This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a peaceful island retreat, close to the heart of Brisbane, but a million miles away.
This charming Queenslander with 270 degree water views is situated on the Northernmost peninsula of Lamb Island, the second smallest of the Bay Islands of Moreton Bay. The home sits on a rare 1/2 acre waterfront block with views to North Stradbroke Island, Peel Island and beyond. With water views from every room in the house, “Seabird” is offered for the first time to market fully furnished, oozing bohemian style and ambience. Set your watch to Island time, kick back and enjoy this abundant slice of Heaven!
Seabird was moved to the island via barge by renowned design and building couple Anna and Andrew Swain and lovingly restored and curated to maintain its authentic charm. Deliberately restrained renovations allow the house to retain its authentic style, suited to those who love an easy home with original features or open for a new owner to make their mark on this remarkable weatherboard and iron Queenslander home, full of beautiful ornate fretwork and period details.
The views over Moreton Bay are breathtaking, the sunsets and moonrises memorable.
The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home oozes history with high ceilings, wooden floor boards and 3 separate verandahs. The two separate full bathrooms both feature clawfoot baths and unique stone and marble sinks. The open lounge and dining living area has a pot belly stove for those cosy winter nights and the timber kitchen has sweeping water views on 3 sides, opening on to the verandah through a serving window.
There is a large separate laundry and storage room and plenty of space and privacy on this unique partially fenced block.
The home features a beautiful wide verandah facing the water, running the full length of the house with generous steps down to the grass, perfect for morning coffee, daytime reading and naps, alfresco dining and sunset drinks. A true lifestyle home.
High quality antique light fixtures feature throughout with stylish wooden ceiling fans in most rooms. With all new electrical, plumbing, septic system, hot water system, mains water, fresh paint inside and out, brand new kitchen and laundry appliances, custom made hardwood kitchen and new vintage bathrooms, all the hard work has been done!
To be sold fully furnished and with all household items. The hand picked antiques, artwork, hardware, claw foot baths, chandelier, antique light fittings, brass plumbing, brass bed, exquisite antique European bathroom tiles, Turkish marble vanity sink, vintage fisherman style bric a brac, old fashioned kitchenware and crockery, puzzles and old books etc complete the nostalgic cosiness and comfort of this remarkable island home. Just move in and relax!!
Suited to a family seeking a forever stylish holiday weekender, an artist or writer, the serenity of this still water bayside residence is hard to believe. It’s the ultimate creative hideaway, or perfect for those seeking a quieter lifestyle of crabbing, boating and fishing or simply watching the tide roll in and out.
Abundant wildlife and birds nest in the stunning trees surrounding the property, turtles and rays frolick in the water below as yachts glide gently by on the quiet and pretty waterway. Throw in a line from the rock platform below or circumnavigate the island in your canoe. It truly is a very special, calming, back to nature experience. Water access is available for kayaking and swimming down a bushy path to the rocky foreshore with over 70 metres of private waterfront.
Included is the completed design and engineering of a single garage and carport, ready for you to build and add to the place if desired.
Lamb Island is an incredibly peaceful sanctuary full of birdlife and wonderful natural surroundings.
Access to the island is via very regular and efficient passenger ferries and vehicle barges from the mainland at Redland Bay.
An extremely rare piece of real estate, absolutely unique and very special, ‘Seabird’ offers a remarkable escape, worlds away from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Contact Kat Gawlik Resident Lamb Island agent for more information and to arrange a private viewing - 0497 887 953
ABOUT LAMB ISLAND
Lamb Island (Ngudooroo) is the second smallest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands with excellent fishing, kayaking, sailing and deep water moorings on our doorstep. We have about 500 residents and a small community feel compared to the larger suburban islands Russell and Macleay. Most people come here for the peace and quiet. The 1km x 2 km island is small enough that it's not necessary to have a vehicle, and many residents walk, have bikes, scooters or use the community-run Lamb Van public transport. Get your local honey, freshly roasted coffee, organic gardening supplies, local artwork and handmade soap from some of the local small businesses on Lamb. There are many groups and activities to keep you occupied, from Yoga and Pilates classes, community bushcare days, to trivia nights and pool competitions at the Rec Club. We have town water (which comes from the aquifer below the great sand island North Stradbroke), electricity, NBN internet, public tennis court (with flood lighting for night tournaments!), playground, BBQ area and swimming area, off-leash dog park, community garden, free rubbish dump, Lamb Island Recreational Club and a small shop. Eat-in or takeaway meals can be had at The Fat Lamb Bistro at the Recreation Club or Zac’s shop. Woolworths deliver here every day of the week for a small delivery fee. There are essentials such as schools, post office, pharmacies, medical centres, hardware stores and cafes on the neighbouring islands Macleay and Russell which are a free 5 minute inter-island ferry away. We are just a 21 minute Translink passenger ferry to Redland Bay, Brisbane where there is free car parking and the Weinam Creek Development is in the pipeline. The islands are moving ahead and undergoing a building boom which is to be expected for a region only 50 mins to Brisbane City and 50 mins to the Gold Coast. The vehicle barge is $65 each way for residents leaving from Redland Bay, Brisbane. The Island jetties have recently undergone a major revamp with work on the Lamb jetty nearly completed. The secret's out and more people are discovering our beautiful islands and the unique lifestyle they offer. Call agent Kat Gawlik (Lamb Island Agent of the Year 2022 - 2024*) for a jetty pick up. 0497 887 953 *Rate My Agent
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