18 Cross Street

Bronte NSW 2024

A Striking Architect-Designed Beach House With A Pavilion-Style Layout And Unique Parent's Retreat

The imaginative redesign of this double-fronted California bungalow by acclaimed architect Simon Hanson links the old with the new via a two-storey glazed pavilion that integrates with established private coastal gardens. On one of Bronte's best streets with pathway access down to Tamarama Beach and the coast walk, the freestanding home's pared back interiors and select palette of materials have been crafted to integrate with its coastal setting with a sequence of alfresco spaces designed by Bondi Landscapes. The original front of the home features wide Kauri floorboards and classic high ceilings as a nod to the past while walls of glass and French doors on the northern side bring in the sunshine. Upstairs is dedicated to a parent's retreat complete with a home office and a stunning rooftop garden with sandstone terrace offering a perfect spot for enjoying the ocean vista. Hardy materials including Western Red cedar, off form concrete and marine ply are designed to weather perfectly in the coastal setting while high-end finishes achieve a luxurious take on relaxed barefoot living in one of Bronte's best spots.

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