Best Homes Issue #13 2021

However, we all know a wood or gas fire doesn’t suit every home or every lifestyle. Ambe brings you the ambience and aesthetic of a real fire – without the mess or maintenance. The look you love, without the fuss. Streamlined for a modern, versatile appearance that works seamlessly into any interior – all Ambe fireplaces feature a pared back look, with clean lines, minimal detailing, and a love of linear. With sophisticated, flame-picture technology that urges you to relax and succumb to total relaxation. Design in Your Hands Every space needs a feature, something to define it, elevate it, and bring it to life. A great statement piece should speak to your unique style, capture attention, and draw you into the room. Ambe’s range of Electric fires does exactly…

For this family of five, creating a home where they could make memories was of utmost importance. But they didn’t want to just do it anywhere. Location was key, and luckily for Steven, his wife and their three young boys, all under the age of six, this magnificent plot in Sydney’s north provided something to write home about. At first glance, this site wasn’t exactly ideal. It features steep bushland, lots of rock ledges and a 12m crossfall over the build area, which means water and gradient issues. But, as it turns out, these limitations also gave the home something a little bit special and the homeowners wanted to use this as a springboard to work from. “The uniqueness of this project was its design to utilise the slope of…

A leisurely trip to France might be out of the question for the foreseeable future, but living in a Parisian-style residence with all the charm of a French chateau is not as outrageous as it sounds. Feast your eyes on La Provence by Englehart Homes, a chic architectural gem that will leave you with a craving for creamy camembert-filled, freshly-baked baguettes with a side of sparkling Champagne. Featuring steep mansard grooves, double casement windows and effortless symmetry, this stately home has a masonry facade and classic detailing borrowed from traditional French architecture and reimagined with Englehart Homes’ characteristic flair. Like all Englehart designs, the floor plan is flexible (choose from three to five bedrooms and a bonus study/guest room situated to the left of the entrance foyer) and can be…

Resting stylishly among lush trees, verdant parklands and leafy, treelined streets, Wallara ascribes to “The Three Rs”: recreation, respite and relaxation. The luxurious display home embodies the essence of Englehart Homes’ multi-award-winning brand. Focusing on natural light, spacious areas designed for easy family living, premium quality finishes and state-of-the-art technological advancements, Wallara is a modern marvel. Achieving the perfect balance between panache and practicality, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home looks amazing and will perform exceptionally for years to come. Behind the ultra-modern facade, high ceilings oversee a natural palette of stone, timber, porcelain and pure wool. This is accompanied by a multi-room audio system, smart lighting and solar-powered electricity. Flexibility is inherent in the double-storey home’s design; it can be tailored to suit your lifestyle requirements and to optimise outlooks on…

Located in the sought-after Northern Beaches area of Sydney, nestled above the cliff’s edge overlooking the picturesque coast, this stunning multi-storey home encapsulates the natural environment and all of its elements. Entering the home through the custom blackbutt door you’re immediately consumed by the beauty of the view and the simplicity of the design. A modern bohemian vibe has influenced the styling and chosen materials, — this incorporates a palette of glass, stone and natural timbers. There is also a seamless integration between the internal and external spaces, adding to the relaxed feel and laidback coastal atmosphere. The facade is lined with Berrimah natural stone and blackbutt battens, which will age naturally over time in harmony with the surrounding landscape. Berrimah stone has also been used as the fireplace surround…

South Coogee is a highly sought-after Sydney suburb and for very good reason. Located a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach and the city, it offers the very best of both worlds for those who want it all. It was here that a family of four decided to create their dream home, calling on Starr Constructions to help them bring their vision to life. An old brick house stood on the site which was demolished to make way for an entirely new structure. The brief revolved around designing a residence that was open and luxurious in nature while boasting a seamless flow between all the rooms. Like most new builds, several challenges were encountered but these were effectively overcome with a combination of experience and clever thinking.…