Where Land, Sea, and Sky Converge

From the first approach along a cobblestone drive, Panorama House presents itself as anchored yet dynamic—a home in deep conversation with its landscape. The robust palette of concrete, locally sourced sandstone, zinc, and timber references the site’s geology, aging gracefully with the ocean weather. This restrained materiality provides a tactile counterpoint to the sweeping transparency of glazed walls—almost every room celebrates unobstructed blue expanses, with Bronte Beach and the Pacific Ocean as curation and canvas.

Images of the exterior reveal a sinuous, organic form that rises and dips in harmony with the escarpment. The striking canopy roof—undulating, rhythmic, and dramatic—does more than shelter; it brings movement to the horizon and amplifies the sense of drama upon entry.

The home’s interior is as striking as its first impression promises. Pass through the main entry—where a dramatic David Trubridge Navicula pendant floats overhead—and the house unfurls into a breathtaking double-height void. This sculptural, curved volume not only centers the home but also draws the eye outward, immediately orienting the living experience to the ever-changing seascape.

Walls of floor-to-ceiling glass erase interior boundaries, maximising year-round northern sunlight and framing panoramic ocean views from every vantage point. The suspended, sunlit garden and wraparound decks beckon you outside, while Blackbutt timber floors and bespoke joinery ground the interior in warmth and tactility.

Thoughtful Spatial Planning for Real Living

Beyond its cinematic views, Panorama House is defined by its nuanced program. The house, split across three levels, provides versatility for multigenerational or family living. An adult’s retreat and a separate children’s wing ensure privacy while fostering connection around luminous, shared spaces. The living room opens directly to a heated saltwater pool and spa, which seems to float above the sea—an illusion heightened by frameless glass balustrades and minimal material distraction.

Signature features, such as a two-way Escea fireplace framed in sandstone and a monolithic Calacatta Oro kitchen island, balance luxury and subtlety. The high-spec kitchen, complete with a discreet butler’s pantry, flows seamlessly into the dining area, where a built-in speakeasy cocktail bar and Vintec fridges infuse social life with playfulness and sophistication.

Upstairs, an additional living area with another fireplace and access to a sweeping wraparound deck invites sunrise breakfasts and sunset contemplation. Downstairs, a rumpus/media room caters to entertainment or quiet retreat, embodying the flexibility central to the design philosophy.

Panorama House’s passive environmental design is as integral as its aesthetics. The home’s orientation, carefully commanded to the north, ensures solar gain, while the robust construction and deep overhangs offer protection from coastal winds and salt. Every detail is tuned for longevity: zinc roof and cladding resist corrosion, concrete and stone weather into the site, and extensive glazing is shaded to reduce heat load while maximising light.

The result is a home that neither shouts for attention nor apologises for its size. Instead, it endures—visually, materially, and experientially—prizing joy, comfort, and a constant connection to landscape.

Panorama House sets a benchmark for what contemporary coastal living can achieve. By balancing sculptural presence with restraint, openness with sanctuary, and indulgence with wellness, it presents a vision where architecture serves both its place and its people. Each image of the house, be it the dramatic pool terrace or the gentle curve of the canopy against a cobalt sky, underlines its role as a stage for life well-lived—epic in scale, but always attuned to the horizon and the home within.