Renowned architect, Nino Sydney’s original Beachcomber house for sale in Blue Mountains village

Jutting out from the bushland in a Blue Mountains village is the iconic ‘Beachcomber’ house designed by renowned Croatian-Australian architect Nino Sydney that oozes classic retro charm. 

The incredible home looks like a snapshot in time and is in the suburbs of Faulconbridge, 77km west of Sydney, on the outskirts of the Blue Mountains National Park.

Built on a sloping 2909sqm site in the early sixties, the ‘matchbox on stilts’ was designed by the late architect for his firm Lend Lease.

The house, designed by renowned Croatian-Australian architect Nino Sydney, looks like a snapshot in time and is in the suburbs of Faulconbridge, a quiet village 77km west of Sydney

 The Beachcomber design was all the rage among home buyers from 1961 until 1970 and 200 of the project homes were built across NSW with only a few remaining today

The owners bought the home back in 2008 and faithfully restored it in consultation with Sydney to pay homage to its 60-year history

The Beachcomber design was all the rage among home buyers from 1961 until 1970 and 200 of the project homes were built across NSW with only a few remaining today. 

The owners bought the home back in 2008 and faithfully restored it in consultation with Sydney to pay homage to its 60-year history.

Earning a National Trust Heritage Award in 2015, the owners used many materials and elements sourced from other Beachcombers that were being demolished in the restoration. 

The boxy two-storey house has an expansive balcony taking up the whole front of the upper level accessed by a vine-covered stairwell as well as retro-blue walls, wood paneling, and exposed ceiling beams

The three spacious bedroom on the upper level all have their own colour scheme with one opening out onto the front balcony

Stepping inside is like stepping back through time with the dark timber beams, a bold, warm colour palette, original pine wood floors and retro details throughout

The boxy two-storey house has an expansive balcony taking up the whole front of the upper level accessed by a vine-covered stairwell as well as retro-blue walls, wood paneling, and exposed ceiling beams.

Stepping inside is like stepping back through time with the dark timber beams, a bold, warm colour palette, original pine wood floors and retro details throughout. 

There is a combined living and dining area that leads into the vibrant kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, a contrasting pink oven, and orange walls and tiled splash back. 

Downstairs, there is a self-contained apartment with a bathroom and fourth bedroom, all in keeping with the home’s nostalgic retro aesthetic

There is a combined living and dining area that leads into the vibrant kitchen featuring built-in cabinetry, a contrasting pink oven, and orange walls and tiled splash back

Surrounded by private, established gardens, the incredible residence sits on a huge block with views over the Grose River Valley and it’s north facing position makes it cool in summer and warm in winter

The three spacious bedrooms on the upper level all have their own colour scheme with one opening out onto the front balcony.

Downstairs, there is a self-contained apartment with a bathroom and fourth bedroom, all in keeping with the home’s nostalgic retro aesthetic. 

Surrounded by private, established gardens, the incredible residence sits on a huge block with views over the Grose River Valley and its north facing position makes it cool in summer and warm in winter.  

The home is on the market with a price guide of $1.1million-$1.2million so buyers have the chance to own a piece of Australian architecture history. 

To view the listing click here.