Anchored by the Australian bush, House 13 is the most recent renovation from the Three Birds where relaxed coastal vibes and luxe resort touches combine to achieve a result that could be defined as the ultimate Australian staycation.
In their signature, coastal aesthetic, the new build from best friends and business partners Bonnie, Lana and Erin was constructed for good friend and Three Birds’ in-house designer Louisa Shield, her husband and their two growing boys. The couple bought the 2.1 hectare bush block in Annan grove on the rural outskirts of Sydney’s North West in 2018,with an idea to nurture more of a nature connected lifestyle. The result,inspired by their favourite holiday destinations and luxury resorts,is the owners’ dream holiday brought to life.
The luxury single storey residence accommodates formal and private living settings, a kids’ wing, guest rooms, a kitchen, multiple bathrooms and a pool house. The front entrance moment is something special, and sets the tone and experience throughout home. Grand and palatial, two huge brick pillars greet you as you make your way past a Jaipur inspired front patio.The hallway is framed by a huge, raked ceiling,adding further to the luxurious impression of the build, while dramatic arched windows flood the property with natural light, connecting it at every opportunity to its natural Australian bush surrounds.“It’s definitely the most beautiful entrance we’ve ever done,” says Lana, Marketing Director of Three Birds.
Over 1700 square metres of plasterboard line the walls and ceilings of this palatial home and it’s not hard to see where it’s all gone. Beyond the raked ceiling entryway, multiple ceiling heights are a feature, which perfectly complement the open plan yet segregated living configuration.
“The beauty of this house is you’ve got so many ceiling heights,” says Bonnie, creative director of the Three Birds.
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