31-33 Wahine Drive

Russell Island QLD 4184

Fish from your doorstep, watch the boats at play and listen to the gentle murmur of waves lapping at the shore of this waterfront masterpiece.

Sounds like a dream, but Blue Bayou could be your new reality.

31-33 Wahine Drive sits proudly at the foot of Millionaire’s Row, facing East, beside the public boat ramp (great for launching your stink boat if the yacht is moored out front) and is on the flat, overlooking Canaipa Passage.

Designed with a nautical flair, you could be mistaken for thinking you’re out sailing, with rich timber finishes, ‘clears’ on the decks and salt-air caressing the windows. This 2-bedroom with study, 3-bathroom residence is unique and is situated on the best part of the passage, with cooling breezes, glorious sunrises and bewitching moonrises.

DOWNSTAIRS

On arrival, the charcoal drive greets you and traces its way to the secure garage. Neat landscaped gardens with sculptures and artworks nudge against the path, leading you to the spacious tiled, covered entry.

Open the door and you’ll be drawn to the magnetic views over the waterways to North Stradbroke Island.

Blonde timber-look vinyl floors float under the airy ceiling fans and picture windows with banks of louvres, welcome the breeze into the open-plan kitchen and living. The stone countertops and waterfall island-bench are pumice-toned and complemented by the glossy silver cabinetry with symmetrical overhead display cupboards. An electric wall-oven and grill, cooktop, 2-drawer dishwasher, large plumbed fridge-space and matching grey sink, complete the sleek look.

The spacious living area swallows a dining table and has room for multiple sofas, accommodating a large family. Sliding doors open to the covered entertaining zone, which is midge-screened for all-year ‘outdoor’ enjoyment and the clear café-blinds offer a wind-break and extend the home, further.

Timber feature-walls lend a Scandi touch and to the left, a full bathroom with painted ship-scene graces the frothy-white walls and a spa-bath sits atop the ocean-blue floors. A separate shower and vanity keeps everything ship-shape. The master suite (or guest-room) adjoins the bathroom like an ensuite and has a walk-in robe, lots of windows and direct-access to the outdoor living area. 

To the right, pass-by the under-stair storage and open the internal-door to the double lock-up garage. The low maintenance epoxy floor is perfect for cars, but equally good as a rumpus room for growing teenagers wanting a hang-out area. Or, use the space as self-contained guest accommodation, taking advantage of the laundry and handy bathroom with shower and loo. A further door takes you to the lawned yard and the sea beyond.

UPSTAIRS

Continue to the upper level via the solid timber staircase and pause to notice the glass feature-window with convenient blind. At the top, another living space opens before you, flowing to a covered deck through glass sliders, for an even wider view up the passage.

White timber venetian-blinds, retractable ceiling fans and ducted air-con keep this level cool. An office to the left, has a kitchenette to save your legs on the stairs and continues the same look and feel as the main kitchen.

Another master suite occupies this level, with ensuite and enormous walk-in-robe and a repeat of the louvre windows for breeze control and direct-access to the veranda, for your evening respite to witness the moonlight on the water. And by day, watch for dolphins, turtles and dugongs from this spectacular vantage point.

OUTDOORS

Who wants to remain inside, when you can be in the fresh air, tasting salt on your lips?

With multiple entry points, both from the house and garage, you can be on the jetty in no time and be ready to set sail for the day. The floating pontoon has room for your tender, a fishing area and is gated for security. Power and water are connected, making it easy to sluice the boat down after an adventure, or stay aboard without draining the batteries.

A few of the outdoor features:
• One neighbour, screened by living bamboo for privacy
• Charcoal concrete drive to double lock-up garage
• Pathways embrace house & link waterway
• 2 water-tanks (9000L) plumbed to toilets & laundry
• 5kW solar panels & solar front-gate
• Enviro septic system
• New hot-water service
• Greenhouse
• 6x6m shed on separate block
• 14m commercial pontoon with marine carpet, water & power via lockable gates

OPTIONS

Close to all amenities and positioned about half-way down the island, you couldn’t ask for a better location.

But this property is set on 1191m2, across two titles with the shed (536m2) occupying one and the house (655m2), the other. So, it opens-up a few options:
• Keep the house and sell the shed
• Use the shed as your day-digs (with jetty access) & sell/rent the house
• Retain both, for your private estate

Whatever you decide, the future is clear. You don’t get level waterfront properties on the island that often; and to have a private jetty, is even rarer. Therefore, this investment can only get better with time.

Future-proof your lifestyle and make Blue Bayou yours, today.

Call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997 and start living the dream…