Visitors to this expansive home are welcomed first by a self-contained pool house, complete with its own kitchen, bedrooms and living space, with doors that open directly onto the pool and spa’s sun-drenched patio. Offering privacy for the main house, from the street, and for overnight guests, this thoughtful addition works hard. The main dwelling is a two-level structure that appears single level from the beach, nestling into the sand dunes without losing the amazing views. The owners’ request for the main bedroom and living areas to be on the same level was achieved with extensive decking, outdoor rooms and lawns accessed from every room on this upper level.

A grand, glazed, double-height entry sets the tone on the ground floor where practical spaces such as a surfboard room, wine cellar, dry store, laundry, workshop and six-car garaging are cleverly tucked away. Another bedroom with ensuite opens out to the pool and the pool house beyond. With a robust exterior of precast concrete panels, timber cladding and steel roofing, the 696sqm home balances grandeur with a deep respect for its coastal environment. Sustainability has been a key focus, with recycled materials used throughout construction, solar panels, and water efficiency managed via a dedicated bore. Cedar shutters reduce heat over summer and assist with heat loss in the winter.