1/13Built on poles, the house was designed to overlook Cape Hillsborough. Picture: Contributed
Cape Hillsborough ‘treehouse’ home
2/13The simplistic interior of the Ball bay house. Picture: Contributed
3/13While in need of some work, the new owners loved the simplistic design. Picture: Contributed
4/13The home was designed to allow plenty of natural light in. Picture: Contributed
5/13The new owners described the home as a big tree house. Picture: Contributed
6/13The Ball Bay home has only the barest necessities. Picture: Contributed
7/13A dirt road is the only access to the property. Picture: Contributed
8/13Large heavy doors allow plenty of natural light in. Picture: Contributed
9/13Max Worger and Karen Worcester hoped to bring their boat up to continue sailing in the region they love. Picture: Contributed
10/13Poles about 6m long provide the views over Cape Hillsborough. Picture: Contributed
11/13The new owners constructed a crane to help carry items from the car to the house. Picture: Contributed
12/13The views were one of the main attractions. Picture: Contributed
13/13Ms Fraser wanted new owners to continue her son's vision. Picture: Contributed
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