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The facts

Location of home: Pymble, NSW

Time taken to build: 14 months

Year completed: 2017

Awards: 2019 MBA NSW Excellence in

Housing Awards: Design & Construct —

House $1.7million–$2million (winner),

Master Builder of the Year (finalist)

The figures

Size of home: 806qm

Size of land: 2080sqm

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 7

Floors: 3

The details

CHATEAU ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS

Address: Level 2, Chateau House,

56 Cecil Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154

Phone: 02 9634 6888

Website: chateau.com.au

Guided by Chateau’s associate, interior designer Louise
Spicer, principal of One Four Interiors, the interior and
exterior detailing, inclusions and fi nishes are authentic.
The fl ooring is solid American oak boards and the
staircase is fi nished with a walnut stain. Custom-designed
cabinetry, boasting marble benchtops, also features and was
constructed by Avere in true French provincial style.
Just as importantly, all appliances are of the highest
quality, including the gourmet kitchen’s Qasair semi-
commercial range hood, ILVE oven and seven-burner
cooktop with teppanyaki plate.
“The north-facing backyard was key to the owners
purchasing the original home and the main reason
the primary living areas are located towards the rear,”
continues Rod. “A covered terrace at basement level,
adjacent to the rear lawn and pool, as well as an elevated

open terrace located at ground level next to the main living

areas, provides a range of options for alfresco dining and

entertaining, regardless of weather.

“With separate entertaining areas, additional minor living

areas internally, and both formal and informal dining and

lounge options, the home is well-suited to meet the needs of

a growing family, as well as balancing the different lifestyle

requirements once children are well into their teens.”

Chateau Architects and Builders was established in

1970 by Malcolm McDonald to build premium custom-

designed homes. Now run by sons Rod (Director of

Architecture) and Alex (Director of Construction), this

multi-award-winning family team has a reputation for

delivering uncompromising quality. This year Chateau

turns 50 and in today’s tough times, 50 years in business is

a milestone that deserves to be celebrated.

EXPERT TIP: A new home is probably the biggest investment you will make. To ensure

the best result, find a builder with a solid reputation and longevity in the business.