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Downsizers’ luxe yet low-maintenance Sydney townhouse

Another fabulous development by the team at Sydney’s FutureFlip, this expansive new townhouse is one of three that sit on a corner block in Caringbah South. Home to a downsizer couple, whose children have left home, this townhouse was chosen by its owners for its luxe yet low-maintenance credentials.

Kitchen
Recycled brick adds a layer of texture in the kitchen
TileCloud‘s gorgeous Avalon Gloss square and subway pattern tiles adorn the kitchen island

“They wanted something that was easier to maintain than their five-bedroom home with a large backyard, but they still wanted lots of entertaining space and luxury finishes,” says the home’s designer Neil Hipwell, founding director of FutureFlip.

High-end finishes, such as tiger bronze tapware by Meir and ceramic matte tiles from Tilecloud are paired with exposed recycled brick to create a contemporary, coastal vibe.

Lounge
Lounge

Having come from a large family home, a sense of spaciousness, in the townhouse, was key. “Natural oak flooring and oversize, 3.3m floor to ceiling windows mean that this three-bedroom townhouse has an impressive sense of space and light throughout,” says Neil.

Bedroom
Bedroom

Each of the three townhouses was designed with a different look in mind – bohemian, minimal and coastal. This particular abode is the ‘coastal’ themed one and its interiors complement the home’s water views.

The three townhouses from the street
The three townhouses from the street

The rocky corner site certainly looks very different these days – it was previously home to a single level, fibro, dilapidated house. “It wasn’t easy to transform a rocky, difficult corner block into three luxury townhouses in a way that was both ecologically and economically efficient,” says Neil.

TileCloud's Avalon Gloss square and subway pattern tiles make a fabulous feature wall in the bathroom
TileCloud’s Avalon Gloss square and subway pattern tiles make a fabulous feature wall in the bathroom
Bath
Bath

The home’s new owners are very happy with their purchase – its neutral spaces providing plenty of scope for personal touches. “The townhouse is perfect for its owners who love to entertain and enjoy the finer things in life, without a lot of maintenance.”

Photography: Alexander Hoy

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