A home of elegance and charm ...

...with the most amazing view!

Just three families have been fortunate enough to call this magnificent residence "home", and once you've visited, you'll understand why owners are so reluctant to leave. It's a combination of the faithful restoration which creates a truly authentic Queenslander home, and the breathtaking views from almost every room, and the seclusion at the end of the street that spans the spine of Melton Hill - a real secret up above the world. It has provided the stage for a 100th birthday party last century, and more recently gatherings of Chamber Musicians and concert-goers - with timeless grace.

The courtyard welcomes guests to the front entrance. Once inside, the view draws you through to the huge verandah, with its perfectly polished timber floor. The vista is expansive - from Castle Hill, to the Palm group, Magnetic Island and around to the port - it really will take your breath away.

The entry level of the home comprises an elegant formal living room, and a magnificent formal dining room with windows to the view around 270 degrees. A breakfast room links this room to the chef's delight kitchen: one of Townsville's foremost caterers has always rated this kitchen as one of the finest in town. It has recently been completely refurbished with fresh white cabinetry, superb stone benchtops and top of the range appliances. Adjacent is the newly created breakfast/family dining room, with useful second entry to the courtyard.

The master bedroom is delightful. A splendid study has built-in desks and bookshelves, as well as a wall of cupboards for additional storage. The bathroom is both attractive and practical with an antique claw-foot bath and separate shower.

A reading or television room is ideal for casual relaxation time, and looks to the pool and view.

The verandah accommodates outdoor dining as well as casual sitting area, and leads to the impressive pool and entertaining area. Vast timber decks surround the pool, which is solar heated for year-round enjoyment. A delightful outdoor eating area looks across the pool to the magnificent view of the ocean, Island and beyond.

Downstairs is a separately secure area of two delightful bedrooms, one with floor to ceiling windows and both with great views and breezes. A large timber deck separates the two rooms, with a central pavilion bathroom featuring a timber vanity. Also on this level is a storage space perfect for cellaring your most precious vintages, and secure gates to the path at one side, and the secure 3-car garage on the other. Security throughout the property is paramount, designed for a federal judge.

* Four bedrooms, three with built-in robes, all with superb views
* Formal living and dining rooms inside, as well as living and dining areas on the "verandah room"
* A third dining area looks across pool to the amazing view, and is encircled with flora for complete seclusion
* Study has craftsman built-in desks, bookshelves and storage cupboards
* Fourth bedroom currently used as a TV/reading room
* A breakfast bar is handy for rushed snacks
* Kitchen is vast and recently refurbished - metres of benchspace, central bench, walk-in pantry and recognized as a great caterer's kitchen
* Cosy family dining area adjacent to kitchen opens to courtyard
* Downstairs can operate as separate guest accommodation: two large bedrooms and open air bathroom
* Secure parking for three vehicles
* Pool is large, enjoys superb views, and is solar heated
* Fully air-conditioned, with full security bars and monitored alarm

Majestic at the top of the hill, Suthers House has surveyed the world below for many years, and will continue to do so ...