BEACHFRONT BLISS

Catch the tropical breezes in your own private paradise that offers the very best of Far North Queensland living

WITH endless and open beach views, this “hidden gem” encapsulates the popular Far Northern expression – where the rainforest meets the Reef.

Through the front door of 8 Elizabeth St, Flying Fish Point, is the edge of the rainforest and at the rear, the backyard turf shares grains of sand with the beach. The three-bedroom beach house is described as a “slice of paradise” by RE/MAX selling agent Daniel Arnott.

“I didn’t even know this place existed – it’s one of Far North Queensland’s best-kept secrets,” he said.

“It’s got basically its own private beach.

“If you wanted to, you’d be able to fish from your bed, that’s how close you are to the beach.

“From your kitchen it would take you about 10 seconds to have sand on your feet.”

He said the property’s location wasn’t all about the beach, with the short 10-minute drive to Innisfail making it a suitable home for a wide range of buyers.

“It’s complemented by the art-deco village of Innisfail, which has everything you need just 10 minutes away. But then when you’re back at this house it feels like you’re a million miles away from everything.

“It’s a quiet neighbourhood, the beach is pristine and I saw some dolphins the last morning I was there. It’s probably a location not many have considered and not many have heard of.”

Mr Arnott said when holiday-makers or visitors to the area did stumble across the property, they would begin making offers.

“People have knocked on the door and said would you let us rent it out for the holidays.

“It’s never been holiday let, but they’ve been offered $3000 a week.”

And their reasoning for the generous offers could be due to any number of features this tidy, renovated property packs.

“It’s a well-kept beach home with original features,” Mr Arnott said.

“They’ve just put a large deck out the back, which has water views as far as the eye can see.

“There’s a large main living area which flows on to the deck. It’s also got a separate living area as well, at the front of the property if you wanted to breakaway and just entertain.”

He said the “very open” home enjoyed sea breezes as well as plenty of natural light to highlight the rare black bean timber floors.

However, he said, one of the true retreats in the home was the master bedroom.

“They’re all good-sized bedrooms with plenty of natural light but you just get really beautiful views from the master bedroom.”

Nearby is a school, a park and a licensed cafe all within walking distance, but a major drawcard is access to the reefs via the Flying Fish Point boat ramp, just one minute away.

“The property has onsite parking for your boat,” Mr Arnott said.

“It’s fully fenced and gated so if you did use it as a holiday home, you could keep all your toys secured onsite. We’ve fielded a lot of inquiry from Melbourne. People simply wanting a change and they’re wanting to move there. Others have wanted it as holiday house.

“No price on it yet, the owner is seeking expressions of interest for now.”

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