Saturday, September 25, 2010

Beach house dreaming

After spending a great day at the beach on Wednesday, we came home filled with thoughts of a move to the coast. Of course, the crew would love it, but after growing up on acreage, I think a move to suburbia, beach or no beach, would be quite a shock to the system. But I just may have found the perfect compromise - a house in beautiful Noosa, on half an acre, complete with everything a family with teenagers could want. Space, pool, location, and best of all (as far as I'm concerned) - a whitewashed home full of character.










with a bit of zhusing, this could be stunning


 ...complete with art/design studio













...oh look, here I am on the beach


Not bad, hey? I think I could handle it!

Oh, and thanks everyone for the birthday wishes - my daughter is chuffed you all took the time to comment. She's taken to surfing like the proverbial duck to water, and can't wait to head back again. Looks like we'll be spending quite a bit of time at the beach these school holidays!

Have a great weekend everyone,



images courtest realestate.com.au and caribbeannoosa.com.au
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24 comments:

  1. SallySeptember 24, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Holy Crap!!! Can i come & stay for holidays?? Ill even go surfing with your daughter so you can relax in peace by the pool!

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  2. Kim@Living with Little PeopleSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Louvered windows say summer to me - the thought of the sun shining in and a gentle breeze flowing through - just heavenly! Wish I was there now.

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  3. KerrySeptember 24, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    So when are you moving..and it better have a guest room!!

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  4. Noosa Beach HouseSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Oh that one's not very far from me, I even know the street name lol - yes, very lovely indeed!!

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  5. AngeSeptember 24, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Oh Kerri, that house is a dream. So when do you move;o)
    Angex

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  6. beachcomberSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    i'd be happy just with the studio..gorgeous!

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I wonder what the glass barriers around the patio are for - to keep dogs out? children in? or those icy Noosa drafts...

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  8. The MoerksSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Great, when Can I come to visit. I love Noosa and very much think that house is super nice! Those blue couches made me a little weak in the knees.

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  9. RazmatazSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:34 PM

    It's a gorgeous property, but it looks like they "Staged" the life out of it. your right, It needs zhushing.

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  10. JoelySeptember 24, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Oh it looks great Kerri, when are we all moving in? ;)

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  11. MelissaSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    happy birthday miss 15!
    and i think the bday gal would agree that that is THE house for her to grow up {err bigger} in!

    in fact i think it's the house for me to grow up bigger in!

    how perfect is noosa...beach acreage space restaurants wategos.....

    you'll be back forever now she has a board under her arm!

    melissa xx

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  12. UnknownSeptember 24, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    Kerri,
    I couldn't agree more! With a bit of Zhushing it really would be stunning!:) The beach right now sounds fantastic! Have a great weekend!
    xx
    Sue

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  13. michelleSeptember 25, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Yeah I could live on that place too!!!! Holy Cow it is beautiful!!! I think your family would be ok with it! ;)

    Have a great weekend!!

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  14. Sogni SicilianiSeptember 25, 2010 at 2:04 AM

    What a great house!!! I don't think I would be missing the beach living in that house. Good job.
    Madelyn

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  15. Sogni SicilianiSeptember 25, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    What a great house. I would not miss the beach living in that house. Good Job!!!
    Madelyn

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  16. Paper Tree StudioSeptember 25, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Kerri, what a beautiful house! I think you would have a huuuge line of family and friends to stay if you moved there!
    Thanks for your comments on my blog - good to know someone else is harboring old copies of magazines.
    Hope you have a great weekend. Michelle

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  17. Simple DaisySeptember 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    All lovely images! I really love the wood floors but my dogs would have them torn up in about 10 minutes:):)

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  18. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Have a beautiful weekend, those images are surely seachange inspiration....and what a great way to celebrate a birthday.

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  19. KarenaSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Oh Kerri, take me away, what a dream! You walking on the beach is wonderful!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  20. JessSeptember 26, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Absolute perfection!!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    xo
    jess
    http://cheapbutchicclothes.blogspot.com/

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  21. Jeanne HenriquesSeptember 26, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Beautiful Kerri, I don't think you should hesitate for one minute!
    What a fabulous location...think of what you could paint in that home, the light would be perfect!

    Belated Happy Birthday wishes for your lovely 15 year old daughter...and congratulation to you too!

    Jeanne :)

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  22. beachvintage.comSeptember 26, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I could do this. What a fabulous house.

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  23. jules @ The Diversion ProjectSeptember 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    yep, i think i could handle that!! go on...do it!! : )

    hope you had a fun party (happy bday to your daughter!} and a great weekend darl xx

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  24. AmandaOctober 1, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    Wow, that first photo definitely grabbed my attention with the stunning exterior of the house and those amazing floorboards. How beautiful!!

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