45 Steel St, Redhead NSW 2290

Forget the standard coastal formula, 45 Steel Street, Redhead is a home that borrows more from a converted warehouse design than a conventional beach-house, stacking three self-contained levels beneath one bold roofline and framing ocean views as a constant backdrop. Raw materials, oversized proportions and a carefully engineered sense of separation create a residence that can operate as one expansive home, a multigenerational sanctuary, or three distinct self-contained environments.

The layout is less about cookie-cutter and more about lifestyle. Each level carries its own identity, complete with kitchens, bathrooms and living zones, while a lift connects the entire structure with whisper-quiet efficiency. The ground floor flat with separate entry includes a reception space, leaning into a home based business or Airbnb rental. Light arrives from unexpected angles, filtering through a central atrium and travelling deep into the floorplan. Open spaces spill onto balconies and terraces for premium entertaining, and the view across the coastline allows you to check the surf conditions without leaving home. Every detail is thoughtful, from the workshop-sized garage and mezzanine storage to the flexibility built into the home's configuration.

Outside, Redhead's best-known landmarks are part of the daily landscape. The beach sits just 500 metres away, surf breaks are reached on foot, and the Fernleigh Track and Awabakal Nature Reserve open up kilometres of coastline, bushland and cycling trails. It's a location where the natural environment does the talking, and the home is designed to full advantage of it.