Coastal courtyard

Four years of hands-on work paid off for a Sydney couple, whose passion for reviving an old beach house rewarded them with a family home that sets a new standard in laid-back luxury.

After months of construction on the front facade with works that include repitching the roof, relocating the front door, installing new cladding, stonework, windows, painting and a new driveway, we are ready to landscape! It’s not until all those living elements are brought in that our vision really starts to come together, and we couldn’t […]

A contemporary coastal garden filled with exotic and native plants

Sorting out a multi-level garden with beds sporting vibrant, low-growing plants has made this coastal patch in Torquay a standout.

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