Distinguished by a stunning Mediterranean theme, this home’s grand style never imposes on its calm outlook across the Byron Bay coastline and hinterland.
A fusion of Italian and Spanish influences ensure this north facing Byron Bay home is a stand out.
The home, set on 1294 square metres, is located on one of the town’s premier streets and consequently boasts a superb panoramic view that sweeps over Julian Rocks, the ocean and up the coastline, over the colourful village and the hinterland.
Crown reserve land buffers the home both front and back, ensuring complete privacy and reassurance the exclusive position will never have to change.
Wrought iron gates open to reveal a stunning Italian inspired forecourt, which features a waterfall.
The foyer, finished in tumbled marble, proceeds to the kitchen and open plan living areas, which are filled with natural light and of course, display the magnificent views.
Parquetry floor, double hung and casement windows and rendered walls bestow style inside, which outside Juliet balconies, window shutter and an oxide coloured render that creates an aged and timeless look for the faade are the striking features.
A spacious terracotta deck juts out from the living room, and with the louvred roof overhead, this is the ideal spot to entertain and to watch the migrating whales out at sea.
Black granite benches site atop white units in the kitchen, wand also here are stainless steel appliances and five-hob gas cook top.
There are two bedrooms upstairs, including the master suite which has an en suite.
The office on this level has a separate entry from the front, providing a potential work from home space or alternatively, a fifth bedroom.
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms are on the downstairs level, as is a travertine lined living room.
Tiered rock gardens and the likes of gardenia and agapanthus spruce up the sprawling gardens where there is room for a pool and tennis court.
About Byron Bay
Byron Bay is a beachside town in northern NSW, about 759km north of Sydney, 140km south of Brisbane and 40 minutes drive south of the Gold Coast. Cape Byron, a headland adjacent to the town, is the eastern most point of mainland Australia. Byron Bay has a population of about 5600 and is the nucleus of the Byron Shire, which has a population of almost 30,000.
Byron Bay is a beach resort famous for its alternative lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere. It attracts people from all socio economic levels. The beaches, hinterland, surfing, yoga, shopping, partying, dining, favourable climate and diving are reasons why the town has grown and prospered in the last 20 years.
It has a subtropical climate with cooling coastal winds in summer. The town has several beaches popular for surfing. Whale watching is a significant contributor to the local economy.
Byron bay has numerous cafes, restaurants (many specialising in vegetarian food) and bars. Being among some of the best farmland in Australia, produce is fresh – often organic – with a wide range of tropical, sub-tropical and semi-temperate foods all thriving.
Byron Bay has a taxi service, limited public transport, a public library and a swimming pool. There is a hospital in town and several regional hospitals in nearby Mullumbimby, Ballina and Lismore, with major hospitals on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. There are two public primary schools, a high school, and the Cape Byron Rudolf Steiner School.
Dozens of religious and spiritual groups are represented including Christianity, Bahai, Hindu, Islam and more.
Events held at Byron Bay include yoga retreats, pagan gatherings, and music festivals such as the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival, Splendour in the Grass, the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival, the Byron Bay Film Festival and the Byron Underwater Festival.
Byron Bay also has several regular markets including a weekly farmers’ market. There is also a craft market on the first Sunday of each month and an artisan market Saturday evenings.
4 bedrooms plus office
North facing Byron Bay home
Stunning Mediterranean theme
One of the town’s premier streets
Superb panoramic views
Spacious terracotta deck
Black granite benches
Office has a separate entry
Room for a pool and tennis court