Botanica’s first house gets off the ground 11/04/2003

The Whitsundays’ only waterfront land subdivision is taking shape as the area’s most exclusive suburb, with the estate’s first home currently under construction.

After years of planning, Ralph and Janet Hogan’s labour of love, Rumrock II, is coming to fruition, with breathtaking views over the Coral Sea, framed by elegant 6 metre green cane palms and overlooking the dramatic granite boulders of the Pioneer Bay foreshore.

“This is the most magical spot on the coast,” says owner, Janet Hogan. “At dusk, the only sounds are the lapping water and wading sea birds. Airlie, so close, seems just a distant buzz in the background. As the sun sets, the view becomes a fantasy of lights dotting the coastline.”

The organically inspired house flows out onto sweeping 5 metre verandahs, built to make the most of the gentle sea breezes and the spectacular wraparound views of islands and mainland.

Materials for the house have been specially commissioned in Bali and include Javanese “tequila sunrise” marble floor tiles, botanical stone friezes for the courtyard walls, turned timber verandah columns, intricate carved timber room dividers, ironwood roofing shingles, giant 1.3 metre solid stone garden urns, 3 metre high Indian front doors and la pièce de résistance: a massive entrance way carved out of Banyan root, unearthed in a tiny mountain village in Bali.

The Hogan’s next project is to source similar materials to incorporate in house and land packages on Botanica estate, with the aim of creating tropical homes with a unique character and charm.

“There is so much off the rack architecture around that really doesn’t do justice to the dramatic sea and mountain backdrop of the Whitsundays. This is our opportunity to provide a unique product which provides residents with a really special living environment that is in harmony with Botanica’s beautiful, natural surroundings.”

Botanica Waterfront will be an exclusive community of only 20 homes.
5 lots have already been sold with contracts out on a further 3. However, there is still ample opportunity to secure what is undoubtedly the most spectacular land in the Whitsundays. Generous ½ acre, gently sloping waterfront lots, with their front boundary just 5 metres from the water’s edge, start from $395,000 and elevated view lots, $250,000. The development features underground power, town water, entry via a private palm-lined avenue, exclusive access to picturesque Mast Beach, covenants and by-laws to protect residents’ investment and lifestyle…all just 8 minutes from the heart of Airlie Beach.

House and land packages start from $465,000, for a tropical style 3 bedroom house with spacious open plan design with cathedral ceilings, stylish cedar doors and louvres, stainless steel kitchen appliances, built-in wardrobes and generous verandahs to take in the breathtaking views.

For more information contact Mark Beale on 07 4948 8507 at Ray White.