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A celebrated artist is selling her Coast home – and, as you’d expect, it’s a stunning fusion of design and art.

Award-winning photographer Robyn Hills has exhibited her works in galleries in New York, Paris and Tokyo, and runs her Robyn Hills Photography business out of Caloundra.

The focal point of her Wurtulla duplex, which is being sold through Next Property Group’s Richard Scrivener and Loren Wimhurst, is a photograph of a pandanus tree that dominates the front facade.

Artist Robyn Hills in front of the photo and her duplex.

She said the decision to use the pandanus photo was integral to the building’s aesthetics.

“The pandanus tree holds cultural significance in many coastal communities, symbolising resilience, adaptability and a deep connection to the land,” she said.

“The decision to feature this iconic plant in the design reflects a thoughtful integration of local culture and natural elements into the fabric of the building.”

Located between Nicklin Way and the beach, 1/14 Orringa Street is spread over two levels and has three bedrooms upstairs plus an office or fourth bedroom downstairs, as well as three bathrooms and two car spaces.

Art adorns much of the home.

The duplex is in the highly sought-after new Bokarina Beach precinct, and was designed with sustainability and innovation in mind.

“The architecture incorporates eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient systems and a design that maximises natural light and ventilation,” Ms Hills said.

The newly finished property was built with a premium level of construction with a team of engineers and designers engaged to bring Ms Hills’ vision to reality.

The kitchen, butler’s pantry and dining area spill out onto an alfresco living space that sits beside the inground pool.

The property has many designer touches.

The property also contains a separate powder room downstairs and a second living area upstairs.

It is priced in the high $1 million range.

Weekend auction results

47 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore

Sold for $2,275,000

Land, Home Sunshine Coast, Kate Jewry and Scott Radmall

5 Amaroo Drive, Buderim

Passed in, on the market for $1,900,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool, The Agency, Dan Smith

7 Amaroo Drive, Buderim

Sold for $1,080,00

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, The Agency, Dan Smith

27 Blythe Street, Palmview

Passed in, on the market for $799,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Buderim), Dallas Foster

4 Albany Street, Sippy Downs

Passed in, on the market for $1,250,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, Ray White (Buderim), Dallas Foster

30 Townsend Road, Buderim

Sold under the hammer for $1,139,000

8 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 Car, Ray White (Buderim), Rob Horne and Sally Horne

384 David Low Way, Peregian Beach

Passed in for $3,500,000, on the market for $3,900,000-plus

8 Bed, 6 Bath, 6 Car, Pool, Ray White (Maroochydore), Reuben Park

7 Blade Court, Birtinya

Passed in for $1,200,000, on the market for $1,275,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Kawana), Dan McNamara

77 Prosperity Drive, Birtinya

Sold prior for $841,750

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Kawana), Dan McNamara

19 Koorin Drive, Buddina

Passed in – contact agent

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Kawana), Ryan Bradeley

305/21 Innovation Parkway, Birtinya

Sold prior for $525,000

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White (Kawana), Ryan Bradeley

22 Sanderling Street, Aroona

Sold under the hammer for $1,377,000

5 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car, Pool, Ray White (Kawana), Dan McNamara

2/6 Hinkler Parade, Maroochydore

Sold under the hammer for $465,000

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White (Mooloolaba), Fiona Rawson

704/36-38 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore

Sold under the hammer for $1,590,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car, Ray White (Mooloolaba), Brent Higgins

14 Parkway Drive, Mooloolaba

Sold under the hammer for $886,000

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Mooloolaba), Caleb Clarke

8 Boorook Street, Buddina

Passed in for $2,000,000 – contact agent

5 Bed, 3 Bath, 3 Car, Pool, Ray White (Kawana), Ryan Bradeley

1 Monks Crescent, Buderim

Passed in for $2,000,000, on the market for $2,375,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Pool, Ray White (Kawana), Will Van den Dungen

1/5 Bareena Place, Warana

Sold prior for $820,000

3 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Mooloolaba), Brent Higgins

20 Forest Pines Boulevard, Forest Glen

Sold under the hammer for $1,030,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Kawana), Will Van den Dungen

11 Blue Fin Circuit, Mountain Creek

Passed in for $2,000,000 – contact agent

4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4 Car, Pool, Ray White (Mooloolaba), Michael Chapman

37/51 Grand Parade, Kawana Island

Sold prior for $840,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Buderim), Jake Loiero and Tully Thompson

1/7 Moss Day Place, Burnside

Sold prior for $700,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Buderim), Kathryn Willshire

7 Minchinton Street, Caloundra

Passed in, on the market for offers over $750,000

2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Caloundra), Andrew Garland and Marcus Lane

6 Rosea Place, Peregian Springs

Sold for $981,000

4 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Maroochydore), Jason Mills

9/21 The Esplanade, Maroochydore

Sold under the hammer for $1,625,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, Ray White (Maroochydore), Reuben Park

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