Harmonious Coastal Retreat With Award Winning Design

Poised above the coastline yet deeply connected to the site, this award-winning residence by James Fraser of MORA articulates a rare harmony between architecture and environment—a masterful expression of contemporary Australian design. The sculptural forms of ancient Angophoras frame due north views across Putty Beach to the headlands and Pacific, fostering a sense of unbroken connection to the outdoors, while underpinning the feeling of living in the landscape. Beautifully planned with minimalist forms and an environmentally responsive design, the residence engages simply and eloquently with the bushland site; concrete, steel, and timber present elegant yet robust forms, while finely detailed interiors add tone, drama, and scale.
Bordered by Bouddi National Park on over 2,000sqm, this is a home of genuine distinction. The interiors unfold across a generous open plan, where polished concrete floors and full-height glazing draw the eye outward to the ocean beyond. A streamlined kitchen of considered precision anchors the living space, while the dining and living zones flow naturally to deep sheltered decks. The bedrooms are quietly positioned for privacy; the primary suite resides at the rear of the main floor, with two additional bedrooms and a bath placed on the lower level for extended family and guests. Throughout, the hand of a skilled architect is felt in every detail—in the way light moves through the day, in the proportions of each room, in the sense that nothing is accidental and nothing is wasted.

• Award-winning architectural design by James Fraser of MORA
• Beautifully planned; fosters a sense of living within the landscape
• Magical north vistas across Putty Beach and headlands to the Pacific
• Minimalist design; refined palette of concrete, steel, and hardwoods
• Detailing is simple, consistent, and robust; natural finishes throughout
• Kitchen boasts 100mm thick in situ concrete bench with polished finish and premium fittings
• Sliding stacker doors erase the boundaries between indoors and out
• Full-length glazing opens to wide sheltered decks, unrivalled views
• Sublime primary suite privately tucked at the rear of the main level
• Additional accommodation at ground level; ideal for extended family
• Inclinator takes you from the double garage to ground level
• Home office plus refined bathrooms with striking monochrome detailing
• Stunning Angophora trees, native gardens design by James Headland
• 2,061sqm bordering Bouddi Nat’l Park, 10 minute stroll to the beach