Noosa Dua, Apartment 2

With a design that is equal parts vibrant and vivacious, this stunning three-bedroom apartment brings a warm dose of charm and personality to the coastal haven that is Noosaville. Fringed by palms amidst a lush canopy of green, the prestige retreat occupies the top floor of a boutique complex it shares with just one other apartment. With a wealth of amenities both indoors and out, it’s the ideal location for families, friends or a combination of the two.

Nestled close to the Noosa River, the apartment has been furnished with a distinctly Asian feel, making heavy use of beautiful rich timbers and custom-look pieces, including an enormous sculpture in the entryway. The mood is especially tropical in the bedrooms, which have been positioned for privacy and are serviced by bathrooms that each come complete with a spa bath.

Past the apartment’s private entry, a spacious and well-equipped kitchen is guaranteed to inspire home chefs, who can serve their fresh, seasonal creations along an expansive island bench set up for casual eating. Adjacent is a dining zone complete with tables and chairs for meal times in the round.

From here, the open-plan living area unfolds in a sea of bright colours, centred on comfortable seating to encourage a sense of community, whether a group gathering around the television or a cosy chat just for two. The beautiful art pieces and furnishings positioned at different levels speak to the joys of global travel, but they vie for attention with Mother Nature.

Accessed via a bank of glass stacker doors, the apartment’s private terrace is positioned undercover, with a table and chairs that open up glorious water views. It’s a perfect spot for breakfast, brunch or even a nightcap, drinking in the sights and sounds of coastal life. For an even better view, though, head to the shared rooftop terrace, where alfresco entertaining takes centre stage. Furnished for leisure and pleasure, this lifestyle hub boasts a barbecue, table and chairs to encourage grilled feasts, while sunloungers offer a spot to rest, recline or even read. A sparkling plunge pool completes the picture, while other amenities available to holidaymakers here include a pool table.

Back inside, an internal lift provides direct access to the apartment, with a secure double garage for two vehicles, or a car and boat, meaning you can bring along everything you need for the ultimate break. What you forget, or decide you want later, is just a short journey away.

Head to friendly Gympie Terrace, which is lined not only with shops, but also acclaimed cafes and restaurants providing anything from a morning coffee to an array of seafood. Opposite, the river itself is a blaze of activity, not only with daily traffic, but also with myriad opportunities to try out a range of watersports. Other hot spots just a short drive away include Hastings St, Sunshine Beach, Noosa National Park and Main Beach, ensuring you’ll never run out of things to do.

It’s a taste of the tropics in the very heart of paradise.