Friday 7th October

A darling at Darling Point

Proudly situated at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac in Sydney’s Darling Point, is this impressive waterfront residence with an equally impressive price tag of over $20 million.

Overlooking Double Bay and the Manly skyline, the 700 square metre residence has been designed for the avid entertainer and boasts two magnificent levels of living space, and floor to ceiling glass to enhance the views.

“An outstanding home which will have a strong appeal to the Asian market due to its quality of finishes and ultra-modern feel,” says Agent, Bill Malouf.

It includes a lavish master wing with a marble ensuite and a custom-designed dressing room, a further four bedrooms and five bathrooms, powder room, a formal entertaining space with a dedicated bar area and gas fire, covered wrap-around alfresco terrace, integrated kitchen and meals area, a second kitchen with butler’s pantry, sauna, library, home theatre, wet-edge pool, and lift access to all levels.

The home also includes a temperature-controlled wine cellar, C-Bus home automation, reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuum, and a four-car garage.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

Mesmerising views. Perfection throughout.

This just completed, three bedroom Docklands residence reflects a perfectionist’s approach to establishing fresh benchmarks for quality in a location defined by mesmerising views over Victoria Harbour to the city.

This exquisite new home offers three floors of luxury living, constructed with the finest materials and an eye for detail. On the ground floor, a three car garage at the rear leads into utility areas including storeroom, separate workshop and laundry. Wine lovers will really appreciate the large wine cellar with floor-to-ceiling racks and independent temperature control. A spacious ground floor bedroom (with walk-in robe and full en suite bathroom), opens onto its own expansive terrace.

On the first floor, a huge light-filled living area with feature fireplace leads through to the dining area and open plan kitchen. This fully-appointed kitchen is certain to appeal to the gourmet cook, with its walk-in pantry, Gaggenau appliances, gas cooktop, coffee machine and integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer. A study, powder room and informal living area lead out to a rear, north-facing terrace of elegant dimensions. This delightful outdoor living space features a built-in BBQ, an outdoor kitchen and a seductive plunge pool. This is a home that’s perfect for entertaining inside and out.

The top floor is dived into two further bedrooms and bathrooms. The rear bedroom features built-in robes and en suite bathroom, the master bedroom offers a walk-in robe and a tiled en suite bathroom with dual vanity and a pedestal bath. This master bedroom also offers arresting outlooks out over the water to the city.

Finishes throughout are of the finest quality, including elegant timber stairs, stone bench tops, marble tiles, glass fronted balcony and chrome fixtures. There’s also the convenience of swift, silent lift access to all floors, a laundry chute, keypad security system and ducted heating and cooling. It’s limitless luxury. 

Located right on the edge of Victoria Harbour, this home is ideally positioned in the heart of Waterfront City. Explore the cafés, restaurants, shops and factory outlets at Harbour Town Shopping Centre. Dine out at some of Melbourne's finest new restaurants along the Harbour; enjoy the fine Indian cuisine at Bhoj Restaurant, Cambodian delights at Bopha Devi, modern Greek cuisine at Saganaki and the wagyu beef at Steakhouse. Enjoy easy access to the footy at Etihad Stadium. Plus there’s the convenience of living minutes from Southgate and the CBD. Nothing could be finer.

For further information, click here.

Everything old is new again

Nestled into Perth’s prestigious Peppermint Grove sits a property you could easily mistake for a grand home of a bygone era, but this two year old home has been sympathetically built to represent all that the Victorian era is famous for, cleverly delivered with today’s expertise.

The recreation brought together enormous skill and thorough detailing ensured the final product is as historically accurate, and of the highest quality as possible.

The residence includes a decorative tower, hand carved marble fireplaces, double-glazed leadlight windows, Iranian marble floors, high ceilings, moulded banisters, and decorative ceilings.

It features a Clive Christians’ Chef kitchen with butlers scullery and pantry, formal dining and drawing rooms, six bedrooms, five bathrooms, study, family room, library, media room, music room, and an attic.

Incorporating every modern convenience, the home also includes reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning, heated floors, ducted vacuum system, remote controlled gates, and a state-of-the-art security system.

The manicured formal grounds are fully reticulated and the swimming pool is solar and gas heated.

For further information, find it on Millionplus.

The best private resort in the world?

As we move into the summer months, I thought I would share with you my favourite vacation destination: Kukio, and the contiguous Hualalai Four Seasons Resort, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Kukio was the brainchild of Michael Meldman, founder of the Discovery Land Company, who you might have seen star in the TV show Entourage as a bidder for an NFL franchise. Another foundation investor in the project was the oil tycoon and philanthropist Billy Getty.

Kukio is not actually a hotel, but one of the world’s most exclusive private clubs with circa 350 members. Membership does not come easily: you need to buy a home, which can be priced anywhere from US$3.6 million to $US50 million plus. Two of Kukio’s properties are rumoured to be individually worth more than US$100 million.

The members themselves comprise numerous billionaires, such as the computer pioneer Michael Dell, and US celebrities such as Leonardo de Caprio, Cameron Diaz, A-Rod, Naomi Campbell, Toby McGuire, Lance Armstrong and Kelly Slater.

The service and quality of Kukio’s amenities are second to none. For just a few hundred members there are outstanding restaurants, two golf courses, a private beach with dedicated staff to help furnish every conceivable water sport, an enormous gymnasium and spa, three swimming pools, multiple tennis courts, a cinema, playing fields, and so on.

One of the great things about Kukio is that it is situated immediately alongside a fabulous Four Seasons Resort, so if you don’t know a member, you can stay at the Four Seasons, which is regarded by many as one of the best of its kind. Entry-level rooms are reasonably priced and can be booked for under $1,000 a night.

For the full article, view it on Property Observer.