117 Canaipa Point Dr, Russell Island

Gorgeous Character Queenslander In The Best Street

Situated on the prestigious Canaipa Point Drive, this restored classical low set Queenslander will pull at your heart strings. 

From the moment you arrive at the property with its white picket fence, you will be welcomed by the rich heritage of this home. Showcasing a double gabled facade, this elegant home has been uniquely restored ready for new memories to be created.

The extra wide entrance invites you to sit for a while to look over the established gardens featuring Poinciana, Frangipani, Peach and Jacaranda trees as well as established shrubs and plants. There are also water glimpses from this elevated position so you definitely know that you are on an island.  

Inside, all of the work has been done featuring beautiful restored hardwood and pinewood floors, original windows, VJ walls and ceilings and a classic country kitchen with butlers sink and elegant tapware.

The quality tassie oak kitchen has black granite work surfaces and a brand new 90cm cooker with gas cooktop and electric oven. There is ample cupboard space and a fantastic pantry cupboard with drawers and wine storage. 

Leading off the kitchen is a 7 metre long breezy verandah, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining with Cool deck insulated roof panels as protection from those hot summer days. 

Central doors from the kitchen lead to a large air conditioned living and dining room with 11 foot ceilings and casement windows overlooking the gardens. 

A hallway with VJ walls leads to the bedrooms. 

The air conditioned Master Bedroom is large enough for a King size bed (currently has a queen) and has double wardrobes and a gorgeous balcony to catch the breeze with water glimpes of the Canaipa Passage. 

There are two further bedrooms both with hardwood floors and original windows to the side and very clever lighting with built in fans.

The bathroom has stunning mosaic floor tiles and a new walk in shower, a bath tub plus a new vanity with elegant tapware. 

Less than 100m away you can drop your kayak into the water via conservation access across the road. In addition, the rear of the property is also conservation area allowing children and your pooch to have room to run via the back gate. 

Other features include: 

• New Colourbond roof with sky light
• New Gutters
• New insulation
• Euro laundry behind louvre doors off the kitchen
• All floors have been sanded back to original floor boards and sealed
• Stunning entrance feature windows
• Quality Tassie Oak kitchen with granite bench tops
• Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living area
• Double length car port, part of which could be made into a garage if desired
• 3m x 3m Garden shed on a slab 
• Council land to the rear so no rear neighbours and room for kids to play
• 5000l water tank 
• 607m2 block
• NBN to home (just needs an account to be connected) 

It is rare to find these beautiful classic Queenslanders on the islands let alone one that is in such a fantastic location.

N.B The current owner is willing to rent back on a short term lease should you not be ready to move in to this gorgeous home. 

A wonderful property as a home, holiday home or AirBNB - some brand new furniture would be available by separate negotiation. 

Early viewing is recommended as this one won't last. 

Russell Island is only a 20 minute passenger ferry away from Redland Bay, Brisbane. The Island has lots of amenities, a Medical Centre, Shopping Centre, Primary School, Swimming Pool and all weather boat ramps for your enjoyment.

Make the move to Russell to enjoy the relaxed island lifestyle you have always dreamed of.

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