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16/281 Esplanade

Cairns North QLD 4870

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2
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112 m²
Apartment
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

EXPLORE. THE KINGFISHER LIFESTYLE!

Elevated, spacious and beautifully updated, this is Esplanade living without compromise. Positioned along the iconic Cairns Esplanade and offering 112sqm on title, this modern, move-in ready apartment delivers the lifestyle so many buyers are chasing. Originally renovated in late 2021 by Maxa Constructions, the home presents with a timeless, neutral palette and quality finishes throughout. From the kitchen and bathrooms to the flooring, lighting and laundry, every detail has been thoughtfully updated. With three balconies, the apartment captures both sides of the lifestyle, ocean views to the front, and mountain outlooks to the rear. New sliding doors and screens, along with three Panasonic split-system air conditioners, ensure comfort and functionality year-round. Simply move in, place your furniture and enjoy the outlook, palm trees, sea breezes and the Coral Sea. When you feel like a change of scenery, the rear balconies offer a peaceful retreat overlooking Mount Whitfield, Edge Hill and beyond. With the highly regarded Gu-Ya-La Café located below and the Esplanade at your doorstep, this is a true lock-up-and-leave lifestyle in a tightly held complex. Features include: - Central kitchen with electric cooking, excellent bench space, ample storage, breakfast bar and dedicated fridge and microwave nook - Generous open plan living and dining flowing to the front balcony with Esplanade and ocean views - Spacious master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and private rear balcony - Second bedroom with built-in wardrobe and access to rear balcony - Main bathroom with separated laundry, additional storage and practical layout - Three balconies providing excellent cross ventilation and separation of living zones - Secure basement parking with lift access directly to your floor and fob-controlled entry - Saltwater swimming pool within the complex Additional information: - Currently vacant and available for immediate possession - Rental appraisal: approx. $800 per week - Body Corporate: $10,635.56 per annum (discounted if paid on time), with a sinking fund balance in excess of $236,000 as at 07/04/2026 - Council Rates: approx. $3,300 per annum - Kingfisher - built 1983, well-maintained complex of 18 lots Ideally located within the Cairns State High and Parramatta State School catchments, and just 1km to Cairns Base Hospital. Only minutes to Cairns Central, the Edge Hill café precinct, Botanical Gardens, Tanks Arts Centre, Red Arrow walking track and more. Whether you're looking for a home, a base, or an investment in a blue-chip position, this one delivers. Don't miss your chance to inspect, call David Hall on 0491 332 700 today.

Features

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1 carspace
112 m² floor area
Apartment

Property history for 16/281 Esplanade

2024
Sold
$570,000
16 Jul 2024 by David Hall, of Ray White Cairns

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