Pre-existing features have
been given new life – like
this wine storage barrel
that’s now a bathtub
unique Europe-meets-Australia motif of the estate.
Their most recent venture, a renovated two-acre
beachside property south of Byron called The Beach
House East Coast, also embraces the same laidback
theme but with a coastal feel. “There’s a barefoot
sophistication that I love to adopt in my lifestyle –
relaxed yet curated,” says Lane. It’s an aesthetic that
seeps into every aspect of the house, from the raw
timber fittings and soft natural renders, right down to the
muted earthy colour palette of the terracotta tiles and
linen furniture, which disguise the marks and muddy
footprints that are inevitable with children and pets.
With such an expansive property, you’d presume
choosing a favourite corner would be difficult. But Lane
points to the sunken lounge, designed in collaboration
with interior designer Sarah Ellison and situated at the
heart of the property, as the space her family inhabit
the most, along with the outdoor entertaining area.
“Tom often cooks dinner over the coals of the fire pit
while we gather around to look out over the view.”E