Whilst evoking elation and boasting a privileged sun-splashed front row address, it's all about la dolce vita, a phrase that captures the Italian spirit of enjoying life, especially when it's a penthouse called Varenna. Its namesake is in a small fishing village on Italy's Lake Como, and the exclusive boutique Como building is mere moments to the Noosa River foreshore.
Take the lift or the easy stairs, open the door into the foyer with the first of several Slim Aarons vibrant artworks, and be instantly impressed with the sensuality and warmth which has grounded this substantial penthouse. It's almost wrapped by expansive paned walls and terraces angled to maximise and capture the 75-degree perfectly north aspect.
Admire the Italian beach-inspired total reimagination, a sophisticated design tending toward simplicity, with great importance placed on beautifully executed details, inventive use of materials, yet pared back with an understated aesthetic.
Beautifully encapsulated in the multiple living areas, the main has a muted grey linen modular sofa and recycled elm coffee table; the sitting area has a natural-hued linen sink-into sofa plus Joy tub-style armchairs; and the dining space has a large square bespoke oak timber table and black chairs.
Natural light invites itself indoors to shadow dance over the pastel grey marble effect tiles, thanks to banks of 'disappearing' doors which open to over-sized terraces with alfresco leisure and dining furniture plus barbeque facilities, suggesting entertaining options galore. Not forgetting sensational sunsets and drinking in the views of the Noosa River, its foreshore and parallel landscaped parkland.
Commensurate in size for the serious culinary creator is the glam kitchen with white stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar with designer pendant trio, wall benches with grey stone tiled splashback and a window looking over the terrace to river views. There's a suite of Miele high-end appliances, the Fisher & Paykel fridge is integrated, and every necessary accoutrement is included.
Dreamtime bliss is a certainty in the three bedrooms, all with a stunning deep sage carpet and ensuite. The premier king suite retreat with curved custom blue and white fabric bedhead, ottoman/bench and comfy chairs to relax and watch television has access to the north-west terrace. Maybe a morning cuppa with views? In addition, there's a walk-in robe and over-sized ensuite with white and handmade pastel grey stone tiles, matt black tapware including double shower with drencher plus handheld sprayer, and stone-topped two-basin timber cabinetry with designer mirrors.
The second bedroom has a walk-in robe, a grey and white tiled ensuite with shower/bath and stone-topped single basin timber cabinetry. The third has twin beds with width-wide fabric headboard, a wall of built-in robes plus ensuite with shower styled as per the previous.
The laundry is fully equipped including washer and dryer; there are two dedicated car spaces plus a separate storeroom; a full inventory to suit the high-end visitor market is included; and the STA approval by Noosa Council is current.
"It's ovations for living and loving an exceptional life in a very private penthouse hideaway," says smiling Tom Offermann Real Estate marketing agent Eliza Coppin.
"This is a five-star residence with a riverfront address for a sage investor looking to indulge, unwind, repeat, in the first-class location of Gympie Terrace which will never lose its popularity. It runs parallel to the dog-friendly Noosa River foreshore and gazebo-dotted park where family barbeques, fishing, boating, and swimming in the shallow water, are just a few favourite pastimes.
"Some of the best cafes, bars, restaurants, and boutiques are on your doorstep, it's a couple of ferry stops to Hastings Street, you can walk to popular Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, also to the Noosa Leisure Centre, essential services, gym and the Noosa Village shopping precinct."
