These views are a landscape artist's dream. Towering above Skenes Creek beach, 11 Karlson Street overlooks golden sands, rocky reefs and the wide range of restful blues that make up the colours of the Southern Ocean; it is picture perfect. The home itself has extraordinary proportions across three storeys with expansive open plan living spaces, a wraparound deck and large native garden. The exposed upright posts supporting every level take the architectural design to a new, almost nautical level; wooden floors, high curved ceilings, and a sweeping staircase all add to the effect. A sheltered entry under the carport leads to two roomy bedrooms and a large shower room/laundry and toilet. The main staircase leads up towards cathedral windows from floor to ceiling where natural light bathes every level. The main living area is open plan with two doors leading out onto the deck, a well-designed kitchen, powder room and lots of room for entertaining. In one corner is a warm wood fire but throw the doors open from spring to autumn and fully appreciate the wonderful sea setting of this great home. Based on a big block with a mature, fenced-in native garden, shrubbery and large garage/boatshed, this home benefits from being on a quiet street, sweeping away to popular Skenes Creek beach where the white of the waves meets the yellow of the sand and the blue of the spectacular ocean. The hints and nods to being sea-borne, make this house as unique as it is beautiful.
