12/11-19 Esplanade 'The Beach', Picnic Bay, QLD, 4819, Australia

Dreaming of owning a beachfront home on a tropical island, waking up to the swaying coconut trees as the sun rises over the water? Whether you make this your permanent home or holiday home, you need look no further.

Magnetic Island is an extremely easy place to live with regular ferry services, power and water from the mainland, medical facilities, easy access to supermarkets, and of course 23 gorgeous beaches and bays. In fact, you'll probably find you rarely even want or need to go to the mainland, except perhaps for the airport, an easy 10 minute drive from the ferry terminal with flights to most major domestic cities.

This two storey home offers two large outdoor entertaining areas, a huge covered deck off the master bedroom suite upstairs and the deck downstairs providing a second lounge & dining area and the plunge pool, all enjoying spectacular views across the bay to the twinkling lights of Townsville at night as well as the iconic granite boulders and hoop pines on the nearby Hawkings Point, a beautiful short scenic walk from the house.

Located in 'The Beach' sub-division, this lot was hand-picked early on by the previous owners as it offers complete privacy on the western side with a small parkland area of shady fig trees, whilst to the east, the design of the neighbouring house means you won't even notice it is there.

Access is via a private road to the rear of the residence and the large double garage opens automatically and provides direct entry into the house or a decked walkway provides an attractive guest entry into a stylish entry hall.

The ground floor comprises spacious living and dining, all enjoying the views yet maintaining privacy with plantation shutters, porcelain tiles and elegant fixtures will stand the test of time, and the home is fully air-conditioned for year-round comfort. A powder room serves guests well, and the laundry opens up to a good external drying area out of view. The large butler's pantry and numerous storage areas potentially offer the option to re-configure into a 4th bedroom if desired.

An internal lift allows people of all ages to enjoy living or holidaying here and the smart polished timber stairs are indicative of the quality finishes used throughout.

Upstairs, polished timber floors continue throughout the three generous bedrooms and the landing with inbuilt study and even more storage. This area also provides further scope for reconfiguring to add a 4th bedroom if preferred.

The master bedroom suite is spacious, with a large walk-in-wardrobe, luxurious ensuite bathroom with spa bath overlooking the water, double shower, double vanity and private WC. Plantation shutters provide privacy whilst allowing you to enjoy the view and opening up onto the huge upstairs covered deck providing parents an ideal spot to relax away from the rest of the family or visitors.

The second bedroom is also beachfront whilst the very generous third bedroom enjoys views of the hills to the north and easily fits a queen and a single with room to spare.

In the family bathroom, there's a therapeutic spa bath with shower over and separate WC so with the third WC in the downstairs powder room, there will never be anyone waiting for the bathroom.

The owners are happy to leave much of the furniture and white goods should that be helpful to the new owners, or it can be removed if preferred.

Step off the front deck and you are just steps to the sandy Picnic Bay beach with it's picturesque jetty a popular spot for fishing or simply enjoying a short stroll. The Picnic Bay SLSC provides a year-round swimming zone and the Magnetic Island Country Club is also located in Picnic Bay for those looking to play a spot of golf. There's a selection of places to eat and drink and it's just a 5 minute drive to the ferry terminal, school, medical facilities etc of Nelly Bay.

Please contact Alex to arrange a private inspection of this property by appointment. If you are currently unable to travel to Magnetic Island, video inspections are also available.

Property Code: 1227