The ensuite is positioned internally, for
quietness and privacy, while the owners
can still appreciate the views by looking
through the master bedroom to the water.
The two wings are slightly splayed,
each training its views on a different yacht
club on the opposite side of the river.
Downstairs, the left wing contains a
second sitting room and guest suite while
across the central circulation void there
are the daughters’ bedrooms and a retreat
space. The inclusion of the extra sitting
room makes this level self sufficient, too,
apart from cooking needs. The left wing’s
outdoor room looks to the elegant garden
terraces that step down to the river.
A strong palette of natural materials
appropriate to the river setting is another
feature of the home. The cool travertine
facades wrap around as interior walls in
the atrium – creating an indoor-outdoor
feel. Timber on the floors and on the bal-
cony ceiling was echoed in the built-in
walnut cabinetry and door frames, both
materials working well with the home’s
prominent steelwork.
Top: The wooden staircase matches the wooden
floors on the lower level. The riserless, open-slat
design optimises views through to the river.
Above: The master ensuite is positioned internally
within the upstairs bedroom wing for privacy and
quiet. There are views through the bedroom to
the river but the windows seen here are fixed,
with shutters admitting natural light. Both the
freestanding bath and wall-hung vanity add to the
sense of space in the already large room.
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