This picturesque contemporary weatherboard home compliments the established tree-lined street beautifully. With its soft grey colour palette and use of natural materials, this contemporary Hampton’s inspired style of home is perfectly suited to its relaxed beachside surroundings.

The brief for the home’s design was to create a wonderful family home for the young family that will live there. It needed to have plenty of room for them to grow and its own designated areas for work and play. As you walk up the tree-lined path to the decked verandah, a large pivot door awaits, and upon entry, the internal entry wall is clad in v groove cladding, providing a connection to the Hampton’s style that has inspired the home’s design. An oversized hall beckons you through the home with an undeniable ambience. A large study allows for its owners to confidently work at home, and doubles as a guest room – a flexible space that will see its uses easily adapt over time.

A central courtyard floods the house with natural light extending to the central double-height void area over the stairs. The large galley-style kitchen and butlers pantry has been designed for the true entertainer in mind and meets the living room, housed by a stunning fireplace and built-in joinery. A large picture window frames the outlook to the pool from the dining room and a large decked covered alfresco allows for year-round entertaining. This is a beautiful home for a modern Australian family.

Photography: James Geer