Tour Eton Beach House, located in Tasmania’s Great Oyster Bay

Meet Skye Campbell, the owner of the luxury waterfront home, Eton Beach House, located in Tasmania’s Great Oyster Bay. Skye opens her luxury home to ele HOME and talks all things design.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a producer specialising in high-end fashion and lifestyle campaigns, with one of my most long-standing clients being Country Road. My husband, Juan Hamelink is in the construction industry, and we work as a team to bring our projects to fruition.

How long have you owned your home and what have you done since purchasing?

We bought the block of land in 2018 began construction in 2019 with the house completed the end of 2020 and landscaping 2021. It’s been a journey!! We are always working in the house, it’s never done.

Can you give me a bit of background on how you found the property? Are you originally from the area?

We are both Tasmanian, born and bred. I now live here full time after years on the “mainland” We are always looking, and my husband found it online and I knew the spot as I did a shoot close by in 2011.

Do you have design backgrounds?

I studied fashion design at RMIT, many years ago, and have been working in the industry for years. I have had the privilege to work with amazing brands and creative people who inspire my love of architecture and design. My husband also shares the same passion.

How would you describe your style?

I am not sure how to describe my style, but I like to keep it as authentic as possible, especially when selecting materials. I love great modern design that responds to the environment, place and the people who will live within. I respect the craftmanship of older buildings and the restraint of Georgian design. My style is authentic.

What do you love most about your home?

Eton Beach House was always designed to be a holiday home for us and to share with others.

I love the simplicity and thoughtfulness of the design and the interior choices gives pleasure and comfort.

Who designed the exterior and interior of the home?

Nathan Crump at Crump Architecture designed the house. With constant consultation with long-time friend, @Kirsten_Stanwix_Bookallil, I came up with the interior design.

Who designed the garden? What type of planting have you gone with?

My husband, Juan Hamelink (who is an electrician by trade) is predominantly responsible for the landscape design and construction and we have only chosen plants that already thrive in the area.

Your best interior design tip?

Choose wisely where you choose to invest. Investment pieces can give the WOW factor plus, things do not have to be expensive to be cool. Try to be a little idiosyncratic, it is refreshing to see something you haven’t seen before.

What designers inspire you?

Norm Architects, Copenhagen, Denmark and Fearon Hay Architects, Auckland, New Zealand.

What do you love about the Swansea area and Tasmania’s East Coast?

Swansea – Great Oyster Bay and the close proximity to both Launceston and Hobart.

Tasmania’s East Coast – the never-ending natural beauty

Favourite places to eat and shop in your region?

@thewaterloo_inn

@homestead.piermont

@lobstershack Tasmania

@mayfieldestatetas

Favourite pieces in your home?

Arflex Marenco Couch and Pouf

Saarinen for Knoll dining table

Ikea cane cabinets

Biggest splurge?

Japanese ceramic tiles from Artedomus

Greatest budget buy or budget decorating tip?

The “real deal” holds their value as you invest into the timelessness of the design and quality of the make.

What’s your favourite way to spend a day in your region?

Not venturing too far as in these crazy modern times, luxury is being able to sit and contemplate in a beautiful environment created by you or nature.