'ISLAND LIFE' Charismatic Coastal Charm

Charismatic with a coastal vibe, with the architectural characteristics of the quintessential 'The Queenslander'. This private oasis evoking a sense of 'calm' is positioned on Andrews Close, a cul-de-sac encompassing the essence of Port Douglas, and neighbouring the elite Beach Estate. <br/><br/>Exuding an appreciation for all things 'Island Life', 7 Andrews Close is just a moment's stroll through to a dedicated pathway leading to Solander Park and down onto the picture postcard Four Mile Beach.<br/><br/>From the moment you enter this residence, an all-encompassing 'island time' feeling can be felt by the colour palette of natural and blue hues of the internal and external walls, that are surrounded by lush well established gardens nurtured twice daily on a bore-fed 18 station automated reticulated watering system. <br/><br/>Designed and styled by fastidious Owners who have had a long-standing reputation for over 30 years creating unique homes in the region for holiday rental, while their attention to detail and passion for perfection collaborates intrinsically with the choice of materials and decor, presenting an abundance of 'instaworthy' spaces at 7 Andrews Close. <br/><br/>The ground level occupies two pavilion style studio bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, the larger of the two studios has been designed to be fully 'accessible'; a simply stunning spa inspired wet-room bathroom flanked by two wide doorways for internal and external access offers poolside views whilst immersed under a ceiling height rain shower! <br/><br/>A separate pool bathroom with internal seating and a dedicated kitchenette are all perfect additions to living downstairs making 'Island Life' suitable for dual occupancy. Along with an expansive fully lined and shelved storage room, purpose built for general storage and to service the studios for, this is an invaluable asset to a home of this size with the potential for a passive income, or to live the Port Douglas lifestyle within a sprawling family home. <br/><br/>A lift with an automated self-closing door, designed and installed to compliment the aesthetics of the property and internal stairs take you to the upper level, where balmy breezes and a sense of living in the tropics captivates the senses. <br/><br/>The gourmet kitchen designed for cooking classes and entertaining is adjacent to the open plan dining and lounge areas that flow out onto undercover decks, providing an extension of the inside to outside, perfect for cocktail hour, or to simply relax. The three bedrooms on this level both with breathtaking ensuite bathrooms, one with a bathtub, invite airflow through large custom-made louvered windows throughout to compliment the strategically planned downstairs area of this unique home.<br/><br/>There are two driveways to access this level 910m2 piece of prime real estate that are both individually secured by automated remote sliding gates with a separate guest entry gateway all of which opens to manicured lawns, palms, hedges and pots of colourful Bougainvillea upon entering.<br/><br/>An impressive two metre rendered and stone feature front wall demand attention with all 3 remaining boundaries lined with very established Lipstick Palms and Indian Mast Trees offering complete privacy. <br/><br/>A breezeway leading to a sprawling lagoon style swimming pool surrounded by natural sandstone and custom resort quality shade sails have been professionally anchored by stainless purpose built poles. Glass fencing creates a seamless barrier between the undercover outdoor patio and the pool with another discrete glass fence section providing a dedicated secure and shaded dogs play area.<br/><br/>This extensive renovation, and extensions were completed in 2022 on the original steel framed home to take on a new chapter in tropical living. With 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms all of which open onto either a deck, a boardwalk or patio are washed in filtered light to reflect the perfect Port Douglas escape. <br/><br/>The street appeal of 'Island Life' with a distinctive coastal Queenslander appearance is protected from the elements by external shading verandas and white powder coated louvered windows inviting prevailing breezes from every direction. <br/><br/>Adding to the cache of this sought-after Port Douglas address is the proximity to Four Mile Beach, downtown Macrossan Street with an array of bars, restaurants, boutique shopping and the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina; the famous Sunday Markets, transport links and essential services are all just on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest ........ and just one hour North from Cairns International Airport .<br/><br/>The bustling sugar cane village of Mossman with schools and the 1930c Hospital recently renovated with a new Accident and Emergency facility is just 15 minutes further North, with all the services you could expect in a thriving country town in addition to Port Douglas and let's not forget the Golf Courses, Day Spa's, Reef trips and tours all just a stone's throw away. <br/><br/>With so much to do in the immediate surrounds of the Douglas Shire, 'Island Life' 7 Andrews Close is intrinsically linked in every aspect to the Far North Queensland lifestyle, washed in natural light by day and softly illuminated at night with surround garden lighting bathing the exterior in shadows of the palms ....... all that's missing is you. <br/><br/>AgencyHQ invites pre-Auction inspections by appointment, or via video presentation. Interstate and International telephone bidding can be arranged with one of our dedicated Client Success team members on the day of Auction, and the Auction can be viewed on our 'live' Auction.<br/><br/><br/>What will make you fall in love with this home?<br/><br/>- Five bedrooms each with stunning spa inspired ensuite bathrooms <br/>- Three of the five bedrooms are self contained studios set up to return $280 and $180 respectively per night<br/>- A sixth bathroom dedicated to the pool area <br/>- Expansive lagoon style swimming pool surrounded by natural sandstone <br/>- Extensive Solar Power System<br/>- All rooms are air-conditioned with remote controlled ceiling fans internally, with external heavy duty fans over the decks<br/>- A rare 910m2 allotment with low maintenance established gardens nurtured by an 18 station fully automated bore-fed reticulation watering system<br/>- A short stroll directly to 4 Mile Beach from Andrews Close<br/>- Neighbouring the beautiful and elite newly released Beach Estate