There’s plenty to love about this elegant home in Sydney’s most exclusive street,starting with the postcard-perfect views across the harbour to the city and North Sydney skylines,with the Harbour Bridge and Opera House taking centre stage. Architect Michael Suttor is behind the beautifully updated living spaces,and credit goes to Annie Wilkes for the parterre garden.
Boasting 3.4 hectares of seafront land and direct access onto Little Beach,Santosha is the ultimate north-east-coast getaway. There’s a contemporary four-bedroom residence with incredible views from the wraparound deck,and a further two bedrooms attached to a 76-square-metre,purpose-built yoga studio that would suit a health and wellness enthusiast.
The imposing facade is a fitting introduction to this Nicholas Day-designed residence which offers a lesson in no-nonsense luxury a short walk from shops and cafes. Steel doors and parquetry flooring are paired with full-height windows,an impressive travertine fireplace and an equally striking travertine kitchen with Miele and Gaggenau appliances.
With a large pool and spa,a tennis court,a trampoline,a golf practice net and an al fresco barbecue zone,this substantial home in coveted Scotch Hill has your family’s outdoor leisure time covered. Set on 1858 square metres close to top schools,the arts and crafts/Tudor-style property includes casual and formal living spaces and a six-car garage.
Tuscan romantics would do well to inspect this Michael Suttor-designed home,set in a peaceful cul-de-sac 650 metres from Queen Street village shops. Beyond the antique front door,the ochre-coloured home hosts three living spaces on the ground floor and four large bedrooms upstairs. Outside,a north-east-facing verandah is wrapped in established gardens.
A much-admired home on a Brisbane heritage trail,Toomoo is a 1912 Queenslander with a pool claiming sweeping views over the river,city skyline and surrounding suburbs. Its rich character detailing includes ornate fretwork,pressed metal ceilings,stained glass,wood-burning fireplaces and polished timber floors.
Drink in panoramic district and ocean views from the roof terrace of this three-storey Edgecliffe Avenue home set within walking distance of beaches and Wylie’s Baths. Highlights include a north-facing garden with a heated pool,a Carrara marble island kitchen with a butler’s pantry,and hand-laid parquetry floors.
Designed to make the most of its position adjoining riverfront parkland,this two-storey home has serene water views and a boat pen. There’s a big,bright kitchen with a walk-in pantry,and living spaces on both levels. The best views are to be found from the upper-level balcony. Three en-suite bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom or home office complete the accommodation.
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