This prestigious waterfront property in Salamander Bay features a beautifully curated landscape that seamlessly blends with its coastal environment. Designed to enhance both aesthetics and functionality, the garden embraces the natural beauty of the region while offering a tranquil and inviting outdoor space. The use of natural sandstone and carefully selected Australian native plants ensures a timeless, low-maintenance design that thrives in the coastal climate.

At the heart of the front garden, a raised sandstone garden bed creates a stunning focal point, showcasing the sculptural elegance of Xanthorrhoea australis (Grass Tree). Organic bluestone steppers lead visitors from the street to the driveway, softened by a lush carpet of native groundcovers, including Casuarina ‘Cousin It,’ Chrysocephalum apiculatum, Myoporum parvifolium, and Lomandra. These plantings not only provide year-round texture and colour but also help stabilise the sandy soil while enhancing the garden’s natural flow.

A thoughtfully designed seating area paved in Deco Granite offers a peaceful retreat, featuring a custom hardwood timber bench that encourages relaxation while overlooking the garden. A secondary stacked sandstone garden bed within this space houses a striking Brachychiton rupestris (Bottle Tree), adding height and sculptural interest to the setting.

Framing the perimeter, carefully selected native plantings define the garden’s structure while providing privacy and a welcoming habitat for local wildlife. The inclusion of sandstone edging reinforces the landscape’s clean lines while complementing the home’s architecture. By integrating resilient and drought-tolerant species, the garden not only minimises maintenance but also fosters biodiversity, attracting native birds and pollinators.

Designed with a deep appreciation for the surrounding coastal landscape, this garden is a true reflection of effortless natural beauty, offering a serene yet sophisticated outdoor sanctuary.

Landscaper: MB Landscaping

Photographer: Bronte Lockwood Photography