Carré d’Art in iProperty - Jan 2014

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1 AN ART-INSPIRED ABODE A masterpiece by Sterboul, Carré d’Art in Country Heights Damansara is both a vibrant family home and a versatile way of life.

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Set, jewel-like, amidst the much-desired Country Heights Damansara community and designed by Sterboul, Carr d’Art (Square of Art) boasts 20,000 sq ft of magnificent living space. It draws a great deal of influence from an iconic building of the same name located in N mes, France.

It boasts 5+2 bedrooms including a 2,100 sq ft master bedroom suite, eight bathrooms, two dining and living areas, a cinema, gymnasium, billiards room and a signature 2,500 sq ft rooftop entertainment deck replete with a 67-foot infinity pool and an integrated bar, the ease of an elevator and valley views that go on forever. Additionally, whatever your interest, hobby or leisure activity, Carr d’Art provides ample space to pursue it.

THE DRAMA OF DESIGN Similar to its namesake, the exterior of the home is clean and modern. Its dramatic centrepiece, which is immediately visible upon entering, is a soaring, spiral staircase accented by a cascade of optical filaments of light. Glancing past the staircase reveals vast expanses of open space artfully wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, a highly styled dining area resting afloat a koi fishpond and glimpses of the sumptuous promise beyond which it delivers room-toroom and floor-to-floor.

The home’s contemporary European ambiance, which blends effortless sophistication and easy warmth, emanates from every inch of its nearly half-acre of interior space, creating a cool, airy feeling

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while maintaining a sense of intimacy.

Dominated by high ceilings, lots of glass and carefully placed windows that create a harmony of light and shade, the house radiates smart chic and elegant style, yet the family bedrooms and living areas are comfortable, warm and inviting.

Encompassing 2,100 sq ft, the master bedroom suite offers tranquil views, its own balcony garden, a serene study area and an air of quiet solitude. A switch in the master bathroom will frost the custom, Britishmade glass window for privacy or leave it clear according to one’s preferences.

Offering rambling views of Kuala Lumpur and bathed in natural sunlight, this master bath features a refreshing spa replete with a TV concealed as a mirror when not in use.

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Carr d’Art’s other gem is its kitchen, which lives up to the old adage of being the heart of the home. Spacious and uncluttered, family and friends are invited to partake in culinary-rich festivities with top-rated Miele appliances such as a built-in coffee machine, sleek induction hob, soft-closing German mechanisms and carefully crafted accents and accessories.

Additionally, the finest materials and finishes have gone into the creation of the home. From Villeroy & Boch and Dorn Bracht bathroom appointments and SMEG refrigerators to American and Merbau teak flooring and hand-selected European marble, excellence and expertise are clear for all to see in every facet of this masterpiece.

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THE ART OF TECHNOLOGY Every amenity in Carr d’Art is operable with your phone or tablet with the help of Crestron technology. Additionally, ardent videophiles will delight in the home being equipped with one of the most advanced video distribution systems in the world: a matrix switcher allowing you to stream up

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to eight video sources to your TVs and the only one of its kind in Malaysia.

For the ecologically conscious, this residence is one of the only homes in Malaysia using the Multi V III, a fully centralised air-conditioning system boasting energy savings of approximately 45% over conventional air-conditioning units. The Multi V III’s other advantages are exceedingly low noise levels coupled with rapid cooling upon the system’s activation.

Of course, that is not the only way Carr d’Art minimises its carbon footprint. The roof has seven layers of insulation, the exterior walls are clad with Swissma panels, the windows are oriented in order to reduce direct sunlight throughout the day and the lights are all LED bulbs.

THE ESSENCE OF ENTERTAINMENT Carr d’Art’s crowning glory is the 2,500 sq ft rooftop entertainment deck, which comes with a 67-foot infinity pool, one

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of the few such residential pools in Asia.

Offering views through 15-foot floor-toceiling windows and shaded by the canopy of a curved wood ceiling, the deck allows you to dine al fresco by the pool, host gatherings, catch the cool breeze and savour the superb view. There is also an adjacent bar for refreshments and easy elevator access.

The home also boasts a 650 sq ft cinema room, which comes equipped with a fabulous 118-inch Image Cadre German screen, top-of-the-line Vivitek projector, incredible concealed architectural SpeakerCraft speakers and Logic 7 Harmon Kardon receiver. There is also a dedicated billiard room featuring a full-sized American pool table, which can accommodate a spirited game while maintaining an intimate, friendly atmosphere.

For further details or options or for a personal tour of Carr d’Art, please email sales@sterboul.com.

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