By Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
Looking for your next home within NSW? We’ve got you covered.
162 Hulls Road, Crabbes Creek NSW
Here’s a little something to finish off the year. Crabbes Creek, less than 30 minutes north of Byron Bay, might just be the magic intersection where rustic meets refined and produces rare radiance.
This fabulous Queenslander, sitting high on just over 0.2 hectares (half an acre) of bucolic country, holds fast to the original ideal of the iconic style – light, loft, breezes and balconies – and then weaves in a “wow” factor to the power of 2024.
“It’s a breathtaking place,” says North Coast Lifestyle Properties’ Nadia Bandini of 162 Hull Road. “The views are 360 degrees, and you feel as though you’re in the middle of a 600-acre farm.”
Those big vistas are perfect for a place like this, where the indoor-outdoor philosophy is as old as the hills but stylishly recalibrated.
Louvres, ceiling fans and banded walls tell a rich tale against polished concrete floors and the genius perforated brick wall that allows firelight to filter to the main bedroom from the living room.
There’s cool, cutting-edge kit everywhere and sustainability reigns, from the freshwater pool to the heat pumps and solar panels.
“They’ve created beautiful nooks everywhere. It’s seamless. Fluid.” There’s also a brilliant self-contained corrugated iron studio. Wonderful. Expressions of interest are invited. The guide is $3.5 million.
3/63 New South Head Road, Vaucluse NSW
Fontaine is a boutique collection of just six exclusive residences and stands as one of Sydney’s most prestigious new luxury developments. “Villa 3, a north-facing garden residence, showcases sleek interiors, a custom marble kitchen, opulent finishes, and sunlit open-plan living that extends to a balcony with uninterrupted northern harbour views,” the agent says. “Located just 250 metres from Vaucluse village, the lifestyle here is effortlessly elegant.”
26-28 Roylston Street, Paddington NSW
Completely transformed behind its original facade, this tri-level residence delivers modern living and an entertainer’s lifestyle, with expansive spaces, polished concrete floors, and abundant natural light. “A masterclass in warehouse conversion, it juxtaposes an exposed sandstone cliff with towering glass walls,” the agent says. “Set in a leafy cul-de-sac, it offers access to the gallery precinct, Trumper Park, and Five Ways.”
22a Sydney Road, East Lindfield NSW
This modern masterpiece has been designed in an art deco style to complement the heritage-listed 1936 mansion Meadow Lea, once home to Oliver Triggs, founder of Meadow Lea Margarine. “The homes present a striking streetscape, with 22a designed by Matt Carlisle with interiors by Karen Akers,” the agent says. “Completed in 2020, it boasts natural sandstone, oak timbers, a glass atrium, a marble island and limestone flooring.”
11/5 Spencer Street, Rose Bay NSW
Showcasing the effortless sophistication of its bayside neighbourhood, this oversized penthouse by Fortis and Lords Group delivers refined living with natural stone accents, engineered oak flooring and custom joinery. “The exclusive rooftop terrace flows effortlessly from the spacious living and dining areas, offering abundant sunlight and usability year-round,” the agent says. “Best of all, Rose Bay’s renowned eateries and harbour foreshore are just a short stroll away.”
16 Laitoki Road, Terrey Hills NSW
Mediterranean-inspired living defines this newly renovated family home, with its high, airy ceilings, oversized windows, and arched features balanced by a soft, neutral palette. “Skylights, oak flooring and bespoke joinery add layers of refinement,” the agent says. “The centrepiece is the open-plan living, dining and kitchen, wrapping around a serene pool courtyard and onto a level lawn, ready for many summers of enjoyment.”
89 Florence Terrace, Scotland Island NSW
Buyers don’t stumble on a home on Scotland Island – they intentionally seek its unique charm, where life revolves around panoramic Pittwater views and entertaining on the water’s edge. “With its own private boathouse, jetty and pontoon, you can simply relax, moor your boat or dive in for a swim,” the agent says. “A private sandy beach at the garden’s edge and the surrounding Ku-ring-gai National Park complete this idyllic retreat.”
132 Mitchell Street, Glebe NSW
Behind its timeless facade, this classic two-storey terrace redefines the expectations of traditional terrace living and is awash with natural light and effortless flow. “Soaring double-height ceilings and an array of glass forms infuse the interiors with abundant natural light,” the agent says. “The flowing layout opens to a lush entertainer’s garden, while the cosmopolitan buzz of Glebe is just steps away.”
This article was originally published by Domain.com.au. Reproduced with permission.