{
  "id": 13875884,
  "title": "Wonga Park home with 160-metre miniature railway sells for $1.375 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/wonga-park-home-with-160-metre-miniature-railway-sells-for-1-375",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:36:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/in-2005-a-wonga-park-home-with-a-160-metre-miniature-railway-sold-for-a420000-20-years-later-the-property-with-its-electric-train-tunnel-and-trestle-bridge-sold-for-a1-375-million/articleshow/134870282.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A home in Wonga Park, Melbourne, Australia, sold for A$1.375 million in December 2025 after originally being listed for A$420,000 in 2005. The property, located at 24 Dudley Road, features a 160-metre miniature railway with an electric train, tunnel, and timber trestle bridge. The railway was part of the property when it was first sold in 2005 and remained a selling point even after the 2025 sale. The 2025 sale price was more than three times the price in 2005, but the increase may be due to the home's features and overall value rather than solely the railway. The property boasts five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large lawn, mature fruit trees, a wine cellar, and a powered workshop. It is described as a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with landscaped gardens, an open fireplace, and views of the Dandenong Ranges.",
  "summary": "Wonga Park in Australia has witnessed remarkable appreciation in property value, rising from A$420,000 in 2005 to A$1.375 million by 2025. This enchanting home boasts a 160-metre miniature railway, picturesque gardens, a chicken coop, and stunning vistas of the Dandenong Ranges. Its allure is further enhanced by five bedrooms and unique features, ensuring it remains a sought-after gem among…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}