Inside a Magical Home with Breathtaking Views of the Coastal Landscape (House Tour)

Inside a magical home complemented by the ever-changing backdrop of the ocean, it is evident that Macmasters Beach House is a family residence that allows its owners to live peacefully alongside nature. Nestled into the headland, there is a certain wild, Australian characteristic that is hinted at throughout the home’s design. Embracing the idea of barefoot luxury inside a magical home, Polly Harbison Design has imbued the coastal dwelling with principles of simplicity while offering the owners a home where they can experience unparalleled views.

Featuring off-form and broad-form concrete as well as exposed eaves, the design and architecture of the beachside house allows the materials to speak for themselves. Moreover, the remnant pocket of bush that surrounds the home is enhanced and carefully considered by keeping the footprint of the home as small as possible while still providing plenty of space for the family within. Polly Harbison Design has also retained much of the landscape to encourage the existing vegetation on site to regenerate. Once inside a magical home, the house tour reveals a deep connection between the natural and built elements. Journeying up a cantilevered concrete staircase that is embraced by a green wall, the house tour reveals a stone-tiled platform, which wraps around the house and offers various outdoor areas for the family to enjoy and relax in.

The open plan living and dining rooms inside a magical home have been equally proportioned, allowing the abode to feel warm and welcoming. Through the careful balance of architecture and views, the architect encourages the natural surrounds and the greenery of the garden to become a part of the home itself. Upstairs, the design of the rooms is intended to be smaller, with large windows that face out to the ocean. Located downstairs, the children’s rooms have been designed to appear robust as they open up to a generous lawn outside. Proportioned in size, Macmasters Beach House strikes a clear balance between providing for the family and appearing as a humble structure while embracing simple living.

00:00 - Introduction to the Magical Home
00:45 - The Beautiful Coastal Site and Its Core Principles
01:25 - A Walkthrough of the Home
02:59 - Focusing on Indoor-Outdoor Connection
03:25 - Perfecting the Build and its Finishings
04:14 - Protecting the Surrounding Bushland
04:45 - Proud Moments

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Photography by Derek Swalwell.
Architecture by Polly Harbison Design.
Build by Paterson Builders.
Styling by Room on Fire.
Landscape by Michael Cooke Garden Design.
Engineering by Tihanyi Consulting Engineers.
Flooring by Eco Outdoor.
Joinery by Fine Earth Joinery.
Timber Doors by Bakers Joinery.
Filmed and Edited by Emble Studio.
Production by The Local Project.

Location: Macmasters Beach, New South Wales, Australia

The Local Project acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land in Australia. We recognise the importance of First Nations people in the identity of our country and continuing connections to Country and community. We pay our respect to Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people of these lands.

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[keithronson]

Yet again another perfect home... As stated, " not too big, not too small".
Wonderfully constructed using natural materials and references what has gone before. Sitting perfectly into the surrounding landscape.
A home for life for sure.
Thank you for sharing with us.

[lain]

What an incredible dream-home. Those views! The site and surrounding nature… and humble use of materials are stunning. Only thing missing is a bath-tub for a hot soak on colder evenings. 😊 Inspirational house tour ❤

[johnmac]

i don't place a ton of value on money, just want enough to not worry about it.... but seeing architecture this good... woven into nature... definitely motivates tf out of me to grind hard at work. who knows, one day.

[AnnesLebenCH]

Simply stunning! I really like the house and the location. What a dream! 😍

[KKG]

"The idea of Barefoot luxury" loved this.... What a stunning place to call home!

Some famous now dead person stated, "Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication" methinks this statement pays homage to this beautiful piece

Yet another wicked content coming outta The Local Project!

[victoriasouthwood]

What a simple and humble structure, I'm stunned, absolutely loving it.❣

[AgentAO]

Very nice home but the real star is that incredible view! 😍

[mwmentor]

Simple but beautiful... and the main beauty of this house in my opinion are the views that can enjoyed from it. I really like it.

[akara]

Really beautiful! Imagine being that rich that this is your holiday home…

[nickcarter]

The music goes so well with the atmosphere of this video and this house and Polly 😌 what did she call it, barefoot luxury. That’s so Australian lol. I love her vibe. She’s so laid back and real, yet completely professional at the same time. She always seems like she has the clients best interests in mind almost like a good friend would. Her projects are definitely a reflection of that. 🏝️🚤🌅🥂

[DrProgNerd]

Absolutely beautiful. Love it. Thank you for sharing.

[johnLee]

I get an uplifted experience just looking at what you have created here - I can only dream of owning such Amazing work

[chronic_daydreamer]

How the other half live. This might not be super luxurious but that family has got prime real estate there. One of the best views in Australia. Australian coastline is so special.

[samcavr]

Amazing work, so many houses on prime land are too big. This is done so well, bravo!

[MegaPhilly]

Drive past it most days… the best thing about it is how understated it is from the outside. It blends into the coast

[sutats]

This is some next level humble beach shack.

[antoniomartines]

Muy hermosa, house, pontos naturaleza, cercanas¿"projeto espetacular¿"

[iwonagrzeskowiak]

👍👍👍💖💖💖💎💎💎✨✨✨
Ten dom, to po prostu czysta poezja!

[darien]

Me gusta. Es sencilla y agradable. Visible.

[AB-oluz]

gorgeous setting - i'm curious - does the house have an elevator? When I view properties, I tend to do it with accessibility in mind - can someone on crutches, using a cane/walker or wheelchair enter the home, let alone have full use of the home? Are the doorways/hallways wide enough to accommodate someone recovering from injury/illness? Can they enter the bathroom/use the facilities independently or need help because their wheelchair won't fit through the doorway....so many things to consider when building for accommodation of an aging family, let alone aging in place...or just dealing with injuries like a broken arm/leg, etc.