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213/1 Marlin Parade

Cairns City QLD 4870

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65 m²
Apartment
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

Waterfront living at its absolute best

Positioned right on the waterfront in Cairns’ iconic Harbour Lights complex, this stunning one-bedroom apartment offers the kind of lifestyle people dream about. From the moment you walk in, your eyes are immediately drawn to the water. Sitting from your lounge room, it truly feels like the ocean is right there in front of you. The expansive balcony is one of the standout features of this apartment. Complete with a deep balcony and additional viewing panel, this a rare feature shared by only one other apartment in this position within the complex. Inside, the apartment has been beautifully refreshed with brand-new timber flooring and fresh internal paint throughout, giving the space a modern coastal feel. Offered fully furnished, this apartment is completely move-in ready. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • Spacious 65m² layout with high ceilings and sold fully furnished • Central air conditioning throughout for year-round comfort • Internal laundry complete with washer, dryer, and sink • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors enhancing natural light and indoor-outdoor flow • Spacious bathroom featuring a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower, large mirror, and practical layout • Well-appointed kitchen with ceramic hot plate, dishwasher, and bar fridge — ideal for low-maintenance living • Exceptional water views enjoyed from both inside the apartment and the balcony • Generous bedroom with ensuite and convenient two-way access • Large mirrored built-in wardrobe offering ample storage • Deep balcony with additional viewing panel — a rare feature in this position within the complex • Pet-friendly complex in an unbeatable waterfront location The layout is compact yet incredibly functional, designed to maximise both space and lifestyle. The bedroom is cleverly separated from the living area with full glass sliding doors, creating flexibility while still allowing natural light to flow throughout the apartment. There is ample storage with mirrored built-in robes, while the fully self-contained kitchen includes a dishwasher, microwave, bar fridge, and everything needed for easy day-to-day living or holiday letting. INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • Rental Appraisal: $620 per week • Body Corporate Fees: $8,520 approx pa • Council Rates: Approx. $3,300 approx pa Harbour Lights remains Cairns’ only true waterfront residential complex, making it one of the city’s most tightly held and desirable addresses. Residents and guests enjoy access to the beautifully pool, spa, sauna, barbecue, and entertaining areas — all just moments from the marina precinct. Step outside and everything is literally at your doorstep. Restaurants, cafes, the marina, casino, Woolworths, the art gallery, and the Esplanade are all within walking distance, while Fogarty Park sits directly across the road. Whether you’re searching for the ultimate city lifestyle apartment, a lock-and-leave waterfront escape, or a high-performing investment opportunity, this property offers flexibility rarely found in the Cairns market. Long-term rental, short-term accommodation, holiday letting — the choice is yours. This is an absolute standout apartment in a premium waterfront position, and opportunities like this in Harbour Lights never last long. Contact Naomi today to arrange your private inspection.

Features

1 bedroom
1 bathroom
65 m² lot size
Apartment

Property history for 213/1 Marlin Parade

2022
Sold
$420,000
07 Sep 2022 by Renee Straguszi, of Cairns Property Office City

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Local market activity for 1 bedroom apartments in Cairns City

In the last 12 months, 17 one-bedroom apartments similar to 213/1 Marlin Parade, have been sold.

This represents a 13% increase in one-bedroom apartments sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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