Previous pages: The living room in the west wing
has a contemporary yet cosy feel. Deep balcony
overhangs mean the decks act as an extension of
the indoor living spaces and are in use year round.
Above: The kitchen is a step up from the living
spaces so the views aren’t compromised when
cooking. The conveniently close double garage
is two steps down in the other direction. Walnut
cabinetry matches other built-in cabinetry in the
home as well as doors and door frames.
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separates the house neatly into two wings
both upstairs and downstairs.
In terms of use, the home divides into
four sections – the wings to left and right
upstairs and the corresponding volumes
downstairs. All four volumes are entered
from the atrium via large wall openings
that can be closed off by pocket doors.
To future-proof the home for the
couple, all living can be on the upper floor.
The wing to the left contains the garage,
kitchen, dining area and family room. The
run of rooms ends in a cantilevered deck
that offers spectacular views of the river.
In fact, the layout optimises views from
further back, too, with the kitchen raised
by a step from the dining area. This allows
the chef to look over the living room
furniture to the river views beyond while
cooking.
The opposite wing on this upper level
is home to the master suite. This includes a
study and reading room at the street end,
followed by the walk-in-wardrobe, large
ensuite, the master bedroom and stacker
doors opening to the deck beyond that.