A Bold New Vision for Bellevue Hill

There are few suburbs in Australia where the standard for luxury homes is set quite as high as Bellevue Hill. Overlooking Sydney Harbour and home to some of the country’s most prestigious addresses, it is a place where remarkable homes have become the norm rather than the exception. Even so, every now and then a project comes along that feels destined to lift the benchmark once again. Victoria Road House is one of them. With its commanding street presence, extraordinary harbour outlook and a long list of spaces designed for entertaining, relaxing and escaping the outside world, this is a home imagined for the very best of Sydney living.

Designed by Sydney luxury home designers Johnstone & Johnson, the proposed residence spans approximately 800 square metres across three levels, bringing together six bedrooms, expansive open-plan living, a six car garage, a wine cellar, infinity edge glass bottomed pool and a spectacular master retreat overlooking Sydney Harbour. The extraordinary $25 million home has been shaped around one simple idea – making the spectacular harbour setting part of everyday life.

From the street, the home offers little indication of what lies beyond. Monumental board-formed concrete walls establish a strong sense of privacy, softened by lush landscaping and a striking aged copper entry that immediately introduces the warmth and craftsmanship carried throughout the design. Rather than relying on elaborate detailing, the home makes an impression through confidence, proportion and authentic natural materials that will continue to develop character over time.

That same approach extends across the upper level, where operable aged copper screens wrap sections of the façade, adding texture while providing privacy and protection from the western sun. Beneath the generous rooflines, spotted gum timber lines the soffits, bringing warmth and balance to the concrete and copper exterior.

If the front of the home is deliberately restrained, the rear is where everything opens up. Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames sweeping harbour views while connecting the kitchen, dining and living areas directly with the outdoor entertaining spaces. Large sliding doors blur the line between inside and out, allowing the terraces to become a natural extension of the main living spaces.

The infinity-edge pool appears to merge seamlessly with the harbour beyond, while generous outdoor areas have been planned for everything from relaxed family afternoons to large-scale entertaining. At the centre of the living area, a statement fireplace anchors the open-plan layout without interrupting the connection to the water.

One of the home’s most memorable features is reserved for the master suite. Both the bedroom and ensuite open onto a private terrace overlooking Sydney Harbour, where a freestanding stone bath becomes part of the outlook itself. It is a simple but unforgettable detail that transforms an everyday ritual into something extraordinary.

Below, the basement continues the home’s focus on entertaining. A substantial wine cellar and rumpus room sit beneath the swimming pool, with a glass section within the pool floor allowing filtered light and the movement of water to animate the space below. It is an unexpected feature that adds another layer of theatre to a home already filled with memorable moments.

Throughout the design, every element has been selected to complement the home’s contemporary character while ensuring it feels simultaneously luxurious and liveable. Concrete delivers permanence and texture, aged copper brings richness that will continue to evolve over time, while natural timber softens the overall composition and introduces a sense of comfort.

For Johnstone & Johnson, Victoria Road House is more than an impressive residence. It represents a confident new direction for luxury living in one of Sydney’s most exclusive suburbs, bringing together striking design, exceptional craftsmanship and an effortless connection to one of Australia’s most spectacular harbour settings. If realised, it is a home that seems certain to become one of Bellevue Hill’s defining contemporary residences.

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