A Hamptons home for life

As they looked towards retirement, our clients entrusted Oswald Homes to build their dream home on a 711 sqm north-east-facing block in leafy Applecross.

When the clients sat down with our designer to discuss their future residence, they emphasised their love of Hamptons style, hoping to build a home that incorporated a coastal feel with a touch of Australiana.

High on their list of “must-haves” was a sweeping front verandah, with double doors leading into a welcoming entrance foyer. They asked for the verandah to be large enough to accommodate comfortable seating, knowing that many an hour would be whiled away in this idyllic spot.

Inside, the clients requested an office/library space off the front entrance. They also hoped to incorporate a formal lounge in the tradition of a “grand room” with a fireplace, to be used for special occasions entertaining family and friends.

In contrast, they requested an informal, open-plan kitchen and living area which opened seamlessly to the outdoor alfresco. This would inevitably be the space where the family spent the most time, hence the inclusion of a butler’s pantry in the kitchen, and outdoor kitchen, plunge pool and ceiling fans in the alfresco.

Special consideration was given to the bedrooms. The master suite will be tucked away for privacy, creating a sense of sanctuary. Bedroom two doubles as a guest suite, with ample space and its own private bathroom. Bedrooms three and four share an ensuite, ensuring everyone has their space.

The resulting home design captures the clients’ brief beautifully, with a Hamptons aesthetic, free-flowing floorplan, and of course, sweeping front verandah.