Location + Potential

Secure your Sawtell address with this enormous family home opposite one of the area's most panoramic waterways. Under a five minute drive to the cafés, restaurants, boutiques and the beach that have put Sawtell on the map, this is a friendly neighbourhood in a tranquil enclave with one road in and one road out.

With the area surrounded by the meandering Bonville Creek waterway (similar to one of Sydney's Northern Beaches peninsulas) this home is opposite the waterfront, but still enjoys lovely birds' eye views from the upper floor sundeck over other houses to the waterway beyond.

Enormous in anybody's book, this house represents a great opportunity to buy a very large home in a strong capital growth area. There's little doubt the home will be big enough for most families, with a split level design that boasts three living areas downstairs (or two with a potential fifth bedroom or guest accommodation wing) and four bedrooms on the upper level, including the master with walk-through-robe and ensuite.

Set back from the street, the property has a double garage with a single roller door through to the covered pool and entertaining area. The large rectangular pool has blue mosaic tiles around the edging and a UV resistant sunroof which means the kids can swim in the pool all day in summer and wet weather. Ideal for parties, get togethers with family and friends and for everyday family use, you'll be the envy of your friends with this atrium-style space.

The front door opens to a formal entry which leads through to the family/dining room and the square timber kitchen, with its double pantry, dishwasher, gas cook top and wall oven. A double sink looks out over the pool area, a lovely feature and highly practical when you're busy with meal preparation and the kids want an after-school swim. Keep the chunky timber countertop as a signature feature and have the cupboard doors painted a warm white, this space could easily be transformed into either a French provincial or Cape Cod style, both of which are on trend right now.

Beyond the kitchen is the laundry, complete with separate third bathroom, and out to a paved courtyard with a good-sized pool/garden shed beyond. A gate from the courtyard leads through to the pool zone, making the bathroom/laundry a functional space for after-swim showers.

Back inside and there are two points from which you can access the carpeted main living room, with its raked Cathedral timber ceilings and staircase leading to the upper floor. Stoke the wood fire and stretch out your big couches in this space, you are certainly spoilt for space here and the vast walls are ideal to hang your big TV.

This room flows through to the third living area/home office/potential fifth bedroom area, with its inbuilt timber bar. Filled with light, this is the perfect space for those working from home who want to be able to finish work at the end of the day and close the door behind them, or use as a rumpus/media room for the kids and set up the X-Box.

Upstairs there's a massive white loft style bedroom with a wall of in-built cupboards and an extra storage space, and two other bedrooms with mirrored robes and sliding doors which open out to the upstairs balcony. The fourth bedroom is the master, which also connects to the balcony via a wide sun deck with views across to the water. Set up a second outdoor setting in this private space and watch the kayakers paddle on the waterway or enjoy a morning cup of tea in this sun-drenched space.

Back inside and the master bedroom has both a walk-through-robe and ensuite, keep the chunky timber vanity and replace the sink and WC with something more modern - creating an instant update. The main bathroom (with working oval spa bath) and separate WC could easily follow suit.

All the bedrooms are off a mezzanine hallway overlooking the void to the main living room below, a dramatic feature which has timeless appeal as is.

This is a huge, solid home that was built to last with quality materials and it has so much potential. The owners have loved the friendly neighbourhood where the kids play out in the cul-de-sac and the odd street Christmas party has been a feature, and if you're keen to test your rowing skills you won't have far to go to launch your canoe or kayak.

Sawtell is one of those suburbs that definitely has the X-factor and this area has its own special charm, with Bongil Bongil National Park at one end of the street and a cul-de-sac overlooking the waterway at this end of Moller Drive.

City dwellers could rent the home out until they're ready to move north, at least you'll know you've secured an excellent Sawtell location, locals can move in and prepare for the ultimate Coffs Coast lifestyle.

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RATES: $2916.52 LAND SIZE: 703.2 sqm BUILT: 1985
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