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Villa Caprera, a new residential sanctuary in Elizabeth Bay, is set within the grounds of the original heritage home built here in the 1830s

View of Elizabeth Bay from the covered patio. arecales, lake, leisure, palm tree, plant, real estate, recreation, resort, sky, tree, water, teal — View of Elizabeth Bay from the covered patio.

View of a covered patio which features tiled floor, interior design, real estate, gray

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View of a covered patio which features tiled apartment, floor, flooring, interior design, living room, property, real estate, white

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View of entrance way which features timber floors, bedroom, floor, flooring, home, interior design, property, real estate, room, gray

View of master bedroom features timber floors, large architecture, bedroom, ceiling, estate, floor, flooring, house, interior design, property, real estate, room, suite, wood flooring, gray, white

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View of the kitchen area which features timber countertop, floor, flooring, interior design, kitchen, property, real estate, room, wood flooring, gray

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Recognising and paying homage to the original historical associations of an area provides a new development with a strong sense of charm and character.

Southern Cross Projects, developer of the new Villa Caprera at Elizabeth Bay on Sydney Harbour, has drawn strongly on this opportunity. The eight residences overlooking the water are set within the original grounds of Ashton House, built by architect Colonel Thomas Rowe in the 1830s and originally named Caprera. To enhance the romantic nature of the development, Ashton House has been meticulously returned to its former glory as a grand family home.

The eight new residences in Villa Caprera were created by Sydney architect Peter Mayoh in collaboration with interior designer Tim Allison, and constructed by award-winning builder SX Projects. Offering top-of-the-line features and energy sustainability, these apartments are designed with a contemporary lifestyle in mind. The dual level and full-floor apartments, which range in floor area from 200m² to more than 400m², combine Mayoh's distinct modernist style with an appeal that reflects the site's heritage.

Cool marble, warm timber veneers and limestone in the entry foyer set the tone for the aesthetic style of Villa Caprera.

The same palette carries through the interior of each residence, which features expansive terraces, high ceilings, large open-plan living areas and a comfortable and flexible floor layout. Formal and informal living areas flow out to terraces paved in French limestone and looking onto tranquil views of the nearby Beare Park and Sydney Harbour. To ensure the apartments can be adapted to meet a variety of requirements, several feature a separate media room that can also be used for casual living or as a fourth bedroom.

With 25 years' experience in property development, Southern Cross Projects has the expertise, experience and resources to consistently deliver projects finished to a very high standard. Specialising in boutique and residential developments, the company has won many awards over the years from Master Builders' Australia, the Housing Industry Association and the Australian Institute of Building.

For details on Villa Caprera, contact Bill Malouf: LJ Hooker, Double Bay, phone (0411) 428 354, or Jason Boon: Richard and Wrench, Elizabeth Bay, phone (0418) 671 494. Or visit the Southern Cross Projects websites: www.villacaprera.com.au and www.southerncrossprojects.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas

01 Jul, 2010

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