Nestled on an elevated block in a quiet peaceful location that borders the National Park, this property captures the breezes with the frequent sound of the ocean waves providing a soothing calm at night. This rock solid, spit level brick home is built uniquely amongst the granite boulders of the natural landscape where wild life abounds. It's one of the coolest locations on the island offering an easterly sunrise and constant afternoon sea breezes combined with an early sunset behind the western shady hills of the National Park. The top level boasts an airy open plan lounge, dining, kitchen and a recently renovated bathroom. There are also two bedrooms of which the master bedroom has a spacious walk in dressing room. On the lower level, accessed by internal stairs, you will find an enormous 40sqm bedroom/living/rumpus area which has external entrance, offering lots of possibilities. The 607m2 block with carport contains a shady, private, easy maintenance native bush land in the back and a paved patio area plus boulder garden-beds in the front. Both provide an ideal "canvas" for even more spectacular landscaping. Set in Nelly Bay the hub of the Island where there are supermarkets, chemist, medical clinic, public boat ramp, and primary school also the harbor where the ferry and barges depart for the main land. The owner's plans for this great investment property have changed and sadly must part with this very distinctive home. Don' delay call MaryAnne for private appointment to view today. What is so great about Magnetic Island? It is a special find, given that you can purchase freehold land on an island with mainland water and power supply. A primary school, medical centre and aged care centre are just some of the facilities available on the island. "Magnetic Island is the only island on the North Queensland Coast with a delightful blend of untouched National Park within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. A resident population of about 2,500 and a variety of holiday resorts hotels and restaurants. Just twenty minutes by fast "Cat" across Cleveland Bay from Townsville and you could be in what many consider Paradise! Ferry passenger services with up to 14 return trips daily also a vehicle barge with up to 7 return trips daily. Townsville airport is just a ten minutes taxi ride from the ferry terminal with direct flights to and from major cities to Townsville. More than half of the Island's 5,184 hectares is National Park, with Mt Cook in the centre rising to 497 metres. Tall Hoop pines; eucalyptus forest and small patches of rain forest soften the huge granite boulders. Where the rocky headlands meet the sea there are more than 20 bays and beaches many secluded, which may only be reached by boat. There are 24kms of walking track through the park with many spectacular lookouts. The National Park is a haven for wildlife, like koalas, rock wallabies, possums and a wide variety of bird-life.