Grandeur

Subtle entrance? Not her thing. Grandeur sets the scene with a substantial brick facade, tall chimneys and a sweeping internal staircase. Inside, pale yellow walls, ornate cornices, gilded mirrors and chandeliers frame rooms with proper dramatic scale. Tall windows bring daylight through sheer curtains, while patterned rugs and parquet floors give wide shots texture from the ground up. The grand piano is waiting for its cue.

Each room has a different part to play. The sage-green library brings a softer mood, with decorative wall panelling, a marble fireplace and a curved window bay. The formal dining room is practically cast for an inheritance dispute, while the upstairs study offers a timber desk, bookcase and an excellent setting for quietly consequential conversations. Antique-style furniture, framed paintings and elaborate drapery carry a consistent visual language through the house, giving costume, art and camera departments plenty to respond to.

Down in the timber-lined cellar, bottle racks and two leather armchairs suggest private tastings, discreet deals or a rather loaded nightcap. Think family saga, society satire, mystery or fashion editorial with a taste for excess.

Outside, a broad paved pool surround, glazed rear enclosure and covered verandah offer several ways to frame the house. The hedged tennis court adds crisp geometry and country-club energy, while the pool takes on a different mood at dusk, reflecting the illuminated windows. For productions seeking formal interiors, sporting scenes and poolside leisure at one address, the visual range makes a compelling shortlist. She has range. She also expects you to dress for dinner.