The cooler weather has finally hit Brisbane as winter takes hold, so for those looking for a warm escape, we’ve headed north.
The temperatures don’t dip as low and homes in the north of the state make the most of bringing the outside in and allowing cool breezes to enter.
At Townsville, offers over $1.35 million will secure this luxury home at 48-50 Livistonia Close, Bushland Beach.
48-50 Livistonia Close, Bushland Beach. Picture: realestate.com.au
The five bedroom home is listed through Glenda Worrall of Elite Properties Townsville – Hermit Park.
The home is on 1950sq m at the beach.
On the bottom level is a kitchen, living room, study, guest quarters and ensuite.
There is also a private sitting room. Upstairs is the main bedroom which has a walk-in robe and two other bedrooms.
There is a theatre room on this level and a balcony. The home has a swimming pool, and outdoor gazebo with kitchen for entertaining on those warm winter days.
Further north, in Cairns, is a waterfront home at 44 Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach.
44 Kewarra St, Kewarra Beach. Picture: realetsate.com.au
The four-bedroom home is listed for offers over $2 million through Nicholas Slatyer of Belle Property – Cairns.
The home is on 1649sq m of land and the property has direct beach access.
The architect-designed house has soaring apex timber ceilings and an open plan design.
It has U-shaped verandas and multiple living areas.
There is an inground swimming pool which overlooks the ocean and a pool house, which has a full bathroom.
In Port Douglas, a home at 5 The Lake Estate is listed for $1.2 million.
The four-bedroom home is listed through Grant Law of Tony McGrath Real Estate – Port Douglas.
5 The Lake Estate, Port Douglas. Picture: realestate.com.au
The property, known as Kokomo, is a luxury home within the gated Lake Estate.
It has a swimming pool and a pool deck plus an outdoor entertainment area.
The entrance corridor provides access to three of the four bedrooms.
Two of the bedrooms share access to a two-way bathroom, the third has its own ensuite.
There is an open-plan living area and the kitchen has a servery direct to the outdoor area.
