Award-winning wedding venue to sell in the Whitsundays as sprawling private residence

If we had deeper pockets, we’d commit to this waterfront residence in a heartbeat.

After all, it’s not every day that an award-winning event venue, popular for couples tying the knot, comes up for sale in the tropical paradise that is the Whitsundays. 

Also functioning as a glamorous private residence, Botanica sprawls across a 2.2 hectare lot, with 160 metres of Coral Sea frontage. 

With a rooftop balcony fit for hosting decadent parties, landscaped gardens pruned to perfection, and an in-ground pool that seems to rise from the rocks, you’ll be spending a fair deal of time sauntering through the grounds. 

But the interiors also deserve their due, with a family and a commercial-grade kitchen, lofty cathedral ceilings and imported timbers that make a statement throughout.

The view. Photo: Supplied 

The architecture might make you feel as though you’ve stepped into Morocco. Photo: Supplied

The property also features grandly-proportioned rooms and a wraparound verandah.

It’s enough to make anyone feel butterflies. 

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty agent Carol Carter has scheduled an August 6 auction, in conjunction with Jacqui Wakerley of PRD Nationwide Whitsunday.

The nature-themed pool looks straight out to sea. Photo: Supplied

The property in all its glory from above. Photo: Supplied

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McMAHONS POINT

2 Waiwera Street, McMahons Point. Photo: Supplied

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Designer George Freedman added a playful touch when he was asked to reinvent this Victorian terrace with views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. 

Spanning five levels including a media room extending to a rooftop deck, the property is close to city ferries and Blues Point Road eateries.

George Freedman designed the trendy interiors. Photo: Supplied

It’s for sale for around $7.2 million through Ballard Property’s Sam Towndrow.

ISLE OF CAPRI

12 Amalfi Drive, Isle Of Capri. Photo: Supplied

Set on a rare sandy beachfront block on the exclusive Isle of Capri, this Marshall Keen-designed and built home comes with a pontoon and canal-fronted infinity pool.

An internal lift offers easy access to all three levels of the property, which boasts a home theatre, a Miele and Liebherr kitchen and four separate living zones.

Marshall Keen’s design has echoes of resort style. Photo: Supplied​

Nick McHutchison of Kollosche Prestige Agents advises on a $5.4 million price guide.

EAST MELBOURNE

601/150 Clarendon Street, East Melbourne. Photo: Supplied

Designed by Bates Smart and located opposite the Fitzroy Gardens, this north-facing apartment has access to 24-hour concierge, a pool, spa, gym, cinema and meeting rooms.

Those elevated views to Dandenong Ranges and rolling parklands aren’t bad either.

A built-in fireplace keeps the residence warm. Photo: Supplied

Expressions of Interest close July 27 through Kim McQueen, of Colliers International Victoria, who is quoting a guide of $4.25 million to $4.5 million.