RURAL STUNNER 5 MINUTES FROM PORT DOUGLAS

Rarely do the words "rural" and "Port Douglas" fit together but in the case of a magnificent property that's now For Sale, they are a perfect fit.

This 10.08 hectare property boasts the rare yet magical combination of a peaceful and private rural setting that is also an easy five minutes drive from the world renowned dining and shopping strip of popular Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. You could be a million miles from anywhere; in fact both Cairns and Port Douglas are at your very elegant doorstep.

Yet the location isn't the only stunning feature of this property. It is just so special and so stylish throughout, from the long circular driveway with its' central garden, to the lush manicured lawns, to the huge man-made lake where ducks frolic peacefully on water that glistens in the Winter sunshine.

Brand new and being sold fully furnished, the home itself is a very comfortable 797sqm single level Queenslander with vast light and airy living areas that open out to the huge wraparound veranda.

Architecturally designed to bring the magnificent rural surrounds into the home, it exudes tropical elegance and understated style. It's classy and speaks wealth, yet it does so in a tasteful and homely manner. You could very easily imagine living comfortably and luxuriously in this stunning rural oasis.

Windows and doors are wide and open, attracting the cool breezes and natural light of the idyllic location while framing the surrounding rural vistas and the backdrop of rainforest-covered mountains. Timber door and window surrounds and the spotted gum flooring perfectly complement the classy white colour scheme throughout. You could add your own splashes of colour, in either accessories or furnishings, or leave this immaculate home just the way it is.

At the heart of the home is an enormous and welcoming open plan living area with extra high cathedral ceilings. There are in fact two separate lounge rooms - one more private thanks to a cleverly positioned half wall - plus a dining area and a large kitchen with island bench, Bosch built-in appliances, and abundant cooking and preparation areas.

Extra touches make this living space special - for instance the comfortable long "window seat" along one wall, the tasteful down lights, and the huge plasma TV on the wall in each of the lounges. Nothing has been forgotten in creating a home where people can truly live and relax.

The home features three enormous bedrooms including a beautiful master suite with separate his and hers walk-in robes and a large ensuite with twin basins, double-sized shower with dual shower heads, and an elegant floating bath-tub.

Almost as large, the other bedrooms are both also complemented by walk-in robes and well-appointed ensuites. There are separate guest amenities plus a roomy office with large windows overlooking the front gardens and lake.

Heat won't be a problem in the summer months, thanks to split system air-conditioning throughout the home, combined with smaller Daikin split systems and ceiling fans in the bedrooms and office.

Outside, to the rear of the home, a "rotunda" built into the centre of the wide veranda creates a special alfresco dining area overlooking your own advanced orchard of trees and the picturesque sugar cane fields that adjoin your property. There is a neighbour somewhere but you won't see their home from yours: it offers absolute blissful privacy.

The home also features a fully enclosed and lockable three-car garage, secure coded gated entry (in and out), new perimeter fencing, and advanced gardens filled with attractive yet easy maintenance plantings. A few large mature trees dotted around the property add to the overall rural appeal. There's also an on-site bore and large rainwater tank.

"Properties of such quality and outstanding location don't come to the market often, particularly when they are brand new. Long-term, this home will be an integral part of someone's superannuation, thanks to the large land size combined with the incredible proximity to Port Douglas," said selling agent Tony McGrath of McGrath Real Estate, Port Douglas.

"In the meantime, where else can you buy a private and peaceful rural retreat, with all of life's luxuries, that's located just a few minutes from world class restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and art galleries? Quite simply, this property is unmatched."

The home at 1 Ferrero Road, Port Douglas, is For Sale for $2.95 million.

For further information or to arrange private inspection contact Tony McGrath on 0418 772 277.

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