A modern beach house in one of Sydney’s most coveted seaside pockets, Costera is symbolic of its sought-after Bronte location.
The Spanish word for coastal, Costera is the ideal moniker for the contemporary residence at 2B Lugar Brae Ave, which has been created through an expert collaboration between Micrah Projects, Tesserarch Architecture and MXM Design Studio.
Just listed with Augusto Gerocarni and Nader Hotait of Ray White Eastern Beaches, in conjunction with Alex Udler of The Property Group, the designer duplex is one of two homes completed just weeks ago.
“These are award-winning master builders, and their work is very, very good. It’s just a gorgeous property with impeccable attention to detail; it’s hard to put a price on this one,” said Gerocarni, who declined to quote a price guide for the March 8 auction.
“It’s a large duplex, but it’s pretty much a house on almost 300sq m, with 280sq m internally. I’ve sold $10 million houses that don’t have that much space.”
Over three levels, the recently completed retreat now has a 21st-century layout with a sophisticated palette of high-end finishes and resort-style amenities.
Crafted to let the outside in and vice versa, the open-plan ground floor soaks up abundant natural light thanks to an expansive wall of floor-to-ceiling glass that peels back to reveal the Siena tumbled limestone terrace and private landscaped gardens.
A sleek Miele kitchen anchors the main living level and includes a curved central island bench, as well as a fully equipped butler’s pantry with a second oven and basin. The terrace is home to a Tucker Horizon barbecue and a protected level lawn for alfresco entertaining.
The separate study has a convenient private entrance and built-in cabinetry, perfect for remote or hybrid workers, or anyone running a business from home.
Up on the accommodation level, a second family retreat features sweeping ocean views and is an ideal spot for teenagers or parents to find their own stylish breakout space. All three bedrooms each have big windows, built-in wardrobes and Juliette balconies, while the primary suite has a dressing area, a wall of wardrobe space, and an ensuite with twin showers, a double vanity and a glass ceiling. In the family bathroom there is a Victoria + Albert freestanding bath and rain shower.
Downstairs, a bonus entertainer’s level houses the state-of-the-art cinema room with Carson screen and Acer projector, a wine cellar with kitchenette, a large gym, a Harvia Vega electric sauna, and a family-friendly laundry with a handy chute.
Additional extras at the near-new Bronte home include an internal elevator to all levels, a lock-up garage, a second off-street car space, and ducted air-conditioning.
Close to Bronte Beach, the home is a short walk to Waverley shops, St Catherine’s School and Bronte Public.