Waterfront Hero of Hogan Court

Waterfront homes offer a wonderful lifestyle and this versatile residence comes with so many options, it’s sure to impress.

As soon as you turn off Canaipa Point Drive into the grassy cul-de-sac of Hogan’s Court (with only two houses and a few blocks of vacant land), you’ll know you’ve reached home. This standout hero property at number 4, with its deep-ocean-blue and sea-froth exterior, embraces the 1017m2 flat block in a warm hug.

The strong sense of entry brings an instant smile, as you pause to take-in the tranquil setting of tropical gardens, landscaped pathways, private courtyards and the architect-designed beach-house, perched on the waterfront of Ooncooncoo Bay.

Pergolas with passionfruit climb wistfully and gravel crunches underfoot as you approach the timber double-doors to the foyer. Take a deep breath and smell the sea-air, then cross the threshold of this very special place. Your new home, perhaps?

Starting upstairs, feel the harmony as you ascend the timber staircase to the magnificent open plan living, flowing to the tiled deck overlooking the bay, beyond the level lawn to the water’s edge. Just incredible!

Words can’t describe the 270-degree panorama this home offers. Views jump at you from every angle and mirrors reflect the water, while endless glass windows and doors reveal the never-ending grandstand views to the North-West.

Being at the narrowest part (the neck) of Canaipa Point, you also get a wrap-around vista of Straddie and the Canaipa Passage, to the South-East.

Sunrise or sunset you get the colours of nature bouncing off the water, with every day presenting a different painted picture.

The upper-level is where the entertaining takes place, with the Hampton’s-style kitchen presiding over the large dining and dual-living areas: one carpeted for conversation, the other tiled for relaxation. A vaulted ceiling soars upward, letting the sky in and plenty of all-day sunshine through the expansive wall of glass.

There’s three sets of double doors leading to the covered deck, with a convenient set off the kitchen, making outdoor meals a joy. No matter the weather, the South and North ends of the deck are filled-in with windows for air ventilation and privacy.

The galley-style antique-white kitchen with island bench and butler’s pantry has endless storage and miles of benchtop. Some things to note:

• overhead display cabinets
• banks of drawers
• ceramic double-sink with window splashback
• crisp black-and-white subway tiles
• sand-speckled laminate benchtops
• Technica gas oven
• 5-burner stovetop (wok-friendly)
• stainless-steel exhaust fan
• dishwasher
• island bench with breakfast bar & microwave nook
• huge fridge space

A smart barn-door slider from the pantry, leads to the back-door and provides quick access to the bathroom and waterfront backyard.

High ceilings and wide hallways repeat in the sleeping zone, just to the left of the stairs. Two large bedrooms, flooded with sunlight and water glimpses offer a peaceful sanctuary at day’s end. Both have ceiling fans, quality wool carpet, charcoal feature-walls, louvre windows and extensive built-in-robes.

The large 3-way family bathroom has a corner spa and dedicated shower-recess and also serves as the ensuite to the master bedroom. The grey floor-tiles and bespoke vanity with chunky sink, add a modern touch. It’s adjacent to the powder-room with separate toilet and another vanity, plus a linen cupboard tucked to the side.

Heading downstairs, note the VJ-board in the tiled entry as you pass through the internal-doorway on the right. Surprise! A massive living area invites you in; perfect for visitors, or even better as a media-room.

A full-length sunroom (facing the waterfront) adjoins the living and is used as a music space and art studio. Glass doors lead to the lawn and a covered sunny front porch, while vine-twisted gazebos provide a lovely backdrop.

The living also links the laundry, setup with sink, cabinetry and benches (a kitchenette perhaps?). This leads into the gigantic ironing room with a row of linen cupboards, extra storage and access to the backyard or the garage.

There’s also a guest bathroom with shower and toilet to complete the downstairs zone. All the bones are here for a self-contained area to accommodate extra family at times; you just need to configure it to suit your circumstances.

If you take the door to the left of the main entry, you have direct-access to the double-lock-up garage with remote-control doors. It’s fully lined with a painted concrete floor, has power connected and workbenches spanning one side.

On the same side as the internal entry-door, there’s an area for guests overlooking the courtyard to the North and access to the storage space underneath the stairs. Who’d have thought?

Outside, the grounds are completely paved and landscaped with:

• water tank
• garden shed
• carport for 2 further cars & privacy screening to East
• room for boat & caravan
• multiple courtyards & a breezeway
• French-doors to all-weather sitting area
• level lawn with entertaining space
• side-access to rear yard
• scope for boat-shed & extended outdoor zones
• mulched garden beds
• room for veggie patch
• secure double-entry gates

Imagine, kayaking directly from your backyard, through the mangroves into the waterways of Moreton Bay? Or, fishing from a deck-chair while reading a book? Perhaps, drag out the cricket gear and set-up stumps, while the BBQ awaits the catch-of-the-day?

So many decisions to make, but only the right one will get your name on the title.

Be the hero and make 4 Hogan Court your forever home. Call Chris McGregor on 0420 555 997, for a private inspection.