The Ultimate Beach House Hits The Market
Metres from Whale Beach comes this expansive 3-storey home.
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Perched on a dazzling north aspect from an exclusive oceanfront position comes this rare opportunity to own a luxurious and contemporary residence in Whale Beach.
Offering clean lines and elegant interiors that are bathed in sunlight, the three-level 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4-car garage home frames the panoramic views across Whale Beach and the Pacific Ocean — views that characterise this quintessential beach house.
Within, the home sees a fluid open-plan layout that seamlessly combines indoors and out through the use of vast decking and lush gardens as an extension of the living space.
The space is anchored by an impressive kitchen that features premium appliances and a butler’s pantry. The result is a home that’s functional in its approach while still breaking into distinct living areas.
The home sees gleaming hardwood floors underfoot and bears witness to custom built-in joinery, gas fireplace and banks of sliding stacker doors that open from end-to-end.
Outside, the decking is extensive, running the full length of the home — in order to soak in those coastal views — there are multiple sitting areas and a fire-pit corner.
The upper-level houses four of the bedrooms and sees the expansive master suite on the corner, the latter complete with a large wrap-around balcony, walk-in-robe and ensuite. Each of the bedrooms opens out to the decking.
On the lower level, which offers access to the sub-floor, comes the fifth, guest bedroom, which is complemented by a wet bar and bathroom alongside the ensuite while an adjoining rumpus (which can be turned into a sixth bedroom) is accompanied by yet another bathroom.
The home is 100-metres from the surf, sand and rockpool and is set in the most exclusive cul-de-sac position on Whale Beach.
The property is listed with David Edwards (+61 415 440 044) of LJ Hooker Palm Beach. Price guide; $14,000,000.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
Whimsy Farm is a playful period estate positioned in Byron Bay’s picturesque hinterland.
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Tucked away in Byron Bay’s coveted hinterland, Whimsy Farm is a traditional rural homestead surrounded by more than 16ha of lush fertile grounds with equestrian facilities and a host of whimsical additions including a fairytale-inspired maze.
Just listed with Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay, agents Denzil Lloyd and Will Phillips are running an expressions of interest campaign on the glamorous getaway with a price guide of $5.25 million to $5.75 million.
The romantic estate in Federal, 25 kms from Byron Bay dates back more than a century, but has been meticulously renovated by its current owners to attain modern day dream home status.
Back in 2016, the enviable property even featured on Foxtel’s short-lived reality TV show I Own Australia’s Best Home. The picturesque parcel has also been appreciated by location scouts and has appeared in a long list of fashion brand and magazine shoots such as Country Style and Queensland Homes.
Owner Melinda Boundy, founder of boutique interiors firm Melinda Boundy Design, was instrumental in reviving the historic Federal homestead. She has described the rural property as a “a respite from the world” where she and her husband have raised their two sons over the past decade.
“I brought my boys down 10 years ago to nurture their creativity, their boyhood,” Boundy said in a recent Instagram post announcing the impending sale.
“We found our farm with its double-storey treehouse and 40 acres the perfect place for two young boys to thrive.”
In addition to hiring out the estate for formal events, Boundy said the family had celebrated several milestones at the address.
“Many parties, sleepovers, friends staying and events have been held [here]. It has seen the filming of a TV show or two, music videos, location shoots and weddings,” she added.
“Now it’s time to pass the baton to another family to share the magic and wonderment of this beautiful compound.”
Lloyd agreed that the listing is a magical estate, ripe for the picking.
“It’s a wonderland. There’s the maze, but it’s also got the treehouse, teepee, dams, beautiful established veggie gardens and it’s perfect for those who love horse riding,” Mr Lloyd said.
“It really is an oasis with plenty of classical charm as well. It’s not an ostentatious home; it’s an original Queenslander from 1910.”
Living up to its storybook name, Whimsy Farm is home to a preserved traditional Queenslander residence with five bedrooms, plus a freestanding guest cottage. There is also a separate pool house and a combined shed or office on site, all capturing scenic hinterland views.
The main single-storey residence has a choice of entertaining spaces inside and out as well as bedrooms opening to private alfresco areas. A grand kitchen and the large living room both open to a vast terrace and pool area.
In the primary bedrooms suite there is a bay window overlooking the natural surrounds, an ensuite with double vanities, and out on the covered deck an outdoor bathtub is an idyllic spot for soaking under the stars.
The playful property has also operated as a holiday rental and offers up unique bonus features including a solar-heated semi circle pool, a double-storey treehouse, a teepee, horse stables, paddocks and a an Olympic-sized dressage arena.
A true tree change destination, the Federal address is home to 10 acres of regenerated forest, eight water tanks, two lagoons, extensive raised veggie gardens and a citrus orchard.
It is conveniently located a scenic 30-minute drive to Byron Bay and 20 minutes to Bangalow.
Whimsy Farm at 711 Federal Dr, Federal is listed through Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay through an expressions of interest campaign closing February 20, 5pm.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
