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remove the home, divide the block and build
three retirement beach houses so their own
families could enjoy the lifestyle they had loved
so much. This is the first one to be completed.”
The home had to accommodate the owner
in retirement, with room to cater for family on
weekends. It also had to meld with its setting.
“In response, we reshaped the sandy block
and dug the house in. Designed with split levels,
a soft roof pitch, and complemented with light
hues and natural timber posts, the large house
disguises its bulk and evokes a beachy feel.”
Built as linked forms, the house is ideal for

two or for many. The main section has the living
spaces, kitchen, media room, master suite and
deck upstairs. Downstairs there are ancillary
rooms, two bedrooms and a four-car garage.
Connected to the main home at two levels, the
ancillary block holds four more bedrooms and
bathrooms – ideal for a gathering of the clans.
To contact Graeme Alexander Homes, phone
[phone]. Web: www.gahomes.com.au.
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Above left: Separate but connected
– strategically linked spaces provide
both conviviality and a degree of
separation in this flexible design by
Graeme Alexander Homes.
Top: The top floor features natural
finishes and offers a self-contained
area for the owners when alone. The
large yet understated residence is
light and airy all year round.
Above: The mid-level master
bedroom has a private feel.

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