Would you renovate or detonate this Townsville ugly duckling?

This classic Queenslander sits on a just over an acre in one of Townsville’s most sought-after acreage suburbs.

And while it might look like demolition is the only option, the family that currently owns it had planned to turn it into a family home.

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This one needs a lot of work

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Some work has already been done, with the owners having…