No, it’s not a sailing holiday, but a lifestyle choice! One that you could be living, in this tropical paradise betwixt the bay and the wetlands of Russell Island, while enjoying the tranquillity of your 1224m2 private escape across two titles of 612m2 each. Located just off Minjerriba Road, the striking façade of this 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom residence catches your eye on approach. The asymmetrical roofline lends intrigue and the cool front-porch welcomes you inside. The perfumed hedge and lawn out-front are just a sniff of what lies beyond. Standing on the timber deck and looking through the breezeway, it’s hard to know whether to go indoors or venture to the rear entertaining area. Let’s start outside! Stepping down to the breezeway, there’s a handy bar at the end of this pleasant sitting area which integrates with the enormous covered entertaining zone, complete with outdoor kitchen, electric screens and seating for large all-weather occasions. Imagine, family BBQs, parties and romantic dinners under fairy-lights, here? Look around and admire the lush and well-maintained grounds. Be amazed by the gracious Poinciana that forms a sculptural centre-piece, shady and delicate against the backdrop of the adjacent conservation zone, where magnificent old tallows, ironbarks and gums provide a fringe of security. Then notice the ornamental plantings and edibles, such as banana, avocado, ginger and other fruit trees lining the boundary of this double-block. Maybe a resort-style pool would enhance this wonderful retreat space, with a thatched-roof hut and meditation pavilions for reflection? Multiple entrances with farm-gates, open to carports, sunsails and endless parking for your vehicles, caravan, boat, truck or trailer. And, there’s a pedestrian-gate to the council land at rear, for forest walks and your own fire-trail maintenance. Plus, there’s: • room for a pool to complete your retreat lifestyle • 3 garden sheds • slab for caravan, trailer or boat (or granny flat, perhaps?) • sheltered arbour to outdoor laundry & drying zone • fire-pit for evening yarns • covered entertaining area with electric screens • separate gated entrances to each block • gravel paths & parking bays • concrete driveway to carport • fully-fenced • gas hot water, solar panels & water tank • Genset switch for power back-up • security camera/alarm system Retrace your steps to the front and consider whether the breezeway makes more sense as a dedicated games area with billiard table; a media room; or perhaps an all-season studio with glass doors? Continue up the wide steps and stop to ponder a moment and feel the breeze coming off Canaipa Passage, just a few hundred metres to the East of this no-through traffic area. Listen to the birdlife and relax in the silence. Time to go inside. The first thing you’ll notice is the glossy-white kitchen with its abundant storage and black-stone benchtops floating effortlessly, while the island-bench with breakfast-bar takes centre-stage, connecting the light-filled open-plan living and dining spaces. There’s all the features you’d expect in a family kitchen: • dishwasher • gas cooktop, exhaust-fan & electric oven • double-sink • stone benchtops • breakfast bar • wide drawers • loads of cupboards top & bottom • large fridge space • microwave nook • endless power-points & phone-charging station • pantry • storage for bulky items, cleaning & sporting gear Blonde plank flooring adds an island vibe and you’ll appreciate the ducted air-conditioning throughout, with touch-screen-control to maintain the temperature to your liking. Ceiling fans offer further options, gently stirring the ambient air. Large North-facing windows let in sunlight to the living zones, with blinds controlling just how much. The intuitive floor-plan places the bedrooms on the East-wing with two convenient, 2-way bathrooms. One serves as an ensuite to the master bedroom, while the main bathroom allows outdoor-access and adjoins bedroom-2. All three bedrooms have ceiling fans, built-ins, full-size windows and the low-maintenance timber-look flooring continues. Bedroom-3 has a pull-down ladder for attic storage. The bathrooms are fresh and bright with crisp white tiles, modern vanities, frameless shower-screens with grab-handles for easy access, without hobs or swivel doors to navigate. The modern design of this build, allows you to follow the shade or sunshine all-day from the covered porch and breezeway, to the entertainment area in the North-East facing yard. Linking the indoors with the entertaining area is possible by replacing the dining room window with bi-fold doors and a deck, giving you a natural flow to the outdoors. With so much usable space, you could retain the property as a large estate, or perhaps take advantage of the cleared separate 612m2 site, to: • build a granny flat for extra income • develop a new-build (subject to council approval) for a solid capital gain • sell-off the ‘vacant’ block, for instant return on your investment Positioned at the North-East-end of the island, you’ll be rewarded for your astute buying. Jackson Road off-lead dog-park and Pioneer Children’s Memorial Park are a couple of blocks away via Conservation Corner; and Whistling Kite Wetlands are opposite, for wildlife habitat and nature trails. The ‘Blue Bus’ runs past for the school pick-up/drop-off and you’re only a few minutes’ drive to town, ferry and all services. The public boat ramp, Sandy Beach and Turtle Swamp Wetlands are all to the South and within a short distance. If you’ve always wanted a private larger block without the hassle of building, 50-52 Catamaran Street is hidden in a secret haven and surrounded by nature, where you’ll feel like you’re on holidays, every day. Don’t miss the boat, call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 to explore this unique property and make Catamaran your lifestyle choice!