Sunshine Beach 9 Elanda Street

Situated but a five minute stroll from the eclectic hub of the Sunshine Beach village precinct, this grandly constructed seaside residence takes its inspiration from the plantation style of architecture so favourable when linked to our sub- tropical climate. Set privately back from the leafy avenue of quality homes, three distinct levels follow the topography of the land to rise up and rest amongst the upper canopy of mature growth native trees and exotic plantings of clumping fish tail palm and towering black bamboo. With the luxury of just under a quarter acre of land sitting atop the valley up from the beach, the imposing off form concrete construction under a conical shaped zincalume roof is a visual feast of solid timbers, rendered block work and walls of framed glass.

An automatic gate slides away to access a freestanding garage with generous entry height through a remote operated door, while a waffle pattern concrete driveway with hardstand parking for extra vehicles swings to a diagonally set area for the family camper trailer or boat. The oversize garage has built in cupboards, open truss framework for more storage and a recessed bay ideal for the surfboards and scooters. A series of stepped gable roofs draw you to the main entry along a night lit screwed and plugged wide profile timber walkway. Goldfish occupy a series of reflection ponds lined by delicate bamboo and miniature mondo grass. The broad spread of tuckeroo and gum shade low growth elegant palm and brilliantly flowering ginger in the sun dappled forecourt. To one shoulder an open deck sets the scene for summer relaxation against a waterfall soundtrack. The tactile nature of off form concrete against the deep patina of New Guinea Rosewood is used to great effect right throughout the house.

This wonderful main entry hints at the generous dimensions of the interiors. A frameless glass balustrade lifts alongside a timber tread laid concrete staircase in the light filled vestibule. Step past this and a solid white painted sliding door reveals a huge utility room which can easily multi task to accommodate the pool and or ping pong table, a media room, or versatile bunk room when the crew arrive for holidays. Bi-fold doors peel away to the pond edge deck, while a polished concrete top wet bar stands at the ready. There is a frosted glass wall securing one bathroom, a second powder room and a storage room all set for your wine collection. Light streams into the entry as you ascend to a mid floor level of wall free spotted gum floors under vaulted ceilings. The under roof terrace runs the full width of the home, while an encased flue soars above a bio-flame heat source.

Shadow line ceilings and a bulkhead over a centrally located island bench kitchen accentuate the extraordinary dimensions of these wonderful living domains. Walls of framed fixed and sliding glass doors reach some three metres to the ceiling and salt washed timber decks encase a private lap pool along the open boundary. As with all good design the home works its way effortlessly through these open spaces to link with a poolside powder room and an alcove ideal for a fireside read. The upper canopy of tropical vegetation wraps right around this mid floor. The open kitchen is anchored by a five metre long white stone bench above a host of handle free soft close drawers, gas struts concertina upper cupboards and a brushed stainless sink set deep in the island bench. A four burner gas hob is ably supported by wall mounted electric and steam Meile ovens and an under bench dishwasher.

Sleeved to the rear of the kitchen alongside the wall mounted staircase, a large laundry with loads of storage, steps out to a side drying area and wide all weather concrete pathway. Footlights and panels of fixed glass guide your way to the upper level bedrooms. A landing based computer station has sufficient points and phone connections to run a small home business. There are two carpeted bedrooms with floor to ceiling built in cupboards that share a large stylishly appointed bathroom. Over height sliding timber doors secure these light and airy rooms. Set to the rear of the home and situated to greet the day, the main bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and a sleekly prepared ensuite with rain head and hand held showers. Frosted glass louvres alternate breeze, timber framed glass sliders open to frameless glass panels and a filtered ocean view allows you to check the ocean conditions. A private viewing will confirm the many attributes of this intoxicating coastal home.

Features include:
923 m2 garden allotment3 upper floor bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 powder rooms12 metre lap pooleco fireplace, ducted air conditioning, vacu-maid, intercom, security system, plentiful storage100 square metre media/rumpus roomoversize freestanding garage, automatic gate entryshort walk to village and patrolled surf beach

Property Features

• Pool
• Car Spaces 2