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olly and Stephen say they fell in love with this knockitdown,”saysPolly,“buttheconstructionwassoundand
property,locatedbetweenDunsboroughandYallingup theU-shapewasperfectforthehomeweenvisioned.Wewanted
in WA’s beautiful south-west region, the second they separatewingsforguests and for us, with a generous communal
stepped foot on it. The 2.02ha site is high above sea space in between.”
Plevel, which affords sweeping views out over Architect Clayton Lindley of Naked Architecture completely
Geographe Bay to the east and bushland to the north. It’s reconfigured the internal layout and raised the roof to
also protected from the strong south-westerlies for which accommodate glazed gables at the front entrance and rear
the region is renowned. “It really is the perfect block,” says terrace. The now-cavernous foyer leads to Polly and Stephen’s

Stephen.“Theaspectisuniqueanditfeelslikeit’sinthemiddle two-bedroom private suite to the left; to the right are the two-
of nowhere, despite being only three minutes from town. The bedroom guest quarters, a home cinema, study, and laundry.
viewoverthebayisabsolutelybreathtaking.It took three years The inviting living room and adjacent kitchen/dining area are
of searching to find it, but it was worth it!” afewstepsdownfromthefoyer.Intheultimateluxetouch,Polly
TheonlynegativewiththepropertywastheexistingU-shaped and Stephen also have an outdoor bathroom – complete with
home, built in the 1980s. “Our builder actually advised us to spa, shower and sauna – adjacent to their bedroom suite. >

MAIN LIVING Owner Polly says she loves having mementos of her travels around her. Rug bought while on holiday in Turkey. For
similar Moroccan pouf, try Cush & Co. Sofa, chaise and wooden side table, all European Concepts. Cushions, Empire Dunsborough.
Seating pod (on patio) and mustard throw, Bay Furniture & Design. For similar brass side tables, try Event Artillery. Artwork by Lori
Pensini. Foorgres floor tiles, European Ceramics (throughout). KITCHEN The kitchen, featuring Old Jack veneer joinery, is by
Dunsborough Woodworks. Stool, European Concepts. Black glass splashback. Appliances, all Miele. Tapware, Rogerseller.