Surrounded by conservation zones with towering pines, melaleucas, tea trees and mangroves, you’d think you were living in a forest. With only one neighbour (a new build)—secretly located at the end of a no-through road with grassy knolls beckoning you for a stroll and birds making their homes in the established trees—it doesn’t get much quieter than this on the island. Even though this home was built in the 1990s, it’s been recently renovated and presents as new, with: • Polished timber floors • Re-stumped metal footings • New gutters fitted • Professionally painted inside and out (including roof), in an oyster-shell grey-and-cream combo • Fresh light-grey carpets to all bedrooms • New Chef upright electric stove and oven • New toilet (separate to bathroom) • Large rear deck with never-to-be-built-out paperbark and mangrove green-scape • Updated TV antenna • Electric hot water system conveniently located on the rear deck. The country-lane feel is immediate when you arrive at number 39 Alexander and the post-and-rail fence just lends to the storybook charm. An old bore in the front yard indicates water on-hand and there’s scope to add a water tank to capture the runoff from the Colorbond roof. The sandy loam guarantees good drainage and all plants just thrive here. A few steps up to the landing and through the front door, you’re greeted by a slow combustion fireplace on a raised hearth, which adds warmth to the living space and romance on a cool evening. Large picture-windows frame the front-yard allowing the greenery to peek inside, transporting you to a place of instant calmness and relaxation. Glossy timber floors to the living, dining and kitchen make the open-plan feel integrated and streamlined. The kitchen is fresh with latte laminate benchtops and kickboards matched with milky-white cupboards. The floorplan flows well to the rear timber deck from the dining area, making for great entertaining options. A pergola provides shade from the western sun and ensures all-weather outdoor activity and alfresco meals. A set of wide steps lead to the back lawn and you can hear the water whispering beyond the shady trees. There’s room for a pool or even a lock-up garage if you need a secure place for your car or trade-tools. A large garden shed on a concrete slab has metal shelving; spare paint for future touch-ups; ample room for your mower and excess household items; and even space for the beach gear. The three bedrooms are all carpeted with built-ins and have large windows for natural light, while the main and second bedroom also have ceiling fans. A tiled bathroom with a shower and large vanity overlooking the green canopy, service the busy family. A separate new toilet provides multi-access from inside, or outdoors from the deck via the functional laundry, which is tucked behind the living zone. A linen cupboard in the hall takes care of any extra storage and a pet-door caters to independent small animals. Outdoor power-points and taps on both sides of the house make everyday chores a breeze. The double-gated entry provides offsite parking for all your vehicles, but why not utilise the council-maintained block next-door to free up your yard for better things, like a lazy picnic or game of hide and seek?  This is an ideal starter home with nothing to do and has potential to extend, or go up for possible water views. Walking distance to shops and school through the bush (what an experience) means the kids won’t need to cross any roads and you can leave the car at home. In case you’re wondering, those same great floorboards in the living area are in-tact beneath the new carpets, if ever you want to remove them for a seamless timber floor effect. Make the lifestyle change you’ve been longing for and start living again, on Macleay Island. It’s truly one of those magical streets where kids can play outdoors, ride their bikes, or go on amazing adventures and be home in time for dinner. Click your fingers and make this one happen. Call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 and let your inner child guide you.