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In terms of layout, the country residence
loosely comprises a two-level entry stair, master
suite and garage wing; a central grand livingdining-kitchen space; and a guest wing to the
rear. From the heart of the living area, strong
sightlines out to the scenery run perpendicular
to the flow of the home. These take in views of
the farm, the mountains and distant city lights.
But the scenery certainly isn’t the only feature here – there are wow factors at every turn.
One of the most dramatic is the centrally located
rotating, double-sided marble fireplace.
“This is really a work of art in itself – a great

example of engineering and workmanship. It is
3m long, 1.3m wide, 1.2m high, and appears to
be carved from one block of Statuario marble.”
The fire – with 3 x 900mm ethanol burners –
rotates 90 degrees to be viewed from anywhere
in the living space or connected balconies.
“The under-lit marble appears to be held
up only by slender oak battening – a continuation of that material from the nearby kitchen
island,” says the designer. “The fire’s marble
sides are bevelled, as is much of the residence’s
joinery detailing, and the swivel action can be
controlled via the client’s mobile phone.”

Facing page: With its gold-leaf
coffered ceilings, the guest corridor
has the look of an Egyptian palace
hall. The art pedestals conceal air
returns while the walls of the hall
have secret doors to other rooms.
Top and above: The headboard in this
guest bedroom echoes the padded
frames of the living room window
seats, while the tub surround in the
bathroom also calls to mind the
floating, punched-through structures.

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