Blue Lagoon

This beautiful coastal abode heralds a fresh start for its see changing owners.

- Jackie Brygel

SUNNY DAYS When the temperature rises, Deborah and her son, Mitchell, love to be poolside at their hideaway on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. “The pool is used from spring to Easter,” says Deborah (pictured opposite with Mitchell). White ‘Helios’ sunlounges from Huset are as comfy as they are stylish, while the ‘Andorra’ limestone pavers from Eco Outdoor were chosen for more than their good looks. “Darker tiles can get so hot in summer, you can’t walk on them, but these pavers stay lovely and cool,” says Deborah. Inside, rays of sunlight spill into the family room (below), making it the most inviting of relaxation zones. Resting on a ‘Pebbles’ wool rug from Halcyon Lake is a duo of American oak coffee tables from Michael Hayes Furniture and a ‘Neo’ leather sofa from King Living, cosied up by a chunky throw from Closely Knit.

After the wettest of weekends, it’s now Monday morning and the rain has cleared. Inside Deborah’s family home, nestled at the foot of a mountain in a quiet waterway development on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, music is playing, the floor is dappled with sunshine and the glistening marina beckons from almost every window.

The home’s strong connection to its glorious setting is what Deborah finds most magical. “I love watching the seasons change from here,” she says. “We have 40 magnolia trees and they’ll start to flower soon. There’s always something to appreciate.”