5/569 Springs Road, Agnes Water, QLD 4677

It is easy to understand why 'Alinghi' was voted one of the top five beach houses in the world. Privately nestled in the 5ha estate Rocky Point, situated on the Southern Great Barrier Reef overlooking Honeymoon Bay and the surrounding Pacific Ocean, it is certainly a very special property.

As part of the Rocky Point estate, 'Alinghi' shares a private beach, a 30-metre saltwater pool by the ocean, a full-size tennis court, a cabana with Barbeque facilities and a full-time caretaker living on site. Designed by signature architect James Grose as a retreat space for contemplation, this luxurious pavilion style residence has been created with minimal impact on its natural environment to create the sense of floating above the ocean.

A stunning feature is the large travertine platform creating an anchor of both buildings and framed by shallow reflection pools. The main pavilion has large living spaces opening onto semi-enclosed areas. Four large bedrooms, two with ensuites plus a separate bathroom upstairs for the other two bedrooms. The second pavilion is a private retreat with main bedroom and ensuite as well as a study or wellness space with striking ocean views framed with soft native landscaped gardens.

External materials and colours were specifically chosen to disappear over time, fading to a silver grey to blend with the landscape. Western red cedar clads the exterior of the house, selected for its hardy and low maintenance elements to fade with exposure to the sun. Self sufficient for water with tanks collecting abundant rainfall, whilst air conditioning is unnecessary as clever design, allowing for cross ventilation, and the position of the house combines to allow cool ocean breezes to freely flow.

Wallabies, echidnas, goannas, turtles and migratory whales plus a diverse range of birds are plentiful. Purposely designed, 'Alinghi's' external lightning is all low voltage so as not to upset local wildlife, in particular nesting turtles who return to Rocky Point to breed. Agnes Water has regular flights into Bundaberg providing easy access from major cities. A 1.5-hour drive north brings you to the relaxed main village of Agnes Water with Alinghi only a further 5-minute drive. Agnes Water has a selectin of restaurants and cafes, grocery shops and boutique stores and the 1717 Marina is from where you can explore the reef by boat or take fishing tours.

Should you have further interest in this property contact Pauline Karatau 0418 733 773.