Architect designed Sydney School waterfront property is a hidden gem
For design lovers, it doesn’t get much better than this Sydney School waterfront home
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For lovers of the Emerald City property market, they don’t come much more Sydney than this.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront home at 31 Willis Road Castle Cove was built in 1973 and designed by Sydney School architect Harry Howard, an architect and landscape architect who also designed the sculpture garden at the National Gallery of Australia.
The Sydney School architects, including Bruce Rickard and Ken Woolley, took their cues from the local landscape, embracing their bushland settings, natural light and water views building in double brick, with raked roof lines.
The Willis Road property is set over three levels on a 923sqm overlooking Sugarloaf Bay on Middle Harbour. It enjoys a north easterly aspect from the rear and has been designed to capture water views from most points in the house. Bedrooms are spread across all floors, with the master bedroom on the top floor offering commanding views over the bushland and harbour beyond. The property has been partly renovated, in sympathy with the original design and the Corian kitchen boasts Miele appliances and a glass splashback. There’s a second kitchen and bathroom on the lower ground floor, ideal as a teen zone or even overnight guests.
There’s also direct access to the water via the sandy cove and stone wharf.
Chances are buyers will be captivated by the generous balcony on the main floor which offers ample room for entertaining. It’s an ideal spot for enjoying the local birdlife, such as kookaburras, parrots, cockatoos and whip birds.
If you ever tire of looking at the tranquil views, the historic Innisfallen Castle built in 1904 is just across the road. Access to the house via Willis street allows for a double carport.
31 Willis Road, Castle Cove is open via DiJones Willoughby. Auction August 27
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There’s no shortage of design inspiration online but nothing beats the joy of spending an afternoon immersing yourself in a good interior design book. Edited, carefully curated and, above all, designed, these titles take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s most beautiful interiors in a considered way. Think of it like the difference between listening to a few tunes on Spotify versus releasing a thoughtfully crafted studio album. We’ve assembled our top six of interior design books on the market right now for your viewing and reading pleasure.
1. Interiors beyond the primary palette
Step inside the world of award-winning interior design duo Juliette Arent and Sarah-Jane Pyke in this, their first compendium of their work. A ‘best of’ over more than 15 years working together, it’s a masterclass in working with colour and pattern as seen through 18 projects from around the country. With a focus on the idea of home as sanctuary, this hefty tome offers insight into the mind of the designer with points on where to find inspiration, meeting client briefs and the importance of relationships. Thames & Hudson, $120
2 House of Joy
If there was ever a book title for our times, then this is it. With a subtitle of Playful Homes and Cheerful Living, this book champions fun in interior design, with bold and bright homes from around the world to delight and inspire. While there’s a good dose of the unexpected, like a disco ball in the garden, there’s no mayhem in these spaces. Instead, they’re beautifully executed to tempt even the most colour shy. Gestalten, $105
3. Abigail Ahern Masterclass
Some design books are beautiful to look at, and that’s it. This is not one of those books. A master of colour and pattern, UK designer Ahern offers a practical foundational guide to beautiful interiors, mixing form with function in her latest book, Masterclass. Find the inspiration you need to create a gorgeous home. HarperCollins, $65
4. Interiors Now!
Looking for a visual crash course in international design trends with longevity? This is the book for you. Featuring homes across the globe, from New York to Auckland via Avignon, the biggest dilemma for readers is settling on a style. Many of the projects are owned by designers and creatives, lending a dynamic edge to this tome, now in its 40th year. Taschen, $50
5. Home by the Sea
For many Australians, the ocean holds an almost hypnotic appeal. Home by the Sea by Natalie Walton lets you imagine, for a little while at least, what it’s like living the dream in a beach shack in Byron Bay. The book tours 18 homes in and around the region and the hinterland owned by artists, designers and makers. With photography by Amelia Fullarton, it champions the good life. Hardie Grant, $60
6. The Layered Interior
Released last year, this is the third volume from award-winning interior designer Greg Natale. Different in format from his earlier books, the eight projects featured are Australian but with a slight Euro-centric focus. The writing is conversational, almost intimate, inviting the reader into the most luxurious spaces beautifully captured by photographer Anson Smart. This coffee table tome is perfect for dreamers and doers alike. Rizzoli, $110
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