House Snoop...Glamarama at Tamarama.

This week's Mid Week House Snoop has been relegated to the 'End Week House Snoop'! Not the same ring I know but look at this way - all the open for inspections & auctions will be for the weekend - Saturday! Aside, this superbly stylish Palatial home is located in Sydney's eastern beachside suburb of Tamarama, and from the images you can see why it's a Palatial Living pick. The Agent's blurb mentions it was featured 'seen in [Australian] House & Garden' but I can't seem to locate it in any my copies - maybe a Palatial follower knows which issue it was in? Let me know! Other than the stunning view - I love the dining & lounge rooms with oversize drum pendants & working period fireplaces! Enjoy. x

Agent's Blurb - McGrath.com.au
 Sophisticated living in a family home by the sea

This exceptional residence offers a lifestyle of absolute peace and privacy over three spacious levels. Dominated by panoramic views across the rugged cliffs to the turquoise ocean horizon, a pleasant short stroll to Tamarama, Bronte and Bondi Beaches.
Effortlessly integrating period charm and contemporary chic
An intuitively versatile plan ensures maximum flexibility
Offering a choice of formal and informal entertaining areas
Ornate ceilings and fireplaces in several of the rooms
Luxurious kitchen boasts CaesarStone benches, walk-in pantry
Lower level retreat, or fourth bedroom/guest residence
Vast sunwashed entertaining terraces, garden courtyard
Games room, wine cellar, deluxe bathrooms, huge storage
Over-sized lock-up garage with access from Dellview Lane
Only a breath to the rolling surf, as seen in 'House and Garden'
Property ID: 2008510490

Images via Domain.com.au & McGrath.com.au

Mid-Week House Snoop....Hunters Hill.

There aren't too many homes that seem to completely fit my 'bill' but here is one that comes close if not to perfection! Palatial Living's Mid Week House Snoop lands us in Sydney's Hunters Hill - although I would call this Woolwich  - the postal address is Hunters Hill. This Federation - Queen Anne style home has so many fabulous amenities - amazing location  so close to the city - with expansive views of the city skyline including the Sydney Harbour bridge & Sydney Tower, a private boathouse and mooring, and sublime interiors [blue and white combinations - love them!] and breathtaking grounds... Take a look and you'll see what I mean! Enjoy x

Agent's Blurb - McGrath Real Estate....
Superb deep waterfront home with exceptional views

Few residences can summon such a welcoming feel of style, sophistication and ease of family living. This beautifully renovated waterfront residnce is a private family sanctuary that commands breathtaking harbour and city views.

• Occupying a level 1,031sqm with north east facing grounds
• Boating facilities include boatshed, jetty and sandy beach
• Superbly finished interiors integrate with outdoor areas
• Generous living and dining areas with high ornate ceilings
• Private level lawn, wide terraces and swimming pool
• Deluxe island kitchen fitted with the finest Ilve appliances
• Grand master suite with luxury ensuite and dressing room
• Double garage and self-contained studio with private entry
• Ducted air conditioning, Jetmaster fireplaces, alarm security
• Premier peninsula address just footsteps to ferries and buses

Property ID: 2008336382

Images via Domain.com.au & McGrath

house snoop on the weekend... avalon

I'll be happy to share this restored boathouse with whomever buys the main house! A belated Mid Week House Snoop has turned into a Weekend House Snoop Junket! I couldn't wait to show you this gorgeous home I found located in one of my most favourite spots in Sydney - Pittwater [on the Northern Beaches]. The combination of the very palatial main house and restored boathouse has self contained accommodation, with direct access to a private jetty onto stunning Careel Bay, Pittwater. This is truly a home to covet! Take a look and you will see just why... Enjoy x

View from the restored boathouse

the restored self contained boathouse

View looking out from the boathouse living space

Looking into the boathouse - living space & kitchen with loft style accommodation above the kitchen

The main house dining & living space amongst the tree tops with expansive views out to Pittwater.

The main house living space complete with open jetmaster fireplace, this space opens out to a generous verandah  outdoor dining area - nestled amongst the treetops with more views down to Pittwater.

The lower rear yard & sunny lush lawn with private jetty directly onto Pittwater.

The view from the main house looks down to the sparkling waters of [one of my most favourite spots in Sydney] Careel Bay - Pittwater.

Agent's Blurb - McGrath Real Estate

AVALON NSW 26 Cabarita Road

Defined by a north east position on glorious Careel Bay, this Stokes Point street to waterfront paradise provides a multitude of lifestyle options, complete with spacious separate studio, refurbished boat cottage and potential whole floor apartment.

One of the area's most remarkably versatile properties

Rare flat grassed gardens with deck at the water's edge

Tidal sandy beachfront has a private jetty and pontoon

Restored original cottage converted to luxury boathouse

Elevated waterfront studio retreat with loft storage area

Spacious rumpus provides scope for a fourth bedroom

Open plan living incorporates an office and deluxe kitchen

Two generous balconies for entertaining facing the water

Five station inclinator, gas central heating, ducted vacuum

Parking includes secure double garage, internal access

Images via Domain.com.au & McGrath Real Estate

Mid Week House Snoop...Sydney's Inner West on the Water.

A truly Palatial home - here a Federation style home that has been lovingly looked after takes the cake for Inner West Water Front Living in Sydney's Drummoyne, this week on my Mid-Week House Snoop! Complete with views, views and more views, as well as a self contained guesthouse and private mooring - not to mention a stone's throw from Sydney city centre. So very Palatial... with a multi million dollar price tag - of course...

Take a look and you'll see what I mean... Enjoy! S x

Agent's Blurb - McGrath

DRUMMOYNE NSW 348 Victoria Place - A flawless combination of style, quality and location, this divine Federation residence with self-contained guesthouse boasts stunning views from a picturesque deep waterfront position and is architect redesigned with an enhanced focus on family living.

• Exquisitely restored, brimming with elegant period features
• Soaring ornate ceilings and glorious stained glass windows
• Gracious formal living room and new open plan family areas
• Inspired floorplan for entertaining or intimate gatherings
• Four double bedrooms plus the self-contained guesthouse
• Spacious rumpus/entertainers' retreat encased in sandstone
• North east alfresco terrace and a front sandstone courtyard
• Landscaped easycare gardens, level lawn, easy water access  
• Private tidal sandy beach, jetty, boatshed, slipway and cradle
• Separate mooring pen, two separate double garages

 

Images from Domain.com.au / McGrath

Mid Week House Snoop...Gorgeous Gladesville.

Rear yard -Gorgeous in the dusk...

Fuss free fabulous outdoor decked entertaining ares with lush lawn & parimeter gardens

Open plan - spacious combined living & kitchen

Open plan living area with polished timber floors

Casual dining area

Well appointed elegant Master Bedroom

Rear yard with decked & paved outdoor entertaining areas.

I fell in love with this home located in Sydney's Inner West, Gladesville, and especially the blue-white living room decor combined with the fabulous inside outside dual living areas classic contemporary with freshness... truly Palatial!

Images via Domain.com.au & McGrath Real Estate

Mid-Week House Snoop...A Real Fave Spot!

This would have to be one of the most coveted spots & homes on Sydney's Northern Beaches - Pittwater - located on [Palatial] Delecta Avenue, Clareville [Beach]. I just adore this street where the majority of the homes back directly onto Clareville beach and are a short walk to a picnic & bbq facilities. On weekends the kids often exciting splash & swim up to the Water Kiosk Cafe Boat that sails into the beach selling coffee, drinks & ice creams etc. I just love this house, the style, the colouring, the position - the list goes on... And should that money tree decide to sprout a few leaves in my yard I would be calling the agent and moving people right now!

AGENT'S BLURB.... CLAREVILLE NSW - 18 Delecta Avenue
An absolute beachfront location on the sands of Clareville Beach. This exquisite and unique architect designed all seasons beach house is a relaxed haven that leaves nothing to the imagination in the quest for luxurious living and effortless entertaining.
Magnificent Pittwater vistas stretch north to Lion Island
A showcase of understated elegance, style and sophistication
Peacefully placed in the area's premier beachside cul-de-sac
Nestled on 609sqm expertly manicured level gardens
Expansive living and dining spaces warmed by an open fire
Seamless flow to a vast covered beachside entertainers' deck
Two living spaces on the upper level plus deck with views
Timber kitchen with European appliances, stylish bathrooms
Wide hallways, high ceilings, styled in relaxed beach-themes
Double lock-up garage, timber flooring, plantation shutters

Images from McGrath Real Estate - Northern Beaches Listing

Dining Chair Affair...

I have been lusting after some new dining chairs for our 'beloved' mid century oblong hand-me down dining table. The chairs that I have been looking at, that would most suit our twist on contemporary classic dining area, would be a style from the mid-century era such as Eames which would give a more modern touch - such as these Eamses DSR Plastic Side Chair with Eiffel Base Steel, [the top image] also with the timber frame -as a stool. I'll keep hunting around... I have a few others I have my eye on and will share with you shortly!

Fact: The DSR Plastic Side Chair with Eiffel Base Steel Designed in 1950 by Charles and Ray Eames, the DSR chair incorporates the use of a bent and welded wire base and injection moulded polypropylene seat.

Images from Metropolitan Home, McGrath Real Estate & Luminere