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Luxurious Slice Of The Sunshine Coast

This Queensland apartment offers the best in resort-style living.

By Terry Christodoulou
Fri, Feb 26, 2021 5:16amGrey Clock 2 min

Set on the dazzling Noosa River comes a world-class development of three luxurious apartments inspired by the idyllic climes of the Sunshine Coast.

On the market is the largest of the three, a ground floor residence offering 445sqm.

Here, exquisite craftsmanship and contemporary design meet in an intelligent layout that boasts expansive terraces and free-flowing living spaces throughout the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom 2-car garage residence.

The work of multi-award-winning designer Chris Clout, the home sees natural light feature prominently with lofty ceiling heights and multiple, seamless connections to the outdoors. Elsewhere, wide eaves maximise the use of the wrap-around terraces while expansive outdoor entertaining spaces further elevates the offering.

Inside a considered, coastal palette is delivered by oak flooring and the use of timber fixtures alongside porcelain tiles, a stone finished kitchen and bathrooms – fitted with European appliance and bespoke joinery throughout.

The master suite proves a decadent retreat replete with a private balcony, large walk-in robe and luxurious stone and timber ensuite.

The residence is privy to a stunning horizon pool, while the park-like landscaped gardens highlight Noosaville’s sub-tropical appeal. The oversized terrace makes al-fresco entertaining effortless.

A basement offers secure parking while the complex is home to a gym, sauna and powder room.

The address is close by to the Sunshine Coast’s favourite cafes and bars, with a ferry stop to Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and Noosa Marina nearby.

The listing is currently with David Connolly (+61 438 259 956) and Lisa McKenzie (+61 417 776 361) of Century 21 Connolly Hay Group.
1/217-219 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, $6million; Century21noosa.com

 

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There was a time, not too long ago, when the most important must-have for would-be renovators was space. It was all about space to be together and space to be apart.

But as house prices increase across the country, the conversation has started to shift from size for the sake of it towards more flexible, well-designed spaces better suited to contemporary living.

For the owners of this 1920s weatherboard workers’ cottage in Fremantle, the emphasis was less on having an abundance of room and more about creating cohesive environments that could still maintain their own distinct moods. Key to achieving this was manipulating the floorplan in such a way that it could draw in light, giving the impression at least of a larger footprint. 

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Positioned on a site that fell three metres from street level, the humble four-room residence had been added to over the years. First order of business for local architect Philip Stejskal was to strip the house back to its original state.

“In this case, they were not quality additions,” Stejskal says. “Sometimes it is important to make sure later additions are not lean-tos.”

The decision to demolish was not taken lightly. 

“Sometimes they can be as historically significant as the original building and need to be considered — I wouldn’t want people to demolish our addition in 50 years’ time.”

Northern light hits the site diagonally, so the design solution was to open up the side of the house via a spacious courtyard to maximise opportunities to draw natural light in. However, this had a knock-on effect.

A central courtyard captures northern light. Image: Bo Wong

“We had to make space in the middle of the site to get light in,” Stejskal says. “That was one of the first moves, but that created another issue because we would be looking onto the back of the neighbouring building at less appealing things, like their aircon unit.”

To draw attention away from the undesirable view, Stejskal designed a modern-day ‘folly’.

“It’s a chimney and lookout and it was created to give us something nice to look at in the living space and in the kitchen,” Stejskal says. 

“With a growing family, the idea was to create a space where people could find a bit of solitude. It does have views to the wider locality but you can also see the port and you can connect to the street as well.”

A garden tap has also been installed to allow for a herb garden at the top of the steps.

“That’s the plan anyway,”  he says. 

A modern day ‘folly’ provides an unexpected breakout space with room for a rooftop herb garden. Image: Bo Wong

Conjuring up space has been at the core of this project, from the basement-style garaging to the use of the central courtyard to create a pavilion-like addition.

The original cottage now consists of two bedrooms, with a central hallway leading onto a spacious reception and living area. Here, the large kitchen and dining spaces wrap around the courtyard, offering easy access to outdoor spaces via large sliding doors.

Moments of solitude and privacy have been secreted throughout the floorplan, with clever placement of built-in window seats and the crow’s nest lookout on the roof, ideal for morning coffee and sunset drinks.

The house has three bedrooms, including a spacious master suite with walk-in robe and ensuite overlooking the back garden. Adjustable blades on the bedroom windows allow for the control of light, as well as privacy. Although the house was designed pre COVID, it offers the sensibility so many sought through that time — sanctuary, comfort and retreat.

Adjustable blades allow the owners to control light on the upper floor. Image: Bo Wong

“When the clients came to us, they wanted a house that was flexible enough to cater for the unknown and changes in the family into the future,” Stejskal says. “We gave the owners a series of spaces and a certain variety or moods, regardless of the occasion. We wanted it to be a space that would support that.”

Mood has also been manipulated through the choice of materials. Stejskal has used common materials such as timber and brick, but in unexpected ways to create spaces that are at once sumptuous but also in keeping with the origins of the existing building.

Externally, the brickwork has been finished in beaded pointing, a style of bricklaying that has a softening effect on the varied colours of bricks. For the flooring, crazy paving in the courtyard contrasts with the controlled lines of tiles laid in a stack bond pattern. Close attention has also been paid to the use of veneer on select joinery in the house, championing the beauty of Australian timbers with a lustrous finish. 

“The joinery is finished in spotted gum veneer that has been rotary cut,” says Stejskal. “It is peeled off the log like you peel an apple to give you this different grain.”

Rotary cut timber reveals the beauty of the natural grain in the kitchen joinery. Image: Bo Wong

Even the laundry has been carefully considered.

“The laundry is like a zen space with bare stone,” he says. “We wanted these different moods and the landscape of rooms. We wanted to create a rich tapestry in this house.”

The owners now each experience the house differently, highlighting separate aspects of the building as their favourite parts. It’s quite an achievement when the site is not enormous. Maybe it’s not size that matters so much after all.

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