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Darling Point Residence

This Darling Point residence, designed by Lynda Kerry Interior Design, featured in the December 2023 issue of Belle Magazine, showcases a perfect blend of American heritage style and Spanish mission design. Sareen Stone’s natural stone played a key role in bringing this unique harbourside haven to life.

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Date 02/06/2024
Photography Conrad Taylor Photography
Place Darling Point
Project Type Residential
Architect Andrew Barnyak Design
Category Residential
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Cathedral Limestone Alfresco: Classic Outdoors

Lynda Kerry’s vision for the outdoor environment is realised with our Cathedral Limestone in an alfresco finish. This beautiful stone, reminiscent of European floors, graces the pool coping, step treads, entryway, balconies, and surrounding areas, and features prominently within the central hub of the home, complementing the warm timber surrounds.

Cathedral Limestone’s inherent properties add a touch of timeless elegance, with a classic, sophisticated aesthetic that complements the architectural style perfectly. The subtle aged look of the limestone further enhances the project’s enduring charm.

Charcoal Granite: Traditional Entrance

For the dramatic arched entrance vestibule, Sareen Stone supplied Charcoal Granite Cobblestones. This traditional material adds a touch of history to the home’s exterior. Continuing the theme, our Charcoal Granite Flamed tiles were used for the pavers and step treads leading up to the main entrance, creating a cohesive and inviting approach.

Project Highlights

Natural Stone Landscaping in Darling Point, Sydney

Natural stone paving plays a key role in shaping the home’s outdoor environment, providing elegant and functional surfaces for poolside entertaining zones and landscaped pathways. The material palette has been carefully selected to harmonise with the home’s architecture, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces.

Chosen for its durability and slip-resistant properties, the stone performs exceptionally well in outdoor conditions while maintaining a refined visual appeal. The result is a polished residential landscape that enhances both usability and design continuity throughout the property.

Trendsetting Pool Design

The residence’s stunning pool features a Snowflake Mosaic tile interior, offering a modern touch and a hint of whimsy. The surrounding area is finished with our Cathedral Limestone alfresco, creating a luxurious and sophisticated poolside retreat.

Products Used

Create lasting beauty and functionality with products designed for both aesthetics and strength. Our carefully selected products not only elevate the visual appeal of your project but also ensure long-term durability.

Cathedral Limestone tiles with soft neutral tones used in an elegant interior setting

Cathedral Limestone

Charcoal Grey Granite tiles and pavers by Sareen Stone featuring a dark grey refined finish for contemporary and industrial designs.

Charcoal Grey Granite

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

Charcoal Granite Cobblestones

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FAQs

What type of natural stone is suitable for luxury residential projects like this?

Premium materials such as limestone, granite and travertine are commonly used for their durability, elegant appearance and suitability for outdoor landscaping and paving applications.

Is natural stone a good choice for pool surrounds in Sydney?

Yes, natural stone is ideal for pool surrounds due to its slip resistance, heat resistance and ability to withstand Sydney’s climate while maintaining a sophisticated finish.

Why is natural stone popular for high-end landscaping projects?

Natural stone offers timeless aesthetics, long-term durability and versatility, making it a preferred choice for premium residential landscaping and architectural finishes.

Can natural stone be used for both paving and wall cladding?

Absolutely. Natural stone is highly versatile and can be used across paving, wall cladding, pathways and outdoor entertaining areas to create a cohesive design.

How does natural stone perform in coastal suburbs like Darling Point?

When properly selected and installed, natural stone performs exceptionally well in coastal environments, offering resistance to moisture, temperature changes and everyday wear.

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