Coastal home with the X factor

Bold statements interspersed with thoughtful detailing come together in this home to make it a cut above the rest

WHEN Shannon Koryzma was given a blank canvas to design and build a home befitting of its aspirational main river position, he knew exactly what he wanted it to be – a quality build that capitalised on the coastal lifestyle and had real wow factor.

You don’t need to look too hard at the home standing at 27 Namatjira Court in Broadbeach Waters to know that he has achieved his brief.

“Being on the water we wanted it to have a coastal feel, something that wasn’t going to date,” said Mr Koryzma of Koryzma Constructions.

“The water was the main thing we wanted to capitalise on and we designed the back part of the house so when you walk in you can see the canal from every room, except of course from the secondary bedrooms which are at the front of the home,” he said.

Much in this abode is supersized, from the near 5m kitchen bench to a soaring 5.8m void that runs the length of the living spaces.

While helping to optimise air and light, design elements such as this can also create a problem – swathes of white blank walls.

To overcome this in the living room, Mr Koryzma designed and built a Scandinavian-style wood panel installation to sit above dual biofuel fireplaces, bringing warmth into what could have become quite a clinical space.

His use of wood is repeated in the staircase and other parts of the property to create cohesion in what is a large family home.

The technique is repeated with other materials, too. For example, the ceramic tiles used beside the pool and in the sunken seating area are repeated on the stairs to the study.

It is these highly considered design elements that are integrated throughout the house that give it that wow factor.

The study, for instance, has glass walls and almost appears to float over the surrounding landscaped gardens.

Greenery is a big thing in this home and features such as glass panelling beneath the fireplaces give the impression of being surrounded by plants, without having to bring them into the home.

At its heart, though, this property was built to capitalise on the Gold Coast’s warm weather and outdoor lifestyle.

“We’re on the coast so we wanted to ensure there were a lot of spaces that allow you to enjoy that,” Mr Koryzma said.

With a 14m pool and spa, fire pit, barbecue area, alfresco dining area and pontoon, the home is well-equipped to host a large summer soirée.

“It’s in a really quiet street and only about five minutes’ drive to the beach. There’s not too much around Broadbeach for sale and I think it’s one of the better homes on the market at the moment,” Mr Koryzma said.

The house has been fully styled by Coco Republic and anyone happy to walk in and start living has the option of buying the home fully kitted out.