Prestige Property: 325 Woolooware Road, Burraneer, NSW
Step Inside Nautilus, an expansive residence claimed to be ‘Australia’s finest home’.
Step Inside Nautilus, an expansive residence claimed to be ‘Australia’s finest home’.
Introducing Nautilus, the pinnacle of luxury living and entertaining on the exclusive Burraneer Bay peninsular,
Set within an enclave of elite homes lining the pristine waters of Sydney’s Sutherland Shire comes this former HIA and MBA house of the year.
Located on four premium foreshore blacks totalling 4387sqm and boasting 3965sqm of internal space across six levels – Nautilus is uncompromising in its approach to luxury living.
With 7-bedrooms, 19-bathrooms, 2 guest pavilions and space for 20 cars, the home’s list of amenities is seemingly endless. With two guest pavilions, a commercial-grade bar, dual full-size championship bowling alleys, tiered home cinema, premium gym (with dedicated yoga and Pilates areas), 2000-bottle cellar, archery range, day spa with Turkish steam room, and three internal separate lifts is spread throughout the residence
Further, the home is fitted with six different kitchens, including a dedicated space for teppanyaki – giving owners plenty of options for entertaining.
That’s not to say liveability is not at the forefront of Nautilus’ design with the master suite complete with a limestone ensuite, with steam shower and sunken bath, a secluded retreat, safe room, dressing room and laundry.
There’s also plenty of substance to match the home’s grand scale, with limestone tiling, sandstone feature walls, timber flooring, marble finishes and the spiral staircase mimicking the shell for which the home is named.
Outside, the home boasts multiple designated areas for lounging, alongside the 25-metre lap pool (solar heated, of course) that flanks the property, and a private beach and marina – the latter featuring a slipway for a 37-foot boat, wharfing and docking area, floating pontoon, waterfront crane and deep water mooring for a 78ft vessel.
As if that wasn’t enough the grounds of the property house a sporting field, self-contained boathouse, beachfront cabana and two firepits and is accessible by the ‘bat cave’ ensuring no steps have to be taken to reach the beach.
The location sees it a 10-15 minute walk to local cafes, and a 5-minute drive to the heart of Cronulla and allows one to make the most of the Sutherland Shire’s coastal lifestyle.
The home is listed with David Highland of Highland Real Estate (+61 405 735 735) and Bill Malouf of LJ Hooker Double Bay (+61 411 428 354). Price guide, $50 million; Australiasfinesthome.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.
Home to Sir Robert Menzies and Dame Pattie, this grand Melbourne estate is a piece of Australian political history.
It may be a well-worn cliche, but if these walls could talk there would be plenty of state secrets to share. The landmark residence at 8-10 Howard St, Kew was once the private residence of Sir Robert Menzies and Dame Pattie between 1929 and 1949, during the Prime Minster’s first term in the top job. He later held the role again from 1949 to 1966, making him Australia’s longest serving Prime Minister.
Historical land records indicate that the Howard St property was sold to Leonard Clinton Shaw, brother-in-law of Pattie Menzies. Robert and Patti then moved to live into The Lodge in Canberra.
The stately arts and crafts era home was built in the 1910s and has reportedly played host to a long list of dignitaries and VIP guests. As rumour has it, the drawing room of the Kew property is where Menzies crafted his iconic speeches and held many clandestine meetings.
Today the imposing five-bedroom residence, which sits on a vast 1874sq m land parcel in the coveted Studley Park precinct, has come to market through Marshall White agents James Tostevin and Chris Barrett with a price guide of $8.3 million to $8.9 million.
According to CoreLogic, the property last sold in 2018 for $7.75 million.
Beyond the expansive parklike grounds that to pay homage to celebrated Australian landscaper Edna Walling, the two-storey house is packed with meticulously maintained period features.
Showcasing the best of arts and crafts design influences, the home has a charming tuck-point brick façade, a tessellated tile veranda, coloured leadlight glass windows, dark stained wood panelling inside, as well as high decorative ceilings and cornices.
The large foyer divides the lower level into two distinct zones; big formal rooms and more casual family-friendly spaces. Built for entertaining on a grand scale, both the lounge and dining rooms rooms have original fireplaces and open out to either the undercover veranda or enclosed sunroom.
Also on the ground level, a spacious family room with yet another fireplace connects to an everyday meals area, and the contemporary kitchen comes complete with granite surfaces, a Paul Bocuse stove, an integrated Miele dishwasher, a walk-in pantry and wine cellar. A home office, or potential guest bedroom, plus a large laundry and two powder rooms round out the lower level floor plan.
Up via a majestic timber staircase, four big bedrooms have fireplaces and built-in wardrobes, while the primary suite is home to a palatial ensuite and dressing room. This accommodation level also houses two family bathrooms and a rear balcony that overlooks the grounds.
Outdoors there are multiple lifestyle features including a north/south tennis court with lighting, a unique rounds swimming pool and all-weather terraces.
Other features include an alarm, hydronic heating, a 60,000L underground tank, a garden shed, a remote double garage and additional off-street parking.
Located on the old Oakland Estate, the Menzies’ former home is close to popular eateries, Xavier College, St Vincents Private Hospital and golf courses.
Expressions of interest close on March 11, at 5pm for 8-10 Howard St, Kew. The home is listed with a price guide of $8.3 million to $8.9 million through agents James Tostevin and Chris Barrett of Marshall White.
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.