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divides the grand public space from the
more intimate spaces to the rear.
In general terms, limestone and oak
panelling provide the finishes in these
smaller rooms. The wine bar, theatre, spa,
and service quarters are all more private
– being tucked into the hillside – while
the massive great room with dining area
has operable glass panels opening to the
sheltered outdoor entertainment spaces,
garden terraces, and the swimming pool.
To one side, the single-height kitchen
has a wood ceiling and back-painted glass
cabinetry that reflects the cityscape. The
owners wanted the eat-in kitchen and
family area to feel more intimate than the
adjacent great room.
The sheltered outdoor living room, on
the other side of the great room, appears
just as lavish as the indoor spaces.
“Perched high on the third level, the
master bedroom, ensuite and office all
have breath-taking views. Designed with
retractable glass walls, all these rooms
open onto the long terrace,” says Mungall.
The bedroom also has a skylight with
mirrored sides to maximise light. This can
open to the skies at the push of a button
while motorised screens can be drawn
when darkness is required. The glass walls
can be cloaked with motorised sheers and
block-out curtains, for shade and privacy.
The terrace, with comfortable seating
and flickering firepit, provides a private
outdoor room. Metal screens, a repeat of
the finish that frames the front door, bring
shade and create light play on the interior.
Several green strategies are employed
throughout the residence.
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