This design of this new house in Cottesloe makes the most of a challenging site, which slopes downwards away from the street. 

By slightly elevating the ground floor, the house enjoys expansive views across the adjacent rugby union field, towards the Indian Ocean and Rottnest Island.

Accessed via a gentle ramp, the main living and entertaining spaces are arranged across two split-levels, connected by low stairs. 

Outside, a lap pool runs the length of the northern boundary, and a spacious al fresco entertaining area enjoys a protected setting at the rear of the block.

Upstairs, the bedrooms and bathrooms wrap around a large roof terrace that makes the most of sunset vistas.

The transparency of the L-shaped plan overcomes the shortcomings of the site, to enable all of the key spaces to enjoy ocean views, regardless of their location within the house.