24 Orme Drive

Russell Island QLD 4184

Expansive open-plan living
2 bedrooms, plus study
Large kitchen with breakfast bar
Sliding-doors to covered front-veranda
All-weather entertainment zone at rear with outdoor fire-pit
Terraced yard with veggie gardens & chook run
Fish-cleaning area
Water-tank
Solar panels x 6
Double lock-up garage with power & workshop
Plenty of off-street parking for boat, cars & caravan

Orme Drive is a hidden gem, tucked into the coastal fringes on the East-side of the island. Its divided into two sections and Number 24 is best accessed from James Street (off Fern Terrace) or from the very end of Virginia Parade, past the RSL turn-off at Anzac Drive.

Stepping through either set of sliders from the covered veranda, youll be amazed at just how much house is under the roofline. The well laid-out open plan living occupies one-half of the house with bedrooms and bathroom on the other.

The good-sized kitchen is ready for a makeover but adequately functional as-is. The pink walls are a blast from the past but along with the Moroccan wall tiles, lend a soothing feel to the space and balance the charcoal feature-wall in the living. Theres:
loads of bench space
good storage & open-shelving
dishwasher
room for a large fridge
free-standing electric cooker
corner pantry
double-sink
breakfast-bar
picture window to the coastal view

The open-plan living invites you in for conversation or entertainment and spills-onto the veranda for afternoon drinks. Versatile in every way, you can choose how you use the space.

Ceiling fans and air-conditioning keep the home temperate, with sliding-doors to catch the bay breezes. Theres plenty of glass for natural light and to take advantage of those views along the passage.

This is a bright and happy home, full of sunshine and joy. Can you imagine your family basking in island life?

The two bedrooms, bathroom and study run along the rear-side of the home, separated from the living by a wide hallway, offering privacy and a tranquil view to the backyard. The laundry is at one end with double-storage and the master bedroom, at the other. All rooms on this side are light-filled with two lots of windows and the oak plank-flooring. The master has double built-in-robes and both bedrooms have ceiling fans.

Once outside, youll appreciate the size of the fully fenced, low-maintenance and multi-purpose yard:
Lower-level: paved for easy entertaining with BBQ area & fire-pit
Mid-section: raised veggie beds, pawned play area & access to workshop in the garage
Far-back: mostly mulched for chooks, fruit trees, cleaning & watering
Side-access: concrete drive from street to garage, good for overflow parking

Catering to every need, this home has something for everybody.

For the tradie, the garage and workshop is a wonderful opportunity to have all your tools safely stored and the space to have ongoing projects, plus a working outdoor sink, for cleaning your catch of fish.

For the creative, the study makes a great artist studio, hobby room or place to dream.

For the adventurous, the backyard opens-up a world of fantasy with many secret nooks and crannies to explorea special haven for children and pets.

This sturdy brick home is a rarity on the island. So, if blonde-brick isnt your thing, you could always render the faade and choose a contemporary colour to give her a modern makeover. One thing for sure, youll never lose the water views, with vacant land opposite and a grassy foreshore hugging the coast, to the left.

If youre keen for island living in 2024, call Deb on 0499 054 663