Shamwari is more than a home; its an experience.
Set back 75 metres from the road on a lush, extremely private quarter of an acre, fully fenced with a gated entrance, beautiful grounds inspired by Eastern and African influences, this absolutely striking home captures the essence of relaxed Sunshine Coast living, whilst exuding understated elegance and panache, this truly special home will enchant you and overwhelm you with a sense of calm and tranquillity.
Attention to detail has been paramount inside and out with each room reflecting individuality and creating its own unique warmth and charm. Features such as raked ceilings, cedar shutters, antique wooden doors imported from India lead into a meditation garden, beautiful carved doors from Java lead to the oversized double garage, travertine stone floors in the living area and bathroom floors and walls, hardwood timber floors upstairs, to name just a few of the delights…all enhance the overall appeal and ambience of the home; everything works in synchronicity and each detail complements the whole.
The kitchen is well appointed overlooking the pool and living area with a servery to the outside, and is equipped with stainless steel appliances including ASKO dishwasher and rangehood, 900 mm Freestanding Bi-Energy Cooker, featuring a 5 burner cooktop and an energy selective oven, so you can get the best out of both gas and electric cooking, stone waterfall edge benches, soft closing drawers, 2 pac cabinetry, abundance of storage and a glass window splashback brings the colour and greenery of the tropical gardens into the kitchen.
Upstairs is home to the three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom. The master bedroom has an exclusive shuttered balcony with wrought iron railing, whilst the other two bedrooms share access to another shuttered balcony. The king size master bedroom has a large walk-in robe and a luxury ensuite complete with deep stand alone bath, rain shower, and double vanities in a handsome Chinese antique cabinet. All bedrooms accommodate a queen size bed with ease, and each room has its own individual personality and charm.
The piece de resistance is the covered alfresco living area, with sandstone floors and a prized northern aspect to invite in cooling breezes; this is the ultimate relaxation and entertaining space which overlooks a vibrant blue pool, built in timber sun lounges offer a private and sunny spot to soak up some Vitamin D, and the centrepiece is a Balinese Hut which is just perfect for lazy days lounging around with a book and a champagne flute filled with bubbles…it really doesnt get better than this!
With an abundance of aromatic plants to scent the air and attract a variety of butterflies, the gardens are full of colour; A variety of Bougainvillea, Shell Gingers, Orange Torch Gingers, Blue Gingers, Bromeliads, Frangipani, Blue and White Agapanthus, Elephant Ears, a variety of Grevillea to attract the birds and beautiful orchids with long lasting blooms. The gardens have provided a beautiful habitat for lots of birds, in particular a beautiful pair of Pale Headed Rosellas have claimed a nesting box in the front courtyard, raising their young for over 7 years at Shamwari.
With a gated entrance, a double lock up garage plus side access, there is also a large forecourt area to accommodate additional vehicles when visitors arrive. Completely private and not visible from the road, once you enter the gates at Shamwari… you leave suburbia behind and cocoon yourself within its walls.
Mooloolaba beach is only a 7 minute drive down the hill and Buderim village is less than 5 minutes away, all amenities are within short driving distance, yet youll feel a world away.
KEY FEATURES
Handsome & elegant home in private, exclusive setting on quarter acre
Inspired by Eastern & African themes with warm, earthy tones & features
3 bedrooms all ensuited, 4.5 bathrooms, open plan living + media room
Gourmet kitchen with premium fixtures & fittings including stone benches
900 mm Freestanding Bi-Energy Cooker, 5 burner cooktop & an energy selective oven
ASKO dishwasher & rangehood, soft close draws, plumbed fridge recess with wine storage
Travertine stone floors downstairs, hardwood timber floors upstairs
Soaring travertine feature walls, 74 linear prism wall-mounted electric fire
Split air-conditioning, Fijian latte coloured rattan ceiling fans to bedrooms, office & living
Resort style alfresco entertaining area with northern aspect showcases pool area
Stunning, vibrant inground pool, built in double sun lounges for sunbathing & Balinese hut
Beautiful lush gardens all around including a meditation garden cosy & tranquil
Bougainvillea, Shell Gingers, Orange Torch Gingers, Blue Gingers, Bromeliads, Frangipani, Blue & White Agapanthus, Elephant Ears, a variety of Grevillea to attract the birds & beautiful orchids with long lasting blooms
Double lock up garage + side access for trailer/boat, bore, parking on forecourt
Fully fenced with gated entrance 75 metres from road, enchanting sanctuary-like setting awaits
Buderim, Mooloolaba & all major amenities are literally just minutes away
One of a kind, inspections cannot fail to impress…property nirvana indeed