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Flexible lifestyle
This beachside home caters to a retired couple
and family visits on weekends – the design
is by Graeme Alexander Homes

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When weekend stays by family are a factor,
homeowners are likely to need a house that
responds to not one lifestyle, but two. In this
situation, people usually want a spacious home
that also feels warm and welcoming.
That was the aim for this versatile residence
by Graeme Alexander Homes. The house nestles
on a 813m2 block on the Mornington Peninsula,
says company owner Graeme Alexander.
“The land was part of a 1788m2 block that
had included the original family holiday home
where the owners – three siblings – had enjoyed
many childhood summers. They decided to