The seven-bedroom home where one family’s lifestyle is now a necessity

For six decades, one Manly West home has quietly held a family together — now housing three generations under the one roof.

Martin and Amanda Smith share the seven-bedroom property with Martin’s father and their two sons, creating a living arrangement that is becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity for many Queensland families.

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This seven-bedroom home at 116 Manly Rd, Manly West houses three generations of the one family.

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Set on a sprawling 2630 sqm block with two street frontages and sweeping views across the bay, the home at 116 Manly Rd has evolved with the family over time — its generous scale and flexible layout allowing each generation to carve out their own space while staying connected.

Inside, there are seven bedrooms, multiple living zones across three levels, and a mix of formal and casual spaces designed for both togetherness and privacy.

Outside, a heated pool and full-size tennis court offer room to gather, unwind and create the kind of shared memories that have defined the home for generations.

This property at 116 Manly Rd, Manly West, is for sale.

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But what has long been a lifestyle choice for this family is now becoming a financial reality for many others.

New PropTrack data reveals searches for “dual-living” properties across the state have jumped 67 per cent in the past year, while “self-contained” is up 57 per cent and “granny flat” interest has jumped 30 per cent — with demand exploding across Brisbane’s outer suburbs.

The shift is becoming increasingly visible in suburbs such as Browns Plains, Kingston, and Marsden in Logan, along with Springfield, Forest Lake and the Ipswich LGA, where affordability pressures and larger lot sizes are driving uptake, according to separate analysis from PRD.

There’s space for multiple generations in this property at 116 Manly Rd, Manly West.

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Place Kangaroo Point agent Chris Pilkington said the Manly West property was striking a chord with buyers thinking beyond their immediate needs.

“It’s designed for multi-generational living now, but what’s really driving interest is the future flexibility,” Mr Pilkington said.

“The property can be split down the track, which is appealing to families thinking ahead about where their kids will live as housing affordability continues to bite.”