Equestrian properties pull the sport’s enthusiasts and admirers alike with their glistening features. Over-the-top attributes neatly accompanied by essential facilities yield enthusiastic clients from equestrian athletes to celebrities curious. Joining in along the latter of the categories was Australian cricketer, Mitchell Starc. The famed bowler stepped in not only to claim a glorious estate but also with a new record.
A newer list of celebrities makes the news almost every month with luxurious purchases. This time around, among Anthony Eisen and Lleyton Hewitt, was Mitchell Starc who bought a luxury equestrian estate in Terrey Hills.
Mitchell Starc breaks record for equestrian estate purchase
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On the 24th of December, The Age put forth a list of celebrities who made purchases with massive numbers. Mitchell Starc and his wife Alyssa Healy sat pretty with a $24.5 million purchase of Charlotte Park; thus breaking the previous records, reports The Age. The house adorns a pallet of whites and creams as it locates itself on a rolling hillside across a native forest. Built on the theme of California, the equestrian property is neighbored by the countryside.
The interior hosts 2 levels with high ceilings, luxurious finishes, and intricate craftmanship. Presented by Cadence and Co., the architecture aims to match the tone of the house with that of the surroundings. “The layout of the spaces emphasizes the home’s connection with its surroundings, and this, combined with the architectural palette gives, a sense of timelessness and belonging,” adds the company on the mansion’s idea.
The house further entails fine-touch bathrooms opening to the view in front, in-built and walk-in closets, and designated laundry space alongside other details. To match the specifically curated interiors the landscaping remains just as thought over with its delicateness.
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A coveted outdoor space
To start with, an extended corridor sporting plenty seating covers the entirety of the house front. Stone-embedded chimney for the fireplace attaches itself to one side of the house while a swimming pool takes another. Moreover, stables, tennis court, pool, cabana, and weathered timber pavilion decorate the property further, adding the equestrian element. For the landscape, the team ensured to start on the process in the early stages of construction to land the completion of the two in coordination.
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A mix of Australian native plants with ancient olive trees frame the landscape decor of the property. To add more to the lawn, cascading rosemary and hundreds coastal flowering shrubs line up to deliver the right essence. The highlight of the property however lies in the aging material put to use alongside a kitchen garden for a perfect finish.
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