This well-loved "Off-the-Grid" Cottonwood Eco Lodge Cabin is located on South Stradbroke Island.
This Eco Cabin comes fully furnished with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (separate toilet), 1 living area, 1 study with daybed/trundle beds, fully equipped kitchen, internal laundry, plenty of storage and enclosed deck. The deck is facing north onto the conservation park so you get plenty of privacy and winter sun. Gas fire place & ceiling fans for all year round comfort.
This cabin is all on one level so is very easy to access. It has been converted to off grid and includes a 3.8kW Westinghouse petrol generator with a Red Earth renewable energy system including 4.5kW solar panels and 10kW battery. Solar panels are installed on a tilt panel with optimisers to ensure maximum output. The battery can also be charged from the generator if needed. Australian made lithium batteries with enough energy to power the unoccupied house with fridges & security system running. Installed by a professional local company, Bright Spark. The system can be remotely monitored.
There is a 6000 litre water pillow under the cabin for excellent quality rainwater supply. There is also a spear water pump that extracts underground water for external use.
The sewerage is currently managed by the Eco Body Corporate and included in the body corporate fees.
It is a perfect place for swimming, fishing, walking to the surf beach, easy flat riding for bikes and so much more fun.
FEATURES AND WHAT IS INCLUDED:
- golf buggy with new batteries & solar panel
- 6000 litre rain water pillow
- Rain harvesting system with leaf diverter and first flush filter
- Bore pump - for unlimited water supply for outside use & fire protection
- 2 high flow 2 stage water filtration systems for fresh water and bore water
- 3.8 kW petrol generator
- Gas water heater connected to 2 x 45 Kg bottles - replacements delivered to cabin
- Fully equipped kitchen with new gas cooktop
- All kitchen utensils are included (plates, glasses, cutlery, microwave, kettle, toaster and everything you need for cooking)
- Gas BBQ
- Extendable dining table
- 190 litre fridge/freezer ridge & small beer fridge
- All bedding furniture included (2 double beds, 2 single beds in a trundle/day bed option)
- Coffee table
- Washing machine
- New clothes dryer
- 2 x 45 inch LCD TVs
- 4 seat lounge
- Outdoor lounge & table
- 3 bikes
- Fly screens throughout
- 4G wireless router
- solar powered security system with 3 outdoor cameras
- Office desk
- Privacy screen
- Bookshelf
- 4 bar stools
- Bedside tables
- TV unit
- Vacuum Cleaner
- All linen
BODY CORPORATE FEES
Current Body Corporate Fees - approx $7,572 per annum ($145 per week)
COUNCIL RATES
Approximately $2,000 per year or $1,200 per year, if your property on the Island is your main place of residence.
INFRASTRUCTURE
Please Note : Currently all power, water and gas has been disconnected on Couran Cove Resort and the resort is closed.
Following are the Main Points that the Body Corporates are currently working on.
• Current Infrastructure - Sewerage Plant/Water Plant/Diesel Plant
* Alternative Off Grid Solutions - eg Solar, Battery, Spear pump, Etc
• Marina - To be opened to all watercrafts.
• Swimming pools to be cleaned / open and maintained.
Currently numerous owners have been setting up there property's on the island off grid. Installing the following.
* Solar Panels and 10kw Battery
* Back up Generator
* Spear Pump and Water Filter
* Water Storage Tanks
* Sewerage - BC are investigating a cost effective solution regarding the sewerage.
LEGAL DISPUTES
There are still on going legal disputes between the resort owners and the numerous Body Corporates. The Body Corporates (Owners of properties on the Island) are in the full control and are slowly but surely sorting out the situation.
MAIN POINTS FOR PROPERTY CONTRACTS on Couran Cove.
Please see following special conditions that will be in all Couran Cove property contracts.
1. The Buyer confirms that prior to executing this Contract, it has made its own enquiries in relation to the Body Corporate(s) pertaining to the Lot and is aware of the pending court proceedings in relation to the Body Corporate(s), meetings held by the Body Corporate(s), ongoing litigation, and the current status of same.
2. The Buyer is aware that it is possible that such litigation and/or meetings of the Body Corporate(s) could result in the issuance of notices after the Contract date requiring the owner of the Lot to pay special levies or other levies ("Post Contract Levies").
3. The Buyer and Seller agree that the Seller is liable for all payment of all Body Corporate Levies (including those that are not issued yet) for any period up to and including settlement date and that an adjustment will be made in the settlement statement in this regard as per clause 2.6(2) of the terms of contract.
4. The Buyer indemnifies the Seller and Agent and will keep the Seller and Agent indemnified against any and all liability arising after the settlement.
5. The Buyer waives the cooling off period.
6. The property is Sold "Where is, as is"
7. 10% Deposit with a 14 Day Settlement.
FINANCE
Unfortunately No Banks or financial institutions are currently lending on the island.
(Only if a mainland property is given as security)
DOG APPROVAL
The Body Corporate Bi Laws state that only comfort/assistant dogs are allowed on the Island, and you would have to apply to the Body Corporates for approval.
THE ISLAND
Nestled among the trees on this tropical island, only minutes from the hustle and bustle, glitz and glamour of the Gold Coast, these cozy Eco Cabins presents an exciting future investment or personal lifestyle holiday home opportunity.
Please contact Couran Cove Specialist - Critton Astras on 0412 074447 for more information.
Disclaimer: The above information has not been verified. We advise you to confirm the accuracy of details before entering into a contract. Astras and Bond Estate Agents and its employees cannot be held responsible for any inaccurate details supplied here. Buyer/s must do their own due diligence regarding infrastructure, drawings, floor plans, council approval, boundary lines on photos and measurements etc. these have not been verified by Astras and Bond Estate Agents.
