B A Y S I D E B L I S S
In 2017, Our client approached us to transform a dated brick-and-tile villa in Brighton, Victoria into a modern, family-friendly seaside home. The renovation created a 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom residence designed for both family living and entertaining.
Key features include a rooftop deck with bay views, a secluded rear courtyard with a home office and yoga studio/gym, and a front courtyard pool. A new flexible living area was added to the first floor, creating a northern overhang while respecting neighbouring two-storey homes.
The aesthetic blends coastal charm and modern design: red brick was whitewashed, weathered timber cladding added warmth, and a grass driveway enhances the relaxed, beachside feel.
Styling: M & Co
Photo: Estate imagery
Agent: Marshall White
Architect: Lyndal Williams
Owner’s comments: “Working with Lyndal and the Willow Architecture team was a breeze, I loved the design, outcome and the overall experience… I look forward to working with Willow again on my next project!!”
Simone Callahan
BEFORE
AFTER
Part of the brief was to provide an additional outdoor living area capturing the exquisite views across the bay through the incorporation of a rooftop deck complete with built-in seating and BBQ.
At the upper level, the new flexible living area has discreet views towards the water whilst providing privacy from the street below. It’s connected to the new roof deck via the white timber ladder stair washed with natural light from the skylight hatch above.
View from living room toward the Brighton Sea Baths, with windows that optimise natural light and enjoyment of the seasons.
The rear courtyard was designed to be a quiet and relaxing oasis as an adjunct to the owner’s yoga studio, complete with built-in timber seating and a breakfast bar opening to the courtyard space.
The existing kitchen area was renovated to include a marble breakfast bar and passthrough window to the rear courtyard space.
Due to zoning regs, a third level stairwell was not possible and therefore access to the roof was created via an auto opening glass skylight hatch.