Natural Beauty Is In Focus At This Vaucluse Residence
A desirable combination of light, stone and wood features in Sydney’s east.
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This luxury residence in the exclusive Sydney enclave of Vaucluse sees the dramatic use of glass to ensure the home is not only filled with natural light, but also captures views of the Sydney Harbour and the surrounding bushland.
Here, the three-storey, 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom, 4-car garage home makes clever use of sandstone, polished concrete, glass and wood throughout the home to create a natural, free-flowing warm experience.
The home’s natural feel is most acutely felt in the series of generous living spaces including a formal lounge and dining room fitted with a double-sided gas fireplace, opening to the north-facing undercover balcony — an entertainer’s domain.
The kitchen – central to the home’s entertaining M.O. —is the elevated combination of stainless steel and Caesarstone, with a commercial-style gas stovetop and Liebherr refrigerators.
Another large room – ideal for a study or bedroom — and a bedroom graces the ground level.
Upstairs sees the accommodation of a further five-bedrooms with built-ins, four of which have ensuites all with natural stone finishes. The master suite is a unique sanctuary with spa like ensuite and bespoke cabinetry throughout.
Also on the upper level is another family living room with gas fireplace and a travertine family bathroom a further luxurious addition to the home.
Downstairs the home sees a wine room with space for entertaining and a versatile sixth, bedroom or private gym.
Outdoors is the culmination of balconies on each level with an entertaining deck with pool and spa on the ground level.
A remote-control double lock-up garage and two further car spaces provide safe passage for the pride and joys while a c-bus smart home automation and high-tech security system round out the home.
The Hopetoun Avenue home offers the very best of Eastern suburbs living with its close access to beaches and Parsley Bay.
The property is listed with Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, Michael Pallier (+61 417 371 522) and Spencer Liang-Sun (+61 425 339 696). Price guide; $16 million. sydneysothebysrealty.com/
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
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The construction sector is roaring back to life in some Australian states while others languish in the doldrums
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The home building market is on the rebound as building approvals rise, new data reveals.
Information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the total number of dwellings approved in August was up 7 percent seasonally adjusted, with apartments leading the way.
Private sector house approvals gained 5.8 percent in August while private sector residences excluding houses were up 9.4 percent. This follows on from a decrease of 14.6 percent in July and indicates a solid recovery in the Australian construction sector as the end of the year approaches.
Approvals for total dwellings were strongest in the two largest states, with Victoria recording a rise of 22.2 percent and NSW 12.5 percent. Western Australia also saw a significant rise of 12.3 percent.
In Queensland, the results were less positive for the sector, with total dwelling approvals falling by -26.9 percent. Tasmania also experienced a drop in approvals in August, down -10.1 percent and South Australia -6.9 percent.
Chris Dixon, a partner who led the charge, says he has a ‘very long-term horizon’
Americans now think they need at least $1.25 million for retirement, a 20% increase from a year ago, according to a survey by Northwestern Mutual
