Sandcastle Retreat – absolute Cairns beachfront

LUXURY ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT LIVING IN A CONTEMPORARY HOUSE FEATURING AN OUTSTANDING AUSTRALIAN ART COLLECTION

This spacious resort-style home is at Machans Beach, less than 15 minutes from Cairns CBD and is amongst the closest houses to the ocean (with no intervening road) on the East Coast of Australia. It provides an oasis of calm with white décor and cream porcelain tiles providing a backdrop for notable Australian artworks and an eclectic mixture of quality modern and 1960’s furnishings. A Pierre Paulin Chair sits beside a Mabo painting in front of an antique Indian rug!

The air-conditioned master suite provides breathtaking views over the swimming pool and Coral Sea. The bedroom leads to the large en-suite shower room with double vanity and separate toilet. A large dressing room completes the master suite with dressing table and ample storage. The three other large, air-conditioned bedrooms are served by a shower room on the first floor; two have ocean views; the third has garden views. All four bedrooms possess ceiling fans and all linen is provided. Two bedrooms, including the master, and the lounge area have TV / DVD players for viewing the extensive DVD collection in the separate well stocked study which houses a good collection of books and games to entertain you.

Gentle sea breezes waft through a 250m2 open plan living area which flows seamlessly from the large granite-topped kitchen to the living room with its large leather reclining lounge. The home has a stylish indoor dining room, but you are likely to spend most of your time eating on the large patio with panoramic views of the Coral Sea and sparkling pool. As well as the large outdoor eight-seater dining space with gas BBQ, there is also a complimentary outdoor lounge. The whole beachside aspect of the living area opens to the patio providing amazing sea views through bi-fold doors creating the perfect indoor/outdoor living experience.
The 6m kitchen equipped with extensive appliances, includes dishwasher, blue glass splashback and a huge island bench facilitating group entertaining. The kitchen is positioned to enable food preparation while still an integral part of your family in the living area. Laundry facilities are provided.

Tropical landscaped gardens abut a resort-style glass-fenced salt water pool with spa seating & lounge deck. Access to the beach and ocean is just two steps from the open plan deck. As the sun rises you will often see dolphins and pelicans offshore. Watch the children as they play on the sandy beach or in the sparkling pool. Enjoy the wide screen LCD television, Wi-Fi internet access, board games, books and DVDs available to enhance your leisure time. Enjoy a cocktail on the deck as the sunsets over the Coral Sea, then fall asleep to the sound of the lapping waves.
The property owners travel extensively. When in residence the owners are in separate self-contained accommodation on site.
There is plenty of on-street parking in front of the house or off-street parking on the grass verge opposite. The house is very private and not overlooked.
This is a holiday home for those looking for relaxed, beautifully appointed, absolute beachfront living.

Activities in Machans Beach, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef
There is an ideal beach to take beach walks, right in front of house, just two steps off the deck. Bush walking opportunities begin adjacent to the house as do cycle ways: Fish from the beach or the island bridge: Launch your boat near the house. A lovely seafront pub, cafe, and local store / post office are only a walk away.
Within a 15-minute drive there are the world class restaurants of Palm Cove and Cairns CBD; Trips to The Great Barrier Reef and Green Island and Palm Cove; Internationally rated golf courses; Crocodile parks; Bungee Jumping; Cable Ski; White Water Rafting; Go Karts; Skyrail scenic cable car, and many more attractions
Within a 45-minute drive you reach Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef and Green Island, Kuranda Rainforest markets, Cairns Highland, Daintree World Heritage Rainforest and much more.