Australian Home Beautiful

IN THE ZONE

t took incredible vision, savvy problem solving and plenty of time on the tools to create the idyllic backyard oasis where owners Amanda and Pete, and their children, Isla, 10, and Max, eight, spend most of their time when at home on the Gold Coast. From the street, there are few clues to what lies beyond the family’s home so when first-time visitors wander out the back and glimpse the pool and a hint of the garden, their reaction is often “Wow”, followed by another “Wow” when guests venture further and experience the outdoor sanctuary. Multiple entertaining areas span several levels, interwoven with

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