'The Big House'
2035 Pittwater Road
BAYVIEW
Interior Architect: Ioanna Lennox
Brief: The brief was to provide a sophisticated landing pad for our well-travelled client, who appreciates luxury and life’s finer things.
Photography: Nuance Photography
Words from Ioanna Lennox: ‘We remained cognisant the final result had to fit in the relaxed Australian lifestyle but steered away from traditional beach house or a Hamptons-inspired renovation; instead, we took our design cues from the 5 and 6-star hotels of the world. This significant renovation and redecoration project transformed this house over a concentrated period of 6-7 months.’
https://www.ioannalennox.com/project/bayview/
In Essence: Shortlisted to win several prestigious design awards in 2020, this architectural masterwork claims a due north aspect and a commanding position overlooking Pittwater. Spanning two extraordinary levels, it’s a residence of stunning scale, grand dimensions and superb quality; soaring ceilings and glass-wrapped interiors maximise the views, while premium finishes perfectly balance the bold, organic forms of the home
“We used a palette of beautiful natural materials, marble, limestone and dark timbers, and played with scale and balance in the soaring double-storey void in the living room. ”
- Grand, open interiors; soaring ceilings + double glazed doors/windows
Formal and casual living/dining zones soaking up a due north aspect
End-to-end bifolds open the entire home to sun-drenched terraces
Landscaped gardens, outdoor kitchen, resort-style pool and spa
Marble open plan kitchen offers a full suite of Miele appliances
Fully self-contained guest suite; also ideal as au pair accommodation
Luxurious master bedroom; designer ensuite and custom wardrobe
Each of the children’s bedrooms include built-ins and shared ensuite
Surround sound, two Jetmaster fireplaces, Smart wiring, ducted air
Guest powder room, six car garage with internal access + security gates
“I wished to live in a house as though it was six star luxury accommodation”
