Nestled into the foothills of the escarpment, this picturesque home is a leafy escape that offers both a rainforest and beach lifestyle for the ultimate in tranquillity. The inclusion of a granny flat also delivers flexible living options to suit your needs! Location Positioned in a prestigious street that borders the escarpment, the residence enjoys a quiet ambience yet is only moments to the sandy shores of Austinmer Beach. Along the coastline, you'll find lifestyle amenities including reserves, playgrounds, ocean pools and the Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club. Take a stroll down the road into the quaint and charming Moore Street precinct, a thriving community with trendy cafes and boutique retailers. The iconic Headlands Hotel is also nearby and serves up delicious food and stunning ocean views! And for those who love to immerse themselves in nature, behind you the soaring Illawarra Escarpment beckons with walking trails and rainforest walks. Go for a morning hike to the Sublime Point Café for a late Sunday brunch! Approximately 1-hour to Sydney and 25-minutes to Wollongong, the property is located within walking distance to Austinmer Train Station servicing both CBDs. Property Set back from the road and surrounded by established gardens and mature trees, you can't help but instantly feel relaxed as you arrive at this immaculately presented home. Sprawled over a functional single level, a wrap-around front deck appreciates north and east facing aspects for entertaining all day long. The balcony overlooks the heated saltwater pool, and beyond over the trees to the ocean waters that sparkle in the background. Here is where you'll spend most of your time, kicking back with a drink while the kids splash about in the pool. As you step inside, bright and airy interiors welcome you revealing a lounge room which features a gorgeous bay window bringing in lots of natural light. A family room leads to the dining room and kitchen which boasts generous storage and quality appliances including a double drawer dishwasher. French doors seamlessly integrate the dining room with the deck enhancing the indoor/outdoor atmosphere of the home. Accommodation consists of 3 large bedrooms with built-in robes that share a renovated main bathroom. The master bedroom is ideally located at the front of the home ensuring you wake up to those glorious, elevated views! An added bonus, the property also incorporates a self-contained granny flat with separate access from the rear. The flat includes a bedroom with built-in robes, living area, bathroom and a stylish, renovated kitchen with glass splashbacks and electric appliances. Other value adding extras featured throughout the residence include high ceilings, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, timber floors and an internal laundry. Perched on a 544m2 (approx) allotment, despite the sheer elevation there is plenty of level lawn for kids to play in the front yard next to the pool, and a delightful garden paradise with paved outdoor entertaining at the rear of the property. Lifestyle A wonderous place to call home, the property provides you with versatile living choices with options for dual living if desired. Large or multigenerational families can live together in harmony under one roof, or consider renting out the flat on Airbnb for extra income. An investors dream, the property is also ready to be rented with the potential to yield 2 income streams. However you choose to inhabit the property, renters and owner occupiers will relish the peaceful serenity of the ocean and rainforest that lie at your doorstep. Call now to arrange a viewing.
