12/4 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads QLD 4567

Tucked away in the serene verdant heart on Noosa Hill, yet within walking distance to the buzzy Junction with its plethora of trendy cafes or in the opposite direction to sophisticated Hastings Street, Noosa's Main Beach and the world-famous Noosa National Park, is the chic-named Petrie Mansions, where apartments rarely come onto the market. Understandably they're rare gems and highly sought after, with number 12, a large secure north-facing end-apartment, a prime example.

Open the front door and immediately be drawn by the natural light streaming onto the generous-sized balcony off the living/dining space, where entertaining is a breeze and pots of herbs grow profusely. Admire the surrounding lush gardens, manicured coloured shrubs, lawns, fan palms and towering white gums, koalas often call home. Look ahead to filtered vistas of the Noosa Sound waterways, Laguna Bay and the Coloured Sands, all of which turn a pretty pink at summer sunset.

Along the hallway is a king size master bedroom with an undercover balcony, also accessed from the living area, plus a walk-in-robe and ensuite. There's a laundry with plenty of storage space, a powder room, a family bathroom caters to the two king- size bedrooms which share another balcony.

In the palm-fringed grounds of the complex there's a 25m heated pool, a massive sheltered poolside entertaining terrace with BBQ, also a sauna, gym plus shower rooms.

"The wonderful feeling of camaraderie amongst the residents is obvious," comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Robyn Reid, "and for the savvy buyer or astute investor this faded beauty which is looking for a makeover, will just keep on giving".