Prestige Property: 29 Eastbourne Road, Darling Point, NSW
Natural beauty in Sydney’s dress circle.
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Some homes capture the essence of their surroundings. This leafy home – covered in a crawling vine — does just that, with panoramic water views across the Double Bay to Point Piper and waterfront access, it sees functional elegance and sophistication meet in a combination of free-flowing interior and outdoor spaces.
Anchored by its privileged position in a secluded cul-de-sac in Darling Point, the residence was designed by award-winning firm BKH with interiors customised by Nick Tobias and sees 6-bedrooms, 7-bathrooms, 4-car garage spanning four levels.
Down on the main floor, all living and dining areas – formal and informal – flow onto a wrap-around terrace with magnificent views via floor to ceiling sliding doors accompanied by tall ceiling heights.
It’s here one finds the heart of the home, the kitchen, and adjoining butler’s pantry and wine room. The main kitchen – one of three in the property — is fitted with Calacatta marble benchtops and Miele gas appliances with an integrated Liebherr fridge.
The living area opens to an inground heated pool with swim jets and an outdoor shower connected to an entertaining terrace.
Elsewhere a private office and study area – complete with panelled bookshelves adjoins the formal lounge with a gas fireplace.
The home’s spacious bedrooms exude comfort and style – each with built-ins, ensuites – while the master wing provides ‘his’ and ‘his’ walk-in robes and an exquisite ensuite with a standalone bathtub.
Throughout the home, the bathrooms are fitted with stone benchtops and custom cabinetry.
Down on the lower level sees an independent guest accommodation with an integrated kitchen and a rumpus/home cinema space with access to the courtyard.
Further, a fully self-contained apartment is on title with independent access overlooking the water and makes for an ideal teenage retreat, guest accommodation or caretaker’s residence containing its own kitchen.
Accessing all four levels is made easy by the internal lift and smart home technology with remote access while private stairs to the water’s edge of Darling Point offers the pinnacle of luxury.
The listing is shared between Bill Malouf (+61 411 428 354) of LJ Hooker Double Bay and Steven Chen (+61 412 959 959) of The Agency. Price guide; $30 million. doublebay.ljhooker.com / theagency.com.au
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
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
