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room at the far end of the house, and stairs lead up to the three bedrooms, at opposite ends of the upper floor. “The stairs zigzag across the linking point between the two ends of the house,” says the architect. “They help to isolate the programme of the rooms – the media room and pool are separated from the living area on the ground floor, while on the upper level, the master suite is separated from the other bedrooms.” Decorative stone is also a feature of the master bathroom, with statuario marble lining the walls and forming the vanity top. “This marble has a very distinctive grey veining that gives it a crisp look,” says Chindarsi. “It also brings in a little visual texture that keeps the space interesting.” Top: A long, low window in the kitchen looks out to a green hedge. The window doubles as a splashback for the main food preparation area. A pantry and laundry are accommodated to the left of the kitchen. Above and left: Statuario marble also features in the master bathroom. This suite has a private situation at the rear end of the upper level. Sliding doors open to a Juliet balcony. search | save | share at my.trendsideas.com 103