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photos: dean dampney
wave house
words: dave swan
I still recall the first time I visited Jed’s - venturing
through deep bushland on dusk before arriving
in a clearing and being greeted by this massive
10-meter wooden wave house. It took my breath
away and still does to this day. Every time I see a
photo of it, I am blown away.
In Jed, I am referring to Jed Done, formerly of
Bushrat Surfboards and now simply Jed Done
Surfboards. The inspiration behind it’s unique
design was his obsession with “the curve”. At
a certain time of day, the wave casts a shadow
providing inspiration for his surfboard designs, in
particular how they can fit within the curvature of
a wave. It must work because I have surfed a few
of Jed’s boards and they are some of my favourite
all-time rides. Amazingly, Jed built and constructed
this house near entirely by hand, taking three years
in the process. The architect who helped him
design the house offered Jed some sound words
of advice prior to the build, “build a house that
inspires you, one that you look forward coming
home to”.
Jed and his wife Patricia now rent it out through
air bnb in the summer months. Yes you bet, you
can actually holiday in this truly unique three-story
timber home that is situated in one of the most
magic stretches of the NSW Far South Coast.
It can accommodate up to 8 guests, features 3
bedrooms, 6 beds and 2.5 baths. It has a wellequipped
kitchen, you can soak in a bath high
above the ground whilst taking in the forest and
ocean views and at night you can sleep with an
unforgettable view of the stars. In the morning you
can wake to the sun rising over the ocean. There’s
even a 16-foot trampoline, half pipe skateboard
ramp and cubby house on the property, not to
mention Jed’s surfboard factory. Schedule a time
with Jed and you will be utterly and completely
taken aback by his surfboards. What else? A
short walk through the surrounding national park
is Bournda Island and Bournda Lagoon, where
secluded beaches, native wildlife and tranquility are
in abundance.
To book go to: airbnb.com.au and search
Bournda Wave House.
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