This eye-catching beach house commands the peak of the Gnarabup Beach Estate. It was designed by the West Australian architect Michael Sorensen to capture the stunning views of the famed Margaret River coastline and it conjures the feeling of floating above the dunes and coastal bushland.

The Quarterdeck has four bedrooms and two floors of living and entertaining spaces. The centrepiece is the open-plan lounge and dining area, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the world beyond. Outside is the suspended deck that inspired The Quarterdeck's name. A gourmet kitchen offers all the amenities one expects in a modern design that is perfect for carefree beachside entertaining.

Kids will love the separate games room on the lower level, which has table tennis and an entertainment centre for hours of after-beach fun. Every aspect of The Quarterdeck has been designed to showcase the life style of the region, from the architecture that celebrates the climate to the vibrant art and uncomplicated style.

Location: 287km or 41/4 hours south of Perth. RA 74 E1. CR UBD 1 A6.
Facilities: Beach house: four queen bedrooms. One bedroom also with single, plus one bunk off the games room (sleeps 11). Open-plan lounge (TV, DVD, CD), dining and gourmet kitchen, spacious deck, two bathrooms (separate toilets), games room (TV, DVD, table tennis), RC AC, BBQ, laundry, undercover parking. Self-catering.
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