious workspace. This one brings all three together.
Set on 1.12 acres in tightly held Forest Glen, the property was conceived and built with an engineer’s eye for substance, utility and long-term flexibility. The three-level residence gives you room to shape how you live. The workshop gives you room to do what ordinary suburban properties simply cannot accommodate.
It is a compelling fit for a tradesperson, collector, home-based operator, extended family or buyer who sees value in access, infrastructure and possibility.
The residence
Three levels. Multiple ways to live.
The substantial steel-frame residence unfolds across three levels, creating separation between living, working, family and guest spaces. Rather than forcing one rigid use, it offers a framework that can adapt as your needs change.
- Three distinct levels with flexible use
- Robust engineer-led construction
- Elevated outlook into established greenery
- Separation between residence and workshop access
The workshop
A serious shed for serious plans.
Approximately 140m² of barn-style workshop space, backed by three-phase power and convenient lower-level access from Parsons Road. There is room here for vehicles, machinery, storage, projects or a genuine working setup.
3-phasePower connected
MezzanineAdditional usable space
OfficeSeparate work zone
AmenitiesShower and toilet
The setting
Space, access and a protected natural edge.
A small creek passes through the property, accompanied by a protected native wildlife corridor and established trees. It creates a green buffer and a sense of separation—while the property’s dual frontage keeps everyday access practical.
1.12 acresNative corridorCreek settingDual access
Understand the layout
Four plans. One unusually flexible property.
Select any plan to open a full-size view once the final plan images are added.
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Middle Level
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Lower Level
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Shed
Forest Glen
Connected when you need it. Private when you don’t.
Positioned in Forest Glen on the Sunshine Coast, with established schools, local destinations and major transport connections within easy reach.
- Convenient access to Sunshine Coast Grammar School
- Close to Forest Glen village services
- Easy connection to the Bruce Highway
- Central Sunshine Coast position
Private inspections
See what “built different” looks like in person.
For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact the exclusive selling agent.
Director · Residential & Commercial Sales & Leasing
William Emms
0423 380 68507 5442 1855will.emms@propertylane.com.au1/40 Wilson Ave (PO Box 331)Woombye QLD 4559
Keep going
Let’s keep going?
There’s more.
The detail below is where this property really separates itself — the workshop, the levels, the setting, and the questions buyers actually ask.
More Than A House
Built for people who need space to live, work, create and store.
This is not a conventional suburban home. It is a rare Forest Glen property combining an engineer-built, three-level residence, a substantial workshop, dual street frontage and the flexibility to create something genuinely personal.
- A serious workshop rather than a token backyard shed
- Room for caravans, boats, collector cars, machinery and projects
- Separate living zones with future income possibilities
- Acreage close to schools, shops, the highway and the coast
- Construction designed around strength, access and practical use
Not everyone will understand this property. The right buyer may recognise within minutes that it offers something they have struggled to find anywhere else.
1.12 acresForest Glen corner holding
3 levelsFlexible residential layout
140m²Approximate barn-style shed
2 streetsAnning Road and Parsons Road access
Who Is It For?
Different buyers will see different possibilities.
One person may see the ultimate workshop. Another may see room for a caravan, hot rods or motorcycles. Another may see multiple living zones and future income. The property does not dictate one answer.
The builder or tradesperson
Bring the workshop closer to home. The shed, three-phase power, office space, vehicle access and substantial construction create a rare foundation for someone whose work and lifestyle require more than a standard residential garage.
The collector or enthusiast
Hot rods, motorcycles, boats, caravans, machinery or restoration projects all need secure, practical space. This property provides room to store, maintain and enjoy them without squeezing everything into a suburban block.
The retired business owner
For buyers entering their next chapter, the property offers room for hobbies, family visits, vehicles and long-planned projects, together with the option to improve the grounds progressively rather than inherit someone else’s finished vision.
The income-minded buyer
The three-level configuration offers future scope for separate living zones, subject to completion of required compliance work and any necessary approvals. Live in one area, use another, and explore the property’s broader income possibilities over time.
The Story Behind The Property
Kevin did not build it to sell.
The original owner, Kevin, was a former engineer. He approached the property as someone building for himself rather than producing a house for quick resale.
His priorities were strength, practical access and long-term usefulness. The steel framing, substantial concrete construction, large garage areas and workshop infrastructure reflect that philosophy throughout the property.
Even the internal movement between levels was approached differently. Rather than installing a conventional residential lift, Kevin incorporated a Crown forklift into the house. It is an unusual detail, but it also captures how he thought: solve the practical problem directly and build around real use.
Most homes are designed around fashion. This property was designed around capability.
Buyers may choose to retain, remove or replace individual elements as part of their own plans. What cannot easily be replicated is the scale, underlying structure, workshop capability and dual-access site already in place.
At A Glance
The features that make it difficult to compare.
Engineer-built residence
Three substantial levels designed around practical use, flexibility and durability.
Large workshop
Approximately 10m × 14.35m with significant internal height.
Three-phase power
Existing workshop infrastructure suited to serious equipment and machinery.
Commercial compressor
Commercial vane-style air compressor forming part of the workshop setup.
Dual street frontage
Main residence access from Anning Road and workshop access from Parsons Road.
Four-bay garage
Substantial central garaging with electric doors at opposing ends.
High vehicle clearance
Space suitable for tall caravans, boats and other oversized vehicles.
Protected bushland
A protected wildlife corridor preserving mature trees and native birdlife.
The Workshop
For many buyers, this is where the property begins.
Accessed from 51 Parsons Road, the large barn-style shed provides the scale and infrastructure that is increasingly difficult to find within a well-connected Sunshine Coast location.
The substantial steel frame and internal height create scope for mechanical work, fabrication, vehicle restoration, storage, trade-based use or the possible future addition of lifting equipment, subject to professional advice and approval.
- Approximate dimensions10m wide × 14.35m long × 6.1m high
- PowerThree-phase electrical supply
- Air systemCommercial vane-style compressor
- AccessLarge electric roller door, smaller roller door and side access
- Additional areasMezzanine, downstairs office, shower and toilet
- Potential useWorkshop, storage, restoration, hobby or home-business support
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The Residence
Three levels. Three different opportunities.
The home’s vertical layout creates distinct zones that may suit extended family, separate living, owner occupation, work-from-home use or future rental configurations, subject to compliance and approval requirements.
Upper level
A largely self-contained two-bedroom living area with balcony, kitchen and everyday residential facilities.
This is the most complete level and may suit owner occupation, extended family use or future tenancy once the property’s required certification and compliance position permits.
Middle level
The central living level includes a substantial open-plan area together with the large four-bay drive-through garage.
Electric doors at opposing ends create practical movement through the building and provide the possibility of a future through-site connection between Anning Road and Parsons Road, subject to approvals.
Lower level
The lower level includes two bedrooms, a micro-kitchen area, a substantial three-way bathroom and access to outdoor patio space.
A simple kitchen installation and completion work may allow this area to become a more independent living zone, subject to certification, legal requirements and buyer due diligence.
Future Flexibility
Potential income without pretending it already exists.
The property’s three-level layout creates genuine future possibilities for separate living and income-producing use.
The upper level is substantially complete. The lower level may be capable of becoming more self-contained with the addition of a suitable kitchen and associated completion work. The middle level provides further owner-occupier or rental flexibility.
This allows a future buyer to consider a live/work arrangement in which part of the property supports their own residence and workshop use while other areas potentially contribute rental income.
Important: The property does not currently hold the final Form 21 certification required for legal tenancy. No rental income is represented as existing or guaranteed. Any future rental use is subject to completion of required works, certification, approvals and the buyer’s own professional advice.
Upper level potentialPreviously estimated at approximately $620–$700 per week once legally rentable.
Lower level potentialPossible separate income following kitchen installation and required completion work.
Whole-property flexibilityLive, work, store and potentially earn from one substantial site.
The Natural Setting
Mature trees that remain part of the landscape.
A small seasonal creek and protected wildlife corridor run through part of the property. In practical terms, the corridor preserves the mature native trees and creates a natural backdrop that cannot simply be cleared for intensive development.
The trees attract abundant native birdlife, including kookaburras and parrots. One of the family’s familiar routines has been enjoying the mid-level deck while the local kookaburras visit.
Buyers contemplating substantial clearing, new construction or changes within the corridor should obtain their own planning and environmental advice.
Forest Glen
A practical property in a tightly held location.
The property occupies a prominent corner position with its main residence entrance from Anning Road and workshop access from 51 Parsons Road.
Anning Road is one of Forest Glen’s established prestige addresses. Sunshine Coast Grammar School is approximately 100 metres from the corner, with its main entrance close by.
- Sunshine Coast Grammar School
- Montessori schooling nearby
- Forest Glen Village
- Kunara Organic Marketplace
- Convenient Bruce Highway access
- Short drive to Buderim
- Access to Maroochydore and Mooloolaba
- Sunshine Coast Airport within the broader region
Dual access
Main residence entrance: Anning Road
Workshop and lower-level access: 51 Parsons Road
Questions Buyers Ask
The unusual details, answered directly.
Why is there a forklift inside the house?
The original engineer-owner incorporated a Crown forklift as a practical method of moving between levels. It reflects the highly individual way in which the property was designed and used. A buyer may choose to retain it, remove it, close the opening or investigate replacing it with a conventional lift, subject to engineering, certification and approval.
Can the property be rented immediately?
No representation is made that it can presently be legally tenanted. The property requires completion of relevant compliance work and Form 21 certification before tenancy. Buyers should obtain independent legal, building and certification advice.
Has there been termite activity?
Termite activity was identified in softwood elements. Professional treatment was undertaken and a chemical barrier was installed around the property using a drilled-and-injected treatment process. Documentation should be reviewed by buyers as part of their due diligence. The primary house structure is steel framed, but buyers should still obtain their own building and pest inspections.
Does the property have final building certification?
The property is being offered in its present condition and does not currently have final Form 21 certification. Information regarding the known compliance position and available reports can be supplied to serious buyers and their advisers.
Can the protected wildlife corridor be cleared?
Part of the property is affected by a protected wildlife corridor associated with the creek area and mature native trees. Buyers must undertake their own planning and environmental due diligence before proposing clearing, construction or significant landscape alteration.
Can a business operate from the workshop?
The workshop offers infrastructure that may support a home-based trade, hobby or business use. Any commercial use, staffing, customer traffic, noise, storage or change of use remains subject to zoning, council requirements, approvals and the buyer’s own investigations.
Could an overhead crane be added?
The workshop has a substantial high steel frame that may provide scope for lifting equipment. No structural capacity is guaranteed. Any overhead crane or lifting system would require assessment and design by an appropriately qualified engineer.
Is the property being sold as completed?
No. It is being sold as is, where is. Buyers should assess the property on that basis and independently verify the cost and scope of any completion, repair, certification, renovation or improvement work relevant to their intended use.
Buyer Information
Review the property before making your decision.
Serious buyers and their professional advisers can request available plans, treatment records, engineering information, certification material and other relevant documents.
Property floor plansAdd available residence and level plans here.
Workshop informationAdd shed plans, measurements and infrastructure details.
Termite treatmentAdd treatment certificate and barrier documentation.
Engineering materialAdd available engineering assessments or reports.
Compliance informationAdd Form 21 scope, council correspondence or certifier material.
Request the complete fileContact the agent for access to available due-diligence documents.
Documents are supplied for general information only. Buyers must rely on their own legal, engineering, building, pest, planning, environmental, financial and taxation advice.
Private Inspection
This property makes more sense when you stand inside it.
Photographs can show the scale. They cannot fully explain the access, workshop height, separate levels, construction or possibilities.
Will Emms
Property Lane Woombye
Main residence entrance via Anning Road.
Workshop access via 51 Parsons Road, Forest Glen.
All information has been prepared with care but is provided as a general guide only. Dimensions, rental estimates, future uses, approvals, construction details and property capabilities must be independently verified. The property is offered as is, where is. Prospective buyers should undertake their own due diligence and obtain independent legal, financial, taxation, planning, engineering, building, pest and certification advice before relying on any information or entering into a contract.
Explore in detail
The full property gallery.
Every part of the property deserves to be seen — the residence across all levels, the workshop, the land, the access and the details that make it different.
Outside
Exterior, land, access, frontage and setting
Upstairs
Upper-level rooms, balcony and outlook
Middle
Central living, four-bay drive-through garage
Downstairs
Lower-level rooms, bathroom and patio
Shed
Workshop, mezzanine, office and amenities
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The Residence
Three levels. MAYBE even three income streams?
The clever buyer, with some work, could turn the whole property into an income-generating facility.
Three separate levels. Work from the shed. Rent out some or all of the house area. We guess it depends on your skillset.
Important: The property does not currently hold Form 21 certification. No income is represented as existing or guaranteed. Any future rental use is subject to completion of required works, certification, approvals and your own professional advice.