Sometimes big is also beautiful. It’s certainly the case with this 924sqm estate, which has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and three living areas. There’s also a bar, games room, an eight-car garage and swimming pool with changing rooms. Something so substantial is always in danger of appearing at odds within the landscape, but this home reclines elegantly across its 3,000 sqm site. The exterior is recessive in dark contemporary tones and low-slung rooflines with large cantilevered overhangs. Inside, you’ll finds signs of opulence everywhere, but in a timeless, classic way. Solid brass, herringbone timber, tiles, marble, stone, detailed wall panelling and textured wallpapers are just some of the features on show here. Given the house is the same size as some commercial properties, 50 tonnes of steel in-filled with glass and laminate timbers – and a good measure of skill – were required to build it. Services include systems for mechanical ventilation and flushing out the oversized gutters. From the lighting, joinery and plumbing to the craftsmanship, everything is top end. Yes, the scale is grand, but this home feels well balanced and in tune with its surroundings.
NATIONAL AWARDS WON
National Supreme House of the Year
National Category Winner
Top 100
REGIONAL AWARDS WON
Regional Supreme House of the Year
Regional Pink Batts Craftsmanship
Regional Category Winner
Regional Plumbing World Bathroom Excellence
Regional Interior Design Award
Regional Outdoor Living
Regional Kitchen Excellence
Regional PDL by Schneider Electric Smart Home Award
Regional Gold