Watsons Bay House
living private°
Watsons Bay House is a private residence located in Watsons Bay. The project is a new home and garden commissioned by Peter and Anna Schutzinger with architecture by Clinton Murray and Polly Harbison. Watsons Bay House was completed in 2011.
Size: 1,140m2
Scope: Concept Design, Development Application, Tender Documentation, Construction
1. Marine parade frontage (above left)
2. Harbour lawn (above right)
3. Entertainment terrace under the transplanted pandanus (below right)
Fluid living spaces
The pandanus frames harbour and city views
A family garden that celebrates the village charm of Watsons Bay.
Main Entry and Pool Garden
Poolside
Design statement
The home occupies an iconic site next to Doyle’s restaurant, and overlooks the harbour, beach and promenade. Watsons Bay House is built from recycled bridge timbers. In contrast to its neighbours, this modest timber building disappears into its bush headland site.
This garden is a celebration of simplicity, the charm of Watsons Bay and of time with the family. The site is small and the garden is a conduit between the interior living spaces and the exquisite natural setting. Mature pandanus were brought to site to add a touch of the native exotic and to provide shade to for seating on the Harbour Lawn.
