Words: Russell
Spacious interiors, sharp lines and the sea are just some of the features which make this Double Bay house a stunning property — and that’s only the benefits beginning with S…
Designed by Saota Architects to make the most of the incredible sea view, not to mention the 129 days of sunshine that makes Sydney Harbour one of the best places to live in the world.
While the top floor of this house might look out over the street, you are provided privacy with screens made from a special chainmail called Kaynemaile. Which, for those of you wondering, is made out of a polycarbonate originally developed for the Lord of the Rings film franchise. That means you get great views, great privacy and a great conversation starter all in one.
The staircase is wrapped in a cloak of timber louvres, that flow their way around the stairs to highlight the feature’s outline. This helps to give the stairs a smooth silhouette and allows more light to flood into the rest of the house.
As you continue through the house, to the bay side, you enter one big open-plan space. With a few steps dividing the space into more formal kitchen, dining and living areas, it’s the definition of chic, spacious living.
This space also completely opens out onto the bay. When the windows are pulled back there are no pillars obstructing your view of one of the most beautiful natural harbours Australia has to offer. It’s a winning spot.
Not to mention the bedrooms on the top floor. Facing the rear windows, their positioning means that you’ll wake up to one of the most stunning views in the Southern Hemisphere — which should make Monday morning a little easier…
This is just what you want from a house in Sydney. Designed to optimise the view of the outside world, the interiors are sleek and chic and cool enough to give you a great inside alternative on one of the rare days the sun isn’t shining. But, let’s be honest, that’s not going to happen very often…
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