Perched at the peak of Avoca Beach with true-north views over the lake, Avoca and North Avoca Beach and the Terrigal Skillion, this build is engineered like a fortress and finished like a retreat.
The structure rides on 7.5 metre recycled tallowwood posts (250mm x 250mm) salvaged from an old bridge in Inverell, paired with limewashed brickwork, blackbutt tongue and groove channel cladding, and standing seam Colorbond roofing and upper-level walls. Inside, natural oak veneer and poly shaker joinery sit alongside natural stone and oak flooring, with double glazing throughout and corner-glazed units in the main living areas for unobstructed views.
Every wall, roof and floor carries high-performance sound insulation. Oversized soft-close cavity sliders and recessed pelmets keep the detailing clean, and a solid blackbutt pivot entrance door with electric, keyless operation sets the tone at the front door.
The steep, difficult site, with a history of landslides in the area, demanded a complex landscape scope that had to be fully resolved before construction could begin. Landscape by Mark Hill Garden Designs, architecture by Benitta Elliot Building Design.
The home runs across three levels, finished with an ocean-facing deck on recycled hardwood and a separate carport. The primary structure went up in a single crane day, locking the tallowwood posts and structural steel into place.
