Embedded Haven

In a city renowned for its waterfront, this private and enduring quality is what makes Tamarama one of the city’s most desired beachfront addresses. Perched atop the southern headland, Monocline House commands a panoramic view of life in this elevated enclave. Surrounded by sandstone escarpments on both sides, Tamarama naturally frames its own amphitheatre, animated by majestic dawn light, rolling storms, and the piercing blue sky of the Australian summer.

Embedded within the sandstone cliff face is a unique home that epitomises the rare quality and unique natural landscape of Tamarama. Designed for privacy and an outdoor lifestyle, Monocline House is accessed from Marine Parade through a private walk that connects to the beach and Sydney’s most iconic coastal walks.

The design privileges the intimate family spaces, elevating them to the highest point of the site. Below, additional family bedrooms, amenity areas, and entertaining spaces find their place, thoughtfully integrated into the structural flow. The confident geometry of the design is softened throughout by the inclusion of abundant landscaped planters and gardens on each extending level, ensuring a sense of privacy, intimacy, and greenery. On the first floor, a spacious ballroom has been created, perfect for extravagant gatherings, with large outdoor areas leading to a pool and terrace that offer beach views. Under this, direct but discrete access from Marine Parade through a curated coastal garden leads to fully equipped wellness facility with steam room, ice bath, yoga studio, as well as numerous multi-function spaces that can be readily adapted.

While internal spaces can embrace distinct design elements and identities, the home’s public presentation exudes an inviting simplicity enriched with refined details. This cohesive design philosophy, encompassing aesthetics and concepts, effortlessly conveys a sense of confidence and ease.

Discreetly concealed multi-functional spaces seamlessly merge with the grand entrance hall, offering a passage to the Level 1 formal entertaining areas and providing access to all residence levels via the lift.