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WA › Abbey › Cabarita Rd
For sale
For sale
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
803 m²
Land
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No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
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Capital growth
WAWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 803 m² — that is not official geometry. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
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Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
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Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
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Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
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Development optionality of this lot
UnknownWA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 803 m² — that is not official geometry.
Nearby development pipeline
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Honest achievable rent
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Rental supply pressure
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Why is this cheap?
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Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
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This lot's DA history
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Statutory land value versus ask
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Net yield / holding costs
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Listed by William Porteous Properties InternationalOffers by 25th August 12pm
(Unless Sold Prior)
Coastal Character and Untapped Potential in Abbey: A Classic Beach Shack Two Streets from Geographe Bay
THE RESIDENCE
Two Streets from the Sand, a World of Possibility…
Picture mornings that start with the smell of salt in the air and a five minute stroll to the water. Set back in a quiet, tightly held pocket of Abbey and positioned opposite a large reserve, this classic 2x1 beach shack has been a much loved fixture on one of the suburb's most sought after streets. It is a home that rewards patience, modest in its current form and generous in its position, ready for a buyer who can see beyond the walls to the opportunity the address represents. Whether you choose to renovate, rebuild or simply hold and enjoy, this is a rare chance to secure a foothold two streets from Geographe Bay.
Currently tenanted until January 2027 (call for details). Rental Appraisal $450-550 p/w.
This Abbey property benefits from the A87 Additional Use zoning, which specifically allows Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation, making it an ideal candidate for a compliant, high-performing Airbnb-style investment.
Unhosted short-stay zoning (A87) - Zoned under the City of Busselton's A87 Additional Use, this property is approved for Unhosted Short-Term Rental Accommodation, allowing you to operate a compliant, whole-of-home short-stay/Airbnb. With Abbey's strong tourism appeal, proximity to Busselton and the Margaret River region, and easy access to beaches and local attractions, this is a superb location for a short-stay investment or flexible holiday home that can generate consistent income. (Please use your due diligence and contact the City of Busselton at 08 9781 0444 to confirm.).
Zoned R15 and cannot be subdivided as the lot is 803m2 (min. lot size on an R15 is min 580m2)
THE LOCALE
Abbey sits within the City of Busselton, a short stroll from the turquoise waters of Geographe Bay and within easy reach of Vasse Village, Busselton town centre and the wider South West wine and food trail.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Two bedrooms and one bathroom make up the current footprint, along with a light filled living area, open plan kitchen and separate laundry. The layout is simple and unpretentious, offering a comfortable base while you plan your next move, whether that is a considered renovation or a full rebuild taking in the district's coastal outlook.
OUTDOORS & MORE:
Outside, a low maintenance garden and carport]make the most of the block, while the reserve directly opposite adds a rare sense of space and greenery not often found this close to the coast. A garden shed and paved courtyard round out the outdoor offering.
WHAT'S THE AREA LIKE?
Abbey is one of the tightly held coastal pockets between Busselton and Dunsborough, prized for its walkable access to Geographe Bay without the density of the town centre. From here it is an easy stroll to the beach and the bay side pathway that runs the length of the coast, or a few minutes' drive into Vasse Village for cafes, shops and everyday essentials. The wider South West offers vineyards, boutique breweries, mountain bike trails and some of the state's most relaxed coastal living, all within easy reach.
INVITATION TO EXPERIENCE
This is a chance to secure land in one of Abbey's most unique and desirable pockets, two streets from the beach and opposite a substantial reserve. Buyers looking to invest, renovate or redevelop should act quickly, as blocks of this calibre in this part of Abbey get snapped up!
COSTS TO CONSIDER
Council Rates: $2,260.73 p.a. (approx.)
Water Rates: $ $997.95 p.a. 2025-2026
DATA TO DIGEST:
Lot: 803 m2 (approx.)
Living: 75 m2 (approx.)
Zoned R15 and cannot be subdivided (min. lot size on an R15 is min 580m2)
Here is your chance to secure a foothold steps to the beach! Presented as a classic beach shack with genuine future potential, this address will reward those who move quickly. Call Thomas (0416 657 300) to make an offer now.
Listing description written by Thomas Wedge, William Porteous Properties International — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.