Manly 1 | Coastal Sophistication Meets Urban Functionality

Manly 1 is a refined residential project that celebrates the seamless integration of luxury outdoor living with clean-lined architectural forms. Designed by Vine & Stone, this project delivers a tailored response to modern coastal living—offering private garden sanctuaries, a resort-style pool area, and a distinctive sense of enclosure through clever spatial planning.

At the heart of the Manly 1 design is the commitment to softening structural elements with layered, textural planting. The use of pleached trees, verdant hedging, and cascading groundcovers ensures visual interest from all angles while preserving privacy across neighbouring residences. Strategic screening elements—such as black vertical battens and curved white masonry—add a sense of rhythm and depth to the boundary edges.

The pool zone exudes serenity, framed by lush planting and soft stone paving, while a sculptural lounge area invites relaxation. Surrounding garden beds host a thoughtful mix of native and exotic plantings to achieve year-round interest with minimal maintenance. Elevated turf terraces and elegant transitions between hardscape zones make this backyard not only beautiful but highly functional for family life and entertaining.

Entry and side paths are equally considered, featuring sculptural cactus forms, native flowering groundcovers, and a modern water feature to create a striking welcome. Repeated material choices, such as warm brick, steel cladding, and light paving stone, tie the project together across its multiple façades and spaces.

Manly 1 is a statement in contemporary garden design—balancing structure with softness, and aesthetics with practicality. The result is a curated outdoor environment that elevates daily life while anchoring the home within its leafy suburban setting.