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WATER’S EDGE

Starting with a cup of tea, weekends at Renee and James’s Clareville home overlooking Pittwater on Sydney’s northern beaches are about as idyllic as they come. “We keep a mini fridge and kettle in our wardrobe so we can make a cuppa and relax in bed for that little bit longer,” says Renee. “Most often, the kids will end up coming in for a tea or a chat, which is just the nicest way to begin the day.”

From there, the couple and their

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