Sitting pretty some 200-metres above sea level with panoramic views over Port of Airlie Marina to Pioneer Bay and out to the great expanses of the Coral Sea, the $60 million project Airlie Summit represents the last ever elevated seaview land release in the picturesque coastal town.
Offering unique, cascading blocks capturing views of the surrounding ocean and hinterland vistas, this luxury development by Queensland-based development and construction company Alder, provides a coveted seaside lifestyle on the doorstep of the Whitsunday Islands backing onto the beautiful Conway National Park.
Gold Coast newlyweds Jared and Sophie Russell are one couple making the most of the rare opportunity to call this picturesque location home after purchasing a 1,472sqm block of land within the Airlie Summit. With construction underway to build a multi-generational family home of their dreams, the architecturally designed abode will feature a fully-contained separate living quarters, open plan living, high vaulted ceilings, and an abundance of natural light.
With their lot featuring million-dollar views of the entire bay and with a natural playground on their doorstep, the Russells are looking forward to embracing the laidback lifestyle Airlie Summit offers, with plans to spend as much time as possible nestling into the peace and serenity the elevated natural surroundings provide. “This location was so attractive for us because of the work life balance we could gain by being in the region enabling us to switch off and enjoy the finer things in life,” says Mr Russell.
“At Airlie Summit we envision being part of a thriving coastal community while living on island time, adopting a healthier pace of life close by the ocean, the beach, and the abundance of local marine life.”
With a deep love of the ocean and the natural environment, Mr Russell, an accredited open water diver, values his time spent on the water while Mrs Russell shares her husband’s love of the great outdoors opting for the beach and hikes in the national park.
“There is something so captivating about the ocean and it is such a big part of my life so choosing to live at Airlie Summit is an easy extension of this. With an abundance of sea life and natural experiences available at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, living here gives us the opportunity to experience this natural wonder and spend as much time as possible enjoying what is on offer. This is something we have always longed for but didn’t know was possible until now.”
The couple stumbled upon Airlie Summit by chance while holidaying in the region and immediately fell in love with the scenery and the pace the second fastest growing region in Australia had to offer.
“Being able to retreat to our home nestled on the hillside at Airlie Summit is something we have long thought about. We are looking forward to enjoying the best of both worlds, with the ability to easily spend time in town socialising and walking our dog at the esplanade, and retreating to our private sanctuary,” says Mr Russell.
“Coming from the Gold Coast where a fast-paced life is the norm, to the lifestyle here where there is a much slower pace, is a pinch yourself moment. We are very much connected to nature here and having the dual aspect across the bay, beach, ocean, and hinterland is a big drawcard.”
With the 24-hectare site set to include 89 residential and apartment lots, Frank Galvin, General Manager of Alder’s development division says Airlie Summit provides a prime location for enjoying a life well spent in a less busy yet thriving Queensland community.
“Airlie Beach has a magnetic allure for ocean lovers and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to the slower pace of life surrounded by natural beauty,” says Mr Galvin. “Airlie Summit is unique in that it offers residents a privileged vantage point on the highest remaining zoned land in the suburb providing an oceanside lifestyle that is elevated and private in every way yet is just a stone’s throw away from the shopping, dining and entertainment precinct the township of Airlie Beach provides.”
For all Airlie Summit sales information please contact Peter Cameron Marketing and Sales. Phone 1800 156 841.
Visit www.airliesummit.com.au
About Alder: Alder is headquartered in South East Queensland which delivers a wide range of Residential, Education, Commercial and Industrial projects. Alder is an agile development and construction business which is Innovative, Genuine, Diverse, Resourceful, and Collaborative. Alder’s developments division controls land in Gold Coast and north QLD, with a key land holding at Pimpama on the M1. The business is expanding operations throughout SEQ and Northern NSW alongside the Alder Constructions and Alder Assets Renewal.
Published in print January-March 2025
