Acknowledging the classic Australian beach house vernacular & only a 45 minute ferry ride from suburban Brisbane is this architect designed lowset 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom contemporary beach house with separate self-contained 1 bedroom guest pavilion & dual office/study or an extra 2 bedrooms. Built in 2006, the house incorporates modern materials & design features sitting on a level 632m2. It is nestled against a Coastal Protection reserve & Koala habitat fringed by a stunning white sandy beach visited daily by pods of dolphins. This beach is directly accessed from the property by a 250m forest walking track.

The list of features is endless:

* Passive solar principles minimising the need for ceiling fans, air conditioning & heating most of the year

* Main living areas of the house & guest unit face north maximising light & ventilation

* Raked ceilings & north-facing highlight louvre window over the living room captures & filters natural light & gentle sea breezes internally

* quality appliances & internal finish including Italian stone tiles throughout, built-in robes, crim-safe security mesh over doors & windows

* Open-plan living area flows through expansive sliding cedar timber doorway onto the private rear north-facing outdoor entertainment area

* Externally, a blend of fibre cement & corrugated colorbond steel chosen for durability & minimum maintenance

* Timber posts & battens selectively positioned for contrasting effect & privacy

* At the rear a large 3m x 4m storage/garden shed

* Other sustainability features include turfed areas front & rear planted over absorption trenches for the septic waste system, solar electricity panels & a heat-exchange hot water system

* The guest pavilion & dual office/study separated from main house by a landscaped breezeway allows sea breezes to flow between the 2 buildings & provides guests with added privacy.

Properties of this calibre are rare in the relaxed Island seaside village setting & even more rarely appear for sale. Priced well below replacement cost, this is a unique opportunity to buy an outstanding family holiday or retirement property. A guaranteed income stream would be available from holiday letting or use of the guest pavilion as a boutique B & B.

Arrange your immediate inspection by calling Ian Robinson (07) 3409 7126 or 0458 097126 or email ian@straddiesalesrentals.com.au