OCEAN HOUSES
  • Year                           2024
  • Location                    Mermaid Beach
  • Architect                   TVS Architects
  • Interiors                   TVS Architects
  • Photos                      Andy McPherson
  •                                  Tari Peterson

Built by Mactech Constructions and developed by Sandbox Properties, Ocean Houses is a distinguished collection of five luxury town houses set along the prestigious Hedges Avenue in Mermaid Beach. Designed to meet the highest standard of beachside living, each four-level residence combines architectural sophistication, considered functionality and prioritises effortless coastal lifestyle.

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Open-plan living and kitchen at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring a curved olive sectional sofa, travertine island, and custom timber joinery.
Ocean Houses kitchen showcasing curved travertine island, timber cabinetry, and open shelving with natural stone details.
Open-plan kitchen at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring a curved travertine island, integrated timber joinery, and glass wine cellar.
Ocean Houses living room with stone feature wall, neutral furnishings, timber flooring, and open flow to dining area with natural light.

Averaging 500m² on title, each home features four bedrooms including a self-contained apartment, three bathrooms plus two powder rooms, multiple living zones, internal lifts and a private inground pool. Entertainer kitchens are appointed with integrated Miele appliances, natural stone benchtops, conditioned wine display and fully serviced butler’s pantry. Spacious rooftop terraces feature a built-in bar and powder room while offering uninterrupted coastal views.

Ocean Houses kitchen detail with sculptural travertine island, integrated timber joinery, and minimalist open shelving.
Minimalist study workspace at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring timber joinery, shelving, and upholstered chair
Ocean Houses master ensuite with double vanity, timber cabinetry, stone flooring, and pendant globe lights against a mirrored wall.

Each home includes interactive smart home technology controlling security, access, lighting and zone controlled ducted air-conditioning. All homes feature nine-foot ceilings throughout, heightening the sense of space, light and comfort while seamless indoor-outdoor connection enhances the coastal location. With meticulous detailing, enduring finishes and a restrained yet luxurious aesthetic, Ocean Houses delivers a new benchmark in multi-residential coastal design – a notable evolution for the built environment along the prestigious Hedges Avenue address.

Self contained ground floor level at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring timber joinery, curved sofa, and stone wall with outdoor seating.
Private plunge pool at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, with stone feature wall, timber bench seating, and surrounding landscaping.

Crafted to both celebrate and endure the beachfront environment, the material palette includes travertine, engineered timber, brushed nickel tapware and natural stone throughout. The sculpted façade mimics the ocean adjacent, while expansive glazing and private beachside entries enhance flow, light and privacy, creating a sense of calm within the multi-residential coastal retreat. Metalwork features are built of timber like battening giving the warmth of timber while providing a low maintenance outcome.

Master ensuite vanity at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring timber cabinetry, stone benchtop, mirrored cabinetry, and pendant lighting.
Open-plan dining and kitchen at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring natural stone, oak timber flooring, and integrated planter detail.
Courtyard pool at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges with stone paving, timber bench seating, glass fencing, and landscaped cactus garden.
Ground floor living area at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, with custom timber joinery, sectional sofa, and direct access to private courtyard with stone paving.
Top floor bar at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring a stone wall, integrated shelving, and expansive views across the terrace and ocean.
Master ensuite at Ocean Houses, 200 Hedges, featuring a double vanity, freestanding bath, travertine stone floor, and timber batten ceiling.

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