IDYLLIC, PAVILION-STYLE LIVING

Set on five acres of private, semi-tropical gardens and parklands, this quality home, located on picturesque Coolamon Scenic Drive, was initially designed by the famed Byron Bay architect, Ian McKay as his residence.

The current owners have happily resided on the property since 1996, maintaining and evolving the property’s many attractions to an exacting standard, while nurturing the established garden, and hosting many celebrations and weddings for friends and family. 

It is hard to overstate the sense of serenity this property evokes. With the rainforest gardens providing total privacy across the entire, fully fenced property. 

Designed as a series of three linked pavilions, there is a distinctly harmonious flow between the interiors and lush gardens with colourful tropical plantings. The property has a total of four bedrooms, each of which is connected to a private al fresco space. Two of the pavilions directly flank the large lagoon-style swimming pool via a series of covered walkways.

The main pavilion boasts cathedral-style ceilings, providing an exceptional sense of space and an abundance of natural light. With a kitchen complete with new Smeg appliances and quality finishes throughout, this main pavilion with its dining room showcasing hinterland views is the epitome of tasteful, contemporary, open plan living.

The large feature windows, plantation shutters and sliding doors of the main pavilion can be adjusted to perfectly capture the cross breezes for year-round comfort. The winter months in the main pavilion are designed to be both supremely comfortable and romantically atmospheric. By closing off the doors and windows and with a large, central fireplace, this pavilion is sublimely cosy.

A separate, spacious master bedroom pavilion connected by a walkway from the main pavilion is both an intimate and luxurious setting with a spacious bathroom and picturesque outlook across the pool and gardens.

The second residence comprises of a large living space that could also be utilised as guest accommodation, home office or teenagers’ retreat. With a large bedroom, en suite bathroom and a feature bay window, this residence is built in the Cape Cod style with lofted ceilings in both the lounge and bedroom.

Central to the connecting pavilions, the living spaces and al fresco areas overlook the 15 metre saltwater swimming pool. Cleverly designed and fully compliant, the pool fencing integrates invisibly with the garden, creating a uniquely beautiful tropical oasis.

With various versatile living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor living spaces, this is iconic Byron Bay living at its finest.  With more than 25 years of maintenance and growth, the gardens are an integral element of the many beautiful living spaces that define this property.

The five acres are comprised of approximately two acres of landscaped tropical gardens and three acres of maintained parklands. These three, north-facing, fertile acres present an untapped resource that could be utilised for a variety of uses, such as grazing horses or alpacas or any number of agricultural purposes. 

The landscaped gardens were established to be easily maintained, with the smaller garden settings designed to be sheltered sanctuaries from both the north easterly summer winds and the southerly winter winds. Due to the privacy and space of this property, there is a naturally rich diversity of local wildlife and birdlife to be enjoyed. 

LOCATION: 
This property is an easy 12-minute drive to the famed beaches and many attractions of Byron Bay, 8 minutes to Byron’s burgeoning Arts & Industrial Estate, 6 minutes to the charming hinterland village of Bangalow, and 15 minutes to Newrybar village, Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads. The M1 is a short 4 minutes’ drive, with the Gold Coast International Airport 45 minutes’ drive and the Ballina-Byron Airport is an easy 25 minutes’ drive.

Features include:

* Notable Features:
* 5 Acres in Total
* Approximately 2.5 Acres of Grassed Parkland
* Established, Easy-to-maintain Semi-Tropical Gardens
* Large, Resort-style 15 Metre Saltwater Pool
* 3 x Connecting Pavilions with Multiple Al Fresco Dining & Living Areas
* 4 x Bedrooms
* 4 x Bathrooms
* Covered Carport for Two Cars
* Ample On-site Parking
* New onsite sewage treatment plant
* 90,000 Litres in two Water Tanks
* Gas Cooking
* Gas Hot Water
* One workshop studio
* One storage shed
* One shipping container
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