Prestige Property: 7 Laura Street, Seaforth, NSW
A private luxurious abode built on the water’s edge.
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Fusing Middle Harbour panoramas with vast masses of glass, stone and marble comes this world-class property delivering chic, coastal-inspired minimalism and functional design.
The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 2-garage residence in the gilded seaside suburb of Seaforth was designed by architecture firm Dino Raccanello Design and is positioned in a tightly-held waterfront cul-de-sac with its own private marina.
Spread across 740sqm, the three-level residence offers 579sqm of internal living across open plan living zones. Here, multiple entertainment areas, terraces on every level and vast outdoor spaces make the home ideal for hosting.
This is further complemented by the gourmet kitchen adorned in a light beige Omani stone and fitted with a combination of Gaggenau and Miele appliances alongside Subzero refrigerators.
Upstairs sees the bulk of the bedrooms, including the master suite which enjoys a walk-in robe, ensuite – decorated in Bianco Rocchettaa marble from Italy and tiled in Grigio Bell marble. All bedrooms have access to the terrace.
The lower level of the residence sees a second living area replete with wet bar and access to further terraces alongside a guest bedroom complete with ensuite.
Also here is a home office or gym and a steam room with beige Omani stone custom benches echoing the design of the home.
Outside is where the home truly comes into its own with a gas-heated saltwater swimming pool the feature alongside landscaped gardens guiding one down to the aforementioned private pontoon with boat pen on site.
Further the home enjoys a heady range of mod-cons including heated flooring in the bathrooms and ground floor, a six-person lift to all levels, surround sound by Sonos and Bose. CBUS home automation and a solar panelled roof system.
The listing is with Atlas Property’s Michael Coombs (+61 407 980 443), price guide $17.5 million. Atlas.com.au
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