Homeowners Anthony and Sybi, who live here with their sons Callum, now 18, and Hugo, four, briefed architect Andrew Donaldson to design a home that navigated the dramatic south-facing site, which included a number of massive sandstone boulders, a 3.5-metre cave and a 4.5-meter-high cliff. The residence had to be suitable for a family at different life stages, and flexible enough to accommodate entertaining, working from home, elderly parents and extended visits from relatives living overseas. Embracing the ocean view was a must, as was ample natural light, separate living areas and as much useable outdoor space as possible given the topography.
To make the most of the site, Andrew designed the home over four levels that step down the site. The lower three levels are connected by a gently graded and beautifully landscaped external stairway that weaves through the garden (there’s also a lift for less-mobile guests). The lowest level is the garage/workshop; part way along these stairs is the entrance to the first floor, which is dedicated to a self-contained guest suite.
This story is from the February 2021 edition of Australian House & Garden Magazine.
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