There are beachfront homes, and then there is 74 Gloucester Avenue, a property where the line between home and ocean simply dissolves.
Set in one of the Whitsunday coast's most coveted positions, this stunning two-storey residence offers uninterrupted ocean views and direct access to pristine sands in a location that is genuinely irreplaceable. Hideaway Bay is a tiny coastal hamlet tucked at the end of a no-through road, a hidden gem where deserted beaches, fringing coral reefs and a slower pace of life are simply the everyday. And here, right on the sand, is where this home sits.
Completed in August 2019 by renowned builder Linsay Bates and constructed to meet full cyclone standards, this is a home built to last generations. The ground floor delivers solid rendered blockwork, while the upper level is finished in sleek Colorbond external cladding, form and function in equal measure. Step outside downstairs onto the expansive patio, or climb to the upper level where a generous Merbau timber deck becomes your front-row seat to the Coral Sea, the Gloucester Island group, and sunsets that simply cannot be described.
The property's credentials go beyond the view. A 75,000-litre rainwater tank system ensures ample water supply year-round, complemented by a bore water supply of approximately 100 litres per minute for garden irrigation, a rare and practical asset in a coastal setting. Automated sprinkler systems service the front yard, back lawn and vegetable garden, making this a property that is as functional as it is beautiful.
From Hideaway Bay you can spend your days exploring five public beach access points, combing for shells at low tide, or swimming among the fringing coral reef. World-class fishing is on your doorstep, whether casting from shore or launching a boat just minutes away at the Dingo Beach boat ramp. The Cape Gloucester Resort restaurant and bar, a beloved local institution serving fresh Whitsunday seafood, is just moments up the road. Airlie Beach and its full suite of amenities is approximately 45 minutes away, ensuring you're never truly isolated, just beautifully removed.
Opportunities like this are extraordinarily rare. Absolute beachfront in Hideaway Bay does not come to market often, and homes of this quality and construction standard even less so. Whether you're seeking a permanent sea-change residence, a luxury holiday home, or a high-performing holiday rental, 74 Gloucester Avenue is the one you've been waiting for.
This isn't just a home. It's a front-row seat to one of Queensland's last great coastal secrets.
To find out more or arrange your private inspection, call Jade McLeod today on 0435 833 582.
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