Embracing its natural surrounds, this light filled resort styled family home in Gaven embraces tradition with a modern twist. Architecturally designed and built in 1985 the Queenslander's elevated position offers easterly views to the horizon while the state forest behind ensures that this delightful peace of real estate will provide peace, privacy and relative seclusion in its natural environment for years to come. Irresistible in character, unpretentious and undeniably special, the two-level home radiates a laidback coastal vibe while retaining its original charm and roots from the 80s. Heritage features in the home include the timber in the front steps, the living area front windows and 100 year old timber front doors from historical buildings in Byron Bay. Pretty usable acreage falls to the east while a large flat pad along the back of the house provides space for a large inviting inground pool and appealing lawn for pool side picnics or games. Other acreage is ideal for an extra shed, maybe a pony or fun-filled childhood adventures in the unimproved land at the bottom of the acreage. Striking features in this 5-to-6-bedroom home include: On the upper level *Uninterrupted flow through the home from the parent retreat through the living and family spaces to the double family bedrooms *Long galley style central kitchen that overlooks the verandah, down through the acreage and beyond to the eastern horizon *An irresistible partly covered verandah which compels you to relax and embrace the outdoors *High ceilings and ceiling fans to capture the breezes from the east *Striking timber floors that have stood the test of time *Fully screened louvre windows to bring in every aspect of the green and light outside * A fireplace for warm intimacy on those cooler winter evenings At ground level *A dual living option which is service by a third bathroom and kitchenette. This large cool area can also serve as a family rumpus. It leads directly to the yard and pool *Large enclosed unsealed area for storage *Double garage controlled by remotes *45,000 litre water tank that is pumped to the pool *Approved fully fenced inground concrete pool *Reticulated watering system for the low maintenance beautiful garden Here is a "castle" on Castle Hill Drive South in Gaven, only minutes to the Smith Street and M1 Motorways, providing your family easy access to work, school, sport, beaches, shopping, every other pleasure a hinterland lifestyle will bring to the right family including privacy and no through traffic.