76 Newman Avenue

An architectural triumph of modernist design, this bespoke Bauhaus-inspired residence commands an unrivalled absolute beachfront setting. Completed in 2010, the home celebrates form, function, and a seamless connection to the ocean with galleries of floor-to-ceiling glass and a bold cubist profile. At its heart, a spectacular 11m lap pool defines the home, linking two distinct pavilions by a covered walkway and creating a private resort-like sanctuary. Architect: David Smythe, Davenport Campbell & Partners Builder: Danny Godwin Focussing on the design and craftsmanship, this home is constructed to the highest specification with concrete slab foundations, double-brick, and 48 deep piles anchoring the build into the dunes; the Swiss-engineered aluminium cladding, fibreglass roofing, and box-gutter detailing has imported terracotta tiles from a Florentine family workshop dating back five centuries, paired with Alucobond finishes. An expansive open-plan living crowned by a unique suspended French fireplace, heated polished concrete floors, and slotted cherry veneer ply ceilings allows for an excellent acoustic experience The interiors boast a master retreat with ensuite, robe, and balcony plus a second upstairs bedroom with robe and balcony, featuring split system air conditioning A rear pavilion positioned with two further bedrooms, large bathroom, and full laundry ideal for a guest wing or home office. Bespoke cabinetry in rare African hardwood, a Blackbutt staircase, and Carrara marble kitchen benchtops sourced from Tuscany add warmth to the coastal space. A gourmet kitchen fitted with Siemens appliances, Bose AV system, electric curtains, and underfloor heating for cooking enjoyment year-round. The lap pool dimensions are 11m x 4m solar-heated and solar-heated (48 vacuum tubes), concrete-lined and fibreglass-coated. Designed for durability and timeless beauty, Brazilian slate pool encompassing it. Beautifully landscaped gardens with six olive trees, star jasmine hedging, and a striking central Tahitian lime feature wall; the garden merging directly with the dunes, delivering rare direct beach access Regarding sustainability, the systems inbuilt are: a 5,000L underground rainwater tank servicing garden, laundry, and toilets. Gas heating with solar back-up, ensuring efficient and cost-effective energy with an integrated automatic watering system A hobbyist's dream: oversized double lock-up garage with workshop, extensive storage, and cellar. A Dedicated comms room with Hybrex phone system, Daikin climate control, and German-engineered heating receptor system This home embodies the pinnacle of coastal luxury: an architectural showpiece, both sculptural and functional, where the line between indoors and outdoors dissolves into the ocean horizon. Just moments from the village, yet with absolute seclusion, it offers the rarest of combinations-design pedigree, beachfront exclusivity, and effortless liveability.