Becoming empty-nesters can be a time of trepidation as well as transition. For Sydneysiders Amy and Jim, who decided to downsize from the family home as well, emotions ran particularly high. “This is our first home without our children and without our beloved chocolate labrador, who passed away just before we moved in,” she says.
“Not having the kids or the dog around was difficult in the beginning. Jim and I were so used to the noise and chaos of family living that we found the absence of it quite confronting! I had to re-evaluate my idea of what a home is.” Fast-forward five years and the couple, now doting grandparents, couldn’t feel more settled in the house they have made their own.
Set among lush greenery and framed by towering sandstone walls, the 1930s dwelling is located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, just a short stroll to the water’s edge. “It’s very simple in design, and there’s something very serene about it,” says Amy.
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Megan Morton's - RURAL IDYLL
The stylist and author reveals the secrets to her decorating journey with Mimosa Moon, her home in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
RURAL RETREAT
A Colonial-look 1970s property on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria is gently renovated with an English-country aesthetic in mind.
Michael Reid OAM
The renowned art dealer and entrepreneur, who runs a congregation of creative businesses across the globe, shares the moments and muses that have shaped his extensive career.
MASTER peace
Gallery owner Michael Reid has created his own living paradise, a rambling garden he keenly shares with fellow art lovers who visit the Murrurundi, NSW, gallery location.
GARDENS of the world
Up close and personal with the most memorable gardens in Morocco and Spain.
INTO the wild
Three words inspired the rework of this Kangaroo Valley, NSW, home among the gum trees: embracing, vibrant and Animalia.
COUNTRY kitchen.
Flavourful and warming dishes from The Cordony Kitchen with seasonal vegetables as the stars of the show.
HOLIDAY at home
Missing the Indonesian villa they enjoyed on a recent holiday the owners decided to recreate their own retreat at home.
STATEMENT piece
For a holiday home that embodies the coastal beauty of Bermagui, NSW, minimalist bricks were the natural choice, inside and out.
EFFORTLESS charm
With a discrete street frontage, this home fulfils the brief to keep its visual impact on the lush surrounds to a minimum.
