It's the middle of winter - and while those of you up north will wonder what all the noise is about, down here in the southern states the needle's been dropping uncomfortably low recently...

To warm you up, this week we've compiled a gallery showing off some of the most incredible Australian beach houses we've seen. We've got some of the best beaches in the world here, so it stands to reason that we'd have beach houses to match. Hope you enjoy - and please, let us know if you think we've missed one!

Darcy Wilson
Editor - Build
www.build.com.au