French Twist
French Twist
Combine the charms of a pretty villa with months of meticulous workmanship by its French craftsman owner and what do you get? A home with a certain je ne sais quoi, that all important French twist that sets it head and shoulders above many of its type.
Like many villas with their central front doors, the accommodation at the front of the house comprises of a big front bedroom on one side (with bathroom behind) and a formal living space on the other. But this is where the similarity ends. While the bedroom has the traditional board and batten villa ceiling, that of the formal living room and the more casual one behind, is lifted to heights of grandeur by boasting hand built (Plafond a la Francaise) - ceilings whose intricacies have echoes of those at Versailles.
The two living spaces are not only linked stylistically. Practically they interconnect as well through the dual aspect glass walled fire. This clever appliance gives both rooms charm and focus, while still allowing the front room to double discretely as a home theatre. And while the ceiling of the living rooms and the adjacent light filled dining area might impress for the care that went into their architectural detailing, the kitchen does for another reason altogether.
Custom designed and craftsman built to its owners' exacting specifications, it comes with cabinetry of solid American Oak and Ash combination, granite work surfaces, good quality stainless steel appliances and top-end internal hardware. Put simply, by combining handsome timelessness with a rock of ages quality, this is a kitchen that in one form or another aims to be around for centuries.
The three bedrooms downstairs can be accessed via the wide boarded Kauri staircase, or, when the house is opened up to the warmth of a sunny day, an external dogleg staircase that links the upstairs deck with the lawns and decks of the lower level. Once reached, it does not disappoint. Three roomy bedrooms, including the master suite with more craftsman joinery in the walk in wardrobes, two luxurious bathrooms (one an ensuite) and a laundry complete with Bosch appliances, are kept toasty warm by the central heating and double glazing on the new external joinery.
Step inside past the pink magnolia tree in the front garden, you'll find a home that's a lot about sophistication and all about heart.
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