Creative chemistry between architect, builder, interior designer and client has produced a luxury beachfront home with flair, reflecting the chic nature of the retired owner without being ostentatious. On the exterior, cedar-batten cladding and Eurostyle Spanlok connect tonally with the coastal landscape and define a modern home with a nod to the past. Band-sawn panelling continues this beautiful detailing inside where Haro engineered flooring brings warmth to a predominantly fresh, white decor. Reminiscent of a Scandinavian sauna, cedar lines the bathroom walls for indulgent bathing. A black oak veneer kitchen with curved detailing and porcelain bench tops is the centrepiece of the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area.

Across the entrance hall three guest bedrooms, one with ensuite, are separated from the main upstairs suite. This private floor enjoys its own sitting room, kitchenette and deck, and is accessed by a floating staircase as well as lift. The lift forms part of the future proofing of the home where everything is designed for simplicity and to function at the push of a button – from instant hot water to automated heating and cooling. Back downstairs outdoor living happens on expansive garapa decks overlooking the ocean and a cleverly designed courtyard is protected with a rain-sensor louvre system.