ISLAND DRE AM HOME

SLEEPING on rocks has never looked more inviting than in this million- dollar listing.

Perched high on a hill, hidden behind trees and overlooking Nelly Bay, this four- and- ahalf- level property has become Magnetic Island’s most expensive listing and it’s easy to understand why.

Owned by local builder Conor Kersh, the unique property currently serves as a popular holiday home, catering for 20 guests across its six bedrooms and five bathrooms.

With the current owner looking to downsize, the property has come to the market for the first time since 2005, when it was purchased for $ 750,000.

Listing agent Alex Strens of Best Of Magnetic Real Estate said the property had already attracted interest from local and interstate buyers.

“I’ve already got an interested buyer for this property, no contract yet, but it’s a large family from Townsville looking to buy this home to live in,” she said. “It’s a stunning property and has been a popular holiday home for a long time. It was originally built in 1987 and took five years to build because it was on an island.

“Then the current owner bought it and completely renovated it and is now selling it with all furniture, bar some personal items, included.”

Known as Nahmahlu, the property features historic timber beams along the expansive living area that also includes a striking granite boulder forma- tion which reminds you of the natural beauty surrounding this home.

This area has a semi- commercial kitchen, lounge, fireplace and entertaining area along with an internal dining area. Bi- fold doors lead to the balcony that wraps around the south side of the property.

Downstairs from the main living area is a bunk room, laundry and bathroom and access to the tranquil decked pool area, complete with a large gazebo for entertaining, barbecue area and outdoor shower.

The top floor of Nahmahlu is given over entirely to the master suite with high ceilings, private terrace, kitchenette and a stunning Africanthemed bathroom with double spa.