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vertical battens meets the warmth of red cedar
vertical weatherboards.
“Despite its relatively modest size, at 300m2,
the house feels much larger. This is due to vistas
through the interior and long views out to the
garden and sea, framed by picture windows.”
In addition, having courtyards step in on
both sides maximises light flow on the interior.
“The focus on natural light and multiple
external views allows the owners to feel very
connected to the natural world,” says Scully.
In terms of interior colours, a vibrant red
front door greets visitors and they see the same

red on the kitchen splashback in the pavilion.
“Generally, the interior is in natural tones
with walnut flooring and cabinetry. And there’s
a feature floating staircase in the same wood.
This is accentuated with LED lights rebated on
the underside of the treads,” says Scully.
Energy efficiency was another design focus
for the owners – a large gas fireplace has ducts
that run beneath the floor, heating the home.
The house is future-proof, too. The ground
floor guest suite is designed with extra wide
openings to the entry hall and this could be used
as a master bedroom further down the line.

Above: The main upstairs bathroom
has a large-format porcelain tile
with the look o f marble. The shower
and bath area take up the width
of the room. The black cabinetry
seen here, as with black joinery and
wood surfaces through the home,
complements the lush outdoor
environment. The basin faucets,
shower and bath hardware and glass
shower stall all contribute to the
crisp, modern aesthetic.

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