Above: A traditional-style pergola frames the villa’s
outdoor dining area and fireplace, positioned
near the living areas and kitchen at the side of the
home. This sheltered area overlooks the heated
swimming pool, complete with swim jets and a
waterfall feature. In addition, there’s an outside
shower facility hidden behind the outdoor fireplace
and decorative screen. The sloping nature of the
triangular street-front property provides a degree
of privacy from neighbours.
Story by Charles Moxham
Photography by Michael Ng
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“Passing under an archway just inside
the front door, guests turn left from the
hall into the flowing open-plan lounge,
dining and kitchen space,” says Leuschke.
“A double-sided fire with ornate marble
surround offers a degree of separation
between the dining zone and living area.”
Not only is this run of spaces ideal for
a modern family, the kitchen, with its large
walk-in scullery, offers up-to-the-minute
cooking convenience. This level of design
efficiency, dovetailed with refined period
charm, runs throughout the interior.
There are five bedrooms, including the
master suite – which occupies the new top
level – and the guest suite, set beside the
garage and media room on the basement
level. The master suite includes his-and-
hers wardrobes, together with custom shoe
shelving with LED lights, and even a sepa-
rate storage room for suitcases. Two other
bedrooms also have ensuites and walk-in
wardrobes, while all have custom cabinetry.
There’s another character trait that sets
this home apart from classic villas, too. Tra-
ditional, tall sash windows typically found