CLASSY ESCAPE FROM THE RAT RACE

Leaving the city behind in favour of a new lifestyle with the focus on privacy, natural surroundings and amazing views is within your grasp if you secure this outstanding building block in Bayonet Head.<br/>At the same time, you wouldn't have to sacrifice easy access to the city – it's only a 12-minute drive away but feels a million miles from the leafy enclave of this beautiful 1675sqm estate.<br/>Building a two-storey home on a select vantage point near the top of the sloping block would make the most of the 180-degree outlook from Oyster Harbour and the Emu Point boat pens, over hectares of bushland to Mounts Adelaide, Clarence and Melville.<br/>The block itself has scheme water, deep sewerage and power ready for connection. The land slopes down from the road and is cleared near the top, with some native trees retained for character on the lower reaches.<br/>Building a timber-style or pole home would reflect the idyllic natural setting and provide the privileged owners with a standpoint to take full advantage of the views through an inspired layout. A design with living and entertaining areas at the back would make the most of the outlook and create a home to enjoy every day. <br/>The owners would also be protected by the building requirements of the site's Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) of 19, promoting confidence that the property could withstand fires through judicious design and building materials.<br/>The quality of neighbouring properties shows the prospects for this block, which is a generously sized holding with plenty of scope for building sheds and garages, located near the end of a short cul-de-sac.<br/>Good schools, excellent fishing spots, the boat ramp and golf course are within easy reach of this property, and a major supermarket is a short drive down the road.<br/>Discerning home builders seeking a tree change or manageable lifestyle property will appreciate the possibilities this site offers.<br/><br/>What you need to know:<br/>- 1675sqm residential building lot<br/>- Amazing 180-degree views over harbour, bushland and towards city<br/>- Block slopes down from road – suit pole home or timber-style design<br/>- Mostly cleared, some native trees near bottom<br/>- Private<br/>- Deep sewerage, scheme water, power ready<br/>- Quality neighbourhood of similar blocks<br/>- Near end of cul-de-sac<br/>- Few minutes to good schools, fishing spots, boat ramp, golf course, supermarket<br/>- Suit treechange or lifestyle buyer<br/>- Council rates $1,211.00