Tired of the same, same and wanting something more from your island lifestyle? How about getting paid without having to leave home, plus choosing the days you work? Not impossible, if you run a bed & breakfast from this bayside home with glorious water views.
Or, if you're after the perfect waterfront family home with plenty of space and scope to grow, 25 Bay Drive is going to be of interest. Larger than most properties on a 1012m2 block, it has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and an abundance of outdoor living which flows to the water's edge of Ooncooncoo Bay.
Street appeal oozes from this nautical-blue residence on the much-desired Canaipa peninsular. The lawn, framed by a white picket fence and the rainbow-arch roofline make a welcoming statement, while garden-beds mingled with pebbled pathways inspire you to learn more.
A crunchy gravel driveway leads you to the main entrance of this double-storey home via rustic timber treads which link the few steps up to a covered veranda. But it's through the double-entry doors, beyond the generous foyer, where the magic lies.
Before you, a complete wall of glass allows the magnificent 270-degree view to consume you, as your eyes scan the bay from North Stradbroke, Lamb and Macleay islands, to Moreton Island in the distance. It's hard not to gravitate to the enormous deck, just to breathe-in the salt air and get a closer look.
However, there's plenty indoors to retain your attention as you walk through this well laid-out home with stand-out items such as:
Entertainer's kitchen with white cabinetry & unlimited storage
Granite-look benchtop & breakfast bar
Generous dining area adjacent to kitchen
Multiple living zones for conversation & quiet-time
Wood fireplace for added romance
Picture windows letting in light & views
Over-sized laundry with secure storage & benchspace (handy for B&B)
Storage for bulky items under the staircase
Downstairs guest-room or office
Full bathroom with separate toilet & hand-basin
Well-crafted timber staircase leading to sleeping zone
There's a ton of extras in the kitchen alone, with a walk-in pantry, appliance centre, soft-close drawers, gas cooktop/electric oven, dishwasher, open shelving and display cabinets. Miles of benchspace means several cooks can prep and cook together without tripping over each other (or spoiling the broth!).
While most of the action happens downstairs and outside on that amazing deck, you'll have plenty of downtime to entertain with low-maintenance features such as, large-format white tiles throughout and minimal walls for little hands to mark. And, the glossy white kitchen cabinetry is a breeze to wipe-down, keeping it fresh and inviting.
Upstairs, the carpeted sleeping zone with its grand master-suite and two further queen bedrooms (each with deck access, ceiling fans and built-in robes) provides a peaceful haven for rest. There's another toilet with hand-basin at the top of the stairs and a linen cupboard. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe; sliding doors to coastal balcony with view; a huge bathroom with separate shower and a spa-bath looking out to sea.
The entire home is flooded with sunlight through a multitude of picture windows, glass doors and clever clerestory (privacy) windows in the bedrooms; allowing for maximum views, good cross-flow ventilation and all-day natural lighting to reduce power bills.
Stepping outdoors and tracing the meandering path to the water, there's direct access through the mangroves for an early morning kayak on the bay, or a spot of sunset fishing. If you'd rather keep your feet dry and still be at one with nature, why not enjoy a BBQ and fire-pit yarn with friends from your private entertaining area, snuggled against the shore?
Picture yourself in this low-maintenance waterfront home with plenty of off-street parking for guests and close proximity to everything the island offers. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle here, making family events memorable and full of joy as you contemplate which board shorts or sarong to wear each day.
Some bonus 'overlooked' inclusions which will make life easier, include:
New trenches & water runoff maintenance
Recently surveyed & pegged
Brand new picket fence
Roof re-screwed & totally leak-proof
Maintenance-free entertaining deck with access to waterfront
Pet & kid-safe gate at top of stairs
Tinted glass throughout for ambient temperature
Landscaped yard with new retaining walls
Gravel driveway to carport for 2 cars
Outdoor lighting & garden shed
Dry under-house storage & scope for more
Easy, reinforced walkway to water
Key lock-box for guest entry
Given the position and rare opportunity to start a 'work-from-home' business, you don't want to deliberate over this one. The current owners are willing to include most furnishings, whitegoods and all the linen required to create an instant bed and breakfast.
If you're looking for that special property or excited by venturing into the world of B&Bs, then call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 to own this patch of paradise.
