Source : the age
Whether it’s champagne, pinot noir or cabernet sauvignon, storing wine can be an art form, just like wine itself. With variables ranging from temperature and humidity to light and insulation, there’s much to consider.
For collectors, whose bottles may be an expensive investment, shelving, racking and cabinets that showcase the collection and enhance your home’s design style and decor are just as important.
Here are the best homes for sale in Sydney for wine collectors.
13 Sirius Avenue, Mosman, NSW
On an elevated position, only 200 metres from Sirius Cove Reserve and Beach, is this large five-bedroom home.
Inside is the custom-designed bar area with wine fridge and courtyard, while a cellar with cabinets and two fridges is easily accessible via the lower ground floor, which also houses the large rumpus room.
The property has been renovated with indoor/outdoor living at the heart of its design. There are balconies on the top floor and at ground level, landscaped gardens, terraces with an in-built barbecue, and a pool and spa.
5 Gees Avenue, Strathfield, NSW
Set over several levels in Strathfield, this brand-new property offers a host of luxury features that may make you never want to leave home.
One of these is the sophisticated wine cellar. Not only can it house 1000+ bottles, but its climate-controlled environment will help keep your collection in top condition.
Adding to this are the versatile gym space and cinema room with bar, 140-inch screen and starry-night ceiling.
Outside, a Bali stone mosaic pool and skylit terrace sit with a barbecue and outdoor kitchen, as well as a dedicated outdoor bathroom.
48 Carnarvon Road, Roseville, NSW
Wine collectors will appreciate the dedicated wine-tasting room in this Kyearn Architecture -designed home.
The room features cabinetry and storage, with space to sit and taste a drop or two.
There is also an upstairs refreshment area and a wide, light-filled gallery featuring parquetry flooring.
Built to a grand scale on a 910.5-square-metre (approx.) block of north-rear land, the home has five-metre and 2.9-metre-high ceilings, wide, light-filled hallways and features a range of premium fittings, fixtures and materials, including Calacatta marble, Taj Mahal quartzite, and lift access to all levels.
2 Ocean Street, Woollahra, NSW
This extensively renovated terrace in Woollahra is set over several levels behind established hedges on a corner block.
The sophisticated interior includes a gas kitchen with marble surfaces, high-end appliances and integrated wine storage.
The open-plan design connects the living room, which opens onto a courtyard through French doors. These al fresco courtyards have verdant walls, offering the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine.
6 Gilmour Close, Glenhaven, NSW
Perhaps the ultimate residential sanctuary, this residence on about 4.7 acres in Glenhaven has many bells and whistles.
The custom-designed wine cellar and tasting room, with an island bench, sink, display cabinet and generous shelving, are practical and sophisticated, a wine lover’s dream.
Other standout features include the large koi pond, 23-metre indoor heated pool, tennis court, sauna and gym.
