The Tannum Sands Beach House, designed by Sarah Waller Architecture, is the enviable forever home of a recently retired couple in the small coastal town of Tannum Sands on the Central East Coast of Queensland.
The intention of the design was to create a family home which would act as a retreat to unwind and as a place for the owners, as well as their children and grandchildren, to enjoy well into the future. The house has a sense of calmness throughout with neutral tones and a clean, paired-back aesthetic, whilst also exuding a sense of modern elegance.
With the ocean front location being the highlight of the home, a connection with the outdoors is evident in the layout of the main living area, outdoor living and master suite which all take advantage of the water views. This connection to the ocean is not only celebrated in the living areas but is apparent as soon as one enters the front door. Beautiful glimpses of the wonderous ocean are captured as you make your way through the entry of the house
With its generous layout and luxurious feel throughout, the master suite is one of the owner’s favourite places. Feeling more like a hotel suite, the master bedroom soaks in unobstructed ocean views with a sense of elegance and sophistication. The external black cladding of the ensuite pop-out continues inside the bedroom providing a striking contrast with the minimal, white interior. The bedroom space adopts a ‘less-is-more’ approach, with the minimal monochrome style continued in the ensuite with black tapware, a matt black vanity and black feature tiles which are offset against the crisp white walls and bathware.
The dining area is generous in both plan and ceiling height which makes it the perfect area to bring the family together around the large dining table. The restraint and delicacy of the vertical slot window, as well as it’s perfect alignment with the palm tree outside, make it a unique architectural feature. With Tannum Sands, a sense of timeless modernism has been achieved which suits the site in a relaxed and elegant way and will stand the test of time well into the future.
The dining area is generous in both plan and ceiling height which makes it the perfect area to bring the family together around the large dining table. The restraint and delicacy of the vertical slot window, as well as it’s perfect alignment with the palm tree outside, make it a unique architectural feature. With Tannum Sands, a sense of timeless modernism has been achieved which suits the site in a relaxed and elegant way and will stand the test of time well into the future.
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