Given a challenging lot configuration and topography, along with privacy issues, we had to get creative in designing this home. The home is divided into four basic living zones: private owner’s suite, informal living area, kids area upstairs, and a flexible guest entertaining area. The entry is unique in that it takes you directly through to the outdoor living area, and also provides separation of the owners’ private suite from the rest of the home. There are no formal living or dining areas; instead the breakfast and family rooms were enlarged to entertain more comfortably in an informal manner. One great feature of the detached casita is that it has a lower activity area, which helps the house connect to the property below. This contemporary haven in Barton Creek is a beautiful example of a chic and elegant design that creates a very practical and informal space for living.

Photo by Jean Allsopp

Architect: Craig Steere Design Interior Decorator: Emma Mackie, M Interiors Photographer: Code Lime Photography

White terrazzo floors, white walls and white ceilings provide a stunning backdrop to the owners’ impressive collection of artwork. Custom design dominates throughout the house, with striking light fittings and bespoke furniture items featuring in every room of the house. Indoor material selection blends to the outdoor to create entertaining areas of impressive proportions.

Yago Partal

Photographer: Derek Latta

Photo by Shelley Paulson

Builder - SX Constructions (www.sxconstructions.com.au) & Photography by Jason Smith ( http://www.jaseimages.com.au)