Design brief:

Clients had moved from a cold climate to a beachside area, he was a builder and wanted a unique stylish home to showcase his fastidious workmanship. The site was one street back from the beach reserve with the possibility of ocean views from a second level. They wanted to enjoy their new lifestyle with a very simple and uncluttered open plan beach style home.
Although the kids had left home they still had their beautiful old dog who needed her own covered outdoor area. They required an oversized double garage, 3 generous bedrooms and an office located in a quiet area of the house.

Design Solution

Raising the ceiling height downstairs to 3m gave enough elevation to capture uninterrupted beach and ocean views straight down the road. The huge entertaining deck, living and kitchen were skewed to the east on the upper level taking full advantage of this and with the master suite on this level it feels like a self contained luxury apartment.
The guest room downstairs follows the building line adding style and interest. A generous rumpus, office, third bedroom and laundry/bathroom flows from a striking porch/entry area. The enormous garage has access to the rear and “Bella” has her own covered deck.
Sandy Beach House is a testament to the workmanship of the builder/owner, Peter Lawrence, and the design expertise of design studio 22. This contemporary style home fits it’s beach environment and certainly makes a statement in the street.