Style, simplicity and ease come together in a design that will work as either a permanent home or a weekender. Designed in two pods, Sarah Homes' Pavilion 135 offers a new way of living
At first glance, you may think Sarah Homes latest display home is the type of cool residence you'd find in remote wilderness in Norwood or Finland. Its minimalist, Scandinavian barn-like exterior emulates many of the contemporary builds you'll find on Instagram or Pinterest. Homes that are uber cool, but you can tell are built with sustainability and practical living in mind. The best of both worlds, you could say.
So take it one step further and add a massive kapur timber deck out front and Sarah Homes' Pavilion 135 becomes a true Australian home that is ready for easy summer living. A simple design of two rectangular pods, or pavilions, joined by a glass breezeway with one side as the entrance, this three-bedroom, two bathroom home is strikingly different and that's what home buyers are bound to like about it.
Build it as a permanent home or a holiday home, either way the streamlined layout gives you three distinct zones: a living pod, a bedroom pod and an outdoor zone. However you choose to live in it, there will still be holidays vibes. "Our homes are designed to make you feel like you are on holiday every day," Sarah Homes' marketing manager Jaye Smith says, of the new Mile End display home.
"The strong external architectural styling with subtle Scandinavian influences is a new visual style for our range. The Pavilion 135 also features an impressive, yet cost-effective raked cathedral ceiling, which was designed to maximise the feeling of space and light for this home. "It was designed as a family home, but its smart use of space and open plan living works well for buyers at any stage of life. The demarcation of the living space from the sleeping zone, allows for the hub of family life, a spacious area for eating, entertaining and relaxing, to be separated from the sanctuary of the bedrooms."
Aesthetics count for a lot when choosing a home so for lovers of contemporary design, the cathedral ceiling which rises to 3.4m at the peak in the open-plan living pod will tick a box. "The vibe is at once simple and stylish yet versatile and practical," Jaye says. "The expansive deck, spacious interior and light-filled spaces that are the signature of Sarah Homes, ensures that the home feels naturally at home in our South Australian landscape."
The living pod's large proportions is a key selling point and the fact that it has windows on all sides means natural light isn't an issue. At the far end, the kitchen spreads from one side to the other, and keen home cooks will find plenty of benchtop space to play with. Showcased in the display in matt black and light oak cabinetry, it comes standard with a long window as the splashback which will take advantage of any views your block has.
Double round sinks in the island bench are a cool feature, as is a side-facing niche cupboard, to hide the kettle in when not being used. Rows of drawers will keep storage fans happy and the open shelving (optional) is a good use of space that helps define this zone. On the back wall, smaller square windows add nice decoration and also privacy from neighbours, while a long window at floor level in the lounge, next to the freestanding gas/wood heater (optional), draws the outdoors in. As shown, this window, and the breezeway window, give occupants a garden snapshot and greenery bursts into the indoor space.
"As with all our Sarah Homes' designs, ~ windows and glazing are a highlight feature of this . living space," Jaye says. "In addition to the kitchen's window backsplash, there is a feature lowlight window in the lounge, giving a view through to the central garden as well as expansive louvre windows and sliding doors that open the space out to the deck." Move through to the side-facing bedroom pod and you could easily walk past the laundry without noticing it.
There is no laundry room, but open up what looks like a series of tall linen cupboards and you'll find a surprise: a rather generous European laundry, complete with a long bench, room for the washing machine and dryer, and a heap of open shelving above the bench. "The European-style laundry has allowed us to streamline the utility area of the home, saving on both space and cost," Jaye says. "The laundry as displayed in the Pavilion 135, is a great illustration of how you can better use the space within your home."
The second pod, with 2.7m high ceilings, has three bedrooms, plus an ensuite and the main bathroom, all smartly dressed. The minor bedrooms are of equal size, but the master bedroom will be the space that receives nods of appreciation. A wide window with louvres is shown with a window seat to inspire visitors' thoughts of relaxation. Like the master, the ensuite is generous with a wide shower, wide vanity and built-in shelves in a narrow alcove is a clever use of space.
Considering the simplicity of this home's layout, a few upgrades to the standard range show how the Pavilion 135 can become next level. And there's flexibility, of course, to suit your block's shape and aspect, whether that's near the beach, in the country or in the suburbs. "The strength of the Pavilion design family is the flexibility that ensures that pods can be sized, moved and rotated independently to allow them to fit on many different sized and oriented blocks," Jaye says. "This home's open layout is perfect to capture both seafront or country views."
19-Jan-20 - The Sunday Mail Home Magazine
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