French Country Influence
Hallsville: French Country Influence
In a style reminiscent of French Provincial, our latest home impressively stands its ground, using angles and bends to wrap around its site; unique in its surrounds. Ten gables - some of which stand below and join to another - help form the shape, each pointing skyward and giving height to balance the impact of the steep roof with its 35 degree pitch. With its terracotta tiles, this roof will look as good in 50 years as it does today.
Solid dry-pressed bricks have been split into two sections: face brickwork at the base, and painted above; reminiscent of traditional whitewashed walls. They join at a soldier course of face brickwork which travels around the entire home. Soldiers also stand boldly above the windows and doors. Not all corners are square, so squints form a solid bond up those angled corners.
In keeping with the French style, arches feature prominently across the gables. These don't come off-the-shelf, so custom made windows, lintels, and architraves were used. The wide frames on all the windows gives them a bold look to balance their appearance with the rest of the home. All are double glazed.
Step inside and the sense of height continues. With a mix of ceilings between 9 and 10 feet high the home feels open and spacious; glazed highlights above doors reinforcing this feel.
Built with entertaining in mind, the generous kitchen allows plenty of room to work: huge island bench, loads of cupboard space, quality appliances and a glorious view to the hills of Daruka. A separate bar area allows the drinks zone to be kept separate with boiling/chilled water and everything else needed; appliances sink and storage. Both tie together with their genuine stone benchtops.
Relax in the lounge with its stacked stone feature fireplace giving that place to "back up to" on a cold winter's night that we all look for. Or in milder weather, open the twin sets of double-doors directly onto the Alfresco area.
The French theme continues with custom timber beading adorning the walls in the lounge and formal dining areas to form a focal point for decorating. Arched doorways feature bullnose edging. In the living areas, doors can open wide for entertaining, or close for family life or noise control.
Look down, and the flooring has been meticulously laid with a wall perimeter then feature beading, all filled in with herringbone.
The sleeping wing is a quieter and cosier area, with lower ceilings and carpeted floors - ideal for rest. Bedrooms with built in or walk-in robes to suit. Bathrooms with tiles to ceiling height and heated towel rails. Walk-in linen and storage room. All perfect for day-to-day life.
A bold and beautiful home for the ages.
In keeping with the French style, arches feature prominently across the gables. These don't come off-the-shelf, so custom made windows, lintels, and architraves were used. The wide frames on all the windows gives them a bold look to balance their appearance with the rest of the home. All are double glazed.
Step inside and the sense of height continues. With a mix of ceilings between 9 and 10 feet high the home feels open and spacious; glazed highlights above doors reinforcing this feel.
Built with entertaining in mind, the generous kitchen allows plenty of room to work: huge island bench, loads of cupboard space, quality appliances and a glorious view to the hills of Daruka. A separate bar area allows the drinks zone to be kept separate with boiling/chilled water and everything else needed; appliances sink and storage. Both tie together with their genuine stone benchtops.
Relax in the lounge with its stacked stone feature fireplace giving that place to "back up to" on a cold winter's night that we all look for. Or in milder weather, open the twin sets of double-doors directly onto the Alfresco area.
The French theme continues with custom timber beading adorning the walls in the lounge and formal dining areas to form a focal point for decorating. Arched doorways feature bullnose edging. In the living areas, doors can open wide for entertaining, or close for family life or noise control.
Look down, and the flooring has been meticulously laid with a wall perimeter then feature beading, all filled in with herringbone.
The sleeping wing is a quieter and cosier area, with lower ceilings and carpeted floors - ideal for rest. Bedrooms with built in or walk-in robes to suit. Bathrooms with tiles to ceiling height and heated towel rails. Walk-in linen and storage room. All perfect for day-to-day life.
A bold and beautiful home for the ages.
