Prestige Property: 31 Fairfax Road, Mosman, NSW
Spacious contemporary living overlooking Chinamans Beach.
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Nestled above Chinamans Beach comes to a state-of-the-art residence designed by award-winning architect, Ian Moore.
The 3-level, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-bedroom home is privately set on approx. 891sqm of a tranquil dress-circle enclave of Mosman and captures spectacular views north to Middle Harbour and Clontarf.
The modern residence boasts streams of light featured in open, contemporary living spaces that seamlessly connect to the home’s outdoor areas.
The home is finished to the highest standards throughout with heated travertine floors underfoot and louvred windows in the living spaces complemented by a Jetmaster fireplace.
Within, the home features custom American oak joinery throughout – converging in the kitchen which is fitted with Miele appliances and opens out towards the outdoor entertaining area.
The outdoor space sees vast limestone terraces that lead out to the heated 12.5-metre pool, mini-golf and entertaining area cornered by established gardens that impart a sense of privacy.
The home’s top level is dedicated to the master retreat and is fitted with an ensuite, walk-in robe and office space.
Below, all bedrooms are north facing and open to terraced areas.
The bathrooms are all fitted with travertine tiling and underfloor heating – coordinating with the rest of the house.
Elsewhere the home is privy to a central lift that accesses all three levels, CBUS automation, three 5000l rainwater tanks and solar panels.
The expansive residence is nearby to Bathers’ Pavilion, Chinamans Beach, Mosman’s Spit Junction and walking tracks, offering the pinnacle of living in the lower north shore.
The listing is with Michael Coombs from Atlas Lower North Shore (+61 407 980 443). Price guide; $15 million. atlas.com.au
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
Whimsy Farm is a playful period estate positioned in Byron Bay’s picturesque hinterland.
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Tucked away in Byron Bay’s coveted hinterland, Whimsy Farm is a traditional rural homestead surrounded by more than 16ha of lush fertile grounds with equestrian facilities and a host of whimsical additions including a fairytale-inspired maze.
Just listed with Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay, agents Denzil Lloyd and Will Phillips are running an expressions of interest campaign on the glamorous getaway with a price guide of $5.25 million to $5.75 million.
The romantic estate in Federal, 25 kms from Byron Bay dates back more than a century, but has been meticulously renovated by its current owners to attain modern day dream home status.
Back in 2016, the enviable property even featured on Foxtel’s short-lived reality TV show I Own Australia’s Best Home. The picturesque parcel has also been appreciated by location scouts and has appeared in a long list of fashion brand and magazine shoots such as Country Style and Queensland Homes.
Owner Melinda Boundy, founder of boutique interiors firm Melinda Boundy Design, was instrumental in reviving the historic Federal homestead. She has described the rural property as a “a respite from the world” where she and her husband have raised their two sons over the past decade.
“I brought my boys down 10 years ago to nurture their creativity, their boyhood,” Boundy said in a recent Instagram post announcing the impending sale.
“We found our farm with its double-storey treehouse and 40 acres the perfect place for two young boys to thrive.”
In addition to hiring out the estate for formal events, Boundy said the family had celebrated several milestones at the address.
“Many parties, sleepovers, friends staying and events have been held [here]. It has seen the filming of a TV show or two, music videos, location shoots and weddings,” she added.
“Now it’s time to pass the baton to another family to share the magic and wonderment of this beautiful compound.”
Lloyd agreed that the listing is a magical estate, ripe for the picking.
“It’s a wonderland. There’s the maze, but it’s also got the treehouse, teepee, dams, beautiful established veggie gardens and it’s perfect for those who love horse riding,” Mr Lloyd said.
“It really is an oasis with plenty of classical charm as well. It’s not an ostentatious home; it’s an original Queenslander from 1910.”
Living up to its storybook name, Whimsy Farm is home to a preserved traditional Queenslander residence with five bedrooms, plus a freestanding guest cottage. There is also a separate pool house and a combined shed or office on site, all capturing scenic hinterland views.
The main single-storey residence has a choice of entertaining spaces inside and out as well as bedrooms opening to private alfresco areas. A grand kitchen and the large living room both open to a vast terrace and pool area.
In the primary bedrooms suite there is a bay window overlooking the natural surrounds, an ensuite with double vanities, and out on the covered deck an outdoor bathtub is an idyllic spot for soaking under the stars.
The playful property has also operated as a holiday rental and offers up unique bonus features including a solar-heated semi circle pool, a double-storey treehouse, a teepee, horse stables, paddocks and a an Olympic-sized dressage arena.
A true tree change destination, the Federal address is home to 10 acres of regenerated forest, eight water tanks, two lagoons, extensive raised veggie gardens and a citrus orchard.
It is conveniently located a scenic 30-minute drive to Byron Bay and 20 minutes to Bangalow.
Whimsy Farm at 711 Federal Dr, Federal is listed through Sotheby’s International Realty Byron Bay through an expressions of interest campaign closing February 20, 5pm.
This stylish family home combines a classic palette and finishes with a flexible floorplan
Just 55 minutes from Sydney, make this your creative getaway located in the majestic Hawkesbury region.
