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Daubney House
Architect
Warren Daubney, Architect
Completed
1981
Alts + Adds
Saltwater Pool
Location
Turramurra, NSW 2074
Specification
4 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car (carport) & pool
Program
Split-level design, pin wheeling around central fireplace
Photography
© Aimee Crouch
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Introduction
Set on a secluded private road close to Turramurra Station, this remarkable mid-century residence captures the optimism of 1970s design – a period that prized light, volume and a natural connection to the Australian landscape. The double-brick, four-bedroom home is nestled into the hillside, oriented to the north-east to harness morning light and ensure near-complete privacy from neighbours.
“Set on a quiet private road, the home reveals its quality through considered design and space planning. Its layout follows the sun throughout the day, and a deep, covered verandah allows for year-round outdoor living.”
The Design
Built in 1981 by the architect and original owner, the split-level design follows the contours of the land to create soaring internal volumes and a rare sense of calm. One can immediately tell that this is the work of an architect – a home conceived around aspect, proportion, and material honesty. The main living area rises to 4.7 metres beneath raked ceilings with angled timber slats, anchored by a striking brick fireplace that reinforces the sense of permanence.
From the entry, a north-facing sunroom enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass provides a true moment of revelation – a luminous space that opens the home to its bushland setting. Adjoining this, the main living area extends to a deep, covered verandah deck with a north-west orientation, evoking a tropical sensibility of shaded dining and evening light. Here, the transition between interior and exterior is seamless, with every room oriented to frame landscape and sky.
The family living and dining area connects directly with the kitchen, positioned to the north-east to capture the morning sun. This space overlooks the freeform pool and spa – added by the current owners – with its kidney shape, crazy-paving surround, and rocky outcrop forming a natural amphitheatre. It’s a family-friendly design that allows easy supervision of the pool while breakfasting or entertaining.
Accommodation is cleverly arranged over three levels. On the entry level, the generous living zone establishes the home’s material palette of brick, timber and glass. The upper level accommodates three bedrooms – two with built-ins – along with the family bathroom featuring a bath and separate shower, and a laundry with additional w/c.
A timber-lined enclosed stairway leads down to the lower level, where a quiet study or fourth bedroom looks out through full-height windows to the bush on two sides. This flexible space could easily function as a self-contained guest suite or creative studio, reinforcing the home’s adaptability to contemporary life.
Throughout, the quality of construction and design integrity is evident. Every element – from the deep eaves and wide verandahs to the angled ceiling planes – reflects a period in Australian architecture when the dialogue between inside and out was paramount. The home’s 197 sqm (approx.) of living space sits comfortably within the 1,869 sqm (approx.) block, its placement within the landscape both confident and respectful.
With its orientation, generous volumes, and enduring craftsmanship, the Daubney House exemplifies the best of late-modern Australian residential design – honest, light-filled, and deeply connected to place. Within easy reach of Turramurra Station, excellent schools, village cafés and parks, it offers both architectural significance and everyday livability: a rare combination that continues to define timeless design.
Floor Plans, Entry & Upper Level
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Specifications
Specifications
4 bed, 1.5 bath, 2 car (carport) & pool
Approx. gross living area:
197 sqm
Approx. gross internal living area:
150 sqm
Approx. gross land area:
1,869 sqm
For Sale by Private Treaty
Price Guide: $2.5M to $2.75M
Open House
Saturdays: 10.30am – 11.15am
Wednesdays: 5.30pm – 6.00pm
View as advertised or by appointment
Please call Marcus Lloyd-Jones
0424 00 55 31
“Capturing the optimism of 1970s design, the house follows classic mid-century principles of orientation, proportion and connection to nature. We look forward to welcoming you to the house.”