Stunning Character Home
Timeless in appeal and classic in design, high above St Lucia in the Ironside precinct, this unique, stately home sees beautifully renovated, stylish indoor and outdoor living spaces that are a delight to behold. Situated across two titles with a total area of 810m2, the residence exudes grandeur and exclusivity, and with a reserve opposite, enjoys tranquil, elevated views towards the city.
Welcoming and exceedingly functional, the showpiece kitchen, banquet sized dining and elegant formal living and entertaining areas are nothing short of superb. With pool, alfresco terrace and private gardens, dedicated office and a self-contained studio with separate entry, the lifestyle on offer is truly exceptional.
From street level the two-level residence is imposing and characterful, with its steeply pitched terracotta tiled roof, diamond leadlight window features, wrought iron gates and manicured hedges. Entry to the ornate edged, terrazzo tiled portico is through a north-east facing courtyard, where lawnsand secluded sitting areas occupy serene surroundings and sunlit vistas.
Wide, solid oak tongue and groove timber floors adorn the ground level. The foyer sets the tone, its high 9ft ceilings and spacious dimensions flowing to the main living areas of the home. Refined, with generous lounge seating spaces to encourage conversation, a gas fireplace and white plantation shutters, the Hamptons influence has been stylishly executed. A dining room that will hold the largest table adjoins, its custom-designed cabinetry delivering a wet bar for polished entertaining.
Exquisite in its artful conception, the cooking school inspiredkitchen will astound, bringing the best of innovation to those who create within its space. Bespoke, shaker style cabinetry, sumptuous marble stone surfaces with elegantly edged finishes, granite sink with commercial style pull down mixer tap, electric touch-lift openings and multiple small appliance cupboards offering immediate access to whatever is required, the vision and user friendliness presented here is without compare.
Boasting the most impressive, double depth freestanding island, Smeg Portofino 6 burner, energy-efficient large format range, V-Zug top-of-the-range combination steam oven, Miele warming drawer and twin fully integrated dishwashers, on display are the finest in premium, innovative and intuitive appliances.
Step outside to a tiled terrace that is beautiful at all times of the day and evening. Covered with clear polycarbonate to allow loads of natural light to filter through, and with a gas-lift window from the kitchen affording effortless passthrough of fare, this entertaining area is dressed in lush greenery and draped with ambient festoon lighting.
A continuation of the soft grey, slip resistant tiled surfaces lead to the elevated 10m x 4m pool, with glass waterline mosaics, unobtrusive glass balustrade edges and merbau poolside sundeck and barbeque area.
The guest studio provides independent, self-contained accommodation that may be accessed via a walkway at the side of the main residence. Featuring a front verandah, kitchenette and air-conditioned living that is perfect for older children and students, this unique space could additionally offer a chic art or writing space for creatives.
Purposeful, masterfully designed cabinetry and stone topped work surfaces have been installed to the designated office, making it truly functional for today's work from home lifestyle. Comfortable, yet professionally arranged, with garden views and a separate media area for a bit of a well-earned time-out away from the desk, this room can be closed off to the rest of the house when focus is vital.
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