The Asian-influenced entryway features a peaceful trickling combination of rocks, water, wood, pond, and bridge style walk-way delivering the visitor to the front door. The Balinese-style grass fence and palm surrounds give this space a tropical flare.

The home’s entry is through the original Railway Worker’s cottage, a large home in its own right boasting a spacious entryway, an office, 2nd living room, bedroom and main bathroom. The space is light and airy, made open by the many windows not only to the outside letting lovely filtered light in, but between rooms as well.

Many of the original home’s best features have been perfectly maintained such as its white-washed vertical slat walls, the long bank of coloured lead light windows along the left side of the house and the original hardwood floor. In the 2nd living room, a large iron pot bellied stove, over 100 years old sits in the corner, in perfect working condition, ready to warm the space through the cool winter nights. Stylish custom book shelves line the opposite wall.

Whilst its antique flavor has been preserved, contemporary innovations have been added, such as modern tiled bathroom with glassed-in double headed shower and natural timber custom made vanity.

The relatively new extension – only 4 years old – continues out the back with a stair case up to the lush parent’s retreat and through to the 3rd bedroom and the modern high ceilinged open plan living/dining/kitchen. New Guinea Rosewood bi-fold doors open through to the covered alfresco dining deck.

The living spaces are separated by a large island bench, custom made for this kitchen from 150 year old recycled wharf timbers – with wine rack and wire cupboards fitted underneath and topped with stainless steel surface. The Ceasar stone benchtops are generous, with fittings around the sink area that allow for a water filtration system and built-in soap dispenser.

Thoughtful touches, such as ILVE gas cook top, a blackboard feature wall (kids’ doodles, shopping lists) and light Bamboo flooring make this extension the epitome of family living, where everyone can be themselves.

Up the stair case to the Parents’ Retreat is just such a place. Large shuttered windows to the front catch the morning light and warm up the large space, while tall bamboo, thoughtfully planted along the property line screens the length of the room’s large windows for privacy. A glass wall separates the luxurious shower and corner spa from the carpeted main. Shuttered windows open, overlooking the living space giving parents the chance to step away but still keep an eye on things. Past the sitting area in this retreat is a perfectly private, screened kwila deck overlooking the garden and pool area supported by four sturdy tallow wood posts.

The back garden is landscaped with screening plants along the fence with the deck and outdoor eating areas next to the pool. A large double sized shed is located in the back corner to store all your toys.

This cute cottage turned contemporary Kirra beach house is the perfect combination of old and new.

If you require further information about this property please contact Lenny McLennan on 0417604038 or lenny@rainbowbayrealty.com.au.

Lenny has been one of the top performing agents in the Tweed/Coolangatta area for over 10 years. As an industry leader, Lenny is one of the only agents in Australia with such a strong assistance team. Call Lenny McLennan on 0417 604 038 to book a time to check out the view from this lovely home or call now for your Obligation Free Market Appraisal!