NAK founders list $10m waterfront home

Many waterfront homes come with the promise of water views. However, Tides on Cleveland Point offers a lifestyle that’s even more immersive. The contemporary four-bedroom residence seemingly floats from its peninsula position like a superyacht docked for the day.

Anchored on Moreton Bay west of Brisbane’s CBD, the modern mansion has a 55m absolute waterfront facade with a private jetty and uninterrupted views towards North Stradbroke and Peel islands.

Home owners John and Karen Cash, who are best known for co-founding the highly successful NAK Hair, bought the Shore Street North property back in 2012. A couple of years later the couple engaged Paul Braithwaite of Sprout Architects to create their contemporary dream home on the 847sq m site.

The pair are now leaving their personal sanctuary by the sea in order to relocate closer to Brisbane and spend more time with their grandchildren.

Jan Goetze and Tyson Clarke of Sotheby’s International Realty Brisbane have listed the landmark residence with a price guide above $10 million.

Crafted to capture water views and exceptional sunsets from almost every room, the residence on two titles has approximately 680sq m of internal living space and 122sq m of covered alfresco zones over two levels.

With a palette of limestone, Calacatta marble, custom oak cabinetry and engineered timber floors, the sophisticated coastal home has interiors curated to complement the natural surrounds.

The spacious kitchen is designed for avid entertainers with a 4.2m marble island bench, high end Miele appliances and a butler’s pantry that feeds conveniently through to the large laundry.

Throughout the ground floor level there are multiple spaces for dining and gathering with family and friends, including a family room with a gas fireplace.

Built for Queensland weather, the living areas all open up to external entertainment spaces with a covered outdoor kitchen, a full-width beachfront deck leading to the jetty, a pool deck, a Western Red Cedar sauna, a 14m heated swimming pool with swim jets, a spa and two outdoor showers.

There is also the option to purchase two adjoining 21m berths at nearby Raby Bay Marina.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom occupies its own wing and features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the bay backdrop, a bespoke dressing room with an accessories gallery, as well as spa-inspired ensuite fit for haircare royalty.

Three more bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes and ensuites, while a fourth multipurpose room with integrated desks, plus an additional study nook, could suit a home office set up or extra accommodation.

Tides also has what it takes to impress collectors with a temperature-controlled wine cellar and an atmospheric “man cave” incorporating reclaimed timber from the original fisherman’s cottage that once stood on the site. There is also |a separate garage with a viewing wall designed to showcase the owners’ prized Ferrari.

State-of-the-art technology at Tides also includes a 39kW solar system, C-Bus lighting, ducted air-conditioning, automated blinds, CrimSafe security screens and a comprehensive camera and alarm system.

The Cleveland property, which sits next to Cleveland Yacht Club, is approximately 25kms from Brisbane’s CBD and is within walking distance of Cleveland Point Lighthouse, waterfront cafés, restaurants and foreshore parklands.

Tides at 223-225 Shores St North, Cleveland is listed with Jan Goetze and Tyson Clarke Sotheby’s International Realty Brisbane agents and has a price guide of $10 million.

Luxury in Bellevue Hill has traditionally been measured through land, elevation and harbour outlooks. At Ōtium, a boutique residential development taking shape at 206B Victoria Road, the defining quality is quieter: a sense of separation from the city without leaving Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Positioned above Cooper Park, the development turns away from the movement of Victoria Road and towards the reserve’s dense green canopy. Its north-western rear orientation has been designed to capture natural light, parkland views and the Sydney skyline beyond.

The result is a collection of residences conceived around privacy, space and a close connection with the surrounding landscape.

Award-winning architecture practice MHN Design Union has designed the building, using its elevated setting to establish a distinctly different outlook from many of Bellevue Hill’s apartment developments. Rather than treating the park as a distant backdrop, the architecture draws it into the residences through broad openings, private terraces and living spaces oriented towards the trees.

The Victoria Road elevation uses brickwork to give the building a grounded, enduring street presence. To the rear, the architecture becomes more open, with the residences extending towards private outdoor areas overlooking Cooper Park.

Inside, Ennen & Co has developed a warm and restrained material palette influenced by the building’s architectural forms and natural setting. Clean lines are offset by stronger moments of colour and texture, including deep green tiling, natural stone, marble and bespoke joinery.

The approach is deliberately understated. Instead of relying on conspicuous finishes, the interiors have been designed as a flexible backdrop for furniture, art and the individual preferences of each owner.

Ōtium comprises just eight homes; a garden residence, six upper-level residences and an expansive penthouse. The garden residence offers the most direct relationship with the landscaping, while the penthouse takes advantage of the development’s elevation with views across the parkland canopy towards the city.

A communal rooftop terrace provides another perspective over Bellevue Hill and Sydney. The space has been planned for quiet morning use as well as private gatherings, giving residents access to an elevated outdoor area beyond their individual terraces.

Construction is being undertaken by Ultra Building Co for developer Concretive. Ultra describes the development as a $16 million project and says its work has focused on natural stone, custom joinery, bespoke tiling, acoustic and thermal performance, and carefully resolved transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The location places residents close to several distinct neighbourhood centres. Bellevue Road Village provides local cafés, shops and daily services, while Plumer Road, Double Bay and Bondi Junction extend the dining, retail and transport options. Cooper Park itself offers walking trails and tennis courts, with Sydney’s eastern beaches and the Royal Sydney Golf Club also within easy reach.

It is a location that allows daily life to remain highly connected while creating a more secluded atmosphere at home.

Ōtium is being marketed by Ray White Double Bay Projects, with agent Daniel Ungar noting the development’s strong appeal among buyers.

“Ōtium has resonated strongly with buyers because it offers a combination that is increasingly difficult to find in Bellevue Hill, generous, house-like proportions, privacy and a genuine connection to nature, without the maintenance of a freestanding home,” Ungar says

Above Cooper Park, Ōtium makes stillness itself part of the proposition, an increasingly valuable quality in one of Sydney’s most tightly held residential markets. It offers the security and lower-maintenance qualities of apartment living, but with larger interiors, private terraces and a natural outlook more commonly associated with a freestanding home.

Project details

Project: Ōtium
Address: 206B Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW
Developer: Concretive
Architect: MHN Design Union
Interior design: Ennen & Co
Builder: Ultra Building Co
Status: Under construction
Selling agents: Daniel Ungar & Zorick Toltsan | Ray White Double Bay Projects
Contact: 0400 112 202 | 0411 227 784

NAK founders list $10m waterfront home

Set on a private peninsula at Cleveland Point, Tides pairs 55m of absolute waterfront with resort-style amenities, sophisticated interiors and uninterrupted views across Moreton Bay.