Gremmo Homes Project 11

This spectacular home, nestled in the picturesque leafy suburb of Pearl Beach on the Central Coast, epitomises beachside elegance. The home design completely capitalises on the exquisite location, capturing the stunning views of Lion Island and Broken Bay. 

From the open-plan kitchen and living space to the floating spotted gum staircase, there is little that impedes the focus on the breathtaking backdrop. Considered solar passive design allows light to stream into the internal living areas, as well as encouraging the gentle sea breeze to cool the home. Two separate external living spaces allow the occupants to take full advantage of the winter sun on the front sundeck and enjoy respite from the summer sun on the rear alfresco.  

Exposure grade construction materials have been included due to the proximity of the harsh marine environment. Natural casuarina Decowood vertical cladding was chosen as a low maintenance alternative to natural timber. 

The modern four-bedroom, four-bathroom layout includes a living and dining space as well as a study, all complemented by a designer kitchen with requisite butler’s pantry space. The island bench includes spotted gum on the bar front with a featured dropped ceiling to match. Dekton Opera is showcased in the benchtops and cooktop splashback, creating a sense of drama and opulence.  

Villeroy & Boch basins and toilets have been included in the bathrooms along with heated towel rails, backlit mirrors and brushed nickel tapware, adding details of luxury. A Robert Gordon basin features in the powder room while the strategically situated bath in the master en suite captures the ocean breeze and views.  

A 10,000-litre water tank that reticulates to the toilets and external taps, solar hot water booster and a 9.6-kilowatt photovoltaic system with a Tesla battery assists with lessening the environmental impact of the home, along with the use of double glazing throughout the home. 

A large subfloor that includes a storage area and workshop help the home remain cool by providing ventilation. The landscape design considers the severe marine environment through the utilisation of hardy native plant species, which were carefully selected to be low maintenance and drought tolerant. Natural stone and woodgrain concrete sleepers in conjunction with natural grasses have been implemented to soften the driveway pallet.  

To the rear of the home, naturally ageing timber stairs and balustrade cascade down onto the sandy beach adjacent to the large pine tree which provides shade in the warmer months – the perfect location to enjoy this pristine location and laid-back seaside atmosphere.  

This home was a recent winner at the 2022 Master Builders Association Excellence in Housing Awards in the $1.8 – $2million Custom Home category, in addition to winning the Housing Industry Association Hunter Region Residential Interior Design Award and the HIA Hunter Region Custom Built Home Award in the $1.5 – $2million category.