Surf Life Saving swaps coastal luxury to raffle $2.6m Bulimba home for $2

The house sold off market just months ago A city house sold for $2.61 million five months ago could be yours for just $2. The Bulimba family home is being given away by Surf Life Saving, marking a sharp break from the long-running model of flashy coastal prize homes. In a telling sign of the times, the Brisbane property is instead being touted for its “everyday” appeal, targeting families craving “comfort and practicality” over beachfront luxury. It is the lottery’s first-ever stand-alone city house as the charity swaps out the permanent vacation fantasy for the reality of the suburban hustle. The charity wanted a home to suit everyday families Surf Life Saving Australia’s head of fundraising and commercial John Brennan said the shifted offered a prize grounded in everyday life. “We want people to be able to imagine their life in this home: the school run, weekends by the pool, dinner with friends, or simply having room for the family to grow,” Mr Brennan said. “A home in Bulimba brings together the comfort and practicality of a family home with the lifestyle of a much-loved Brisbane suburb.” While it is being pitched as practical, the property at 455 Hawthorne Rd is still a major ...