Captivated by the beauty of the neighbouring multi-award-winning resort, Qualia, my clients approached that property’s architect to begin the design of their very own expansive private clifftop hideaway.

An exceptional vacation home for a young family, one of the features this eight bedroom property shares with tropical Australian resorts is a focus on bringing the outdoors in. The house enjoys exquisite views of the Coral Sea through the native hoop pines, as well as abundant plant life at its doors – as an interior designer establishing a connection to those elements was central to the concept.

Enjoying a breezy, open plan means the villa comprises a series of interconnected pavilions that flow on to courtyards, lawns, pools and secluded coastal lookouts. At every turn, tree trunks, leaves and water are not only visible but also accessible.

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