Expansive beachside beauty

The seaside lifestyle awaits in this family abode made for relaxing and entertaining in style at Palm Beach, writes Carin Pickworth

The trade-off of allowing his sons to entertain friends at his trilevel Hamptons-inspired Palm Beach abode was the comfort of having parental peace of mind for Rod Morrison. “We had three teenage boys and our house became the central place to hang out and we couldn’t have been happier about it,” Mr Morrison said.

“The boys took over the ground level and the pool and that spilt into the yard and then onto the beach.

“We’re big on family so we were happy to give them the space because we knew where they were, and they thought they had the run of it somewhat.”

Perched on a rare 824sq m double block with views along the coastline to Snapper Rocks, the expansive five-bedroom, sixbathroom home is the epitome of beachfront bliss.

And its unique layout allowed Mr Morrison to win the title of coolest dad in the world without having to sacrifice his own shut eye.

“When they had friends over, we were able to retreat to the third level and we could barely hear them,” Mr Morrison said.

“Our dream was always to have a place where if anyone wanted to have 20 people over, they could, but thanks to the layout, there was the added benefit of not having to have them traipsing sand upstairs.

“We enjoyed the fact that we got to be a part of their life and watch them enjoy themselves with their friends.”

Designed by renowned architect, Bayden Goddard, the spacious home is packed with showstopping features, including a sleek black kitchen with butler’s pantry, wet bar with teppanyaki grill, expansive master suite with vaulted ceiling and private balcony and ensuites in all bedrooms.

According to Kollosche Broadbeach agent Troy Dowker, architectural flair and quality is evident in every aspect of this standout residence.

“Laid-back luxury meets the ultimate seaside lifestyle in this exceptional designer beach house,” Mr Dowker said,

“Occupying a prime position on the sand and surf in thriving North Palm Beach where nearby Burleigh Headland National Park and Tallebudgera still water estuary await.”

The highlights list is long, but uninterrupted views, dual living versatility, three-person steam room and covered beachfront entertaining deck are near the top of it.

Other big-ticket items include ducted airconditioning, an additional bathroom and powder room, spacious laundry, triple garage with epoxy flooring and Tesla charger, C-Bus home automation, Paradox alarm system, dual access and fully fenced manicured gardens with a quaint cubby house.

Tallebudgera Creek is a short 750m stroll away with Burleigh Heads National Park also in easy walking distance and the renowned eateries and boutique shops of James Street a 10-minute cycle away.

504 The Esplanade, Palm Beach, is now up for auction through Kollosche Broadbeach, with the auction planned for October 30 at 11am.