Welcome to a Sea Change with a difference…. It’s real. If you have ever flown into Brisbane and looked down onto Moreton Bay and awed at the magnificent sailing and boating paradise below, you would possibly have seen Brisbane’s hidden treasure …The Bay Islands. There is fishing, swimming, sea breezes, Queensland’s famous sunshine, yet an Island community so close to the Mainland and Brisbane.

This house has it all. Ideal location close to the beach (see map), rooms for the kids to grow or family to visit and holiday. This lovely home has been restored beautifully and to a high standard with all the added extras. It has 4 huge bedrooms all with built-ins and vj’s throughout the house. There are 3 bathrooms which have wall tiles up to the ceiling.

Upstairs you’ll find:
* ’9ft ceilings with imported italian roses
* timber hardwood polished floors
* well appointed timber kitchen with good size walk-in pantry and breakfast bar
* ensuite with spa bath
* main bathroom with four claw bath
* airconditioning in lounge/dining and kitchen area as well as master bedroom
* bedroom ceiling fans
* lovely feature wall in dining area
* good size timber deck with french doors opening from 3rd bedroom.
* large back verandah overlooking duck pond. Great for bbqs and entertaining family and friends

The back deck overlooks a garden oasis. Enjoy the bird life and lovely sea breezes while you have a cuppa. You can see some water glimpses from the front of the house as the water is just over the road.

Downstairs we have:
* internal timber staircase
* huge rumpus room/family room
* french doors which open onto backyard oasis
* 3rd bathroom and laundry
* 4th large bedroom
* office/study
* plenty of storage space and cupboards
* fully tiled area with lock-up garage
* could be used for guest rooms, family room with bedroom, B and B area? or add a kitchenette and you have dual living

Large block of land 809m2. Low maintenance garden with rockand#8260;pebble driveway. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac street which includes Tim Shea’s Waterhole at the end of the road. There is also an easement from the street which allows you to the water for fishing or checking your crab pots. Bring your boat!

Some features to mention, Macleay Island is:
* 38km from Brisbane CBD
* passenger ferries/vehicular barges services operate daily on a regular basis
* 2 supermarkets, butcher, bakery, hardware, cafeand#8260;restaurant, post office, bank, library
* schooland#8260;child care centre, bowlsand#8260;boatand#8260;golf clubs, pub, library, medical centre, pet shop
* peaceful and relaxing, the lifestyle you are looking for
* great community spirit
* lots of bird life and wild life, great for nature lovers
* weekly markets and activities at the community hall and lots more….

Amongst the residents are permanent daily city commuters, full time locals, retirees, families and holiday home owners as well as weekenders, all with a love of fishing, boating, swimming and a laid back island lifestyle… Escaping the City rat race, yet so close if needed.

Easy access to beautiful Moreton Bay Marine Park, home to dugongs, turtles and dolphins, enclosed swimming area, 18 hole golf course, parks and more. Excellent bus connections toand#8260;from Redland Bay (mainland). Closest main shopping centre including restaurants, cinema and services at Victoria Point. With interest rates at an all time low, buy/invest now, and enjoy a sea change for better quality of life, relax and soak up country island living!