10 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach, Qld, 4567

Boldly​ ​staking​ ​its​ ​claim​ ​on​ ​a​ ​wide​ ​sequestered​ ​curved​ ​corner,​ ​this​ ​cool​ ​sassy​ ​residence​ ​with​ ​serious​ ​design​ ​clout,​ ​takes​ ​its​ ​place​ ​in​ ​the​ ​sun​ ​of​ ​an​ ​enviable​ ​address​ ​right​ ​in​ ​the​ ​heart​ ​of​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach,​ ​with​ ​toes-in-the​ ​sand​ ​and​ ​surf​ ​breaks​ ​galore​ ​in​ ​five​ ​minutes.​ ​Less​ ​if​ ​you​ ​stop​ ​or​ ​order​ ​a​ ​take-out-of-choice,​ ​at​ ​vibrant​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach​ ​village,​ ​where​ ​it​ ​is​ ​abuzz​ ​early​ ​every​ ​morning​ ​with​ ​juice​ ​seekers,​ ​coffee​ ​aficionados​ ​and​ ​four-footers.

Note​ ​the​ ​statement​ ​Pandanus​ ​street-side​ ​as​ ​you​ ​open​ ​the​ ​timber​ ​gate,​ ​also​ ​the​ ​lush​ ​tropical​ ​gardens​ ​and​ ​bird​ ​bath​ ​beside​ ​the​ ​Himalayan​ ​sandstone​ ​pavers.​ ​Push​ ​aside​ ​the​ ​super-sized​ ​glass​ ​paned​ ​pivot​ ​door​ ​and​ ​take​ ​a​ ​deep​ ​breath,​ ​as​ ​you​ ​admire​ ​the​ ​beautiful​ ​blackbutt​ ​flooring​ ​and​ ​beyond​ ​with​ ​its​ ​tantalising​ ​vignettes.​ ​

Typical​ ​of​ ​Chris​ ​Clout's​ ​designs​ ​there​ ​is​ ​a​ ​clever​ ​sense​ ​of​ ​playfulness​ ​of​ ​the​ ​symmetrical​ ​main​ ​pavilion​ ​design.​ ​Stretched​ ​ceiling​ ​heights,​ ​led​ ​by​ ​an​ ​apex​ ​reminiscent​ ​of​ ​its​ ​Thai​ ​predecessors,​ ​draws​ ​the​ ​eye​ ​down​ ​its​ ​distinctive​ ​roofline.​ ​It​ ​separates​ ​open​ ​plan​ ​living​ ​areas​ ​into​ ​unique​ ​stunning​ ​spaces,​ ​yet​ ​juxtapositioned​ ​by​ ​a​ ​monochromatic​ ​palette,​ ​plus​ ​natural​ ​textures​ ​and​ ​materials​ ​including​ ​the​ ​apt​ ​and​ ​often​ ​arty​ ​use​ ​of​ ​timber.

Turning​ ​ordinary​ ​into​ ​something​ ​extraordinary,​ ​is​ ​the​ ​living​ ​area​ ​with​ ​eco​ ​fireplace​ ​and​ ​custom​ ​cabinetry,​ ​which​ ​thanks​ ​to​ ​disappearing​ ​high​ ​glass​ ​doors​ ​on​ ​two​ ​sides,​ ​coalesces​ ​to​ ​the​ ​luxurious​ ​expansive​ ​terrace,​ ​large​ ​curvaceous​ ​luminescent​ ​aqua​ ​pool,​ ​and​ ​a​ ​lawn​ ​area.​ ​All​ ​are​ ​fringed​ ​at​ ​the​ ​fence​ ​line​ ​by​ ​tropical​ ​plants.​ ​

Similar​ ​excellence​ ​is​ ​evident​ ​in​ ​the​ ​designer​ ​kitchen.​ ​It's​ ​a​ ​chef's​ ​dream-come-true​ ​especially​ ​with​ ​year-round​ ​entertaining​ ​options​ ​galore!​ ​There's​ ​quantum​ ​quartz-topped​ ​cabinetry​ ​including​ ​a​ ​lengthy​ ​island​ ​breakfast/bar​ ​with​ ​arty​ ​pillars​ ​and​ ​oversize​ ​ball​ ​pendants,​ ​wide​ ​rosewood​ ​wall​ ​cabinetry​ ​with​ ​huge​ ​walk-in​ ​pantry.​ ​Amongst​ ​the​ ​high-end​ ​appliances​ ​is​ ​an​ ​integrated​ ​Liebherr​ ​fridge​ ​and​ ​a​ ​selection​ ​from​ ​Smeg.​ ​On​ ​the​ ​side​ ​is​ ​custom​ ​wall​ ​cabinetry,​ ​perfect​ ​for​ ​making​ ​cocktails!​ ​

Behind​ ​the​ ​kitchen​ ​is​ ​a​ ​lounge​ ​or​ ​perhaps​ ​chill​ ​out​ ​zone​ ​for​ ​the​ ​teens,​ ​with​ ​a​ ​custom​ ​desk​ ​and​ ​a​ ​section​ ​of​ ​two-way​ ​mirror​ ​opening​ ​into​ ​the​ ​kitchen.​ ​Drinks​ ​anyone?​ ​

When​ ​it​ ​comes​ ​to​ ​dreamtime​ ​there​ ​are​ ​three​ ​possibilities.​ ​
In​ ​the​ ​north​ ​wing​ ​is​ ​the​ ​premier​ ​suite​ ​retreat​ ​with​ ​access​ ​to​ ​the​ ​rear​ ​garden​ ​and​ ​pool.​ ​The​ ​ensuite​ ​with​ ​rough-cut​ ​alabaster​ ​finger​ ​tiles​ ​above​ ​the​ ​stone-topped​ ​2​ ​basin​ ​fluted​ ​timber​ ​cabinetry;​ ​freestanding​ ​bathtub;​ ​shower​ ​in​ ​&​ ​outdoors.​ ​The​ ​walk​ ​in​ ​robe​ ​is​ ​commensurate​ ​in​ ​size.​ ​

Along​ ​the​ ​hall​ ​in​ ​the​ ​east​ ​wing​ ​are​ ​two​ ​bright​ ​bedrooms​ ​with​ ​built-in​ ​robes​ ​and​ ​bathroom,​ ​once​ ​again​ ​with​ ​travertine-effect​ ​flooring​ ​and​ ​rough​ ​​ ​alabaster​ ​finger​ ​tiles​ ​on​ ​the​ ​splashback​ ​to​ ​the​ ​stone-topped​ ​single​ ​basin​ ​timber​ ​cabinetry.​ ​A​ ​powder​ ​room​ ​is​ ​nearby.​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​

The​ ​laundry​ ​with​ ​full​ ​facilities​ ​including​ ​linen​ ​storage​ ​and​ ​has​ ​access​ ​to​ ​a​ ​drying​ ​court;​ ​and​ ​the​ ​two-car​ ​garage​ ​with​ ​epoxy​ ​flooring​ ​and​ ​custom​ ​panel-lift​ ​door​ ​has​ ​dedicated​ ​storage.​ ​

"For​ ​those​ ​seeking​ ​la​ ​dolce​ ​vita​ ​there's​ ​lots​ ​to​ ​love​ ​about​ ​a​ ​private,​ ​safe,​ ​secure​ ​avantgarde​ ​residence​ ​in​ ​one​ ​of​ ​the​ ​most​ ​revered​ ​streets​ ​close​ ​to​ ​all​ ​things​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach,"​ ​comments​ ​Tom​ ​Offermann​ ​Real​ ​Estate​ ​marketing​ ​agents​ ​Rebeckah​ ​Offermann​ ​and​ ​Erica​ ​Newton.​ ​

"It​ ​not​ ​surprising​ ​this​ ​supercool​ ​sassy​ ​residence​ ​with​ ​natural​ ​materials​ ​ensuring​ ​timeless​ ​integrity,​ ​is​ ​from​ ​the​ ​award​ ​winning​ ​designer​ ​Chris​ ​Clout.​ ​The​ ​home​ ​won​ ​the​ ​Regional​ ​Design​ ​Awards​ ​also​ ​the​ ​Queensland​ ​Building​ ​Design​ ​Award,​ ​both​ ​in​ ​2016.

"It's​ ​the​ ​aspiration​ ​of​ ​many​ ​yet​ ​rarely​ ​available,​ ​so​ ​the​ ​future​ ​value​ ​of​ ​this​ ​white-hot​ ​prized​ ​location​ ​in​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach,​ ​considered​ ​the​ ​Holy​ ​Grail​ ​by​ ​many,​ ​will​ ​always​ ​be​ ​underpinned."​ ​​ ​

Insider​ ​Intel:​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Land​ ​Area:​ ​766m2​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Internal​ ​Area​ ​approx:​ ​273m2​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​External​ ​Area​ ​approx:​ ​20m2​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Pool​ ​|​ ​Terrace:​ ​9m​ ​x​ ​4.4m​ ​NE​ ​aspect/6.2m​ ​x​ ​3.5m​ ​undercover​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Design​ ​|​ ​Build​ ​|​ ​Awards:​ ​Chris​ ​Clout/​ ​Chris​ ​Smith​ ​Constructions​ ​/​ ​Chris​ ​Clout​ ​Design​ ​-​ ​Winner​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Regional​ ​Design​ ​Awards​ ​+​ ​Queensland​ ​Building​ ​Design​ ​Awards;​ ​both​ ​2016​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Features:​ ​blond​ ​hardwood​ ​ceilings​ ​4.8m​ ​high;​ ​blackbutt​ ​flooring;​ ​super-size​ ​​ ​4-paned​ ​timber​ ​framed​ ​pivot​ ​front​ ​door;​ ​ducted​ ​aircon/fans​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Living​ ​|​ ​Dining:​ ​expansive​ ​space​ ​w​ ​eco​ ​fireplace​ ​&​ ​cabinetry;​ ​coalesces​ ​via​ ​disappearing​ ​doors​ ​on​ ​2​ ​sides​ ​to​ ​lawn​ ​&​ ​undercover​ ​terrace​ ​&​ ​large​ ​curvaceous​ ​pool;​ ​lounge/relaxation​ ​zone​ ​w​ ​custom​ ​desk​ ​&​ ​sliding​ ​2-way​ ​mirror​ ​to​ ​kitchen​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Kitchen:​ ​Gull​ ​Design​ ​L-shaped​ ​w​ ​creamy​ ​quantum​ ​quartz​ ​topped​ ​cabinetry​ ​incl​ ​5m​ ​island​ ​breakfast/bar​ ​w​ ​arty​ ​short​ ​pillars​ ​&​ ​5​ ​pendant​ ​balls;​ ​New​ ​Guinea​ ​rosewood​ ​wall​ ​cabinetry​ ​incl​ ​huge​ ​walk-in​ ​pantry;​ ​integrated​ ​Liebherr​ ​fridge;​ ​Vintec​ ​wine​ ​fridge;​ ​SMEG​ ​integrated​ ​dishwasher​ ​+​ ​induction​ ​cooktop​ ​&​ ​oven;​ ​custom​ ​bar​ ​&​ ​wall​ ​cabinetry;​ ​2​ ​way​ ​mirror​ ​section​ ​to​ ​lounge​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Bedrooms:​ ​3​ ​total​ ​incl​ ​north​ ​wing​ ​premier​ ​suite​ ​retreat​ ​w​ ​access​ ​to​ ​rear​ ​garden​ ​&​ ​pool;​ ​ensuite​ ​w​ ​rough​ ​cut​ ​alabaster​ ​finger​ ​tiles​ ​above​ ​stone​ ​topped​ ​2​ ​basin​ ​fluted​ ​timber​ ​cabinetry;​ ​freestanding​ ​bathtub;​ ​showers​ ​in​ ​&​ ​outdoors;​ ​WIR;​ ​east​ ​wing​ ​2​ ​w​ ​BIRs​ ​&​ ​bathroom​ ​w​ ​travertine-effect​ ​flooring​ ​&​ ​rough​ ​cut​ ​alabaster​ ​finger​ ​tiled​ ​splashback​ ​to​ ​creamy​ ​stone-topped​ ​single​ ​basin​ ​timber​ ​cabinetry;​ ​powder​ ​room​ ​nearby​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Extras:​ ​laundry​ ​&​ ​access​ ​to​ ​drying​ ​court​ ​w​ ​full​ ​facilities​ ​incl​ ​laundry​ ​w​ ​Miele​ ​washer​ ​&​ ​dryer​ ​+​ ​linen​ ​storage;​ ​​ ​2-car​ ​garage​ ​w​ ​dedicated​ ​storage​ ​A​ ​double​ ​garage​ ​with​ ​epoxy​ ​flooring,​ ​air​ ​conditioning​ ​and​ ​custom​ ​panel-lift​ ​door​ ​which​ ​offers​ ​secure​ ​vehicle​ ​storage​ ​and​ ​has​ ​a​ ​store​ ​area​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Gardens:​ ​outdoor​ ​shower;​ ​lush​ ​landscaping​ ​incl​ ​statement​ ​pandanus​ ​streetside;​ ​rear​ ​pool​ ​&​ ​garden​ ​fence​ ​fringed​ ​w​ ​heliconias;​ ​front​ ​w​ ​tropical​ ​plants​ ​incl​ ​palms;​ ​bird​ ​bath​ ​feature​ ​&​ ​pavers​ ​to​ ​front​ ​entry​ ​
•​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​Location:​ ​fan​ ​shaped​ ​elite​ ​corner​ ​of​ ​renowned​ ​Duke​ ​Street;​ ​5-min​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​shops,​ ​cafes,​ ​bars​ ​&​ ​restaurants​ ​in​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach​ ​village;​ ​200m​ ​to​ ​patrolled​ ​beach​ ​&​ ​Sunshine​ ​Beach​ ​Surf​ ​Club;​ ​walk​ ​to​ ​Hastings​ ​St​ ​via​ ​Noosa​ ​National​ ​Park;​ ​5​ ​min​ ​drive​ ​to​ ​Hastings​ ​Street​ ​&​ ​Noosa​ ​Main​ ​Beach​ ​or​ ​take​ ​local​ ​bus