Panoramic Coral Sea views. The roar of the surf is constant. Standing on the upstairs deck, looking out to the Great Barrier Reef The lens doesn't do it justice. I wish I could post a picture of the sound of the surf! Big, airy, high-ceilinged open spaces, 180 degree views, cooled by sea-breezes but also thoroughly a ... Casual, kind of groovy living space with original Australian art and Bose sound. Looking towards the screened-in study area. Cool lounge. Internet, Netflix and other streaming. Screened-off office area. A perfect place to write. If you have to work or correspond, not a bad desk to sit at.. Great kitchen with loads of pantry space and a new induction stovetop on the way. Outdoor barbecues ... Master Suite One Master Suite One Ensuite Shower Master Suite Two Master Suite Two Ensuite Shower Laundry in an attached pavilion, with a large storage room (hidden) and additional WC. Upstairs deck. Mirrored downstairs. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. Starry starry nights. Food forest garden. Lots of topical fruit to eat. Auto-irrigation and regular professional maintenan ... Raised herb gardens x 3 adjacent to the kitchen. Auto-irrigation. The neighbourhood. 40-seconds to the main shopping precinct, a minute-and-a-half to the main beach a ... Resident population of long-tailed wallabies. Plus a huge range of birdlife. Black and white cockato ... Produce from the garden. Downstairs deck leading from the self-contained apartment. Small breakfast bar and dining table for two or three downstairs. Lounge area, downstairs apartment. Views from everywhere. Kitchen and breakfast bar downstairs. Yes, there is a quality Roland electric piano that can live upstairs or down. If you are a guitar en ... Queen bed and a King single bed in the downstairs apartment. Compact Laundry downstairs, with linen cupboard (out of shot). We rarely need a clothes dryer but ca ... Downstairs bathroom. Separate WC. VW Golf GTI in pristine order. Leather interior. Easy to park. Outrageously quick on the highway. Vespa scooter for zipping here and there. 50cc so no driver's licence necessary. Two helmets. Surfing, fishing, sailing, snorkelling and diving the Great Barrier Reef. Long, uncrowded, golden beaches. Australia's most northerly surf break, too far south for crocodiles ... Perfect coral atolls. Crystal water, abundant marine and bird life. Day trips, eco-resorts, dive mec ... Perfect atolls, Lady Musgrave, Lady Elliott and Heron Island among them. Holiday seasons can become a little crowded. Agnes Water has been getting a lot of media coverage as ... Coral trout for lunch. There are some excellent offshore fishing charter operations working out of t ... We did mention the fishing. A fine Spanish Mackerel. Local marina. Great cafe, wine bar, famous fish and chip shop, other food, departure point for fishi ...

 

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Golden beaches, surf, big ocean views, the Great Barrier Reef at your doorstep.


House • Agnes Water QLD Australia

    7 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    4 Beds  
    3.5 Bathrooms  
    Wheelchair accessible
    2 Car spaces 
    1 Car available  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  

Statistics

Listed  April 2023
Views  1378

General overview

This home is set high and breezy with a 180-degree panorama of the Coral Sea, moments from the surf, local shopping precincts and services. Think day trips and stays at famous Barrier Reef atolls, long, golden, uncrowded beaches, sub-tropical weather, wallabies (small kangaroos) nibbling in the garden. No traffic lights, roundabouts or parking meters. A happy, laid back and safe community surrounded by national park, now being feted as one of Australia's most attractive coastal destinations.

The space

Ground level, two identical master suites each with oversized walk in wardrobes and ensuites. A long and wide enclosed pavilion facing the ocean encompasses dining for eight, a sprawling lounge area and a screened office, opening to an expansive deck. There's original Australian art, including two pieces by Tasmanian artist Geoff Dyer, a spacious kitchen with island bench, induction cooktop and occasional dining table for four, and separate laundry with additional storage, pantry space and a fourth WC. A path leads down to a self contained apartment below, with its own kitchen, spacious bathroom, laundry and shaded deck. The views remain spectacular, looking out to the ocean through a terraced, tropical food forest with automated irrigation, regularly maintained by the landscapers who designed it. All living areas are fully air conditioned and a hefty solar system keeps power costs to a minimum.

Guest access

2 stories that have separate entrances. Upstairs, parking has direct access to the main house on one level. Downstairs (via an outdoor flight of stairs) is a self contained guest apartment, all on one level, with a queen and a king single bed, full kitchen, laundry and shaded deck.

Notes

If you happen to be into boating and fishing, your Australian counterparts regard Agnes Water / 1770 as paradise. Reef fish including Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Snapper and Sweetlip call this territory home, as do the big pelaegics.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
BBQ
BBQ
Balcony
Balcony
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Adventure
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    Village
    Beach
    Water
    Remote
    Tropical
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Golf

Accessibility

Easy entrance 
Single level 

House rules

    Unsuitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Carpet free
    Smoke free
    Fragrance free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Agnes Water twins with the neighbouring town of 1770. It's about a five minute drive between the two so it's really just one community of around 3,000 people. There are the usual services you would expect i.e. supermarkets, fuel, doctors, dentists, pharmacy, restaurants, mechanics, post office, homewares, newsagent, home services, police, fire and ambulance stations etc. There is no local hospital. The cities of Bundaberg and Gladstone – about 90-minutes drive – are where to go when you need more sophisticated medical and professional services, and a wider range of retail.

Getting to my home

Agnes Water is a 90-minute drive from the nearest regional cities i.e. Bundaberg and Gladstone. Gladstone is north and Bundaberg south. Both have airports that connect with Brisbane, which is about one hour's flight time, and now also directly to Melbourne. There is a local taxi service, but you really do need a vehicle to get around. Our Golf GTI is perfect for here. Plenty of zip in a compact, comfortable, leather-appointed vehicle.

Nearest airport

Bundaberg 90 minutes. Gladstone 85 minutes.

Getting around

The closest shopping precinct is about 40-seconds drive down the hill, although we can't actually see or hear it. That has everything you will need on a day-to-day basis. It is walkable, if you don't mind the hike back uphill. This house does come with a Vespa scooter, helmets etc. which is a fun way to get around if you have the confidence. The town has one taxi.

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Ann and Graham

Ann and I are an Australian couple in our mid-and-a-bit sixties. Ann has dual Australian/US citizenship which enables us to live in the US without complication. She is a former ballerina. I am a multi-published author seeking a pristine environment to write my next (commissioned) book. I have always chosen new, amazing places to write, and our current home at Agnes Water has been no exception. Surf, long sandy beaches, spectacular ocean views, the Great Barrier Reef and a perfect Mediterranean climate. Our interests include gardening, yachting, fishing and cuisine. Our children are adult and independent. We are decent, resourceful, meticulously tidy, financially secure and self-contained. All our lives, we have had a spirit of adventure.
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