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Looking to find solitude, get back to nature and escape to the ultimate haven for relaxation? Then you may be in the market for your very own private island.

It’s not hard to daydream about island life. Quiet, secluded and a safe haven from the chaos of the world amid COVID-19, who wouldn’t want that all wrapped up with sandy beaches, wilderness and peace and quiet. 

While purchasing an island on your own might not be, ahem, in everyone’s budget, we can all dream, right? Here are three of the most phenomenal private islands for sale around the world right now. 

1. Bonefish Cay, Private Island, Abaco, Bahamas

Set across 1,393sqm and located in the stunning archipelago of the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, this private island is truly breathtaking and offers the best of nature right at your doorstep.

Talk about into the blue. What a dream. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

There are five buildings that make up this amazing complex, that happen to be hurricane-proof and fully air-conditioned.

Pitched ceiling, water views and your very own bar. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

The main lodge is completely surrounded by 360 degrees of breathtaking views of the island, the Atlantic Ocean and the Sea of Abaco. It’s most definitely an entertainer’s dream with a chef-designed professional kitchen, gorgeous maple bar, indoor dining with seating for 14, and an expansive covered patio, which provides the ideal spot to enjoy a cocktail and the ocean breeze.

Elsewhere, there are three separate bungalows with nine suites across the entire complex.

If by chance you do get sick of looking at that amazing water view, this dreamy house also has a pool table for added entertainment. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

The shallow bay is a nursery for turtles, fish and conch and there have been offshore sightings of the bottlenose dolphins that reside in the Sea of Abaco. The waters surrounding the cay are also legendary for both shallow water and deep-sea fishing.

If you’re in the market for a private island, the purchase of this one comes with keys to the island’s motorboats, jet skis, wave runners, inflatable zodiac and a 21ft trimaran. All furnishings and furniture are also included in the sale of this island.

You’ll pay: $11.54m ($US8.2m)

2. Urania Island Muskoka, Ontario, Canada

If you’re looking for a private island that packs a lot of fun for the entire family, then this stunning spot in Ontario, Canada has something for all generations.

Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

With a gorgeous blue main cottage home that leads down to a jetty, there’s so much on offer with the gorgeous backdrop of the island and the surrounding waters. Sunset swim, catch a few rays or yoga by the water? There is even a kid’s beach and two boathouses that can act as guest houses.

And this is just the boathouse. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

And if you’re the type who likes to keep active when relaxing on your private island, this one comes complete with an outside gym. For adventure lovers, there are also kayak racks and boat slips.

This island offers seclusion from your family and guests with houses dotted around the island. Bliss. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

If you prefer to spend your time relaxing, there are plenty of spots for this with dining verandahs perfect for happy hour and entertaining spaces with water views dotted everywhere. 

You’ll pay: $4.1m ($US2.9m)

3. Big Grand Cay Archipelago, Abaco, Bahamas

Um, you’d be forgiven for thinking you had arrived at a five-star resort when you lay eyes on Big Grand Cay Archipelago.

Featuring two main residences, the cay also includes eight gorgeous cottages all located on the beach or waterfront.

You have arrived. Hello sanctuary island. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

The Asian-style Great House is the island’s main feature and takes in stunning views across the pool, marina and archipelago estate.

Like all good private island properties, it has been designed for entertaining and fine living in mind. Not only are the interiors well appointed (think an onyx bar, vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling doors), there’s also a chef’s kitchen perfect for hosting soirees.

Wish you were here! We won’t be moving from here all day. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

Nearby is another residence – an original four-bedroom manor home built in the 1950s, which played host to a number of celebrities, including former US President Richard Nixon.

On a short buggy ride across the island you’ll take in three more new cottages on the white sandy beach and hundreds of coconut palms on the northern shoreline, creating the ultimate island view.

The beautiful onyx bar perfect for cocktails and water views. Picture: Christie’s International Real Estate

There are also tennis and basketball courts if you fancy getting your steps in each day. 

You’ll pay: $40.8m ($US29m)

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Justin Bieber is almost as famous for his extravagant vacations, now on hold except for bus trips, as he is for his long list of hit songs and videos.

Choosing over a decade of the most expensive vacation rentals, Bieber goes all the way with price no object.

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His fan-favourite is known to be the spectacular Waterfalling Estate in Hawaii where he arrived in 2016 with six bikini-clad models, including then-girlfriend Sahara Ray.

Ever wanted to live next to a waterfall? Photo: Concierge

Bieber’s epic Hawaiian escape. Picture: Concierge

Get to the chopper. Picture: Concierge

Built at the edge of a waterfall dropping from a clifftop into the sea below, those with deep pockets can vacation there just like Bieber for up to $US10,000 per night.

Special concierge services tacked on for helicopter sightseeing and extra pampering will add to the package.

About the same time Justin was enjoying the Hawaii home, he spent a week at a celebrity-favoured, 1,620 sqm house in Park City, Utah, that had also been the winter getaway for Taylor Swift, Larry King and Ashton Kutcher.

Shortly after Justin’s visit, the Park City home went on the market at $15.9 million.

The lavish home the Biebs stayed at while in Australia.

The global popstar also lapped it up in the life of luxury during his tour Down Under in 2017 – staying at a stunning mansion on Sydney’s lower north shore.

A crowd, of mainly adolescent girls, crowded around the home at Coronation Ave home on Balmoral slopes for days, all hoping for a Bieber sighting, and the star didn’t disappoint.

Inside Bieb’s Sydney holiday house.

Another look inside the Mosman house.

“He’s talked to neighbours, petted local Labradoodles, and chatted to his fans — when he isn’t having McDonalds or pizza delivered by one of his team,” a neighbour told The Daily Telegraph at the time.

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“He’s been really great, and the police came out — and have been around about — but (Bieber) came out on his balcony last night and said ‘hi’ to some of the girls and the neighbours.”

Justin Bieber leaves his house he is staying at in Mosman. Picture: Adam Taylor

The home boasts five-bedrooms, five bathrooms and eight-car garage — set over three levels — are all finished to perfection, along with a breathtaking swimming pool.

Shortly after Bieber stayed there, the home went on sale with a whopping $20 million asking price, but never sold.

Ultimate luxury.

With more vacations to the beach, mountains, Italy and France, there was Justin and Hailey’s honeymoon house at Toluca Lake in Los Angeles.

The newlyweds rented it for $100,000 a month; the home was later put on the market at $8.5 million.

Justin & Hailey Out For a Stroll On Their Barbados Vacation. Picture: Concierge via TopTenRealEstateDeals

There was also the group vacation when Justin treated his father and family to an oceanfront compound in Barbados at $250,000 a week, and rumours that he just spent $375,000 to reserve a three-week beach home in the Hamptons for later this summer, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.

The Biebs has stayed busy during the coronavirus lockdown, releasing a tribute song with Ariana Grande for front line health workers, but mostly spending time with his wife, Hailey, baking cookies, sharing skin treatments and sightseeing the western U.S. in their multimillion-dollar tour bus.

Another look inside the Hawaiian home. Picture: Concierge

What a view to wake up to. Picture: Concierge

Room for a hit of golf at your own private golf hole at the Hawaiian home. Picture: Concierge

While driving a tour bus is not Justin’s usual way to vacation, it worked out well for the newlyweds which included a weekend campout at a Utah National Park and a side trip to visit Kanye West at his Wyoming ranch.

The Biebs in action on tour. Picture: Concierge via TopTenRealEstateDeals

The Canadian came to fame as a YouTube sensation for teenage girls at age 13 in 2007 when a talent scout found his channel by accident and signed him to RBMG Records the next year. Rapper and businessman Usher became involved in the development of Justin’s career, which has taken him from Canadian government subsidised housing to a net worth of a whopping $396.5 million (US$285 million) in just over ten years.

What a pool! Photo: Concierge

Another look at the Hawaiian retreat. Picture: Concierge

Having sold more than 150 million records, Justin has won numerous awards including Grammy, American Music, Billboard Music, Latin Grammy, MTV European Music and MTV Video. He formally married model Hailey Baldwin in 2018 in a courthouse in New York City, and later had a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina in September 2019.

Biebs currently lives in Beverly Hills. Picture: Concierge via TopTenRealEstateDeals

Justin just announced the dates for his rescheduled 2020 concert tour which will kick off on June 2, 2021 in San Diego.

In the meantime, Justin will likely be returning to their newly purchased home in Beverly Hills, a traditional-style home on a quiet and unassuming cul-de-sac just off of Benedict Canyon. And maybe find time for a few more vacation bus trips.

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Ever fancied buying yourself an entire town? Well there’s 16 hectare one in Arizona up for sale. It might be defunct and labelled a ghost town, but according to the listing has a lot of potential.

On the market for just $1.75 ($US1.25m), the town includes a bar, general store and about 20 other buildings mainly made up of the town’s original homes.

It might not look like much, but there’s a lot of potential here according to the listing. Picture: Realtor.com

Established in 1864 as a gold-mining town, then it was called Turkey Creek. It is now names Cleator after James P. Cleator, who purchased the town in 1925. The town is still in the hands of relatives of Mr Cleator who have put it up for sale.

When the post office closed in 1954 the population is said to have dwindled and that’s when it became a “ghost town”.

Can you imagine this restored and thriving? Picture: Realtor.com

If you’re looking for a career pivot, the purchase price also includes mining rights for the land.

So what might one do with such a town? Well, as stop en route to nearby roads that connect the city of Prescott and Phoenix, it could function as a stopping point and therefore offering a number of commercial opportunities.

It certainly looks picturesque when you take in the wider surroundings. Picture: Realtor.com

The listing agent has even suggested some kind of a “ghost town” bar.

Would you stop here on a road trip? Picture: Realtor.com

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A magnificent mansion once home to Victorian Premier Sir William McPherson is on the market for the first time in 60 years.

The nine-bedroom residence at 14 Goodall Street, Hawthorn, named Invergowrie, has a $3.8m asking price.

The Victorian Heritage Database states the 1889-built landmark was initially owned by Metropolitan Gas Company secretary Sir Thomas Vasey, before passing to another “prominent businessman”, Sir McPherson, in the early 1900s.

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Invergowrie is for sale at 14 Goodall Street, Hawthorn.

Inside the old-world mansion.

Sir McPherson became Victoria’s 31st premier in 1928, leading the state for a year before being defeated at the 1929 general election.

He later moved to a larger estate in Hawthorn’s Coppin Grove, which he had built and also named Invergowrie, according to a 1992 City of Hawthorn heritage study.

That property is now owned by former Australia Post chief executive Ahmed Fahour, who briefly listed it for sale in 2018 with a massive $40-$44m price guide.

21 Coppin Grove, Hawthorn is also called Invergowrie.

Sir William McPherson owned two of Hawthorn’s grandest homes.

Marshall White Boroondara director James Tostevin said many of the historic Goodall Street house’s traditional features remained intact.

“It’s such a rare opportunity, and it has amazing street appeal,” Mr Tostevin said.

“But it really needs a lot of work to return to its former glory.

“It will be fantastic to see the house when somebody puts their own stamp on it.”

The huge home could be renovated into a modern wonder.

There are four kitchens across the residence.

The City of Hawthorn heritage study noted the property’s large gardens, medieval-style detailing and Queen Anne-style chimneys.

Other magnificent features include coloured leadlight windows, high ceilings with cornices, and a grand entrance foyer.

The property was divided into boarding flats after McPherson moved, resulting in four kitchens spread across the large property.

A number of period details could be retained in a future renovation.

The property has a $3.8m asking price.

There’s plenty of room in the backyard.

After six decades, the owners had plans to downsize from the olde-worlde home, Mr Tostevin said.

An online auction is scheduled for the property on August 22.

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The Henley Beach South property at 6 Cudmore Tce has a Balinese-inspired backyard. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

Longing for a relaxing holiday in Bali where you can spend your days lazing by the pool with a cocktail in hand?

This Henley Beach South home at 6 Cudmore Terrace offers the next best thing.

Its impressive backyard with resort-style pool and a hut made in Ubud, all surrounded by tropical gardens, offers a peaceful escape from the stress of day-to-day life.

Selling agent Linda Van Hooff, of Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, said the owners’ love of the Indonesian island inspired the theme, which extends throughout other parts of the house.

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The pool is the perfect spot to kick back and relax. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

There is plenty of space to entertain guests. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

“The vendors lived in Bali for two years, exchanged their wedding vows there and enjoyed numerous holidays there – this is where the inspiration came from to create the holiday feel at home,” she said.

Designed for entertaining, the heart of the home is its spacious open-plan extension at the rear of the property.

This includes a large kitchen, complete with an island bench, stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry.

It overlooks a spacious dining room that flows to a large living area, complete with a heater, and to a games room with a built-in bar.

A fireplace is a highlight of the living area. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

The kitchen has all the right ingredients to cook up a storm. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

The house has three bedrooms. Pic: supplied by Ouwens Casserly

Both the games room and living room open to the rear yard via large glass stacker doors.

This is where the salt-chlorinated in-ground pool, Balinese-style hut and an expansive decked area can be found.

The home’s three bedrooms are all situated towards the front of the house, which is on a 759sqm allotment.

“The internal living areas are expansive with room to create a fourth bedroom if required,” Ms Van Hooff said.

“The owners have enjoyed 20 fun-filled years in the home, but the kids have moved away and it now makes perfect sense to downsize to a smaller home.”

The house will go to auction on August 22 at 11am.

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Savvy buyer Amy Bell snared her first home in Mill Park, Whittlesea, which is being touted as a future growth market. Picture: Nicki Connolly

Househunters eyeing future price gains should target regions receiving major infrastructure spending, experiencing gentrification from “grimy” beginnings, and enticing Melburnians making an “exodus to lifestyle”.

Property pundits have identified these characteristics as precursors to long-term gains, making them the next best thing to a crystal ball when it comes to choosing where to buy.

They’ve named the Whittlesea, Mornington Peninsula, Darebin, Moreland and inner-west regions as the best bets for Melbourne buyers, alongside strong regional prospects.

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45 Goldminers Place is set to be auctioned online on August 8, with a $740,000-$780,000 price guide, in predicted growth spot Epping.

Hotspotting founder Terry Ryder tipped a coronavirus-driven tree-change trend to bolster property markets on Melbourne’s fringes and in regional Victoria for years to come.

“Regional areas and their economies have been less affected by the pandemic, which has also made people realise they can work from home effectively and don’t need to be in the big, expensive city,” he said.

Another tip-off to future price growth was infrastructure spending, My Ryder said, making areas with approved or under-construction road, public transport, shopping, hospital, school or university projects strong buying targets.

“An area like this is going have a diverse economy that’s creating jobs, and that’s important to the health of property markets,” he said.

This apartment at 3/153 Pearson Street, Brunswick is listed for private sale for $367,000.

Ever-improving amenities were a tick for the Whittlesea region in Melbourne’s outer north, which also offered affordability and strong local jobs markets.

Mr Ryder highlighted Epping ($570,000 house median) for being home to the Northern Hospital, Pacific Epping shopping centre and a train station. Other affordable options were Lalor, Mill Park, South Morang and Thomastown.

“Families and first-home buyers who don’t need to be more centrally located are seeking affordability and lifestyle (in Whittlesea),” he said. “It’s going to attract long-term demand.”

Mr Ryder said Darebin and Moreland benefited from being “nicely located” near major job nodes, university campuses, Parkville’s hospital precinct, and multiple public transport options.

Their apartment markets were affordable too, with standout postcodes including Northcote ($575,000 unit median) and Brunswick ($535,000).

17 Morris Street, Tootgarook is up for grabs for $970,000-$1.03m.

The Mornington Peninsula market had long been a winner, Mr Ryder said. And it had continued to thrive during COVID-19, with Blairgowrie, Hastings, McCrae, Rye, Safety Beach, Sorrento and Tootgarook recording rising demand against the odds in the last quarter.

“It’s partly benefited from a (coronavirus-enhanced) exodus to lifestyle, with people moving out to regional areas or fringe city areas that are still close to the capital,” he said.

As had Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong, which boasted diverse local economies as well.

This beauty at 113 Wattle Street, Bendigo is asking $760,000-$780,000.

Mr Ryder also picked Albury-Wodonga and the Latrobe Valley as future stars. The former’s strength lay in its strategically important border location and the fact its biggest employment sectors — including medical services, aged-care and the military — were “more likely to be hiring than firing” during the pandemic.

And government funding being poured into hospitals and transport links in the Latrobe Valley enhanced its investment appeal, alongside its cheap housing.

Propertyology head of research Simon Pressley agreed major infrastructure projects were “exciting” for real estate markets across Australia, with Seymour, Bendigo, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga to notably benefit from the $10b Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail line.

1 Kennedy Court is on the market in hot prospect Wodonga, for $449,500.

Realestate.com.au chief economist Nerida Conisbee added plans for a fast rail from Melbourne to Geelong made the regional city a strong prospect.

She also identified Melbourne’s inner west — including Footscray, Sunshine and Kingsville — as a top buying target, noting the area was “still quite cheap and still a bit grimy, but starting to improve”.

Ms Conisbee said buyer demand, as evidenced by high levels of search activity on realestate.com.au, was another solid indicator of future growth. Suburbs in the inner east and southeast dominated Melbourne’s top 20 most in-demand suburbs of the past year, led by Hawthorn, Albert Park and South Melbourne.

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MILL PARK JUST MADE SENSE

Ms Bell, 29, was drawn to Mill Park’s affordability and closeness to shops, transport options and her workplace. Picture: Nicki Connolly

When Amy Bell was hunting for her first home, Mill Park immediately stood out as an attractive buying spot thanks to its affordable housing and easy access to her work.

“It was also quite close to public transport, and there are lots of shopping centres nearby including Uni Hill,” the 29-year-old nurse said.

“It’s quite a leafy area too. It’s suburban, but you’re not far away from everything.”

Ms Bell snapped up a two-bedroom villa unit at auction in March, for a price close to the outer-northern suburb’s $466,850 median, and moved there from her Heidelberg rental in May.

Realestate.com.au data shows the figure has risen 35.6 per cent over the past five years, while the median house price soared 57.6 per cent to $685,000 in that time frame.

And Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder has forecast continued growth for Mill Park’s Whittlesea region, noting its affordability, access to “huge jobs nodes” and improving amenities would continue to drive buyer demand.

Ms Bell said the $25m Mill Park Leisure centre redevelopment was exciting for the area, and she’d also come to appreciate the suburb’s many parks during the COVID-19 lockdowns.

The savvy buyer settled on the postcode by seeking advice from friends who lived in the area, and from her mortgage broker.

“They had good things to say about the local market, that it an area that had a lot of growth left in it,” she said.

VICTORIA’S FUTURE GROWTH STARS

79 Chirnside Street, Kingsville is seeking a $830,000-$910,000 sale.

Property experts Terry Ryder of Hotspotting, Simon Pressley of Propertyology, Nerida Conisbee of realestate.com.au have tipped long-term price gains in these regions:

MELBOURNE

Darebin (including Fairfield, Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury)

Moreland (including Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, Coburg North, Fawkner, Glenroy, Hadfield, Oak Park, Pascoe Vale, Pascoe Vale South)

Mornington Peninsula (including Bittern, Blairgowrie, Capel Sound, Crib Point, Dromana, Hastings, McCrae, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Rosebud, Rye, Safety Beach, Somerville, Sorrento, Tootgarook)

Whittlesea (including Bundoora, Doreen, Epping, Lalor, Mernda, Mill Park, South Morang, Thomastown, Whittlesea, Wollert)

Inner west (including Footscray, Sunshine, Kingsville)

REGIONAL

Albury-Wodonga

Ballarat

Bendigo

Geelong

Latrobe Valley

Seymour

Shepparton

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340-342 High Street, Northcote is being marketed with $5m expectations.

A second Northcote development site linked to former Melbourne footballer Clint Bartram is being sold under mortgagee instruction.

Bartram turned to life as a developer in 2012 after a 103-game AFL career as a defender and tagger with the Demons.

But his plans to develop the 340-342 High Street site, and another Northcote project at 43-47 Simpson Street, hit a snag after the builder assigned to the projects went broke as a result of COVID-19.

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Bartram said financiers Australian Unity were obliged to list the property for procedural reasons and there was “no animosity” over their decision. He was now seeking to refinance the project and would resume building the site if successful.

However, he questioned the $5m price indicated by listing agents Gray Johnson.

“We have had two sworn valuations done at $6.3m as of two weeks ago,” Bartram said.

Renders of the proposed four-storey redevelopment show what had been planned.

Bartram in his playing days.

The High Street property — originally the London Chartered Bank of Australia — comes complete with permits for 23 apartments and four commercial spaces.

Bartram previously told the Sunday Herald Sun he looked forward to protecting the site’s heritage as he developed it as 1888 Northcote, in honour of the 1880s built high Italian Renaissance-style building.

A smaller, neighbouring building included in the listing is being sold as a retail space.

The redevelopment was planned to blend old and new inside the one-time bank.

The development began construction prior to the builder going bust, and had been expected to total more than $8m, with apartments believed to have sold between $750,000 and $1.8m.

Gray Johnson director Matt Hoath said the 1050sq m listing had a rear entrance from Balgonie Place and an enviable location in Northcote’s “central heartland”, and indicated he believed it would sell for about $5m.

“It’s a fantastic building,” Mr Hoath said.

“A developer who is proud of their work will certainly be attracted to this one. It will likely be someone who wants to deliver good owner-occupier product.”

Bartram said the residences had been in demand.

Expressions of interest for the property close on August 27.

CoreLogic records show it was purchased for $3.75m in 2016, with Bartram making the buy at the helm of TRES Property/1888 Northcote.

The Simpson Street property sold for more than $3.3m to a developer in May, though Bartram’s development firm, Corner Northcote Pty Ltd, acquired it for $4.1m last year.

The 43-47 Simpson St, Northcote property sold earlier this year.

Bartram said he received sworn valuations on that site at $4.25m at the end of March, and had also hoped to refinance that project.

He has previously disclosed he bought four Northcote sites for development, though has not revealed the addresses of the remaining two sites.

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WANTED: Celebrity chef with deep pockets and lifestyle aspirations to establish Byron Shire’s next destination restaurant.

A prime 4.5ha site in the Byron Bay hinterland with approval for a 40-seat fine dining restaurant has hit the market with a $4.5 million price tag.

The view towards Byron Bay from 784 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell.

With a Pacific Ocean backdrop and vistas from Byron Bay lighthouse to Mount Chincogan, the views from 784 Coolamon Scenic Drive, Coorabell site are spectacular.

“It has all the potential to be Byron’s next destination restaurant,” said marketing agent Nick Dunn, of McGrath Byron Bay.

“Restaurants like Harvest at Newrybar and The Farm near Byron have become destinations in themselves.

“Being such a key location and a key view, the owner felt it would be a great attribute for the community for people to be able to go up there and dine.”

A restaurant and residences have been approved for the site.

Celebrity chefs hankering for a side of Byron beach lifestyle could be in the running to take on the project which requires a “substantial investment”.

“We have approached a few … Shannon Bennett is up here and even someone like Neil Perry who is retired,” Mr Dunn said.

It took three years for approval to be obtained for the restaurant along with plans for two residences joined by an entertaining area with resort-style pool.

The stunning hinterland vistas would complement the fine dining experience.

Byron Shire Council approved the plans despite opposition from some residents citing concerns over traffic and claims the development would diminish the experience of going to nearby Scarrabelotti’s Lookout, long regarded as the best vantage point in the area.

“The restaurant is DA approved so if someone buys the property they can build that restaurant tomorrow,” Mr Dunn said.

“You could holiday let the properties and operate the restaurant or amend the DA to put one big magnificent home there as well.”

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The glass-edge pool adds to the wow factor.

Nestled in the hillside overlooking Flat Rock beach in Tugun, this designer beach pad may enjoy a private position but that doesn’t mean it has gone unnoticed.

Completed late last year, the glamorous residence known as ‘Pacific’ has already featured in home magazines and is due to appear on an upcoming television series showcasing Australia’s best homes.

The outlook over Flat Rock beach from 662 Pacific Parade, Tugun.

It’s also ranked among the most-viewed properties online in Australia since it was listed.

The house, at 662 Pacific Parade, is designed by Chris Clout Design, whose glass-edge pools add serious wow factor to homes around Australia.

When viewed from the beach, the stunning 8m pool appears suspended on the third level, providing a sun-drenched ocean viewing platform with built-in beds.

Built-in sun beds make for prime ocean viewing.

“The views just go on from Surfers to Snapper Rocks, it’s really breathtaking,” said agent and owner Madonna Delaney, who shares the house with husband Tim and their children.

“We wanted our dream home to feel like a holiday beach house.”

The Plantation style gives off Caribbean coastal luxe vibes.

Considered choices make that relaxed vibe evident at every turn, from the Moreton Island driftwood handles and distressed French oak flooring to the tropical plants and oversized cane fans.

Built over four levels, the grand master suite sits at the very top providing the ultimate nightly getaway.

Wake up to water views.

A custom-made four-poster bed faces the ocean with floor-to-ceiling glass windows to maximise the morning view.

Expressions of interest close on August 31.

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A Nairne home offers expansive views and plenty of room to live, work and play.

Rebecca and Jaemes Collingwood bought the property 23 years ago, creating a beautiful family home and a wonderful environment in which to raise their children.

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“The land was just a paddock, and we designed the home and built it ourselves in 1999 and established the whole property essentially,” Mrs Collingwood says. “We didn’t want flat, boring land – we wanted something that was a bit interesting and as soon as we found this property we knew it was the one, and we set about creating a beautiful open-plan family home our children could grow up in.”

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The home has five bedrooms and a study, several indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces, quality fittings and fixtures throughout, and plenty of space for kids and animals to roam.

“It’s an amazing home, I don’t think I’d change anything,” Mrs Collingwood says. “We’ve got three kids and they’ve loved living here. It’s a great party house. Back when the kids were younger we’d entertain pretty much every weekend – it was always about having a kitchen that could facilitate lots of people and an outdoor area where we could enjoy the view and summers around the spa.”

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Quality was paramount, with every aspect of the home meeting the couple’s high standards.

“Jaemes is a manufacturing jeweller – and he used to work in his own space in the shed, which was great – so it’s all about quality for him and being creative as well,” Mrs Collingwood says. “So he has done a lot of the building works around it and done it with quality and attention in mind, and I’m a perfectionist and my keen eye has run over everything he’s done and we’ve made it as perfect as it can possibly be, as well as functional as well.”

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With the family now moving to Noosa, the time has come to say goodbye to the home they have loved for more than two decades.

“We are very proud of it,” Mrs Collingwood says. “For us it’s been a real labour of love – we’ve created a house we have truly sunk our heart and soul, and our blood, sweat and tears into, and to be able to pass that on to someone else is going to be pretty special.”

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265 Pyrites Rd, Nairne

Contact agent for price

Agent: Harcourts Adelaide Hills, Trent Shorland 0412 523 723 and Kim Shorland 0413 519 954. Land size: 5ha.

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