This beautiful residence on the fringe of Bondi and Tamarama was home to Dr Chris Brown for more than seven years. He renovated the property with an open-plan kitchen and dining area that flows through to an intimate outdoor area. It was sold for a reported $2.5 million in 2017.
He might be no Steph and Gian, but the host’s renovating experience has surely come in handy for his hosting duties on Channel 7 reality series Dream Home.
His co-stars include Luxe Listing’s Simon Cohen, Selling in the City’s Rosie Morley and Three Birds Renovations’ Lana Taylor, who are judges on the show.
Take a tour of Dr Chris Brown’s former contemporary coastal home below.
Kitchen, living and dining area
As you enter Dr Chris Brown’s former home through an impressive front door, you enter the main living areas of the home. In keeping with the easy-breezy vibe of Bondi and the iconic coastal walk down the road, the kitchen, living and dining space is open-plan and bright.
The two-storey renovation was designed and constructed under the experienced eye of Peter Dunkley to maximise natural light. The American Oak floors and custom cabinetry continue the light, barefoot aesthetic. It has high-end kitchen appliances (including a wine fridge), generous storage and custom cabinetry and finishes. A standout feature is the incredible Aren Bianco sawn-finished limestone island bench.
Staircase and corridors
All of the main living areas are downstairs, while steps lead to three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Light streams in from the skylights above. Located in a very desirable street within a stone’s throw of Bondi Beach, the home boasts panoramic ocean views from North Bondi, all the way south to Maroubra. State-of-the-art features include a Sonos sound system, C-Bus home control, closed circuit security, fully automated timber blinds in the master bedroom and (essential in this location) a lock-up garage.
Bedrooms
Upstairs there’s a main bedroom with panoramic views, along with two other bedrooms. All are designed in a subtle coastal style with beachy blues and tactile elements. The view from the main bedroom is breathtaking, taking in the ocean from all angles.
The bathrooms are tastefully designed, with neutral tiles, wooden details and plenty of storage.
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
