This renovation is a great example of how a modest fibro beach shack can be transformed into a stunning family home. This 50+ year old home was in quite original condition when it was purchased by our clients. A series of smallish, dark rooms with some additions on the back. While it lacked modern comfort it sat on a level and accessible block mere metres from the beach front and its canny buyers knew it was the perfect reno project.

The brief was to retain the beach house feel but with clean lines and natural materials. Being a fibro home, one of the first tasks was safe removal and disposal of asbestos and the necessary certification, all taken care of by Brazier. The owners were keen to keep some of the planting at the front of the house, including a large established frangipani, and we were happy to work with the client, ensuring that the building process didn’t impact this area.

The exterior of this home features heritage style, Hamptons influenced materials, with weatherboards, sandstone cladding and a gabled colorbond roof. Inside the home is a modern take on a beach house, with open plan spaces for easy family living and clean, natural finishes.

The emphasis for these clients, a young family, was their beach lifestyle and their growing children. Brazier delivered a home that not only looks great but is low maintenance and will grow with them.