St Andrews Beach House

Set among rugged dunes, St Andrew’s Beach House replaces a dated fibro shack with a timeless family retreat that embraces spectacular coastal views and landscape.

Natural timbers and stone mimic the surrounding environment, ageing gracefully over time. A timber deck guides visitors through the lower level, revealing framed ocean glimpses and a floating glass-box staircase. Upstairs, each room offers unique panoramic views, framed by large glazing and decks and protected by timber batten screens against harsh winds.

Landscaping extends the adjacent nature reserve into carved-out courtyards around the home, embedding it within its environment. Featured in Houses and ArchitectureAU in 2011, the home embodies understated coastal elegance and connection to place.