House renovation ideas - Beach meets bush

Esther and Toby Leach are fourth-generation descendants of the beautiful rural town of Albany on Western Australia’s southern coastline. Despite travelling the globe for many years, their hearts have always belonged here: a seaside town nestled in the bottom corner of the world where pristine white beaches meet rich farmland and dense natural bush.

Famous for both its farms and its fishing, Albany’s rural romance has, over the last few years, seduced many city folk keen to swap the daily grind of Perth for a sea change. But for Esther and Toby Leach, Albany has always been home. And when the chance to create their dream family home came up on one of the town’s ocean-view blocks, they grabbed it with both hands. Take a look at their stunning renovation, a striking example of contemporary style.