Breath Of Fresh Air

Moving from Hong Kong to Sydney presented quite the lifestyle shift, but the owners of this beachside property wouldn’t have it any other way.

- Judy Pascoe

REAR BALCONY The extendable table from Woodbury can seat larger groups for summer evening meals. Director’s chairs, Ici et Là.

MAIN ENTRY The home’s corner block allowed the owners to relocate the entrance to the north, creating space for sitting areas at both the eastern and western aspects. In time, the banksia will grow to create a privacy screen. Landscaping by Terralha.

KITCHEN Victoria dining table and Charlot chairs, all Sika Design from Domo. Palazzo marble benchtop and island, Granite & Marble Works. Qasair ‘Lismore Executive’ under-mount rangehood and Blanco ‘Silgranit PuraDur’ under-mount sink, both Winning Appliances. Lacanche ‘Cluny’ cooker, Manorhouse Lacanche. Custom ceiling lights, Ferro Artistico. The lattice-front joinery is custom-made and handpainted for a rustic feel. Custom barstools, Chatsworth Fine Furniture. Vintage Murano vase, Conley & Co. Copper pots, The Bay Tree. Paddleboards, Parterre. Two Jugs artwork by Clara Adolphs, Edwins Corlette.

THIS IS THE LIFE

The owners relish the spaciousness of their new home, a welcome change from their former Hong Kong apartment. They also adore their outdoor spaces with ocean views. The east-facing balcony is a favorite spot to dine on summer evenings. When it’s cooler, they gravitate to the west-facing alfresco area. “When we have friends over we’ll often have a drink here when the sun is setting and the light is so pretty,” says the owner.