Waterfront Paradise at End of Island

This three-bedroom family home is located at the southern end of the island, almost jumping-distance to North Stradbroke Island. With 180 degree views to the Gold Coast and Jacobs Well, you have both the lights of the mainland and darkness to the East, on a starry night. Paradise, at your fingertips.<br/><br/>If you’re’ after a solid home that can grow with your changing needs, and offers:<br/>• Water views from all decks and most windows<br/>• Tranquillity and privacy<br/>• Low-maintenance living<br/>• Opportunity to enhance downstairs to self-contained space<br/>• Airy and lofty home with high ceilings and cross-ventilation<br/>• Timber decks front and back<br/>• Screened-in sunroom<br/>• Alfresco, covered entertaining area<br/>• Lock-up garage with direct access to house<br/>• Nightlights of the mainland<br/>• Sunrises over Straddie<br/><br/>Then this is the house for you! Set high off the road, a paved driveway leads to a lock-up garage and delivers you to the front door. There’s room for plenty more cars, plus a level pad to the North for your boat or caravan. Built in 2006, this two-storey Hardiplank home welcomes you home, with its baby-blue softness and inviting landscape.<br/><br/>As you enter downstairs, there’s a huge rumpus, a bedroom, toilet and laundry which leads to a screened veranda and workshop, offering direct access to the back terrace. This space has the makings for self-contained guest accommodation, or a brilliant teenage/parent retreat. Plus, there’s storage under the stairs which is perfect for a wine cellar!<br/><br/>The tiled floors in this zone are convenient for muddy shoes with yard access via the laundry. Alternatively, the large open footprint also offers a home-office solution, or consulting rooms. The separate bedroom would be great for the craft-enthusiast or a dedicated study, with water views across to Straddie.<br/><br/>A solid staircase with metal checker-board stairs and two timber landings, caress a massive arched picture-window overlooking the front-yard, and a stained-glass window flanking the North. Your eyes are drawn immediately to the timber deck spanning the western view to the mainland and southern-most tip of the island. A place where forest and water meet to greet the day and say goodnight.<br/><br/>From the threshold, the high ceilings and decorative finishes frame the expansive open-plan living area, inviting you inside. Rich timber floors connect it altogether and lead to the rear-deck set high amongst the gums and swaying palms on the water’s edge. Split into two sections, one alfresco and the other enclosed with windows and a fireplace, this outdoor area doubles the living space.<br/><br/>The lounge flows to the dining, embracing the white and-sand-speckled laminate kitchen with top and bottom cupboards. There’s a Bosch dishwasher, electric glass cooktop and oven, servery to deck over the kitchen sink, pantry and fridge space.<br/><br/>A hallway with linen cupboards, guides you to the sleeping zone via the bathroom, with bath and shower over and a timber vanity with neutral tiled floors. There’s a separate loo for convenience. Both bedrooms are queen-sized and one bedroom has built-ins.<br/><br/>Ducted air-con (breeze maker) throughout the home creates an ambient temperature. Better still, you can leave the glass siding-doors and windows open, without affecting its operation, allowing fresh sea-air to circulate with the cooled air. The solar electricity keeps the bills down and tall gums and tropical foliage keep the heat out and frame the wide views. <br/><br/>Outdoors is low-maintenance, with:<br/>• Established gardens and rockeries<br/>• Paved drive and pad for boat or caravan<br/>• Connecting pathways around the house<br/>• Water tank for the gardens<br/>• Garden shed<br/>• Large trees offering a haven for birdlife<br/>• Rustic stairs to mangrove waterfront (maintained by council)<br/>• Opportunity to enhance the space with a fire-pit or spa<br/>• Views in all directions<br/><br/>Being at the end of the island, you’re away from the hustle and bustle, but only minutes from the ferry to whisk you to the mainland for work, or dinner and a show in Brisbane.<br/><br/>With so much happening on the islands and the opportunity to own a virtual waterfront, you can’t go wrong with this property for a perfect lifestyle and relaxed holiday feeling. It truly is a hidden paradise, tucked amongst the forest, sea and nature’s canvas.<br/><br/>Be quick to take advantage of this rare offering, which would set you back a lot more if situated on a level block. Call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 to admire the view and call this piece of paradise, home.