Outdoor living, Penpol

This large contemporary home overlooking Restronguet Creek required a simple, sophisticated design grand in scale to fit the space and the house.

The focus is on outdoor living, entertaining, and soaking up the stunning estuary views.

A terrace runs the length of the house, so all bedrooms on this level can step outside to enjoy the morning sun.

A sunken seating area uses the terrace wall to provide a snug area out of the wind for cooking and sunbathing.

The planting beds are arranged in a linear pattern to break up the space and create little private nooks such as the lower fire pit.

The land is subject to a conservation order restricting the planting of trees, so pampas grass is used to provide drama and movement.