If you’re after a sea change, but don’t want to sacrifice city-style amenities, then you’ll be enamoured by this property at Banksia Beach: truly the sparkling jewel in Bribie Island’s crown.

Perched on a canal with direct ocean access for deep draft vessels, and only moments to Bribie Island’s best beaches, this two-level home represents island living at its best. Perhaps most notably, it offers direct and easy access to Bribie Island’s famous marina facilities – an invaluable offering for those who love to go boating, and one that adds an indeterminable value to this property.

The home’s lower level is purpose built and designed for entertaining. It truly makes the most of the property’s enviable position on the top north point of the canal system. It overlooks peninsular land and boasts a long view of the canal – a luxury not afforded to most homes built on canals. Within moments of stepping through the home’s stylish wood and glass doorway, expect to be impressed by  the grand use of space and flood of natural light.

The foyer sets the tone for relaxed living, with an indoor rock-pool (complete with feature lighting) set against a floor-to-ceiling glass wall overlooking the pool and canal.

Most of the downstairs rooms feature porcelain floor tiling, creating an aura of space and giving the rooms a sophisticated gleam. The living areas and kitchen are open-plan and overlook the million-dollar water views.

Sliding wooden framed glass doors separate the indoor entertaining area from the outdoor entertaining area – simply slide them fully open for a massive flow-on area that maximises the home’s space. There are also floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering breathtaking views and flooding the area with natural light. A separate guest bathroom is located conveniently near the entertaining areas. The indoor dining area has direct access to both the pool areas (at the back and side of the property) and the canal’s best vantage point.

Gastronomes and even the most experienced of chefs will also appreciate the home’s kitchen, a modern and stylish area that is also very practical. A floating L-shaped bench made of stacked stone is positioned in the centre of the room and is framed with bar-stools. There’s a place for everything and little room for clutter, with lots of storage space and built-in cupboards – many of the appliances, including the dishwasher and coffee machine, are also seamlessly built-in. The kitchen features Miele gas and electrical appliances (including a professional-sized oven).
 
The kitchen also offers direct access to the outdoor dining area – a fully self-contained area that also features benching and sinks. For those who love nothing more than a good barbeque, there’s also a brand-new built-in barbeque in this area, as well as space for an outdoor dining setting. There’s also a wooden ceiling fan, to aid the natural sea breezes on hot summer days.

Wooden decking adds to the property’s nautical ambience and leads down to the water, where there is room for a pontoon or jetty – the deep waterway and proximity to the marina makes it an ideal place to dock your boat.

An infinity pool creates the impression of the pool meeting the canal and contributes to the home’s aquatic ambience. The pool area is fully tiled and the gardens have been carefully landscaped and manicured. Lush tropical plants and palm trees contribute to the resort-style atmosphere. A cleverly designed water feature has been built into the stacked stone-walled fence. Switch it on for the soothing trickle of a water fountain running into the pool below. The pool and water features also have custom-lighting, making the area particularly alluring at nightfall.

Back inside, a generously portioned media room or sitting room offers the perfect escape from the main entertaining areas. Fully carpeted, it is stylishly designed with a contrasting-toned feature wall.

A spacious home office with its own private entrance provides a professional “work-from-home” option. This room is already equipped with data-cabling and internet portals.

There are two bedrooms on this lower level, each thoughtfully positioned to offer quiet privacy. Each bedroom is carpeted and air-conditioned, and boasts a private ensuite and built-in wardrobes. The bedrooms feature discrete modern downlighting and ceiling fans. One of the bedrooms also has direct outdoor access – sliding glass doors that open out onto the pool and outdoor entertaining area.

The home’s laundry is spacious and offers access to an outdoor area to the side of the house, with space for hanging out washing. The laundry features a large sink built-in to a multi-purpose bench, and has the space and water connections required for a washing machine and dryer. There is a large three-car garage accessible from inside the house.

A grand polished wooden staircase with a half-way landing invites you to take a look at the home’s upper level. The entire second level (with exception of the bathrooms) is carpeted and set aside for bedrooms, setting the area apart as a more private aspect of the home. There’s an abundance of louvre detailing, offering views of the canal and home’s gardens.

The main bedroom offers every possible creature comfort a discerning home buyer would envision. With an emphasis placed on space, the master bedroom directly opens onto a private balcony, with plenty of room for another outdoor dining setting (should you wish to enjoy a private water-side breakfast in the morning, or after work cocktails in the evening). The ensuite has a ‘day-spa’ feel, with a large step-up spa bath that also overlooks the canal. With stylish mosaic detailing, there is a double vanity and a double shower, which boasts both a detachable shower head, as well as the popular ‘rainforest’ style shower head. There is a separate toilet area. The master bedroom also has plenty of storage space, with both a built-in wardrobe and a walk-in wardrobe.

The home’s fourth bedroom is also located on this upper level, but in the spirit of maintaining the theme of privacy, it is thoughtfully positioned on the opposite side of the level. Like the home’s other bedrooms, it offers a self-contained ensuite and built-in wardrobe.

This home was constructed by one of the area’s most respected builders and such is his belief in the fruits the area offers, that he is actually now a neighbour of the property. The owners will consider all offers over $2 million. For further information, or to arrange an inspection, please contact Margaret Price from Properties on Bribie on 0419 673 550.