Privately secluded from the street behind a discrete facade, this contemporary masterpiece offers the ultimate in innovative modern design, world-class finishes and security. Designed with effortless entertaining in mind by renowned architect Julius Bokor, this inspired haven was extensively renovated in 2002 by Murray Thomas. Spanning three unexpectedly vast levels, with five bedrooms and five bathrooms the homes also enjoys cameos of the city skyline.
It accommodates a private childrens wing with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an expansive media room. Parents can retreat to the top-floor master suite, featuring a dressing room, balcony and luxurious Brasilian granite and Spanish limestone ensuite with a unique oval-shaped designer spa bath. Guests can enjoy their own additional private suite.
Warmed by a gas fireplace, the casual living and dining space extends to both a balcony and a timber-decked interior courtyard with a koi pond providing a tranquil ambience. Additional entertaining space includes an atrium-style formal dining room along with an elegant formal living room with integrated study area and hidden workstation.
The entire lower-level is devoted to a recreational retreat, incorporating a vast billiard/rumpus room, a kitchenette, sauna and bathroom.
Tropical gardens border a low-maintenance terrace complete with a large 20m heated inground pool and spa. Additional land at the rear could be used to accommodate a cabana STCA or further lawn area.
At the heart of the home is a fully integrated gourmet kitchen appointed with Gaggenau appliances and Brasilian granite benchtops.
Additional features include a large cloak room, attached double garaging, video intercom, ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning, wax-infused heated stone flooring by Bimarmi of Italy, ducted vacuuming, Vola tapware, elegant Philippe Starck sanitary ware, extensive joinery in rose gum, remote external security shutters on all ground floor windows and doors, and an extensive security system including external PE beams, back to base and GSM back-up.
Its just a brief walk to cosmopolitan Double Bay via nearby Tarrant Avenue steps.
Featured in prestigious design magazines, this work of art is truly befitting of its exclusive blue-ribbon address.
Co-Agents: Micheal Finger James Keenan of Ray White Double Bay Group