Distinctive and individual with large rooms rather than a lot of rooms, boundless spaces and different mood settings, this innovative 1994 QMBA House of the Year commands attention on the high side of one of the best beachside streets in Noosa, drawing in a 180-degree Coral Sea panorama of white water stretching from Mt Coolum along the coastal fringe to the eastern horizon past treed Burgess Creek. Over three levels, it is a striking mix of creative angles and lines that follow the curvature of the road, continuous glass panelling and glass perimeter doors. The beachside experience from every room is enjoyed to the fullest.

Custom built, it echoes a summery/beachy feel, incorporates a spirit of adventure, yet engenders calm and casual relaxed lifestyle synonymous with living by the beach. Dominated by a central atrium void of full length windows over two levels, the clever design allows space to be used as efficiently as possible conveying a natural comfortable style.

Opening to viewing terraces, the huge central atrium dominates with kitchen at one end and formal dining at the other’ overlooking the sun drenched pool. A side guest room could easily be a private sitting room, media or study and, linked by a passage at the rear, two generous bedrooms with mirrored robes are serviced by a tiled stylish bathroom, separate toilet and built-in laundry with Robinhood ironing system. The sea easily distracts in the functional kitchen that boasts European appliances, granite benching and splashback, servery to the front terrace, and long island extension for breakfast or cocktail hour. Occupying the entire upper mezzanine with gallery surrounds, the master suite incorporates parents’ retreat and separate bedroom opening to a covered balcony, fitted dressing room and designer ensuite with spa bath and twin-basin vanity.

Favoured for year-round outdoor living and entertaining are the front terraces facing out to sea and private rear alfresco pavilion with modwood deck looking up through raised tropical gardens with steps and boardwalk to a restful lawn triangle.