Boldly staking its claim on the sequestered side of the street, this super cool sassy residence cleverly takes its place in the sun on a prized elevated position in the heart of Sunshine Beach, with toes-in-the sand and surf breaks galore in five minutes. Not your cup of tea? Stop or order a take-out-of-choice, at the vibrant Sunshine Beach village, which is abuzz early with coffee aficionados and their four-footers.
Push aside the timber and glass paned front door admire terrazzo flooring and venetian plaster walls in the hallway, and head upstairs.
Originally designed by David Teeland, there is a unique sense of playfulness in the open plan living and dining area yet juxtaposed by the monochromatic palette, natural textures and materials including the apt use of polished timber, also grey precast concrete table and walls featuring an eco-gas fireplace and custom cabinetry.
There is a terrace off the south side however grabbing attention is the galley kitchen with grey marble-look stone-topped white and timber cabinetry including the island bench. With lots of storage, the latest appliances including an LG fridge, and the dishwasher, oven and induction cooktop bearing the moniker of Westinghouse entertainers will feel completely at home.
A second living/leisure option is on the southside. For a surprise making a sizeable difference, slide away the doors to an extension by Bark Design Architects revealing several black timber terraces with seating. An internal courtyard is on the ground level.
And there's more! Take the meandering path via lush tropical plantings to the property's high boundary, and before you can say "Zen" you've arrived. What a private and peaceful undercover terrace ostensibly in the tree tops ideal for a meditative experience such as yoga.
There are three bedrooms. On the first level in the south wing which can be closed off is the premier king retreat. It looks out to the garden has a walk-in robe also an ensuite with stone-topped single basin cabinetry; two bedrooms on the ground level have robes plus share bathroom and powder room.
"Looking for a cool and sassy blend of beach house and rainforest retreat," comments Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Rebekah Offermann. "This modern and moody Duchess on Duke Street with a treetop terrace sure has emotional appeal. It also has the rarity factor for an opportunist seeking investment gold in the heart of Sunshine Beach.
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