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JOSEPHINE HUYNH

Will curves ever go out of style? In my line of work, I would think I’ve seen every type of curve in architecture and interior design – steel-framed window arches, grand helical staircases, smoothly rounded benchtops and beachside rooftops mirroring the ocean’s waves. I thought I’d seen it all, but then comes along the soaring entryway of our Warana cover property on the Sunshine Coast and there’s another example of ultimate design curvature to add to the list. It doesn’t stop there; the home also has circular skylights above the kitchen space and now, naturally, I want those in my dream home. The idea of my dream home is ever-evolving, living and breathing, but a feature that’s always remained is a view across the water towards the mountains. This week’s Foreign Affair listing in New Zealand captures the imagination perfectly. So still and serene.

OUR COVER 12 Rio Vista Boulevard, Broadbeach Waters. Listed by Kollosche

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Majestic harbour views

LIVING IN Balmy beach days aplenty

Luxe on a whole new level

By KATE FARRELLY

Warana

Sunshine Coast 107 Oceanic Drive

$5 million

4 3 3

Private sale

Agent: Town, Craig Morrison 0407 142 027

A walk along the beach and a quick dip in the ocean can be a daily pleasure at Oceanic House, which backs onto a beachfront reserve. Designed by OGE Group Architects with Kate Cooper Interiors, the home has two light-filled levels. Eye-catching finishes include a curved staircase, Marrakesh-rendered walls, an Aurora Aether suspended fireplace and American oak joinery.

PAOLA LENTI COLLECTION BY DEDECE

Balnarring

Broadbeach Waters

Gold Coast 12 Rio Vista Boulevard

Auction: 10am, May 10

Agent: Kollosche, Michael Kollosche 0411 188 815

Picture your favourite waterside resort and you’ll have an inkling of what’s in store at Arch, a brand-new, two-storey house by Unique Built. Think private sandy beach, a magnesium pool with submerged seating, whimsical swing seats at the bar, waterfront fire pit and suspended daybed on the terrace.

Harkaway

Expressions of interest: Close 4pm, May 7

Agent: Marshall White Flinders, Samuel McNeilage 0456 784 016

It may take inspiration from barn architecture, but this architect-designed residence is all about providing a luxe peninsula lifestyle for style-forward humans, with first-class equestrian facilities for horse lovers. The familyfriendly floor plan includes a self-contained apartment, a parents’ wing and multiple living spaces extending to a heated pool and eight hectares of land.

Expressions of interest: Close 4pm, June 6

Agent: First National Real Estate Neilson Partners, Peter Watson 0418 105 402

Built from rammed earth with grandly scaled rooms, Hilden is a private estate of almost 12 hectares 45 kilometres from the CBD. Amenities include a 15-metre pool, a gym and stabling.

ARC TO ART Patricia Braune’s wallpaper collection includes the Curves design, mirroring the beauty of architectural arcs through handillustrated rhythmic patterns. It captures a retro essence, offered in terracotta clay and terracotta ochre hues. patriciabraune.com

That ’70s style

Hallmarks of 1970s design have undeniably made a comeback, revitalised by modern makers. Compiled by PAULINE MORRISSEY

LIME LIGHT Paola Lenti’s distinctive designs capture the spirited colour palette and patterns of the 1970s. The Orbitry series is a standout, featuring a hanging chair and an armchair that rotates around its axis, available in a vivid lime green. dedece.com

GLASS ACT The Zigo tables by Miniforms, designed by Venicebased Zaven, fuse elegance and minimalism. With a cast glass top in hues like amber and petrol green, and a lacquered or zinccoated metal base, they offer playful transparency. jrf.com.au

FOREST FLAIR Designed for ultimate adaptability, the Stretch Sofa by RJ Living allows endless configurations with its trio of modular sections. Transform it from an L-shaped lounge to a circular arrangement to echo a sunken lounge. The forest colourway in corduroy steals the show. rjliving.com.au

By JIL HOGAN

It may have uninterrupted water and mountain views, but beachside Focal Point itself is a delight to look at – and live in.

You have to love a home that really knows how to make an entrance. The awardwinning house Focal Point sits serenely on a private, elevated waterfront site with direct beach access on New Zealand’s North Island.

From the front gate, the half-kilometre journey along the contours of the driveway offers a dramatic, slow unveiling of your destination.

Between the bold, distinctive facade, the striking 3.7-metre-high front door, and the gallery-style foyer that greets you within, there is an impressive sense of arrival – and everything beyond is equally as impressive.

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom 2019 home, which is listed for sale through Ben Hawan of Oliver Road, was designed by architect Noel Jessop and built to a high standard by D&B Construction.

Materials like cedar and oak timber and stone from Hinuera on the North Island were chosen

to complement, not overpower, the surrounding natural elements, resulting in a house that sits quietly yet confidently in its setting.

The scenery is a design feature in itself, and the sweeping panorama across Tauranga Harbour, Matakana and around to the Kaimai Range is cleverly captured throughout.

“Words fall short of the curated lifestyle experience available at this top-tier coastal estate,” says Hawan.

“The dedication to quality and luxury both inside and out is evident and the home leaves you wanting for nothing, while the expansive views captivate.”

The main living spaces are perfectly positioned to capture the breathtaking harbour views.

The luxury kitchen (with a butler’s pantry) flows to the main living and dining area, and then through full-height doors to two outdoor entertaining patios and a striking heated

infinity pool and spa that seem to float alongside the home.

Completing the lower level are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a second living room. A guest bedroom with an en suite occupies a corner position and opens out to the poolside patio.

An oak staircase floats up to the opulent main-bedroom suite, which sits like a private penthouse on the upper level.

There you’ll find a bespoke dressing room and an en suite with a free-standing oval bath.

Two walls of windows allow uninterrupted harbour views to greet you in bed when you peel back the curtains every morning.

Refined and luxurious features touch every space and surface. These include underfloor heating, motorised blinds that disappear into the ceiling, custom tiles, a feature fireplace in the lounge, and cleverly hidden lights.

When guests visit, they’re bound to sleep comfortably in the guest suite – or out in the three-bay shed, which hosts a luxury selfcontained unit with an open-plan living space and a wraparound patio.

The heated infinity pool and spa seem to float alongside the Noel Jessop-designed home.

PAHOIA

The home’s main living spaces and elevated main-bedroom suite are positioned to take full advantage of the views. Agent: Oliver Road, Ben

Another shed allows ample storage space for a trailer or boat, and the 5.16-hectare block also boasts an avocado orchard.

Focal Point is in the Bay of Plenty region, an area favoured by Kiwis for its climate, laid-back lifestyle and proximity to Auckland, which is about a two-hour drive away.

Closer by, Tauranga and its airport are within easy reach, as is Mount Maunganui, a destination town famed and loved by New Zealanders for its energetic, beachy vibe.

“Local hotspots, shops and fine dining are found both on the beachfront and through the town’s main street,” Hawan says.

If you enjoy the outdoors, you’re well catered for. The property has direct access to the harbour for fishing and boating – including a boat launch site – and the extreme sports of Rotorua are one hour away. The ski fields are easily accessible via plane.

The home and its magical location and setting make for an incredible lifestyle, Hawan says.

“The quality and detail in the design has created a home that is a pleasure to be within,” he says. “A comfortable, high standard of living is afforded to the residents.

“While the location not only provides breathtaking views of an ever-changing water scene framed through floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, it also avails the home of exceptional privacy. This all comes together in a serene lifestyle.”

Pahoia Peninsula

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Focal Point

$NZ15.5 million ($14.21 million)

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Your Private Garden Sanctuary

G04, 2 Bruce St, TOORAK VIC 3142

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NOOSA HEADS

Noosa Heads is low-rise, low-stress and high-end – just how the locals and property owners like it. By PAULINE MORRISSEY

For many Australians, Noosa Heads is the ultimate dream — an idyllic place in which to raise a family, enjoy a refined retirement, or embrace the daily delights of a perpetual holiday.

Located on Queensland’s celebrated Sunshine Coast, this beachside gem’s strategic urban planning and strict building codes safeguard its natural beauty amid growth.

Such preservation, which keeps its buildings low and tree canopies tall, sets the town apart from the urbanised pockets of its rival, the Gold Coast.

Rising tides in real estate

Flowing gracefully into the heart of town, the Noosa River provides a crystal-clear haven for the enjoyment of residents.

Among those residents is Tom Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate, often seen kayaking as the sun rises, invigorated by the prospect of another day in the town he fervidly promotes.

“Quick access to water – be it the beach or river – is essential for our affluent buyers, and these same attributes are equally integral to our market’s growing property values,” Offermann says. “Our clients cherish being able to stroll to waterways, top-notch restaurants, boutiques, and the luxury of embarking on a boat ride right from their backyards.”

According to the latest Domain House Price Report, the median house price in Noosa Heads

is now $2 million, a 68.1 per cent increase over the past five years.

Offermann attributes this growth to the town’s finite land availability, which causes tranquillity and property values to soar in unison.

“Noosa Heads mirrors the affluent northern suburbs of Sydney, where so many of its residents and investors hail from,” he says.

“Yet, they settle here for the weather and the less hectic lifestyle.”

Where it’s always sunny

In the heart of town lies CLO Studios, a high-end boutique and interior design studio that captures the essence of Noosa’s coastal sophistication.

Chloe Tozer, the owner and creative director, feels fortunate to have been raised on the Sunshine Coast.

“Noosa is a beautiful place to live and work in, offering a slower pace of life surrounded by stunning scenery, and where the sun is literally always shining,” Tozer says.

“It’s a source of constant inspiration, perfectly blending international influences with its own unique coastal culture.”

Tozer says VanillaFood in Noosa Junction is her favourite for breakfast and matcha to start the day and “weekends are for enjoying walks in Noosa National Park, followed by a swim at Tea Tree Bay Beach. “It’s … a place to live well.”

Queensland’s Noosa Heads delivers a beachside lifestyle with access to nature and quality restaurants and boutiques.

Noosa Heads

Coast 19 Key Court

Auction: 1pm, May 11

Agent: Tom Offermann Real Estate, Tom Offermann 0412 711 888

This brand-new, multilevel home is on the water’s edge and boasts a pontoon jetty. Grand interiors feature double-height ceilings and banks of windows, while al fresco areas overlook the pool.

Noosa Heads

TOP TIER

Lift your home with an elevator

By HELEN HAWKES

Sometimes, reaching the pinnacle of success needs to be taken literally.

In super-luxurious homes, this translates to a designer lift that effortlessly transports one between the butler’s pantry and the panoramic view, or the garage and the penthouse boudoir.

Lifts are becoming increasingly prevalent in high-end homes, says Matt Gates, director of Ray White Sanctuary Cove.

“They allow for basement garaging to accommodate luxurious toys but still allow a single-level living style,” he says.

“Elevators also future-proof homes for highend buyers moving towards retirement.”

Interior designer Thomas Hamel says lifts are also important features for younger clients and highly desirable in penthouse projects.

“It just takes a ski fall or an accident to require a lift,” he says.

However, providing easy access to all levels is not simply a matter of installing a lift. Their features are curated to complement the decor.

“The biggest design complication is with lift doors,” Hamel says. “They come at a standard height and often lack decorative appeal.

“To give the illusion that the doors are taller, we add panels above the exterior opening doors and, in these panels, we often add mirror or decorative metal mesh [that is] backlit to add some glamour.”

Within the lift, features such as banquette seating or fabric-upholstered walls add visual interest and comfort, while one mirrored wall creates a feeling of space.

“We also typically have a decorative wallpaper or upholstered wall panel to incorporate some beauty and, quite often, we hang an artwork on this panel,” Hamel says. “The work should be something intimate and special that the home owner enjoys looking at daily.”

Even metal handrails can be elevated – the designer recently upholstered some in velvet, which has a soft texture and luxurious feel.

While an indoor lift may be de rigueur in luxury apartments or houses, an outdoor lift may also be required in the multi-tiered gardens that feature in some prestige homes.

At the late Susan Renouf’s Point Piper home, a lift transported her and her small dogs from the top garden to the lower level, which was even closer to her expansive harbour view.

Gold Coast

7354-7356 Marine Drive East

$19.7 million 5 11 20

Private sale

Agent: Ray White Sanctuary Cove, Matt Gates 0404 444 439

This property features a 20-car basement, a commercial lift, a breathtaking view and a stunning al fresco oasis with a waterfront pool and sunken fire pit.

Interior designer Thomas Hamel uses a number of tricks to make lift doors seem taller, as in this house in Telluride, Colorado.

▪ Enormous 3,046sqm (approx.) overall land holding – across two separate titles

▪ Unique parkside position next door to Mount Henry Bridge Reserve

▪ Subdivision potential – zoned R12.5

▪ First time offered in 70 years

▪ Amazing 40.24-metre (approx.) riverside frontage

▪ Overman architect designed home plus summer house

▪ Dual street access

▪ Extra-large remote-controlled lock-up four-car garage with a giant powered workshop

283-293 Wilderness Road,

For Sale

Expressions of Interest

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Inspiring Hunter Valley acreage with a panoramic mountain backdrop, showcasing acclaimed equestrian & wellness facilities.

Boasting 47 acres of blue-ribbon land & is home to the Hunters, Argentille Equestrian Centre & Wellness Retreat – a renowned entity in horse breeding and training. One of the Hunters finest Estates, a rare opportunity to acquire as a lavish weekender or holiday retreat or a fulltime residence with the ability to generate a diversified income.

Steven Chen 0412 959 959

Matthew McGrath 0450 788 788

A 9 b 10 C 20 F 47 Acres

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