It’s almost the weekend, and this beach house in Queensland (Australia) looks like the perfect place to spend it. The listing says it overlooks “the glistening waters of Moreton Bay with panoramic uninterrupted views to the distant islands.”
There are also promises of “glorious sunsets every evening and a sandy beach just a stone’s throw from your back garden, perfect if you love swimming in the sea and taking long walks.” (Why, yes! As a matter of fact, I do love the sea and taking walks beside it.)
Besides the fabulous location and view, I love their use of color in the house. The turquoise-painted trim and shutters are perfect for a beach house.
It says “price negotiable,” but I have a feeling my idea of a negotiable price and theirs is very different.
You can see all the photos and read more about this beach house on the listing. (Thanks to Kathryn for the link!)
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Oh wow. I want to live there…
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I think I would be very happy there. When are we moving?
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Oh, I would love to spend some time in that house – on the balcony with a cold beverage – watching the waves come in! Love the turquoise trim!
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I saw this somewhere else and I LOVED IT! Gotta love those blue shutters. Have a great weekend Julia.
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Queensland has the most beautiful beaches and vistas – must visit one day! Talk about fearless decorating – they just went for it.
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Always a treat to see houses from other parts of the world. Looks like a lovely place to be!
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SO COOL! I love this home! What a total dream!
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Great house. I love all the saturated color!
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I love the color used as an accent rather than the primary focus of the rooms. White walls and bright trim has never looked so good!
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Hi everyone! Ya know, this house is beautiful and no doubt the views will take your breathe away. I’m a white lover and even I think it’s wonderful. The turq shutters are my favorite! But, what I love the most about this place is that it is no doubt a “home”. You can really see how much of the people who live there love this house.Just tons of personality! <3 Donna
Love thisb each house. But wanted you to know I love your blog. Each morning it is the first thing I do….check out what you’ve checked out. Love what you do!
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Hi Julia! I would definitely be excited if that was my vacation destination!!! I don’t think I would chose such bright trim on the interior of my own house … but a vacation house???? Bring IT ON!!!! LoVe the furniture too – what FUN!
And then there is that turquoise again, huh?
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Oh my word. I can’t properly express my love for this fantastic house because I am too busy swooning over all the turquoise woodwork!!! So beautiful. It doesn’t hurt that the view through those turquoise windows and doors is water which appears to be about the same shade. Yes, please. When can I move in?
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What a view..I’m all about the view. Seriously, I could live in a sweet little house if my view made up for it.
Dear Lord…I want a view!
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Uhm…okay – can I just go there now???
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Oh wow, this house really looks move-in ready to me!! Lol! Can you just imagine sitting at that outdoor table with that VIEW?? Crazy. And you know because it is in Australia, you would actually get to enjoy the outdoors so often! Such bliss…Thanks for sharing these photos, I’ll be dreaming of sunshine all day
Nancy
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I can just imagine the amazing dinner they must have outside. Sigh. Oh, to have the money to stay at “price negotiable” vacation homes.
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Yeah, I want to live there!
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Lovin’ this one. You know I love color girl! And the beach in Australia sounds perfect.
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Hi – have been following you on twitter and facebook for quite a while, happened to stumble on this gorgeous beach house blog today. Very very cool! Posting on my fb “like” page for beach house friends. Thanks
I’ve been to Moreton Bay in Australia! It’s absolutely gorgeous. Water views in every direction. Beautiful house!
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This is exactly why I love your blog, because when you have posts like this I get to drift away and live someplace fabulous for a day. Secondly because you’re such a great fount of information concerning anything house related … and …. you’re a really nice person …. and… uh … ZZzzzzzz. HUH! Oh! excuse me I just fell asleep on my terrace overlooking the glistening waters of Moreton Bay.
Wonderful colors… so upbeat!
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I love seeing color in beach homes! It just seems right.
I remember my daughter flew into the Gold Coast (Australia) and called me pronto to say she was never coming back. Since that call (and, yes, she did return), I’ve wanted to visit. Now . . . really, really!
Wouldn’t mind love to have this for my vacation home. It would be a nice peaceful place to relax at if I needed to get away.
I love the outdoor views…but the interior has too much color going on for me to find it a restful place. I, personally, could never live – or even vacation – here.
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This is gorgeous, and did you know the interiors are the work of our very own Queensland design diva, Anna Spiro? Of course, the colour may have given it away! Beautiful isn’t it, and I can confirm that Moreton Bay is as gorgeous as it looks! Nice to see it being featured, it’s a lovely part of the world. K xx
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Kerri–
I had no idea this was Anna’s work, but now that you mention it, it makes sense. I love her style. Thanks! -Julia
“…if you love swimming in the sea and taking long walks” – who is going to say no!
I follow Anna Spiro, Kerri, I can see her hand in this house now, so splendidly unstuffy!
The closest I have been to Morton Bay is the famous Moreton Bay figs in Sydney parks, such fun for children to play in.
Thank you Julia for this mental holiday !
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Oh, all right…if I HAVE to take the ocean view.
Really, what a lovely, inviting place.
sbean
Lucky me! I live in Queensland and am only an hour’s drive from the beach in the tropical north.
Hi Julia, This lovely beach house is just 25 minutes from my place! Will be adding some new photos to my 10 acre property in Ormeau listing on realestate.com.au take a look in a couple of days! cheers Alison x
I LOVE the table on the covered porch. I would eat every single meal out there!
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