This striking contemporary home located in the tightly held beachside precinct of Brighton was recently featured in 100 Top Houses Down Under.
Architecturally designed, the 750sqm floor plan meets the diverse needs of the owners, striking an ideal balance between accommodating their extensive business demands with associated entertainment requirements without compromising the need for a robust, yet intimate family and child friendly environment.

Imagine this.

Your clients and staff are enjoying cocktails in the extensive reception foyer featuring your prized artwork and the abstract remnants of a bluestone fire place which was retained from the original home when it was demolished in 2000. At the same time the caterers are in the Butlers kitchen , other family members enjoy, without any disruption, a quiet coffee at the Caf bar, a swim in the pool, exercise in the private gymnasium, the reading a good book in the conservatory, or maybe some relaxing time out in the Japanese inspired bathhouse with steam room and spa.

The home faces into the 1310 sqm North South allotment to maximise privacy and provide a sense of tranquillity.
Two separate pavilions that are spanned by cantilevered roofs stretch into generous eaves to provide shade and capture rainfall.
The primary, two storey, north south facing wing accommodates the triple garage, formal & informal dining & living areas & conservatory office & powder room & state of the art cooks kitchen with galley pantry & stainless steel scullery – prep room. Included are top-of-the-range European appliances; there are 2 separate ovens, a gas cook top with wok burner & fish kettle burner, built-in charcoal grill, a steam oven & a plate warmer & dishwasher.

The second level, which offers flexible options as additional living space, is accessed by a wide open-tread staircase which rises dramatically on the diagonal. This space is currently configured as a separate bathroom & powder room, entertainment room & studio fitted out as a huge office board room with library but could easily be repartitioned to provide additional bedroom accommodation if required.
The west wing joins the main pavilion via a breezeway which acts as a ventilation spine & ushers the sea breezes into the sleeping & pampering zones. This wing is configured as three bedrooms; main with stunning ensuite, bath house inclusive of spa & steam room with gym, bathroom & the laundry.

From any point in the home the eye is drawn outward as both wings wrap around a combination of water feature, private patio and brilliantly designed and executed landscaping and the 25 metre dual lane solar and gas heated swimming pool. This area is easily accessed by a complete wall of bi-fold glass doors and the vista is further enhanced by the magnificent open space botanic garden setting of Townsend House to the rear of the property

The internal and external structural steel supported walls of the home are 34cm thick exposed rammed earth construction delivering exceptional structural rigidity, acoustic and thermal qualities which reduce the daily heat peaks and re-radiate this energy at night.

The relaxed living environment is complemented by an energetic palette of painted pear ceilings, quince & citrus wall tones – a mood which can be dramatically transformed in the evening with the sophisticated use of ceiling up lighting.

Each bathroom has been created with separate themes through the clever use of imported tile and sanitary ware selection. All have under floor heating

The extensive use of natural materials rammed earth, glass, steel, jarrah, Kanmantoo stone and Willunga slate & the bold, clear structural lines belie the technology used in the house which includes Cbus automation managing indoor and outdoor lighting, security & irrigation, solar heating, wired for solar power, individual zoned air conditioning for all rooms, indoor-outdoor sound system, video entry & remote driveway entry & garaging. A 20,000 litre underground rain water tank with ecovortek filter system caters for most of the homes domestic needs.

Importantly this extremely practical & functional home which offers a unique lifestyle experience was primarily designed to be lived in and enjoyed as a family home.