Ellis Road

Designed for Silke and Graham, this home pairs a carefully considered dwelling with a garage and a purpose-built bakery for Silke’s ECHT Genuine Sourdough Bread Bakery. Together, the buildings form a purposeful working home where family life and craft sit comfortably side by side.

The architecture is quietly clever, achieving strong environmental and health outcomes through thoughtful design rather than overt gestures. Natural timber joinery, extra thick insulated walls, hydronic underfloor heating and an efficient roofline work together to create a comfortable and durable home.

West-facing bedroom windows are recessed to moderate heat during the hottest part of the day, while generous glazing elsewhere welcomes sunlight deep into the living spaces.

Positioned to make the most of its coastal outlook, the home opens to sweeping ocean views enjoyed from morning through to evening. The result is a calm and enduring house — simple in form, efficient in performance, and deeply rewarding to live in.