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Seaforth Project

This architecturally designed home showcases light and natural elements throughout. Despite being a modern masterpiece, the home has flashes of retro 70s styling tailored to the client.

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Project by Chateau Architects + Builders
Landscape Think Outside Gardens
Place Seaforth, NSW
Project Type Residential
Pool Crystal Pools
Category Residential
Installer Green Coast Landscapes
Interior Design One Four Interiors
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Our Lavarosa Alfresco Limestone and Summit Wall Cladding contribute to a contemporary design and connect the indoor and outdoor areas of the house.

Project Highlights

Natural Stone at the Seaforth Project

Lavarosa Limestone, Summit Stone Wall Cladding and Charcoal Granite Cobblestones form part of the natural stone palette at this Seaforth residence by Chateau Architects + Builders. Sareen Stone’s project information specifically identifies Lavarosa Alfresco Limestone and Summit Wall Cladding as materials that contribute to the home’s contemporary design and the connection between its indoor and outdoor areas.

The stone selections sit within an architectural palette characterised by light and natural elements, with flashes of retro 1970s styling tailored to the client. Landscape design by Think Outside Gardens, interior design by One Four Interiors and pool design by Crystal Pools form part of the wider residential project.

Sareen Stone supplied Lavarosa Limestone, Summit Stone Wall Cladding and Charcoal Granite Cobblestones for the Seaforth Project.

Products Used

Summit Stone Wall Cladding installed on a feature wall and garden wall

Summit Stone Wall Cladding

Lavarosa Limestone tiles showcasing warm natural tones

Lavarosa Limestone

Charcoal Granite Cobblestones displayed on mesh sheet, showcasing durability and low maintenance

Charcoal Granite Cobblestones

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FAQs

What natural stone was used in the Seaforth Project?

Sareen Stone lists three products for the residence: Lavarosa Limestone, Summit Stone Wall Cladding and Charcoal Granite Cobblestones.

How was Lavarosa Limestone used in the Seaforth Project?

The project page confirms Lavarosa Alfresco Limestone as part of the home’s natural stone selection and notes that it enhances the connection between the indoor and outdoor areas. The page does not specify its exact individual application.

Where was Summit Stone Wall Cladding used?

Summit Stone Wall Cladding is confirmed as one of the products used in the Seaforth Project. Sareen Stone states that the wall cladding contributes to the contemporary design and indoor-outdoor connection, but the project page does not identify the exact wall or location.

Were Charcoal Granite Cobblestones used in the Seaforth Project?

Yes. Charcoal Granite Cobblestones are listed under Products Used, and Sareen Stone’s current product page also features the Seaforth Project. The exact location of the cobblestones within the property is not specified on the project page.

What design style influenced the Seaforth residence?

The home is architecturally designed, with light and natural elements throughout. Its contemporary architecture also incorporates retro 1970s-style touches tailored to the client.

Who worked on the Seaforth Project?

The project is credited to Chateau Architects + Builders, with landscape design by Think Outside Gardens, interior design by One Four Interiors, pool design by Crystal Pools and installation by Green Coast Landscapes.

TAKE US THROUGH THE INITIAL STAGES WHEN YOU WERE DESIGNING THE HOME.

We were very fortunate to work with the noted Southern Highlands Architect, Martin McGrane, on the creative design and layout of our home. Together with Martin, we created a beautiful, contemporary open plan home to enjoy with our family and friends.  This is our forever home.

Through a friend of ours, we came across an interior designer, and a beautiful outdoor material, the Cathedral Limestone, which we just fell in love with. We worked closely with Peta Daniel, Interior Designer from Daniel Baker Design, based in Sydney.  Which was wonderful, Peta just got us and what we were wanting to achieve in our home and helped us to make it a reality, in the selection of materials and finishes.

 

WERE THERE CERTAIN PEOPLE/PLACES THAT YOU TOOK INSPIRATION FROM WHEN DESIGNING/BUILDING THE HOME?

We were looking for a contemporary design, however, I didn’t want it to be too modern.  Inspired by a property in LA, that my husband came across, which we took some concepts from and added our ideas, and made it our own.

The LA contemporary look and detail leading into the house from the front door was something that we just loved.  Along with having one row of tiles that runs along the inside of the glass sliding doors leading into the living/dining room from the alfresco space was also a unique detail we wanted to include.

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING PROCESS?

The build started in February 2020, and with all the delays throughout COVID, material delays, supplier issues, constant rain, mud pools, you name it, we had it!  Encountering all the possible elements, it felt like we were living in gumboots most of the time during the build.  It took 3 years to build the property, and 8 months just to get the roof on!

We had a deadline for our home to be finished by, which was our daughters’ wedding, being held in March 2023.

There were delays happening everywhere, including issues and delays with the quarry who were providing the Limestone that was to be used in all the outdoor areas surrounding the property.  We had chosen Cathedral Limestone in an alfresco finish with a lovely organic distressed finish on the edge, that we knew would complement the other natural materials we were using.  Time was of the essence, and it came to crunch time and the quarry could not provide a guaranteed time of delivery.  We thought what a disaster!

 

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH SAREEN STONE.. AND HOW THE TEAM HELPED TO OVERCOME THE SUPPLY ISSUE WITH THE CATHEDRAL LIMESTONE.

Working closely with Michael Mastro, from Sareen Stone, he had been in constant contact updating me as best he could.  Then an alternative solution was presented, another Limestone of the same size and finish, with similar tones, which I hoped would work and arrive in time.  Sareen Stone had been behind the scenes working closely with another quarry, to create a new product ‘Lavarosa Anticato’, just for our project, so that we had a solution and were able to finish our home in time for our daughter’s wedding.

When the material arrived, we couldn’t have been happier.  We just loved the Lavarosa Anticato, and it worked so well with our colour palette, and love it even more than our previous selection.  We were over the moon!

 

DESIGNER COMMENTS:

Working with Kate and Eugene on this project was wonderful. They were passionate about the overall design but also the finer details and the interplay of the natural materials with the surrounding landscape.

It was very important that the natural material palette was harmonious, and that each element was both complementary and warm.

I’ve worked with Michael from Sareen Stone on a number of projects and have always been impressed with his professional advice and clear communication. The magnificent home warmly wrapped with the “Lavarosa Anticato” is simply stunning.   A beautiful project!

Peta Daniel, Daniel Baker Design

 

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

Interior Designer:  Daniel Baker Design, 0414 341 778
Architecture:  Martin McGrane Architects, 0412 242 253
Photography and short film:  Bolt Media, 0426 607 040