'Brontecarlo', A Beach Cottage With Wow Factor Between Tamarama And Bronte Beaches
One of Bronte's last remaining weatherboard cottages has been transformed into a striking coastal sanctuary, fusing warehouse cool with beach house soul in a coveted pocket between two of Sydney's most iconic beaches. Reimagined by acclaimed architect Kerry McGrath to maximise northerly sunshine, the freestanding home unfolds around a central open-air courtyard with dramatic double-height ceilings and exposed steel defining the dialogue between heritage and contemporary design. The focus is on light, function and honesty of materials, with finishes in Kauri pine, Blackbutt and Turpentine conceived for barefoot living and easy flow. A pavilion-style layout delivers flexibility and simplicity, with a whole-floor parents' retreat opening to a home office and cantilevered deck capturing a wide leafy outlook. Sustainability sits at the heart of the redesign with a 6.2kW solar power system, exceptional cross-ventilation and greywater irrigation, ensuring a low carbon footprint and energy costs. Just 300m to Bronte Public School and featuring rear lane access to parking, this is one of the best spots for families just 600m to Bronte Surf Life Saving Club in one direction and 700m to Tamarama Beach in the other.
* Architect-reimagined beach cottage * Great neighbourhood, rear lane access * Eco-friendly design, welcoming interiors * Custom steel-framed doors/windows * 3 spacious bedrooms with built-in robes * Huge main with bi-folds to a deep deck * Wide district views, ocean breezes * Upper level home office, northerly light * Original Kauri boards, high ceilings * North-facing internal entertainer's deck * Sun-filled kitchen and open plan dining * Stainless steel benchtops, Euro appliances * Floor to ceiling bi-folds, loads of light * Lofty living pavilion with an in/outdoor flow * Coastal courtyard with secure parking * 2 bathrooms, reverse air, Big Ass fans * 6.2kW solar power, rainwater harvesting * Bronte Public School catchment area * 250m to Favoloso, 800m to SoBo village
