Southern Splendour

Here’s a heavenly coastal retreat in the scenic southeast corner of the country. With decks and glazing that face sun and sea, this is a sanctuary with light, warmth and astonishing views of a long arc of white-sand beach. There’s also a separate one-bedroom self-contained unit for guests or visiting family and friends. This, along with the two other bedrooms and the living space, enjoy the million-dollar vistas from inside and from the northeast-facing decking. Bliss. To the house itself: a schist feature wall beckons visitors into the entrance, which in turn leads to the open-plan communal space with raking ceiling, glazed doors and floor-to-ceiling windows.

It’s the glorious heart of the 220sqm home, off which everything else flows. Monopitch ceilings and high-level windows not only invite in natural light, they also engender a sense of airiness and volume. The two bathrooms, one a main-bedroom ensuite, have floor-to-ceiling tiles in natural tones. The house is clad in plaster with schist detail, so it eases nicely into its environs. It’s also practical. Take the double garage with an internal access that leads to the laundry and then to the kitchen’s walk-in pantry, for instance. Groceries can be brought straight from the car to storage. Once they’ve been put away, it’s a few steps to the open-plan space where the residents can sit in comfort and enjoy nature’s coastal splendour.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional Silver

REGION & CATEGORY:
Southern Competition
Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million