1 Melrose Parade

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 - Light-filled open plan living/entertaining - Both Wood-Burning & Jetmaster fireplaces - Custom kitchen with Carrara marble island - Dining with Coco Reynolds pendant light - Alfresco lounge with unobstructed views - Casual living with polished concrete floors - Hydronic central heating, underfloor heating - Home gym or wellness room/yoga studio - 3 bathrooms, Astra Walker brass tapware - Aneeta sashless windows frame curated vistas - Lighting by Euroluce and Pierre + Charlotte - Huge double lock-up garage (internal access) - 400m down to the beach and ocean pool - Walk along the coast to Clovelly, Bronte & Coogee - 100m to Gordons Bay Disclaimer: All information contained herein, including the description, floor plan, and images, is gathered from reliable sources. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy; however, we cannot guarantee it. All interested parties should make and rely upon their inquiries.