Unique is a word we tend to use too freely in real estate, but it really is the best word to describe this amazing property. With a huge 1.51 hectares (15,100 m2) of useable waterfront land on the east side of beautiful Macleay Island, this rare acreage offers so many possibilities. With a stunning architect designed home, attached historic cottage, and assorted sheds and outbuildings, this property would lend itself to sustainable living off the grid, generating extra income through airbnb, holiday letting, a home-based business, the list just goes on. With breathtaking north-easterly views to Stradbroke Island and 49 metres of your own sandy beachfront, this is bayside living at its very best. The long list of features includes:
Main House: A large open plan home designed to maximise the wonderful water views and cooling easterly breezes, crafted with care using mostly local timber milled on the site. The main house offers:
* Timber entry doors leading to an impressive entry foyer
* Huge open plan living area with extra height ceilings, spotted gum floors and a fireplace
* Very spacious, well-equipped kitchen with all the extras including granite benches and a big gas stove
* Mezzanine level study/office area with beautiful water views and room for 2 or 3 desks
* King size master suite downstairs has views over the pool to the water, with built-in robes and ensuite with both shower and spa bath
* 2 more bedrooms upstairs with built-ins, and with a family bathroom upstairs
* Downstairs also includes a powder room and internal laundry, and the home features ceiling fans and is fully screened.
* The inviting salt water pool is positioned in a huge decked area facing the waterfront
* Outside, the centrepiece is a massive entertaining gazebo with soaring 6m roof line, multi-level seating, lighting and views to your own private beach. Entertain in style here!
Historic Cottage: Attached to the main house by timber decking, the original cottage (circa 1910-1920) offers a character home or guest accommodation with 2 bedrooms, bathroom/laundry, combined kitchenette and living area, and a charming veranda with water views.
The Property: Over 3.7 acres, developed and designed for a sustained and organic lifestyle with complete privacy assured. The property is surprisingly low-maintenance and offers a number of options for everything from peaceful bayside living to a variety of home business opportunities. The infrastructure includes multiple water tanks (57,000 litres) with pumps, very well established gardens, a huge chicken run, secure dog run, shade house, double carport, powered 3 bay shed, a boat/tractor shed, a separate studio or artists retreat with plenty of natural light, a big 6.5 kw solar power system, and a Biolytics septic system which waters the established fruit trees.
This multi-faceted property offers a unique waterfront lifestyle on a huge acreage, with wonderful native birds, trees, plants, native landscaping, and direct access to your own private sandy beach where you can launch the boat and enjoy all that this beautiful marine national park area has to offer. Macleay Island has a unique lifestyle, with a friendly village atmosphere, a scenic marine national park environment and with the essential shops, clubs and services here on the island ready for you to enjoy. This property is blue ribbon real estate, and a private inspection can be arranged for qualified buyers strictly by prior arrangement. For more information, please contact Vin Phillips on 0412 743 977.
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