23 Carawa Street, Blacksmiths, NSW 2281

Timeless, entirely one level and a celebration of exceptional design and building excellence.
This is the beachside home you have always imagined building, or perhaps something even better…without sacrificing the next two years of your life trying to make it happen.

For those ready to leave behind the maintenance, stairs, traffic and constant demands of a larger home, this is the sea change you have been waiting for.

Move-in ready, wonderfully low maintenance and completely one level, it offers the class, elegance and architectural quality you want without compromising on space, storage, entertaining or the practicalities of everyday life.

A truly one-off creation designed by Zinc Design Studio and expertly constructed by CG Built, this extraordinary residence presents a bespoke interpretation of coastal cottage luxury.

It is pure beach house living…relaxed, light-filled, tactile and beautifully connected to its surroundings…elevated through exceptional architectural thought, craftsmanship and curation.

From the street, its timeless coastal silhouette, contemporary cladding and beautifully landscaped surrounds feel immediately at home in Blacksmiths. There is an undeniable familiarity and warmth to the cottage-inspired façade, yet what unfolds behind it is completely unexpected.

The cottage form has been reimagined through a spectacular contemporary pavilion-style transformation that extends to the rear, opening the home to northern sunshine, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining and the swimming pool.

It is not simply an extension added to a traditional design. It is a considered architectural evolution.

The warmth and soul of a coastal cottage have been retained, while the scale, light, flow and openness of a contemporary pavilion residence have been introduced behind it. The result feels timeless from the street and remarkable from within.

The north-facing rear aspect is the game-changer.

It allows sunshine to pour across the backyard, entertaining deck, swimming pool, main living pavilion and master retreat. It brings warmth during the cooler months, beautiful natural light throughout the day and an effortless connection between the home and its outdoor environment.

Rather than turning inward, the entire rear of the residence opens toward the sun.
The arrival provides an immediate introduction to the home's architectural intent. A wide designer foyer, warm engineered timber flooring and oversized picture-frame glazing draw your attention directly into the central landscaped courtyard.

This garden sits between the home's distinct pavilions, simultaneously separating and connecting the living and bedroom wings. It draws natural light deep into the floorplan, creates beautiful internal outlooks and ensures the surrounding landscape remains part of the experience from the moment you enter.

Long, carefully considered sightlines reveal the gardens, main living spaces and northern outdoors beyond. Everything feels calm, connected and intentional.
At the heart of the residence, the spectacular main pavilion brings the kitchen, dining and living areas together beneath soaring 2.7-metre-plus ceilings and dramatic pitched rooflines.
Warm Tinge Clay-toned engineered timber floorboards, full-height architectural glazing, soft sheer curtains and curated feature lighting give the room texture, scale and softness. It is spacious and impressive, yet never feels cold or overly formal.

This is a room made for everyday enjoyment.

Morning coffee as the northern sun filters in. Long lunches with the doors open to the deck. Grandchildren moving between the lawn and pool. Friends gathering around the island while dinner is prepared. Quiet evenings at home with the gardens illuminated beyond the glass.

The kitchen is both an architectural statement and a genuine working centrepiece.
An expansive Caesarstone island provides abundant preparation space, casual seating and a natural gathering point, with microcement detailing introducing another layer of texture and craftsmanship.

Caesarstone benchtops and matching splashback are complemented by bespoke full-height timber-look cabinetry, exceptional integrated storage, dedicated wine shelving and generous functional workspace.

Designer pendants soften the space from above, while the carefully restrained palette connects effortlessly with the engineered timber flooring, garden outlook and relaxed coastal character of the home.

Every element has been considered, yet nothing feels overdone.
The result is beautifully curated coastal luxury…warm, tactile and inviting rather than cold or clinical.
Wide glazing and sliding doors extend the entire living pavilion onto the covered entertaining deck, finished in low-maintenance composite boards. The transition between indoors and outdoors is virtually seamless.
Beyond the deck, the sunny north-facing backyard unfolds across landscaped lawns to the sparkling fibreglass saltwater swimming pool.
The positioning is exceptional. The living pavilion, entertaining deck, master suite, lawn and pool all share the same northern orientation, allowing the most important spaces within the home to enjoy the best natural light and outlook.
It is a setting created for long summer lunches, family celebrations, grandchildren and pets playing on the grass, afternoons beside the pool and relaxed evenings entertaining beneath the architectural landscape lighting.
The master retreat feels like a private pavilion of its own.
A soaring pitched ceiling, full-height architectural glazing and wide sliding doors capture the northern light and open directly onto the composite deck, backyard and swimming pool.
Wake to sunshine and a garden outlook, step outside with your morning coffee or leave the doors open to enjoy the breeze and unmistakable feeling of living by the coast.
A Venetian plaster feature wall, integrated designer lighting and engineered timber flooring give the room an elegant, beautifully resolved finish, while the generous fitted walk-in wardrobe provides exceptional everyday storage.
The master ensuite continues the home's tactile material palette with microcement finishes, a floating timber vanity, Caesarstone top, frameless glass shower, heated towel rail and refined brushed fixtures.
It is luxurious without losing the calm, uncomplicated character of a genuine beach house.
Two additional bedrooms are equally well resolved, offering fitted built-in wardrobes, plush carpeting, full-height sheer curtains, ceiling fans, ducted air conditioning and abundant natural light.
They provide beautiful accommodation for visiting family, grandchildren and friends, while also offering flexibility for a dedicated home office or creative room.
The main bathroom is another showcase of exceptional execution, featuring microcement-style finishes, a freestanding bath, separate frameless walk-in shower, rainfall showerhead, illuminated niche, floating timber vanity, stone benchtop, designer basin, full-width mirror and heated towel rail.
For downsizers, retirees and those planning a move from Sydney, the floorplan is exceptionally compelling.
Everything needed for daily life is located on one level. There are no unnecessary stairs, no immediate renovations to undertake and no compromises in the kitchen, master suite, entertaining areas or storage.
It offers all the refinement of a bespoke architectural build while remaining relaxed, manageable and easy to live in. You can simply arrive, unpack and begin enjoying the lifestyle from day one.
Even the detached garage has been designed to offer far more than conventional vehicle storage.
Oversized in its proportions and accessed through wide side access, it provides valuable space for cars, a caravan, boat, trailer, jet skis, surfboards, fishing equipment, bikes and workshop storage.
In a location surrounded by the beach and lake, this degree of access and garaging is a major advantage. You can fully embrace the boating, fishing, surfing and touring lifestyle without having to sacrifice the presentation or usability of the home.
The garage is already complete with automatic roller doors and its own beautifully finished full bathroom, making it exceptionally useful when entertaining around the pool or returning home from the beach.
Its size and existing facilities also introduce exciting possibilities for an additional bedroom, private guest retreat, home gym, creative studio, pool house or work-from-home space, subject to any required approvals—all while potentially retaining valuable garaging.
It is another example of how thoroughly the property has been considered. There is space for the lifestyle you want now and flexibility for whatever comes next.
Behind the home's relaxed coastal character is a comprehensive suite of contemporary technology and infrastructure.
ActronAir ducted air conditioning, three-phase power, a 5kW solar photovoltaic system with 10kWh battery energy storage, wireless access point, three-camera HiLook CCTV system, keypad front-door entry and automatic garage roller doors deliver genuine comfort, connectivity, security and energy efficiency.
Entirely electric, with no gas connection, the home has been created for uncomplicated contemporary living.
Low-maintenance composite decking, durable exterior materials and beautifully considered landscaping allow you to spend less time maintaining the property and more time enjoying everything that surrounds it.
And this is a location made to be enjoyed.
The major attraction will always be the beach.
Leave the car at home and take an easy, level stroll to the sand and surf of spectacular Nine Mile Beach. Start the morning with a walk along the dog-friendly stretches of coastline, catch a wave, swim between the flags or wander to the Surf Club for coffee, breakfast or lunch overlooking the sand.
Blacksmiths is wonderfully flat and easy to explore on foot or by e-bike, making it particularly attractive for those wanting an active coastal lifestyle without constantly relying on the car.
A neighbourhood reserve sits just a couple of doors away, placing additional green space close to home. Village shops, parks, cafés and local conveniences are also within easy reach.
Then there is the lake.
The sparkling waters of Lake Macquarie, the Southern Hemisphere's largest coastal saltwater lake…are only moments away, bringing with them an incredible boating and fishing culture.
Whether your weekends involve launching the boat, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding or simply walking beside the foreshore, the combination of wide side access and oversized garaging means you have somewhere practical to keep everything that makes this lifestyle so enjoyable.
Oceanside national park, the lake foreshore, local reserves and one of the region's most beautiful stretches of coastline all surround you.
Beach first, lake moments away and green open space just a couple of doors from home—it is an extraordinarily complete lifestyle setting.
For Sydney buyers contemplating a change of pace, the location makes the decision even easier.
Approximately one hour north of Hornsby and only 30 minutes from Newcastle, you can escape the traffic, crowds and constant rush without losing touch with family, friends or the city.
It is close enough to remain connected, yet far enough away to feel like a genuine change of lifestyle.
Here, retirement or downsizing does not mean settling for less.
It means more sunshine, more freedom, more time outdoors and more opportunities to enjoy the beach, lake and community around you.
Property Highlights
Bespoke coastal residence designed by Zinc Design Studio
Expertly constructed and beautifully executed throughout by CG Built
Timeless coastal cottage character with contemporary architectural refinement
Spectacular pavilion-style transformation opening toward the northern outdoors
Wonderfully practical and entirely single-level architectural floorplan
Ideal for retirees, downsizers and discerning Sydney sea-changers
Completely move-in ready with no building or renovation project required
Separate living and bedroom wings connected through light and landscape
Striking designer foyer overlooking the central landscaped courtyard
Oversized picture-frame glazing creating beautiful internal garden outlooks
Long architectural sightlines connecting the home, courtyard and gardens
James Hardie exterior cladding and refined coastal material palette
Soaring 2.7-metre-plus ceilings with dramatic pitched rooflines
Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and main living pavilion
Sun-drenched northern orientation across the principal living spaces
Warm Tinge Clay-toned engineered timber flooring through living areas
Bespoke full-height timber-look kitchen cabinetry with exceptional storage
Dedicated integrated wine storage and extensive functional workspace
Oversized Caesarstone island with seating and microcement detailing
Caesarstone benchtops and matching kitchen splashback
Designer pendant, feature and architectural lighting throughout
Wide glazing connecting the living pavilion directly with the backyard
Covered entertaining deck finished in low-maintenance composite boards
Sunny north-facing backyard with landscaped lawns and pool outlook
Fibreglass saltwater swimming pool professionally installed by Solpools
Architectural landscape lighting enhancing the gardens after dark
Private master retreat opening directly onto the northern deck
Master bedroom overlooking the landscaped yard and swimming pool
Soaring master ceiling with full-height architectural glazing
Venetian plaster master feature wall with integrated designer lighting
Generous fully fitted walk-in wardrobe with extensive storage
Luxurious master ensuite with tactile microcement finishes
Timber ensuite vanity with Caesarstone top and frameless glass shower
Two generous additional bedrooms with fitted built-in wardrobes
Plush carpeting, full-height sheers and ceiling fans to bedrooms
Flexible accommodation for visiting family, grandchildren or home office
Beautiful main bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower
Rainfall showerhead, illuminated niche and frameless glass screens
Floating timber vanity, designer basin and full-width bathroom mirror
Heated towel rails fitted within both beautifully appointed bathrooms
Powerful ActronAir ducted air conditioning system throughout
All-electric residence with no gas connection and three-phase power
5kW solar photovoltaic system with 10kWh battery energy storage
Wireless access point supporting reliable connectivity throughout the home
Three-camera HiLook CCTV system providing additional security
Keypad front-door entry for convenient keyless everyday access
Oversized detached garage with automatic roller doors
Full bathroom incorporated within the detached garage
Potential guest accommodation, gym, studio or pool retreat conversion (STCA)
Wide side access ideal for boats, caravans, trailers and additional vehicles
Exceptional storage for boards, bikes, watercraft and lifestyle equipment
Low-maintenance materials and landscaping for effortless coastal living
Neighbourhood reserve located just a couple of doors from home
Easy, level stroll to Nine Mile Beach, cafés and village conveniences
Moments from Lake Macquarie, boating, fishing and foreshore recreation
Approximately one hour north of Hornsby and 30 minutes from Newcastle
This is not simply another newly finished home, nor is it a design likely to be repeated.
It is a genuine one-off an irreplaceable combination of timeless beach house character, pavilion-inspired architecture, northern sunshine, exceptional craftsmanship and an extraordinary coastal lifestyle.
It is the home you dreamed of building, already finished to a standard that could take years to recreate.
Everything has been imagined.
Everything has been considered.
Everything has been completed.
All that remains is to walk in, slow down and enjoy it.
Come & Besold…

Type

House

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Parkings

3

Area

609 m²