Oak Magazine Issue 1 | Page 12

Th e Regency Design Features: OPEN-PLAN: Designed to make the most of Perth’s climate FRENCH STYLE: Rich, walnut stained heringbone French and scope for indoor-outdoor entertaining, the open-plan living area opens up to the alfresco. Both formal and informal living spaces give a choice of zones for entertaining any style or scale. oak floors run throughout the open-plan living spaces, study and to the landing of the grand staircase. GARDEN QUARTERS: In the garden, a self-contained studio apartment was designed to be the perfect guest wing, teenage retreat or au pair apartment. Quaint sloping ceilings lend to its cosy feel with a picture window from the bedroom, offering a glittering outlook across to the pool. Beneath the apartment is a four-car garage, accessed from a rear-of-way with covered access to the home. EYE-CATCHING: Spread over three levels, the classic symmetry of the home’s elevation is even more stunning paired with the sweeping cobblestone horseshoe drive and marble entry portico flanked by Plantation-style columns. STREET APPEAL: Set amidst tall green trees on its prestigious Dalkeith street, the home nestles comfortably into the streetscape, giving the historical impression that it could have always been there. WELCOME: In the quiet locale, there’s nothing to be heard but the trickle of the water fountain as one approaches the sweeping cobblestone drive. The black marble portico with high gloss black lacquered double doors, inspired by London terrace homes, gives way to an entrance designed to leave a lasting first impression. ENCHANTING ENTRANCE: With its soaring ceilings, highly polished Marquina and Carrera marble checkerboard floors, ornate chandelier and grand wraparound oak staircase, the entry foyer sets the scene for the rest of the home. 10 MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME: In the entry foyer, the black and white marble floors are complemented by bolection moulding and high white skirtings, blending classic English manor elements with Hamptons influences. BEDROOM RETREATS: Six bedroom suites include the capacious master suite, where a Sex and the City style dressing room has a makeup table and central jewellery island with beautiful French doors that open onto a marble-tiled balcony. SOAK IN STYLE: In the master ensuite, a freestanding clawfoot tub stands on a marble plinth; the centerpiece of the room. CLASSIC KITCHEN: The classic kitchen features granite benchtops and an endless scullery with pantry, caterer’s entry and large cool room. EVERYTHING - INCLUDING THE KITCHEN SINK: Every piece of this home is of the utmost quality – including the kitchen sink, an original Shaw’s butler’s sink specially imported from the UK. DRAWING ROOM: A marble gas fireplace lends a cosy touch to the drawing room. ALFRESCO KITCHEN: Like the rest of the home, the copper cabinetry to the alfresco kitchen was chosen so it would age gracefully, acquiring a beautiful patina as the years pass.