Australian House & Garden

Natural wonder

Situated on an escarpment with views to Bass Strait, this property’s location is undeniably one of its star attractions. The owners, Andrew and Elaine Stewart, had been living in this idyllic spot for decades, in a three-level 1980s home that had long passed its use-by date by 2014. “We spent at least two years looking for another site, but where else would you find these views?” says Andrew. The Stewarts decided to stay put

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