Start with your vibe. When you picture custom hamptons homes, imagine a breezy seaside feel that still works with your Aussie weather. Because our local climate brings both scorching summers & sudden rain, you’ll need to pick cladding & roofing that breathes yet holds up, like fibre‑cement panels that shrug off humidity while keeping the house cool when the sun blazes. Block sizes & council rules also shape the roofline, so you’ll trim the eaves a touch to stay within the 30‑