Holiday forever at these permanent escapes

WHEN the Christmas holidays disappear in a blink and you’re back in the office struggling to type your name, one solution is to plan your next getaway.

New to the market across the country, from the Gold Coast to the outskirts of Perth, are these hot five unforgettable permanent escapes.

For $1.875 million, float on a flamingo and gaze across the lush Currumbin Valley from the swimming pool of this Gold Coast hinterland home (above).

The 4.06ha property at 731 Tomewin Mountain Rd, Currumbin Valley has two separate dwellings - a main low-rise luxury four bedroom residence and a contemporary two bedroom council-approved studio.

Aside from the resort-style pool, outdoor features include a Balinese-style pavilion, a paved outdoor dining and entertainment zone, tennis court with clubhouse, and a huge five-bay shed.

Ray White Tugun’s Ken Jacob and Camilla Skye are marketing this superb mountain retreat.

Historians will favour a fine example of Victorian architecture at 1230 Chichester Dam Rd, Bandon Grove (above).

Dating back to 1882, Bandon Grove public school and teachers house has been renovated to meet modern demands of today’s living.

One hour from Newcastle Airport, the double brick home includes formal and informal living areas, spacious accommodation, glamorous bathrooms and a commercial gourmet kitchen capable of catering for large groups in the original school hall.

There’s a great village-like atmosphere with original and character built outbuildings, including a tennis court, charming sleeping quarters, and a five-bay shed made from local ironbark timber.

Accommodation consists of the four bedroom schoolhouse as well as a bunkhouse capable of sleeping up to 15 people so it’s suitable for school groups and other large parties.

Expressions of interest close Friday, January 25 through Ray White Rural Lifestyle Sydney’s Scott Hunter.

Split from Perth’s CBD in around 30 minutes to a eucalypt retreat at 427 Beenyup Rd, Banjup (above).

Ray White Fremantle’s Noel Rogers is seeking expressions of interest on the 2ha property which is a tree change minus the exhausting commute.

The four bedroom house is accessed via a winding drive, while to the rear is a large pool and gazebo.

Tinker in the machinery shed, watch the kids play in the cubby house, or feed the ducks and chickens.

Palm Cottage in fabulous Noosa is on the market through Ray White Noosa’s Deni Castle for $1.425 million.

The three-bedroom, three-structured property (above) at 97 Orient Drive, Sunrise Beach is “a part of Noosa’s history”.

Almost 40 years ago, its creators, both keen surfers, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, set the foundations for what was to become an avant-garde home on a site where they could be completely at ease and unwind in a natural habitat

Using sustainable materials and upcycled second-hand and custom-made goods, the home grew in a succession of spaces linked by sun decks and pathways.

Over the years, the owners have created picturesque gardens with a strong connection with the house.

The position of Palm Cottage is perfect as it’s hidden from the street, with the ocean just a short walk away via a sandy track to pet-friendly surf beach.

Two homes on one title will go to auction, on-site, on Thursday, January 24 through Ray White Ferntree Gully’s Ben Thomas and Jimmy Shan.

The 2.02ha property at 3 & 3A Cherry Hill Way, Chirnside Park (above) has the beautiful Yarra Valley as its backdrop.

With an indicative selling price of $1.45 million to $1.55 million, there’s a three bedroom family home and a two bedroom cottage-style unit, as well as a swimming pool with a pool house.