Eastern Suburbs Retreat

Designed for a young family who wanted a proper retreat within a compact Eastern Suburbs block, this garden packs a full resort experience into 148sqm without ever feeling crowded. From the internal living space, the garden opens naturally to an alfresco dining terrace before stepping down to a practical lawn and a fully tiled, heated mineral pool. A custom-designed cabana sits at the rear with an infrared sauna and generous lounging space. Its rooftop garden was designed to bring the structure into the landscape rather than sit apart from it, deepening the sense of seclusion from neighbouring properties. The planting is coastal and sculptural, with olives, succulents and drought-hardy shrubs chosen for year-round interest with low upkeep. A keen gardener lives here, but the brief was clear: a garden the whole family could enjoy without it becoming a burden. Awarded Gold Medal & Best in Category, Residential Design 80-200sqm — The Landscape Association Excellence Awards 2024.