A secluded resort-style oasis by award-winning architect Stephen Sainsbury, this residence is the amalgamation of two cottages from the 1850s and 1900s, masterfully joined by a linkway and second storey addition, celebrating modern architectural shapes and voids. On a 257sqm parcel with 172sqm of internal space, it maximises its remarkable 18m double frontage and prized northeast aspect to create a freestanding home in a private laneway setting that's unlike anything else. Heritage sandstone, exposed aluminium structure and warm Blackbutt timber are drawn together with sculptural confidence, while abundant light arrives from all four directions and city glimpses add another level of atmosphere. An architectural yet indulgent experience, it opens to a luxury Onsen spa pool in a lush tropical garden setting with beautifully resolved indoor/outdoor living, delivering a lifestyle statement of privacy, enjoyment and modern ease.
Highlights
- Rare 18m double-width frontage
- History meets bold modern design
- Freestanding, idyllic northeast sun
- Unequalled privacy in laneway setting
- Lush tropical garden surrounds
- Light from four sides with city glimpses
- Luxury garden Onsen spa pool
- Open-plan living, dining, kitchen
- Double-sided sandstone fireplace
- Dedicated laneway parking access
- Central air-conditioning
- Lighting by Artemide
- Heated bathrooms floors, solar/gas hot water
- Quality blackbutt flooring, decking, sliders and windows
- Marc Newson Smeg/Bosch gas kitchen fitout
- Brodware custom taps, Blum automatic drawers
- Set on the Balmain Peninsula
