James Robertson house at Great Mackerel Beach for sale

At Great Mackerel Beach, on Pittwater's western foreshore, one of the most notable architectural properties has joined the high number of listings.

It is the award-winning James Robertson house which was designed by architect Robert Brown of Dawson Brown Architecture.

It was built in 2003 for the wine consultant Dougal James-Robertson and his wife Marcia, then traded eight years ago at $3.25 million when it was bought by The Carlyle Group managing director Simon Moore.

It's recent marketing suggests more than $3 million through LJ Hooker Palm Beach agent Peter Robinson.

The striking property has upper and lower pavilions set on a steep 45-degree hillside connected by an inclinator.

Small-scale, dark-coloured pavilions for living and guest accommodation capture shore breezes but screen out  the sun using door overhangs and mechanical blinds.

The main bedroom pavilion is about 10 metres up the slope from the living spaces. 

Heavy items were flown in by helicopter during construction.

The property has won numerous architectural awards, including a commemorative plaque for the British Institute of Architects Residential Architectual Award - World Category.

In August Property Observer noted some nine properties were on the market at Great Mackerel Beach.