1 Melrose Parade

Clovelly NSW 2031

Perched above Gordons Bay with breathtaking views over Wedding Cake Island, this award-winning beach house by Farnan Finlay Architects is a true expression of place; inspired by the fishermen's boats and the old timber boat skids that they rest on. Clad in vertical Spotted Gum that's weather beautifully in the salty sea air, the four-storey home is a warm and welcoming retreat that fosters deep connection with the landscape. Conceived as two interlinked pavilions, the four-bedroom home unfolds around a central atrium, with layered spaces that balance openness and shelter. Each view-swept deck is designed as an outdoor room, protected yet fully immersed in the ever-changing coastal outlook. Crafted for longevity and designed to tread lightly on the environment, the home is a beacon for sustainability that captures the joys of living by the sea. The layout is both creative and practical, with the lower level living spilling out to the garden while the top floor is a dedicated parents' retreat and created as a private eyrie in the sky, gazing out over the ocean. From sunrise swims to sunset strolls, the connection to nature here is both immersive and intimate, with direct access from the garden to the Bronte-Coogee coast walk.

- MBA Awards, New Homes + Best Use of Timber

- Featured in Green Magazine no49 and Dezeen

- Featured in Inside Out Magazine

- Spotted Gum cladding and joinery/windows

- Award-winning coastal gardens, lush atrium

- Bagged brickwork, reclaimed Barn Oak floors

- 4 large bedrooms with custom built-ins/joinery

- Parents' retreat with stunning rooftop deck

- Study/sitting room and a view-swept ensuite