DREAM holiday house inspiration for this long weekend. The January long weekend is perfect for a mini holiday but where do you go? Get inspired by the Ray White Group's list of perfect weekend getaway homes.
The secluded getaway
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1077 Point Riley Rd, Wallaroo, SA[/caption]
Fishing is a quintessential Aussie past time and at this Wallaroo property you can throw a line in and fish to your heart’s content. With views spanning the coastline Ray White Yorke Peninsula agent, David Bussenschutt, said it’s the perfect place for a relaxing long weekend of fishing and unwinding. “It’s got magnificent panoramic views back over Wallaroo and over the bay and it sits out there on the end of Port Riley by itself,” he said. “It’s out on 40 hectares all the way to the water line so if you want to go fishing you can walk down to Squid Rock, throw your line in and bring back a haul of squid.”
Bush retreat
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33 Bellinghams Hill Rd, Ararat, VIC[/caption]
Experience a touch of mid-century modern architecture in this 1970’s Ararat property complete with a pool and view over Mt Langi Ghiran. Ray White Ararat agent, Adam Walker, said the view is part of what makes the property so special. “The main house has a nice pool area with some of the most amazing views that I have ever seen and is a little bit rustic with the open fire,” he said. “And then the 3 bedroom RAL house is just a beautiful house on its own as well overlooking the dam.”
Home away from home
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69 Diamond St, Little Grove, WA[/caption]
If you love a good barbeque then look no further than this long weekend holiday home in Western Australia which comes with the perfect deck to grill your snags while you look over the ocean.
Ray White Rural Albany agent, Jackie Cowley, said the property is both private and spacious making it great for a getaway close to home. “It’s very private, very quiet and it’s elevated so you don’t have to leave home to be looking over the ocean and over the harbour. It’s fabulous for entertaining because you’ve got a big dining area that actually has the view in the backdrop and it’s got a very big sheltered patio area that also has the views. “And then it’s got a really big spa that overlooks the views - it’s perfect.”
Beachy vibes
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10 Old Ballow St, Amity Point, QLD[/caption]
Life on Stradbroke Island is as relaxed as you can get, especially when you have your own stretch of beach on Old Ballow St, Amity Point. Ray White North Stradbroke agent, Chris Ransley, loves Stradbroke Island for exactly that reason. “Stradbroke Island is just so close to Brisbane and as soon as you get on the boat, you can feel yourself relax before you even hit the island - you’re already in holiday mode,” he said. “If you wanted to be on the water and go to bed listening to the waves crash, this is the house to be in and it feels like you’ve got your own private beach.”
Small town charm
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40 Clarence St, Yamba, NSW.[/caption]
Holiday in history at Yamba’s Blue Horizon retreat, complete with the beach at your doorstep. Ray White Yamba principal Daniel Kelly said the real drawcard for this beachside holiday destination is the small town vibe and historic recycled bridge timber used for the deck. “At the property itself there are two huge decks that have been constructed by recycled bridging timbers - that’s a really nice feature in itself,” he said. “What keeps bringing people back to Yamba is the small town, coastal charm - and this particular property enjoys one of the best positions in town.”
Stately estates
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10 Coolamon Rd, Taroona, TAS[/caption]
Take a step back in time at the Bradbury Hall Estate where Ray White Hobart agent, Ant Manton, said you can experience old world country glamour only 15 minutes away from the city. “It would be amazing as a function or reception centre for weddings and events with it’s heritage feel and long winding internal block surrounded by beautiful bushlands,” he said. “The grand living areas and sitting rooms remind me of a miniature version of a government house which makes it ideal for hosting the swankiest parties around.”
