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Australian House & Garden 101

H&G HOUSES

Australian House & Garden 101

An eco-minded house in coastal Victoria puts

this family ahead of the curve when it comes to

embracing a year-round indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

STORY JUDY OSTERGAARD ❖ STYLING EMMA O’MEARA ❖ PHOTOGRAPHY NIKOLE RAMSAY

MAKING WAVES

Summer sorted

“Outdoor sunshades screen

out direct sunlight and keep

the house cooler,” says

owner and builder Michael

Leake. “The deck area

and long table are the

ideal setting for summer

barbecues.” Summer also

means lots of beach time,

surfing and waterskiing for

this active family. “Being so

close to the Barwon River,

we o†en walk down there

for picnics and swims.”