7 The Promontory

Noosaville QLD 4566

Architect Gary George's brief, to design the idiosyncratic residence around artwork and artifacts collected over 20 years, was interpreted with creative vision and built to perfection on the 827 m2 allotment in arguably the finest street in Noosa Waters, by Duncan Squires.
* Statuesque 30 year-old Canary Island date palms, Juliette balconies, window boxes with trailing flowers, bronze water feature, customised Italian-patterned ceramic pots, forged iron entry gates and massive timber doors are features of an unassuming Porters' nut brown lime-washed facade. But from the moment you walk through the imposing foyer, you're entranced.
* Implicit and explicit relationships between outdoor and indoor spaces rely on symmetry and informality with masses of glass, making a seamless transition to a mainly white palette including Navona cross-cut travertine floor tiles, antique Italian marble fireplace, sink-into Natuzzi sofas, plus gold-framed mirrors, striking Annette Bezor, Gordon Shepherdson and Tim Storrier paintings, a pair of antique blackamoor statues, while taking centre stage is a Czechoslovakian crystal chandelier.
* Tall glass doors stack to reveal a sheltered pool-side haven, out from the two living areas as well as the guest room, which has an ensuite and paved mondo-grassed courtyard with water feature, bronze lions, stone bench seating, and is currently used as an office. Antique grain boxes and bronze urns surround the 9m x 3.5m pool, the bottom of which is adorned with a glass mosaic of Medusa's head.
* The jetty and covered terrace on the north-facing waterside, with stone table, built-in gas BBQ and dish drawer, is a favourite spot for sunset cocktails. Several steps below, a five metre-long seat, seven urns and balustrading along the approximately 14 metre revetment-wall, have been hand carved in sandstone.
* With its aged French oak table, Dutch display cabinets and moody black-shaded light fittings, the dining room is synonymous of beauty and grace. Adding a romantic touch is subtle lighting through onyx, under the distinctively-different feature kitchen bench, which is topped with Labrodite blue granite from Madagascar. A butler's pantry and premium built-in appliances including a steamer, plate warmer, coffee maker and wine fridge are perfect accoutrements for those with a passion for entertaining.
* Upstairs, the mezzanine-style space is reminiscent of an art gallery. Norman Lindsay's erotic art, an intricately carved terracotta camel from Paris and more, complement the irreplaceable silk/velour-covered Versace lounge.
* The extravagant main bedroom, walk-through dressing room and bathroom with ceiling-to-floor doors out to the balcony, and views over the water, exude the flamboyance of Versace. From the lavish gold travertine, 24 carat gold-plated medusa wall sconce, Italian-framed mirrors over the shallow sink vanities and marble columns, it all shrieks style in spades.
* Two overly generous-sized guest bedrooms on the same level have walk-in wardrobes, views over the pool or the garden and are interlinked by a bathroom.
* The three car garage has black travertine flooring and remote access, there's a practical laundry, powder room and other features include camera recorder intercom system, security alarm, CBUS lighting, fully ducted and zoned air conditioning and all the latest energy efficient requirements.
Here is testament to the fact that occasionally, design tests the realms of imagination, cutting edge flair and supreme quality. As the Italians say, it's un palazzo vivace or to us - just brilliant.
Note: The sale price includes many luxury features, furniture and artifacts. Other items are published in a catalogue, and can be negotiated by the purchaser.
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