Located on the side of a cliff overlooking a sparkling beach is a jaw-dropping mansion valued at $35 million.
The luxurious Shell House, in Manly on Sydney’s northern beaches, has a state-of-the-art design curated by an award-winning architect and features countless opulent touches throughout.
From the outside, passersby are captivated by its elegant façade and lush rooftop garden with vines and cacti.
Guests walk through a sunken garden to the front door, where they are greeted by a luxurious formal dining room that sits beneath a soaring 12-foot-high ceiling.
Through the dining room is the family room. It has a muted, minimalist color palette that allows the stunning views of Shelly Beach to shine.
Shell House may look like a luxurious Greek resort, but it’s actually a $35 million manly mansion with a sparkling pool and state-of-the-art design curated by an award-winning architect.
From the outside, passersby are captivated by its elegant façade with a lush rooftop garden filled with vines and cacti.
Through the dining room is the family room. It has a muted, minimalist color palette that allows the stunning views of Shelly Beach to shine.
Guests pass through a sunken garden through the front door, where they are greeted by a formal dining room under a 3.8 meter high ceiling.
Handcrafted sandstone walls add an earthy touch to the spacious space that is warmed by an elegant fireplace and features a Calacatta marble island bench that makes a statement in the kitchen.
A casual dining area with curved seating adjoins a curved overhanging balcony, while hidden cabinets in the wood-paneled walls conceal kitchen, refrigerator and bar storage.
On the first level of the three-story platform is the luxurious master suite that is filled with natural light thanks to “walls of windows” that open to a long balcony; Its bathroom features a luxurious circular bathtub and marble vanities.
An arched vanity is fully adorned in a moody navy blue, while a black marble sink and curved mirror with custom lighting create a luxury hotel ambiance.
A casual dining area with curved seating is next to a curved overhanging balcony; Hidden cabinets in the wood-paneled walls hide kitchen, refrigerator and bar storage.
On the first level of the three-story platform is the luxurious master suite that is filled with natural light thanks to windows that open to a long balcony, while its bathroom features a luxurious circular bathtub and marble vanities.
There are three more cozy bedrooms and a unique game room on the lower level where the floor walls, ceilings, and built-in reading nook are painted in a stormy shade of blue.
Outside, lush terrain stretches along the cliff. The organic pool mimics the contour of the ocean and winding stairs lead through the lush gardens to an outdoor entertaining area.
An old red brick house was demolished to make way for the spectacular mansion and the new construction was designed by architect Madeleine Blachfield, who described the feel of the house as The local project as “harmonious with the landscape and the most powerful and uplifting space to be in.”
Shell House is on the market for a whopping $35 million, but selling agent Michael Clarke of Clarke and Humel estate, Manly, believes it is worth every penny for its unbeatable quality and spectacle.
“It is the quintessential Australian dream. “Not only does it have the most stunning views of Shelley Beach, which twice won Tripadvisor’s best beach in the world, but it’s just a 100-metre walk from it,” he told FEMAIL.
Shell House is on the market for a whopping $35 million, but selling agent Michael Clarke of Clarke and Humel estate, Manly, believes it is worth every penny for its unbeatable quality and spectacle.
Outside, lush terrain stretches along the cliff. The organic pool mimics the contour of the ocean and winding stairs lead through the lush gardens to an outdoor entertaining area.
There are three more cozy bedrooms, as well as a unique game room on the lower level where the floor walls, ceilings, and built-in reading nook are painted in a stormy shade of blue.
Michael said the agency, which he owns with his wife Cherie Humel, has been receiving inquiries about Shell House from around the world and from people at the top of some of the most well-known companies globally.
“It is architecturally magnificent, the panoramic view you get from the double height ceilings is simply amazing.”
Michael said the agency, which he owns with his wife Cherie Humel, has been receiving inquiries about Shell House from around the world, including top brass from well-known global companies.
Cherie said the stunning views are “immediately striking” when you walk through the front door and was captivated by the “gravity-defying expanse of glass and massive sliding doors”.
“Between the wood, the cut sandstone and the countertops, there is a solidarity in terms of the materials, there is also a conservation and a complementary combination of the materials,” he said.
‘There is an impressive curved staircase that acts as a core or connection throughout the house and rises with a skylight above.
‘There are lots of landscaped open spaces and they all have their own upgrades, there is a pool level, then the entertainment lawn area and then the lower cave with a terrace. It has childlike characteristics that make it feel like an artist’s paradise.