From New York to the Northern Beaches - a family's Hamptons dream is
brought to life
SEAFORTH HOUSE
The New Yorkers that Live in the Upside Down House
WHEN AN AUSTRALIAN EXPAT FAMILY RETURNED FROM NEW YORK, THEY HAD A VISION TO TURN A DATED 1970'S BLONDE-BRICK HOUSE INTO THEIR DREAM HAMPTONS-INSPIRED RETREAT. IT WAS A COMPLETE TRANSFORMATION BOTH INSIDE AND OUT, REPLACING THE TIRED FACADE WITH CRISP, WHITE CLADDING AND COMPLETELY REWORKING THE INTERIOR TO REFLECT A MODERN, COASTAL ELEGANCE.
AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOORPLAN
HAS MAXIMISED NATURAL LIGHT AND SEA BREEZES. A MUDROOM SITS NEATLY BENEATH THE STAIRCASE, WHILE THE GARAGE AND STORAGE AREAS WERE REIMAGINED INTO A SELF-CONTAINED RETREAT WITH TWO BEDROOMS, KITCHENETTE, LIVING AREA, BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY - A TEENAGERS IDEA OF HEAVEN!
SISAL-WRAPPED STAIRS LEAD
TO THE OPEN-PLAN UPPER LEVEL, WHERE WALLS WERE REMOVED AND OUTDOOR SPACES ENCLOSED TO ADD LIVING SPACE AND ENHANCE FLOW.
AT ITS HEART IS A HAMPTONS-STYLE KITCHEN DESIGNED WITH A BAKER IN MIND AND COMPLETE WITH CONCEALED DETAILS LIKE A HIDDEN LAUNDRY CHUTE. THE KITCHEN OVERLOOKS THE NEW POOL AND LUSH GARDEN, SETTING THE PERFECT STAGE FOR ENTERTAINING.
EACH ROOM WAS FURNISHED AND DECORATED WITH CUSTOM PIECES, BRINGING UNIQUE PERSONALITY, COMFORT AND
A STRONG SENSE OF HOME.
