Oceanfront home on sought-after island selling for the first time in 70 years

A beachfront property on the tip of North Stradbroke Island has hit the market, offering loads of potential for buyers seeking a slice of island life.The four-bedroom house at 4 Old Ballow Street, Amity occupies an enviable waterfront position on an acre of land in the island’s northernmost town.After being held by the same family for more than 70 years, the home has been listed for sale with a $3.2 million asking price.A tightly-held beachfront home on North Stradbroke Island has hit the market for the first time since the 1950s. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyWith the ocean mere footsteps from the front door, the property offers plenty of potential for buyers seeking a unique home, according to selling agent Harold Boyd of REMAX Bayside Properties.“It's a very tightly held position,” he said. “Those properties take a long time to come to market.”“You can't find anything like this on the mainland.”The home occupies a prime position with 40 metres of ocean frontage. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyIn addition to the house, the property includes an oversized garage with three-phase power and a walk-in cool room, harking back to the days when the family ran a fishing enterprise on the i...