69 Scamander Avenue is a classic coastal home that has been confidently reimagined, retaining the character of its original 1980s modernist design while introducing a refined material palette and a timeless, relaxed feel. Set on a generous 1,330 sqm parcel, the property is accessed via a wide internal gravel driveway that extends deep into the block, enhancing privacy and separation from the street. This positioning enhances the home's quiet, retreat-like setting, while rear yard access and a direct walking connection from the backyard to the beach reinforce its genuine relationship with the coastal environment.
The home's original architectural influences remain present and have been carefully elevated rather than erased. Distinctive window forms, exposed timber beams, and full-height timber wall panelling introduce warmth, texture, and a strong sense of character. Engineered oak flooring flows throughout the interior, grounding the spaces and creating cohesion across the home. Feature walls within the bedrooms further reinforce the material integrity and give each room its own identity. Natural light moves easily through the home, softening the interior and enhancing its calm, grounded atmosphere.
The living room centres around a freestanding wood heater, creating a natural focal point and ensuring comfort year-round. The kitchen has been resolved in a way that complements the home's material palette rather than competing with it, with white cabinetry, clean subway tiling, and stone surfaces providing clarity and function while remaining connected to the warmth of the surrounding materials. Both the main residence and studio bathrooms have been finished with full-height porcelain tiling, each with its own distinct material expression. The main bathroom features large-format Calacatta marble-look porcelain tiles, creating a clean and refined aesthetic, while the studio bathroom introduces a more contemporary tonal palette, reinforcing the studio's independence and design identity.
The separate studio is a genuine highlight - private, self-contained, and highly adaptable. With its own bedroom and beautifully finished bathroom, it offers exceptional flexibility as guest accommodation, a creative retreat, workspace, or future secondary income opportunity, subject to further fit-out if desired. Outdoor living is centred around the expansive hardwood timber deck, positioned to capture all-day sun with its eastern aspect. Generous in both depth and scale, it becomes a true extension of the home - ideal for entertaining, outdoor dining, quiet mornings, or unwinding after time at the beach. An outdoor shower further enhances this connection, allowing a seamless transition from the ocean to home.
A double garage provides secure parking and valuable storage, complementing the functionality of the property.
Retaining the strength and proportions of its original modernist coastal design while introducing carefully considered upgrades, 69 Scamander Avenue offers a rare combination of character, flexibility, and lifestyle - a timeless coastal home equally suited to permanent living or escape.
