Friday 17th June

I'll have a Terrace on The Rocks

Five grand terrace homes, which combine a classical architectural pedigree with contemporary design, will redefine the meaning of gracious living in the Sydney’s historic heart.
 
The seven-metre wide terraces, named The Reynell Terraces, have been built above the heritage-listed Walter Reynell & Sons building in The Rocks, providing filtered views through Gloucester Street’s elegant canopy of trees.
 
“The Reynell Terraces combine the vibrancy of New York, the leafy charms of Paris, the urban sophistication of London and the true heritage of Sydney,” said Murray Wood of Colliers International.

The Walter Reynell & Sons building was completed in 1913 and represents the last phase of warehouse and light industrial development in the Sydney CBD. It has heavy brick piers, ornate brick arches and formal entrances, while inside the solid timber beams, columns and design integrity have been preserved.
 
The architecture, by the award-winning Kann Finch Group, fuses classical elements with penthouse-style finishes. Each residence is a modern interpretation of the much-loved Victorian terrace, and feature open-plan kitchens with stone benchtops and Miele appliances, bathrooms and ensuites with veined Carrara marble, separate study or media alcove, and two secure car spaces.

The development includes dramatic features such as a timber-clad, triple-storey, 8 metre-high glass atrium that bathes the interiors in natural light, and a top level sanctuary with barbecue facilities, elegant outdoor furniture, privacy screens, landscaping, shade trees and excellent views.

Residents also have the services of a concierge, and use of an indoor heated lap pool and gymnasium located in the inter-connected Stamford Residences Tower.
 
Mr Wood says The Reynell Terraces combine two of Sydney’s great loves – terrace living and The Rocks – providing a rare opportunity to live sumptuously in the heart of the CBD.
 
“They have plenty of space and storage, good security, and the location is energising,” said Mr Wood.
 
The Reynell Terraces adjoin the 30-storey, 122-apartment Stamford Residences, which is the last approved high-rise development in The Rocks Urban Conservation Area. Demand has been extraordinary, with only seven of these luxurious apartments remaining.

There are four three-bedroom, four-bathroom terraces, and one two-bedroom, three-bathroom terrace. Prices start at around $4 Million.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

The Manor finally sells!

Rumours are abuzz about Aaron Spelling’s widow, Candy, has sold her gargantuan estate, The Manor.

The Los Angeles home has been on the market since 2009 with an asking price of resolute $150 million, however it is believed that Candy caved at a heavily discounted $85 million.

Reports are whispering that the home will be handed over to 22-year-old Petra Ecclestone, the daughter of Formula One racing mogul Bernie Ecclestone, however details are still to be confirmed.

The property is spread over five acres and features a 56,500 square foot French-style home. It includes 14 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms, enormous formal living room and formal dining room, oak-panelled library, office, billiard room, games room, wine cellar with tasting room, numerous gift-wrapping rooms, china and silver storage room, a beauty salon and barber shop, doll museum, art studio, gym, and a two-lane bowling alley.

It also boasts extensive staff and service quarters, covered parking spaces for 16 cars, swimming pool complex, and a tennis court.

Home on the Grange

Swanline Group has just launched their new prestige development, named Grange 57, in Perth.

The site offers only eight exclusive two-level town homes, all expertly designed by the team at Eames Architects.

Eames Architects have used their 30 years experience in residential design to create eight unique homes that capture Perth’s fantastic outdoor lifestyle by allowing spaces to seamlessly flow from internal living spaces flooded with natural light, to large outside al fresco courtyards.

Each home includes a master suite with a resort style ensuite bathroom and dressing room, three further bedrooms, main bathroom and powder room, designer kitchen with a hidden wet pantry, separate laundry, formal and informal living areas, and a secure two-car garage.

Located in Churchlands Green, Grange 57 overlooks the lush Wembley 36-hole Golf Complex, and is only 7km to Perth’s CBD and a 5-minute drive to Floreat and City Beaches.

For further information, find it in the ‘New Developments’ section on Thehomepage.

Waterfront Luxury Living

Allegra, the latest design to come from import/export partnership TCL, offers a contemporary waterfront residence that sets new standards in luxurious Sovereign Island living.

TCL Owner, Mr Panov, has had a personal involvement with this project right down to selection of fittings personally sourced from as far afield as Russia and Milan.

"We are extremely proud of this home, after so long in the making to see it now complete is simply breathtaking," says Panov.

The north-facing waterside residence is spread over three levels. It includes a half-floor master suite with a separate sitting area equipped with a kitchenette supplied with a beverage refrigerator and Miele coffee machine for that morning fix. The home also features a further three bedrooms with private ensuites, two extra bathrooms, a vast atrium lounge with natural stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen with butlers pantry, swimming pool, gym, sauna, extensive outdoor living and entertaining areas, basement parking for 10 cars, and an impressively planned 'underground night club`.

"The opportunity to promote a property with this calibre of features is few and far between, the developers have really gone all out on this one with a keen eye for detail,” says marketing agent, Alister Punton.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.