Coastal Vista

Step back in time and relive the simple life in this elevated, breezy, coastal Queenslander with all the trimmings, positioned on a large double-block (2 titles) of 1186m2.<br/><br/>Hidden at the southern-most point of the island, tucked behind tall gums and swaying palms, is this amazing home sitting high on life, presiding over the Coral Sea toward Jacob’s Well and the Gold Coast.<br/><br/>The crunchy gravel drive and pathways let you know you are somewhere special, as the insect choir competes with birdlife and the sound of lapping water at your feet. Climbing the staircase to the front door, a charming deck bewitches you with its myriad of pre-loved objects turned into art, but beyond the entry is a magic to behold.<br/><br/>From the ‘betty boop’ funky kitchen straight out of a 50s diner, to the mangrove islands spotted in the distance and the hills on the horizon, you can’t help but be drawn to the large, deep deck off the living. It’s here you’ll spend your days and while away the evening as you watch the ever-changing scene before your eyes. <br/><br/>Wide timber floorboards (cool underfoot) and French doors expand the space, while a Norseman fireplace creates a warm hearth for the winter months. There’s even an original wall-painting by local artist, Geoff Smiley, in the living room—bringing the country-life indoors.<br/><br/>The kitchen and dining play a game of checkers on the black and white lino, while the island bench free-ranges and can be moved to enlarge the space or angled to create traffic flow. A brand new electric stove and oven, natural-edge benchtops and sink peering to the outdoors, all lend an organic feel to this sunny space.<br/><br/>Master bedroom has built-ins and French doors to deck for your morning coffee or afternoon sojourn with a book. Another ‘sleep-out’ style bedroom is petitioned from the living zone with plantation shutters and could equally serve as an art studio, treatment-room, or healing space with direct access to the deck.<br/><br/>A full bathroom with deep bath and slate floors has an arched-window looking over the gardens and out to sea, so you can float-away your worries as you relax in a warm tub after a day on the water.<br/><br/>Turn you head and look in any direction and you’ll see nature—be it trees, water, wildlife or glorious blue sky stretched taut across the end of the world. If you’re after peace and quiet with no-thru traffic, then this is the home for you. However, there’s direct vehicle access to the waterfront via Victoria Ave if ever you need to get your boat down to the water’s edge.<br/><br/>Wondering outdoors and tracing the verdant and abundant gardens via the dug-out steps to the lawn at the water, you’ll see plenty of butterflies and bees going about their day in the colourful display of flowers and native trees providing nectar for them. Check on the chooks or gather your supplies for dinner from the raised garden beds, or stands of fruit trees—all bearing fruit.<br/><br/>The laundry is placed underneath the house, in an area which could easily be converted to a self-contained unit, or incorporated into the main house; making this a 4-bed, 2-bath home in the wave of a wand (subject to council approval). All the hard work is done—the slab is laid, wiring and plumbing hooked up, walls framed awaiting insulation and plaster, large windows all around and sliding doors (East and South sides) to concrete veranda. You just need to add the finishing touches and make it your private hide-away, guest accommodation zone, or massive entertaining space with access to lawns and gardens for a picnic or evening drinks .<br/><br/>Parking is not a problem here, with plenty of land for every wheeled possession and water-access for your tinny, to visit the other islands or shoot across to the mainland. With vacant blocks either side and conservation land adjoining at the waterfront (maintained by council) you have the perfect position and vantage point for the changing tide.<br/><br/>This country-feel home offers so many features:<br/>• endless water views<br/>• ceiling fans (including deck)<br/>• French doors off living to large deck<br/>• doors to separate deck off both bedrooms<br/>• solid timber floors<br/>• solar electricity and hot water<br/>• water runoff management and retaining walls<br/>• gravel paths and driveways<br/>• landscaped gardens with tropical fruit trees<br/>• chicken coop and vegetable beds<br/>• laundry under house with full concrete slab & front veranda <br/>• scope for self-contained option (fully framed, power & water connected)<br/>• great mobile reception<br/>• nature all around<br/><br/>To experience your own piece of paradise at the end of the island, call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 and you too, could sit and ponder life from a higher perspective.