Palatial House Snoop...Contemporary Cottage on the Beaches

Nestled in one of my favourite Northern Beaches suburbs of Avalon, you will find this gorgeous Palatial Contemporary Sandstone & Weatherboard Cottage. I loved it for it's successful combination of keeping original integrity and it's newly renovated spaces in keeping with a French Riviera-meets-Hampton's style with an Australian coastal lifestyle flavour.

I am always a 'sucker' for sandstone features particularly when teamed with a fireplace, as well as the comfortable freshness of the undercover verandah sitting & dining area - much like a Queenslander, quintessentially Australian. The simplicity of the neutral, soft colour scheme lends itself to bringing the outdoors in with considered use of stone, natural timber, and loved leather.

Take a look, have a snoop & see what you think.....

Agent's Blurb - Raine & Horne, Palm Beach

18 Dress Cricle Rd Avalon - Classic Avalon Beach Cottage

 

This charming beach house has undergone an immaculate renovation to stylishly capture the tranquillity and sophistication that comes with living in its exclusive enclave. The 784 sqm property has been superbly re-designed maintaining its character and charm with an emphasis on indoor/outdoor entertaining, ambient natural light, neutral hues and a fluid layout while being situated within approx. 200 metres to Avalon village.

 

 The cleverly positioned designer kitchen/dining space is an inviting haven that flows to the distinctly charming lounge with fireplace, formal dining and alfresco covered entertaining area. These rooms are framed by rustic hardwood timber floors, large bi-folding windows and ornate period features decorated in fresh white hues. The lush and private garden vistas from all entertaining areas complete the incredibly peaceful and inviting ambiance of this wonderful family home.

•  Four Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms
•  4th Bedroom/ Study with designer cabinetry
•  Media room and separate rumpus area
•  Double Carport and huge storage/tool shed
•  Landscaped gardens and level lawn at rear.
•  Solid Sandstone and weatherboard construction.

The home has an approved DA for further improvement for an additional level creating a parents retreat and a pool in the back yard. Immaculately appointed throughout, this inviting home is situated just moments to shops, public transport, schools and equidistant to Avalon and Bilgola beaches.

 

Features

• Close to Schools
• Close to Shops
• Close to Transport
• Garden

Property ID: 2008804925

images via domain.com.au - via Raine & Horne Palm Beach

Happy Australia Day!

Hope you have a wonderful time today - Happy Australia Day!

It's a very hot one here in Sydney today - just perfect for fresh prawns, BBQ and cold wine!

Here are a few pics I took on Sunday afternoon whilst we taking our pets, Lucy [pictured]  our Cavalier and Zach, our Cavoodle for a run & a dip, at a puppy friendly beach in Sydney's Northern Beaches.

Cheers!

images by Sarah Verity - Verandah Home & Garden Living Solutions



Mid Week House Snoop...Is Back!

A truly Palatial home  located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, Mona Vale this home is in a favourite colour scheme & style of mine, the Cape Cod - Hampton's influence. I love the combination of materials used - painted weatherboard, sandstone, timber and glass. A contemporary take on a timeless look... the interiors seem to lend themselves to Hampton's meets the Caribbean-Island life [with unconscious influences of India Hicks] - which lends itself perfectly to Australian coastal living. This style of architecture is similar to the apartment, and home of Breakfast Point [Sydney's inner west river front] where we used to live... affectionately referred to as 'Truman-ia' - a little slice of Hampton's-inspired living in Sydney. For details on the Palatial Living Mid Week House Snoop pick - see the agent's blurb below. 

Enjoy.... 

Agent's Blurb - LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

The New Benchmark For Coastal Living - Waterfront

Architecturally designed to international standards this stunning 4 year old home takes its influences from the popular Hampton's style of the East Coast of the USA combined with the relaxed holiday oasis feeling of the "Sheraton Moana" Hawaii.

* A much admired home from the outside, the magnificent interiors of this stunning offering will far surpass your expectations

* The exceptional residence features a fabulous floorplan ideal for full scale entertaining while retaining intimacy and warmth

* Cleverly designed to offer each family member their own private, spacious retreat with robes and ensuites and some with private balconies overlooking Pittwater

* Focal points include attention to detail and craftsmanship, breathtaking water views without a home in sight, a sweeping timber staircase, an exquisite modern kitchen finished in Corian and open fireplace

* All this and much more are set within lovely established level gardens with expansive verandahs and a sparkling inground pool at the level water's edge

An exclusive and irreplaceable offering awaits you.

Property No. 106659353

Images & subtext from Real Estate.com.au

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 finds... An Ulitmate Contemporary Palatial Cliff Top Home

I had to show you all these images of this amazing contemporary palatial home - it was much too hard to try to cull any from either the day or night shots! I'm sure when you scroll through the images you'll understand why I chose this home - supberbly located on Plateau Road, Avalon - on Sydney's Northern Beaches, just a 'stones throw away' from some dear friend's/ client's home who also just sold on Plateau Road.... Enjoy x

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Agent's Blurb... LJ Hooker Avalon.

The Ultimate Coastal RetreatBlessed with bushland, rainforest, Bilgola Beach & ocean vistas, this multi-storey family home showcases leading edge architectural design, fused with environmental synergy which raises contemporary excellence to a new level. Enjoy whale watching from your living room!- Innovative Colorbond/steel construction set on a 651sqm (approx) site- 4 double bedrooms, 3 with built-ins, 4 bathrooms- Stunning open plan including seamless indoor/al fresco flow from lounge/dining to full-width terrace- Separate children's play area/teenage retreat, office/study- Well appointed gourmet kitchen, CaesarStone island, sealed red gum surfacesSandstone stairs & terrace, redgum floors, bi-fold doors- Beautiful low maintenance native garden- Walk to beach, shops & school, CBD express bus at doorThe perfect destination to savour the true spirit of the Northern Beaches in this idyllic coastal paradise.

VIEW: Saturday 1 to 1.45pm Or By Appointment CONTACT: Bill Eames 0404 844 579

Images from domain.com.au

A Very Familiar Home...

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I thought this house was familiar when I reading through my Australian Home Beautiful March 2010 issue... I fell in love with it after snooping around on Domain.com.au, you may remember seeing it on a Palatial Living 'Mid Week House Snoop' posted back on 8 March 2009!

I'm so happy to see that the owners have great taste in dogs... looks like they have a gorgeous black 'oodle' of some kind! My two fur kids would live this home too!

Images from Australian Home Beautiful magazine March 2010 issue.