Beach House on Sunshine a Ditchfield Design Triumph

Nestled near the beach amongst serenity, yet close to the buzz of Sunshine's cafe central via a pathway fringed with bird-attracting flora, is the aptly named Beach House, designed by celebrated architect Tim Ditchfield.

The residence feels grounded in nature with soft muted tones on the exterior, repeated inside. Thanks to a benign climate, the outdoor-indoor connection in the atrium space (confirmed as a magic spot for long lunches), has been exploited to the full. This includes taking advantage of the perfect northerly aspect.

To the right of the front entrance, higher-than-high glass sliders 'disappear' while ahead stretching almost to the rear of the block, is an incandescent pool, with a sun deck and high wall on the northern boundary. This stunningly beautiful oasis, which captures the imagination and feeds the spirit, is totally visible from all the living/dining spaces.

Time-honoured proportions, walls of glass louvres, banks of plantation shutters, a neutral aesthetic, and an abundance of light drenching the honey-hued timber floors, coalesce with a wood-burning fireplace and bespoke feature wall cabinetry from Timberart, designed to house the television and showcase striking artifacts.

A central galley-style glamour kitchen with stone tops and an extensive array of Miele appliances, complements an air of easy living, entertaining and above all, a sense of relaxed luxury.

The office has also been kitted out with custom-made Timberart, nearby is a courtyard. Another courtyard on the eastern side accesses stairs to a pathway leading to Sunshine Beach village and the patrolled surf beach.

Upstairs conjures light via lofty-height windows and saturates the north-facing gallery-like mezzanine and lounge room. It has a door into the master retreat, and what an impressive space. An elegant king bedroom has a walk-in robe, an ensuite with vanity and shower, both double, plus classy macchiato and white tiles. Slide away the plantation doors to reveal a white-tiled, glass-fenced terrace looking out over pandanus, palms and banksias, to the Coral Sea.

Starting the day does not get much better than hearing the subtle sound of waves crashing onshore and native birds trilling choruses from nearby trees and palms.

In the north-west wing are two large chic bedrooms. Both have built-in robes, and the bathroom in-between has a shower and bath, custom designed in macchiato-coloured tiles.

"With un-paralleled attention to detail this residence," say Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Rebekah Offerman and Peter TeWhata, who have slated it for auction on Sunday 19 September 2021, "is more a sanctuary in the heart of Sunshine Beach. It redefines the limits of an effortless lifestyle just two blocks to Duke Street, the vibrant village and a further block to the surf."

52 Ferguson St Sunshine Beach
Bedrooms 4 | Bathrooms 2 | Garage 3 | Pool
Auction: Sunday 19 September 2021 11am

Facts & Features:
- Land Area: 243m2
- House Area: 289m2
- Pool: 12.5m x 1.8m
- Garage: 12.5m x 3.5m basement; suit 3 car/2 car & boat; immense storage/work area
- About: Architect Tim Ditchfield; alfresco area 6.7m x 4m; courtyard east side w stairs to rear; Timberart custom-built furniture incl office & floating wall feature in living room; wood-burning fireplace; aircon/fans; security system incl back-to-base; laundry w Electrolux dryer & LG washing machine
- Kitchen: galley-style; 4m island/breakfast bar; stone bench tops; Miele range hood, microwave, cooktop & oven; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher; Panasonic fridge
- Exterior: low maintenance front garden w sensor lights; outdoor shower & back gate into pathway to Sunshine Beach village & beach; birdlife incl kookaburras, lorikeets, parrots, magpies & butcher birds; vegetation incl pandanus, palms, dieffenbachia, Norfolk Island pines