By The Bay

This stylish haven in Sydney’s south challenges long-held notions of how a coastal home should look – in the most inspiring ways.

- Chris Pearson

EXTERIOR The three-level home, staggered down the site, soaks up the property’s spectacular water views. Clerestory windows let in the light while retaining privacy. House painted Dulux Lexicon Quarter; the roof is Colorbond Monument.

KITCHEN Island in Quantum Quartz Graphite Matte; splashback niche in White Fantasy marble. Foscarini ‘Buds 2’ table lamp, Space. Warrior 3 sculpture by Humble Matter, Curatorial+Co. Kolsai barstools, Hegi Design House. Eve pull-out tap, KWC Australia. HydroTap Arc, Zip.

DINING AREA/READING NOOK Kett ‘Otway dining table and ‘Karm’ dining chairs, Cosh Living. Potter Light pendants, Anchor Ceramics. Mantis BS5 BL wall light, Spence & Lyda. Urn (on the window seat), Limonta Society bowl (on the table), and KH Wurtz side plate, all Ondine. Serax vase (on the table), Becker Minty. Henry Timi Accessories goblet, VBO Australia. Curtains in Westbury Textiles ‘Emporio’ linen in Grigio. Kelly Wearstler ‘Groundworks’ cushions, Manyara Home. Hekke flooring, Tongue N Groove Flooring.

The owner of this luminous waterside home in Sydney’s south, builder Andy Drury, has mixed pleasure and business with brilliant results. Not only did he steer its construction, but he recruited two trusted design associates to help him create a dream home for him, his wife Jackie, and their two daughters, Lily and Indigo.