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A Dicky Beach original gets a new chapter

5 Macdonald Street, Dicky Beach QLD 4551

There are plenty of homes that promise a coastal lifestyle. Few capture the feeling quite as naturally as this distinctive Dicky Beach residence, where architectural character, privacy and proximity to the beach have shaped the way the home is lived in. Just 200 metres from Dicky Beach, the two-level residence offers 318sqm of living space and has been comprehensively refreshed by its current owners, who were drawn to the home's unusual design and its connection to the surrounding coastal environment. From the outset, they saw potential to modernise the home without losing the qualities that made it special. ‘What initially attracted us was the combination of location, privacy and the home's unique design. We loved how close it was to the beach, but equally how private and peaceful it felt once you were inside,’ the owners said. ‘The open spaces, polished concrete and coastal character gave the home a point of difference, and we could immediately see the potential to modernise it without losing what made it special.’ That balance has remained central to the home following the renovations, which have included an updated kitchen and laundry, polished concrete floors, renewed decking and a rebuilt and refreshed front balcony, along with updates to bathrooms, lighting, hardware and finishes throughout. The result is a home that feels contemporary without losing its architectural personality. At the heart of the upper level, open-plan living and dining connects the refreshed kitchen with the home's central entertaining deck and outdoor spaces. A large servery stacker opens directly to the deck, while the front balcony provides another place to enjoy the coastal air. The owners say it is this sense of connection that has made the home particularly enjoyable to live in. ‘Most importantly, it felt like a home designed around the way you actually want to live at the beach — relaxed, private, low maintenance and connected to the outdoors,’ they said. Accommodation is spread thoughtfully across the two levels, with a generous downstairs guest suite and ensuite providing separation for family or visitors. Upstairs, the master retreat occupies a private position at the rear of the home, opening to a secluded deck and spa surrounded by established greenery. For the owners, that private outdoor space has been one of the home's most treasured features. ‘It’s the combination of peace and quiet with a genuine beach lifestyle. We love being able to walk out the door and head towards the beach, and there’s always that relaxed coastal atmosphere around you,’ they said. Harcourts Property Centre Caloundra agent Amy Bennett said the property offered a combination that was increasingly difficult to replicate so close to the beach. ‘What makes this home particularly interesting is that it gives you that immediate connection to Dicky Beach, but once you’re inside, there’s a real sense of privacy and tranquillity,’ Amy said. ‘It has been thoughtfully updated, but the owners have retained the character and design elements that give the home its individuality. It feels like a genuine home rather than something designed simply to impress.’ The home's oversized double garage adds another practical dimension, with polished concrete flooring, three-phase power, secure parking for two vehicles and space for equipment, hobbies and storage. But ultimately, it is the lifestyle that has left the strongest impression on the owners. ‘Seeing people walking past with surfboards under their arms or heading down to the water gives the street a real beach-community feel,’ they said. ‘Despite being so close to everything, home still feels peaceful and removed from the busyness.’ With Dicky Beach and neighbouring Moffat Beach offering beaches, cafés, restaurants, parks and coastal pathways nearby, the home provides a rare combination of architectural character, privacy and genuine beachside living.

Amy Bennett · Harcourts Property Centre Caloundra

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