18 Stringybark Road, Buderim, QLD, 4556, Australia

ZEB Realty proudly present Villa Gatei to the market: this exceptional high-end luxury residence on a private 2.1-acre parcel of land with magnificent tropical and native gardens that are truly breathtaking in their resplendence, creating a Zen-like ambience that is calming and enchanting; this is one of Buderim's finest properties with lashings of the WOW factor inside and out.

The residence itself is palatial in proportion and scale covering approximately 619m2, with a grand porte cochre at entry setting the tone for the luxury and elegance that awaits inside. With soaring ceilings and extensive use of glass to showcase the gardens and flood home with natural light, the sense of space is all-encompassing, facilitated perfectly by the pavilion style design with goldfish filled ponds flowing and displayed under walkways.

Altogether the home comprises five bedrooms, four bathrooms plus powder room, office with own external and internal entry, well-equipped premium kitchen with butler's pantry, home theatre, formal lounge/dining, family room, upstairs living room with kitchenette, extensive north facing decking and terrace overlooking dam and 150,000-litre resort-style inground pool, separate laundry, and oversized double lock-up garage.

Current owners have invested in significant improvements during their time here further enhancing appeal, versatility, and value; features include quality flooring throughout, cedar doors and door/window frames, ducted and split system air-conditioning, wood-burning fireplace with stacker-stone mantel, quartzite benches in kitchen, soft close cabinetry, gas cooktop, Siemens steam oven, second oven with warming drawer, integrated dishwasher, ducted vacuum, 11.6kW solar power, security camera, and electric awnings.

The floor plan not only offers capacious living but can also facilitate dual occupancy with the upper level fully self-contained; the design incorporates seamless integrated indoor/outdoor living with all bedrooms and main living area flowing out to alfresco space, it is very much a home for the Queensland lifestyle and climate, and its orientation maximises efficient and effective cross ventilation.

The expansive alfresco space is ever-enticing with outdoor entertaining and relaxing zones suitable for all weather, all seasons, and all occasions; fire up the pizza oven, chill the champagne, decant the red, and sit back and savour the moment in this veritable tropical sanctuary. One could seriously hold a wedding or any type of celebration in these gardens, there's ample room for a marquee and the photos would be spectacular!

Infrastructure on the property includes circular driveway and side access via driveway to a 60m2 powered shed with mezzanine, town water plus 10,000-litre water tank, and electronic entry gate. The gardens are watered via an automatic irrigation system, and the vegetation is lush, colourful, green, and vibrant, attracting an abundance of birdlife, butterflies, and bees; and there is also a healthy ecosystem in the dam and creek with water dragons, eels, and fish it's a kaleidoscope of native flora and fauna, with the visiting kangaroos the icing on the cake.

Located in a dress circle pocket of Buderim bordered by prestigious acreage properties a short walk to Matthew Flinders Anglican College, and in close proximity to the university, Buderim CBD, and sporting fields; and within a 10-17 minute radius to major hospitals, Maroochy CBD, beaches, and local airport.

This is a stand-out property in absolutely every sense that truly is in a league of its own; buyers in the blue-chip lifestyle market need to contact agent to arrange a private inspection. Villa Gatei is of a calibre that is truly world-class.

Key Features:

- Magnificent resort-style property on 2.1 lush acres with resplendent native tropical gardens
- Architecturally designed residence covering approximately 619m2 with high-end fixtures/fittings elegant interiors
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, office with external access, multiple living areas - casual formal
- Premium kitchen with high-end appliances, quartzite benches, butler's pantry, and soft close cabinetry
- Floorplan adaptable for dual living: fully self-contained upper level with potential for lift installation
- Expansive north facing alfresco entertaining overlooking dam, gardens, and 150,000-litre resort style saltwater pool
- Oversized DLUG + masses of onsite parking, circular driveway, vehicle access around dam to rear of property
- Side access to 60m2 powered shed with mezzanine, town water plus 10,000-litre water tank, auto-irrigation system for gardens
- Native tropical vegetation, abundant wildlife, from kangaroos to diverse birdlife thriving around your dam and beyond
- Gated entry, 100% private sanctuary, blue-chip acreage belt, walk to Matthew Flinders College sporting fields
- Short drive to university, Siena Catholic College, CBD, beaches, golf, quick easy access to the Sunshine Motorway
- Villa Gatei is a world-class property offering a lavish lifestyle of the highest calibre in one of Queensland's most sought after postcodes