Surfing identity Bob Cooper's Sunshine Coast beachside home on the market

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Surfing identity Bob Cooper, who became famous for his handcrafted surfboards and was one of the first Americans to enter Australia's surfing scene in the 1960s, has listed his Sunshine Coast house for sale.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom house is on a 701-square-metre beachfront block, naturally, and the house is only a few minutes' walk from the sand. 

Cooper and his wife, Wils, built their Steven Kidd-designed Santa Fe-style villa in Marcus Beach, on the Sunshine Coast, 17 years ago. 

Cooper first visited Australia in 1959 and found his surfboard building skills were much in demand. He returned to California after the visit but returned in 1963 to ply his trade.

The property is within a short drive of Noosa and includes a pool with shade sail. 

The Coopers are moving to Coffs Harbour to be closer to family. 

LJ Hooker agent Peter Martin is marketing the property with price hopes of $2.2 million.