Tucker Beach

This split-level property has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and three living spaces within its 722sqm footprint. The house, with intriguing cantilevers, is anchored to its sloping environs with masonry and schist forms, while above are metal and timber.

When you step inside, ingenious use of natural high-end materials helps define the character of each zone, with flow through the house to beautiful outdoor entertaining areas.

Luxury features such as an outdoor room, a floor-to-ceiling glass-fronted wine cellar, hidden courtyards, a bath with a view and, out the back, a sauna.

While this had to be a heavenly place for the owners, it also had to perform for the environment. Holistic sustainability measures include site orientation for local conditions, a robust thermal envelope, weather-resistant materials, integrated drainage and effective moisture management. Smart technology was a blended layer of the architecture.