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Luxury Living in Freshwater

Architecturally designed to deliver a sophisticated beach house aesthetic, these north-facing properties have been crafted to capture the light with huge banks of windows and soaring ceilings bringing a dramatic sense of space for luxury coastal living.

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Project by BCM Australia
Photography Bolt Media
Place Freshwater
Project Type Residential
Architect Wolski Coppin
Category Residential
Interior Design YorKorneR Interior
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Sareen Stone’s Clairvaux Wall Cladding and Ocean Grey Granite Flamed were the perfect fit to complement the alfresco and poolside living spaces for this coastal luxury living.

Project Highlights

Ocean Grey Granite and Clairvaux Wall Cladding in Freshwater

Ocean Grey Granite and Clairvaux Wall Cladding feature within the outdoor areas of these renovated Freshwater residences by BCM Australia, with architecture by Wolski Coppin and interiors by YorKorneR Interior Image. Ocean Grey Granite in a Flamed finish was selected for the pool surrounds, while Clairvaux Wall Cladding creates a feature wall within the backyard entertaining area.

The two materials contribute different characteristics to a landscape centred around outdoor family living. Ocean Grey introduces natural colour movement across the paving surrounding the heated pool, while the creamy tones, softened edges and irregular pieces of Clairvaux tumbled sandstone add texture to the feature wall. These applications sit within a broader renovation designed to increase natural light and strengthen the connection between the interior and the backyard.

Sareen Stone supplies Ocean Grey Granite and Clairvaux Wall Cladding for residential, pool and landscape projects across Sydney and Australia.

Products Used

Clairvaux Stone Wall Cladding used for exterior and interior walls

Clairvaux Stone Wall Cladding

Ocean Grey Granite tiles, pavers and coping for indoor and outdoor spaces

Ocean Grey Granite

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FAQs

What natural stone was used at Luxury Living in Freshwater?

Ocean Grey Granite and Clairvaux Wall Cladding were selected for the outdoor areas of the Freshwater residences. The granite was used around the pool, while the wall cladding forms a feature within the backyard entertaining area.

Where was Ocean Grey Granite used?

Ocean Grey Granite in a Flamed finish was selected for the pool surround. The pool forms a central feature within the landscaped backyard and outdoor family living area.

Where was Clairvaux Wall Cladding used?

Clairvaux Wall Cladding was used to create an outdoor feature wall in the backyard entertaining area.

What type of stone is Clairvaux Wall Cladding?

Clairvaux Wall Cladding is made from tumbled white sandstone. Its randomly sized pieces, creamy colouring, natural variation, and softened edges create an irregular stone finish.

Why was Ocean Grey Granite selected for the pool area?

The project’s original feature explains that Ocean Grey Granite was selected for the pool surrounds because the Flamed finish is suited to exterior and wet-area applications. Its colour movement also contributes to the natural stone palette around the pool.

Who designed the Luxury Living in Freshwater residences?

The project was completed by BCM Australia, with architecture by Wolski Coppin and interior design by YorKorneR Interior Image. Photography is by Bolt Media.

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