Dune's Modern Oceanfront Sanctuary

Summary:

With a spectacular ocean panorama, lush tropical gardens and a vantage point high on the hill, this Sunshine Beach luxury home is like an island paradise nestled within one of the coast’s most sophisticated enclaves. Dune, as the contemporary property is known, stretches out across two stylish levels, which are flooded in beautiful natural light for a sense of warmth and charm. The ambience helps enhance the sense of beach living done well – and taken to a whole other level.



The Space:

Designed for the most modern of arrangements when it comes to friends and family, the property’s layout provides for self-contained accommodation on the ground floor, ideally set up to cater for groupings such as multiple generations. The floorplan encompasses a kitchen, bathroom, separate living area and spacious bedroom, all kitted out in a flowing palette of whites, neutrals and timbers, enlivened by lashings of greenery.



Outside, accessed through sliding glass doors, an alfresco leisure zone flows from a covered veranda to a flat lawn area, terraced garden and observation deck purpose-built to showcase the glorious ocean panorama stretching out across the horizon. It’s the perfect setting to bring the two floors of living together, in full appreciation of the natural art gallery that is Mother Nature.



Upstairs, the remaining bedrooms flow along one side of the house, leaving the chief lifestyle hub to embrace an open-plan flow from the front deck to the back balcony, including a sizable study that can be multipurposed as an office or a quiet spot to chat on the sofa. The sleek lines of the fully-equipped kitchen are a boon for eager home chefs who are keen to get creative with the area’s fresh local produce, which is always in bountiful supply. A series of bench stools allows for conversation to carry on during meal preparation, or serve as a more casual spot to eat than the adjacent dining zone.



Moving towards the full-width glass doors that link through to the outdoors, a subtly furnished lounge space continues an understated aesthetic that places the focus firmly on the ocean and bushland panorama beyond. The views are even more incredible from the alfresco balcony, where an undercover barbecue, table and chairs become prime position for breakfast through dinner, coffee through cocktails and summer days through stormy weather. The water theme is also bookended at the front of the property, where an inviting pool anchors a relaxation zone that includes sunloungers, a table and chairs, making it an ideal spot to spend an afternoon.



With its prime position in the heart of Sunshine Beach, the modern getaway is just a short stroll from the area’s patrolled beach, a surf break, inviting eating and retail delights and the local surf club. Other high-profile destinations such as Hastings Street, Main Beach and Gympie Terrace are just a short drive away, while the delights of Noosa National Park are also yours to explore. When you’re done for the day, head back up to your holiday home away from home, enjoying the unparalleled vantage point that draws the colours of Mother Nature together into a dazzling, ever-evolving landscape. It’s coastal living taken to a whole new level.



Guest Access:

Guests will have exclusive access to the entire home and pool throughout their stay



The Neighborhood:

Sunshine Beach is renowned for its sand, surf and the ambience of the Sunshine Beach Village on Duke Street. A 600m stroll from the ‘Private Oasis’ and set beneath a canopy of green trees and pandanus palms, the Sunshine Beach Village features stylish boutiques, restaurants, cafés and bars as well as a hairdresser, surf store, homewares and gift stores, pilates and yoga studio and a boutique bottle shop. Across the road from the Village is the recently renovated award-winning Sunshine Beach Surf Club which offers impressive and uninterrupted ocean views, perfect for spotting the humpback whales passing from June to October.



Noosa is recognised as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, this chic coastal town is surrounded by bay, beach, National Park and river. Visitors to Noosa love to swim at Noosa Main Beach, surf the Noosa World Surfing Reserve, walk the Noosa National Park’s stunning forest and coastal trails or picnic as the sun sets over the hinterland behind the river mouth. Home to iconic Hastings Street, which is famous for its shopping and dining, Noosa’s main beach is lined with restaurants, cafes, bars and an eclectic array of boutiques, homeware stores, galleries, and surf stores.



Noosa Junction or as it is affectionately known by locals, ‘The Junga’ is a buzzing little village just over the hill from Hastings Street, ‘The Junga’ is home to a wonderful world of bars, restaurants, live music, coffee shops, fashion boutiques, laneways, night markets, street art and photo galleries.



With the Noosa River winding through its heart and river hire businesses dotted along its 2km of grassy foreshore, Noosaville is a lively centre of aquatic activities including swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and jet skiing. Restaurants, cafes and bars on both Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street, many with stunning views of the Noosa River, serve up tastes from around the world as well as contemporary Australian fare that cater to all tastes and budgets. Shopping is also well catered for in Noosaville with an excellent range of boutiques retailing everything from shoes and beachwear to surfboards and clothes for any occasion.



Noosa ferry’s custom-built classic riverboats cruise between Hastings Street, Noosaville and Tewantin (Noosa Marina) with seven stops along the Noosa River with a one-way trip taking about 40 minutes.



Tewantin is a quiet, village-style suburb situated along the Noosa River from Noosaville which features a pedestrian-friendly main street renowned for its striking Poinciana trees showcasing vibrant orange-red flowers during the summer months. Originally established as a timber town and serving as the river port for the Noosa region, Tewantin is home to the vehicular ferry connecting to Noosa’s North Shore and Fraser Island, as well as the Noosa Marina, a hub for riverfront shops and restaurants, and host to weekly craft and produce markets.



Inland from Noosa and popular for day trips is the Hinterland where green valleys are dotted with cafes, galleries, vintage stores, markets and historic pubs. Known for their incredible natural beauty, the Noosa Hinterland is comprised of country towns including Eumundi, Cooroy, Pomona, Kin Kin, Cooran and is also home to the Noosa Everglades. One of only two everglades’ systems on Earth, the Noosa Everglades is a 60km stretch of pristine waters, magnificent flora and fauna and narrow waterways.



Heading south, locals and visitors alike love Peregian Beach for its laidback and chilled beachy vibe and its village square which is home to boutique stores, a host of restaurants, cafes and takeaways set under cool shady trees and its makers’ market held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday morning of each month.



Getting Around:

The nearest Visitor information centres are:

- Noosa Visitor Information Centre (located adjacent to Noosa Heads Surf Club on Hastings Street)

- Sunshine Coast Airport Visitor Information Centre (located at the Sunshine Coast airport)



Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) located in Marcoola is serviced by Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas domestically as well Air New Zealand who provide seasonal flight services. Alternatively, Brisbane Airport is both an international and domestic gateway to Queensland with regular transfers to the Sunshine Coast.



ConXion operate door-to-door airport shuttle services from both Brisbane Airport and Sunshine Coast Airport seven days a week and Niche can also happily provide contact details of preferred private airport transfer companies/drivers upon request.

Rideshare services such as Uber and DiDi as well as taxis are readily available on the Sunshine Coast but can be unreliable later in the evening.



Suncoast Cabs provide taxi services and can be more reliable later in the evening than rideshare services. The best way to order a cab is via the Suncoast Cabs app.



Translink provide the convenience of bus travel all across the Sunshine Coast including Noosaville, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach, Peregian Springs, Coolum, Maroochydore and Cooroy.

Travellers will require a Translink 'Go Card' - an electronic ticket for all Translink bus, train (including Airtrain), ferry and tram services in greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions which must be purchased and topped up prior to travel. Please note: the ‘Go Noosa Weekends’ initiative offers free travel on weekends on Translink routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632 and the ‘Go Noosa Holidays’ initiative offers free travel during Christmas and Easter school holidays on select services including the popular 65 Go Noosa Loop Bus.



A railway line connects the region to Brisbane in the south, and Gympie and beyond, to the north. Transport between Brisbane Airport and the Sunshine Coast can also be accessed via the train to Beerwah, Landsborough or Nambour train stations.



Niche are also very happy to provide recommendations for preferred airport transfer businesses.



Other Things to Note:

Please note, the pool is solar heated and so the water temperature may vary depending on weather conditions and sunlight exposure.



- This is a self-contained property. Linen, bath towels and beach towels are provided with a washing machine and a clothes dryer available for your convenience. A starter consumables pack is provided which includes an initial supply of tea, coffee, milk, shampoo, conditioner, soap & toilet paper. This is not intended to be an exhaustive supply so depending on your length of stay and usage, you may need to purchase additional consumable items during your stay.