Last Listing description (August 2018)
Sitting high on the hill with sweeping hinterland views and uninterrupted breezes, this exceptionally presented, light-filled property and its lush, tropical surrounds provide a sense of tranquillity both inside and out.
Offering a renovated home privately positioned on this 1.95 hectare property, the options are endless and will accommodate wide ranging needs. The larger main home has 4 bedrooms. The is also a very spacious 1 bedroom cottage live in the main home and rent out the cottage, provide separate accommodation for older children or additional family, or provide self-contained accommodation for your visitors.
Welcome the outside in from all living and bedroom zones in true tropical style with large glass openings and double doors out to multiple outdoor zones that are ideal for entertaining, or simply curl up with a good book for the afternoon.
Additionally, this home features a stunning resort-style poolside area and huge 12 x 12 shed with 3.5m high clearance that is ideal if you need to store a motorhome, big boat or a car hoist. Access in and out will be a breeze with a generous concreted loop servicing the shed and both homes would also make a great bike or scooter circuit for the kids.
Its commanding elevated position offers a private and exclusive feel that you ll love coming home to each day. Surrounding both homes are beautifully established green lawns and gardens, flanked by surrounding bushland that only adds to the sense of peace and privacy. Delight in wandering through the gardens, take in the views and breathe in the fresh air, while spotting one of the many butterfly species or birdlife to frequent including a little pair of sunbirds who return each year.
Being just 17 minutes from Mount Pleasant, take some time out to inspect this property and escape the daily rush. Join us at the Open Home or flexible personal viewing times are available.
Why we LOVE this home
-Unable to be viewed from the road, this elevated property is incredibly private, delivering a restorative escape from the busyness of modern life
-Once at the top of the drive, you ll be greeted by the property s exceptionally maintained lawns and gardens, before accessing the concreted loop connected to the shed, main home and cottage
-The main home offers the warmth and character of timber finishes, while balanced with light neutral tones to the repainted walls. High ceilings and large glass openings create a feeling of space, light and openness you ll feel completely at home
-Its floor plan includes 4 bedrooms all with built-ins; modern open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge; full length covered entertaining area overlooking the pool zone and 3 bathrooms, including main bathroom and luxurious resort-style ensuite, plus smaller 3rd bathroom adjacent to the laundry and double carport
-The self-contained cottage is a step down from the main home giving it a sense of separation and privacy, its floor-plan features 1 separate king size bedroom with built-in, bathroom, full size kitchen and internal laundry, plus generous living/dining zone, concreted areas front and rear for outdoor living, plus concreted parking bay and small shed
-Both have been progressively renovated over this long ownership, including two fully replaced kitchens; 3 renovated bathrooms, repainting inside and out; replacement of roof to main house; replacement of flooring; replacement of all pool surrounds; installation of shed, sealing of driveway from road; long concreted loop to service the property and much more
-Additionally, the property comes with 4 x 5,000 gallon tanks two to each home; two separate septic tanks and grease traps; two greywater outlets; property perimeter is fenced; external power outlets to both homes and seasonal dam in the lower front paddock
Why we LOVE The Leap
-Well placed to Mackay for work, school and day to day convenience, with a stunning rural/hinterland backdrop and relaxed pace featuring various acreages and homes scattered throughout the community
-Drop into the iconic pub, The Leap Hotel. This well known, long standing pub attracts visitors from near and far for its laid-back hospitality, cold pints and hearty meals. Or if you re more adventurous the popular leap climb is a favoured track by local hikers. The effort to get to the top of the mountain will be rewarded with incredible hinterland, coastal and distant ocean views
-The Leap is an area well placed to access a day out on the water, with some popular areas being Seaforth, Ball Bay or Cape Hillsborough. The Cape Hillsborough National Park is a stunning area known for its wildlife particularly wallabies and kangaroos who frequent the beach at sunrise, along with its various walking tracks and volcanic boulders. You could even try to walk across to the island on low tide
-Road side fruit or vege stalls are available seasonally throughout the year and the Organic and Natural Shed is a fully established food store if you re wishing to seek out the best in local and organic produce.
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