BACKGROUND
First Break was built during the early stages of COVID. (Aug ‘20 to Nov ‘21). The block was acquired in Feb ’14 but sat vacant for the next 6 years. Building in the south west is expensive and the real estate market in the area volatile. Values would plummet whenever there was a sniffle in the mining industry or headwind in the world economy. The last outpost in the southwest was the first to feel any downturn.
Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse
The style of house to do justice to the aspect of the block was seriously overcapitalising. The Galvin’s (Galvin Plumbing) built the first of the style that was planned for 2 Oxley on the corner of Deere. The locals referred to it as “Westfield”. The house was so large it was considered more a shopping centre than a home. There was a sniff though that the area might sustain a more elaborate build that the beach houses on the foreshore. There was still the issue of justification. At the back end of 2019 and the reset of 2018 the sense was building more of a communal beach destination. One that the family could share with others that had a different calling in life. Those that were called to give up their careers and incomes and live by faith that others would support them financially. Surely holidaying with a young family under canvas must have its challenges. Or doing without home comforts in cottages can’t be attractive.
The Blackwood River
What if we could treat others with a comfortable, functional setting in the most beautiful part of God’s creation. A place where there was the option of sitting back and relaxing in front of a raging fire with a red wine overlooking the squalls tip toeing across an angry ocean. Or watching the kids as they meandered across the road with stand-ups on a sunny day to grab the first break out the back of Jayes beach. The vision developed to a bunch of young guys enjoying a beer and a laugh as they sat in front of an open log fire sharing the experiences of their adventures of the day. Or a group of young ladies after a morning shopping in Margaret River, a light winery lunch and a gallery or two as they meandered back for a champers and a cook up in the evening with the sound of the waves rolling onto the beach below.
It should have a warm and earthy yet industrial feel drawing on the vibe of the flour milling business that generates the income that could just bring the vision to life. As with the first break glistening as the sun rises.
Water Wheel
Flinders Bay