Raising The Bar

Smarts and style. You’ll find them in equal measure in this striking family home in the country. Smarts because when you build a house of this standard, you want to make the most of its environment. Maximising 360-degree rural and river views was key for the owners, so the floor level of the 286sqm home was raised up. Ease of entertaining was also a priority. Large doors offer exceptional flow from the open-plan living and kitchen to decking and barbecue areas, and this is where the style comes in. Adding drama is the black kitchen, which stars a 4m-long island with Dekton benchtop and waterfall end, breakfast bar and integrated cabinets that conceal the entrance to a scullery. Adjacent is the wine cellar tucked behind large corner sliders.