Matthews studio was a lovely spot to relax and wind down. The big draw card are the water views through the trees down to Pittwater Harbour. The space is slightly larger than you expect with a small extra area with privacy screens with a low ceiling which could be a small sleeping area for kids as it has a fold out sofa bed & becomes a good dressing area for a couple.
One of the best features is the perfect sunny North East aspect so it is bathed in morning sun & is very light & airy with a small deck to sit & relax & take in the views. A small 2 x seater lounge is provided along with a dining setting for 4. The bathroom is very small with small shower & could do with an update & kitchen only has very basic items & could be improved & stocked with a few more basic things.
You need to park down on the street & it is a very steep walk up the driveway & a little challenging with luggage & supplies, through a garden up to the studio which is above the carport/garage. No probs for fit people but it would be quite dangerous for older folk as there was no lighting at all at night up the driveway, which was slippery & also no lighting along the garden path or outside the studio front door so was a struggle in the dark. Perhaps some globes were out but definately needs better lighting outside or provide torches. Some noise can occur from Matthews 4WD truck starting up in the morning & sometimes kids playing in the garage directly below. You also definately need a car here as you cannot walk to shops but you do feel a million miles away.
All in all a nice little studio & would re: visit.