Drewhouse (The Pods) is a uniquely designed beach house providing luxury while being close to nature. Set on an acre of pristine native forest in the Award-Winning Eco-Estate "Sunrise at 1770", guests reside in an architectural art piece while enjoying the pristine surrounds.
The Space:
Drewhouse (The Pods) is a uniquely designed beach house providing luxury while still being close to nature. Set on an acre of pristine native forest in the Sunrise at 1770 estate near Agnes Water, the Pods were designed by Simon Laws of Anthill Constructions.
The house was recently featured on Dreambuild (ABC1) as Beach Shack and also appeared in the September 2012 issue of Vogue Living and more recently on channel 10's The Living Room. To see the Dreambuild episode, 'youtube pods 1770'
The Sunrise resort has two horizon pools overlooking the ocean, 4 tennis courts, poolside barbecue kitchens and playground just for residents and guests. It is an ecologically sensitive, award winning, gated community, Sunrise's rules on domestic animals means that we cannot accept pets (no matter how small). On the other hand, if you like native animals, then you'll be pleasantly surprised by their number and diversity.
Mature Bloodwoods and Cabbage Palms create a natural garden near the ocean and the famous Springs beach, near Agnes Water, the most northerly surf break on the east Australian coast. You can relax around one of the three pools overlooking the ocean, surf or fish or walk the 4 kilometers of beautiful beaches.
Living, sleeping pods and luxury bathhouse are separated for privacy and quiet but connected by a wooden covered walkway. The wonderful bushland setting and mild sub-tropical climate is full of birds and wildlife, including black cockatoos and grey kangaroos. Rainwater tanks, solar hot water and electricity make this passive energy-efficient design a low environmental impact.
The house provides the perfect base from which to walk to the many secluded beaches to which Sunrise has private access. Drive on the private internal roads to one of the beach clubs where you'll find beautiful suspended 25M pools, free tennis and volleyball courts, modern amenities and luxury BBQ huts with solid dining settings and magnificent ocean views.
Life at The Pods centres around the main living pod with its expansive covered wooden deck and circular marble dining table. Move seamlessly through wide doorways from the modern kitchen with 5 burner gas stove, fridge with ice maker, espresso machine, water cooler and quiet dishwasher to outside dining on the shady deck. At the other end of the living pod is the entertainment area. Relax on the generous built in sofas, watch TV or streamed movies, listen to music or play board games. The sofas are also perfect for an afternoon nap or as a bed for an extra guest or two.
The beautiful bathroom pod features walls and a floor of Italian travertine with a wall that opens so you can lie in the bath and look at the trees. The deep bath and an art glass door that opens in or out allows you to shower inside or 'outdoors'.
The two bedroom pods hold three single beds each with the easy conversion into king sized beds from two singles. Linen is provided for both single and king sized beds. The floors are of polished native timber and the insect screened windows slide to open an entire wall width to the forest outside. Linen, towels, doonas and bed throws are provided.
If you are travelling with a child under 4 we like to advise guests that Drewhouse is designed with outdoor deck walkways which connect the main living areas to the bedrooms. Most of this outdoor deck has no balustrades since the drop to the sand below is only a few feet. If guests have children that are crawling or very explorative we encourage them to please check our website galleries to ensure that the home will suit their families. That said - we have had PLENTY of toddlers stay at this home and the parents reported no concerns as long as the children keep to the main living areas with doors shut. In addition, these properties may not be suitable for children who are prone to waking in the night and looking for their parent's bedroom.
Guest Access:
Guests staying at this property have access to the Sunrise at 1770 estate facilities including 2 x 25m infinity pools overlooking the ocean, BBQs, tennis courts (bring your racquets and balls), volleyball court, basketball ring, carwash, children’s playground and 0.5m shaded wading pool for the little ones. Sunrise at 1770 has private access to 4 beaches including Springs Beach (voted Australia's Best Beach), Sunrise Beach, China Beach and Red Rock Beach. The estate facilities and beach access tracks are approximately 1 minute’s drive from this holiday home (it is a very large estate with steep hills down to the beach access tracks, so best drive and park).
The Neighborhood:
Things to do nearby:
- 1770 Liquid Adventures - just past 1770 Marina on the left
- 1770 LARC! Tours - 1770 Marina
- 1770 Reef Great Barrier Reef Eco Tours - 1770 Marina
- 1770 SUP Hire - Beach opposite "The Tree" hotel, 1770
- 1770 Golf Course & Driving Range
- 1770 Shuttle and Tours
Where to eat:
- Surgo Tapas and Cocktail Bar - Endeavour Plaza
- Round Hill Pizza - Endeavour Plaza
- Drift & Wood Restaurant (located behind Sandcastles on Captain Cook Drive)
- Codies Place (Agnes Street near Main Beach)
- Rusty Pelican (1770 Marina - great fish and chips)
- Baracca by the Sea (South American food van @ 1770 Marina)
- Cafe Discovery
- Latino's Cafe
- Zuba's African Cuisine
- Holidays Cafe - Main Beach
- 1770 Marina Cafe
- Poke Pokay
- 1770 Japanese (Captain Cook Caravan Park on Captain Cook Drive)
The closest grocery shops are about 5 minutes away by car from the main centre of Agnes Water. There is a huge IGA complex, Foodworks, a convenience store, a Friendly Grocer, and multiple cafes and restaurants.
Getting Around:
Sunrise at 1770 is located a 5 minute drive from the main centre of Agnes Water where numerous restaurants, cafes, grocery shops and boutique stores are located. Sunrise at 1770 is located a 12 minute drive to Town of 1770, where trips to the Great Barrier Reef leave daily (weather permitting). Your perfect getaway awaits!
From the centre of town, follow Springs Road past the Visitor Information Centre and drive for 5 minutes through the paperbark bushland. You will eventually reach a roundabout which separates Sunrise at 1770 North Estate (left) from Sunrise at 1770 South Estate (right).
Other Things to Note:
Some Body Corporate bylaws to note:
- Maximum 3 cars permitted at property, no boats sorry (please utilise 1770 Boat Storage on Bicentennial Drive)
- Maximum speed of 30km/h throughout Sunrise gazetted roads
- Communal areas (namely pool areas) to be left as found and BBQs cleaned after use
- Strict rules regarding noise, no parties/ functions
- Sorry, no pets permitted within Sunrise
- No boats or trailers permitted within the Sunrise at 1770 estate
