Dream House | Architectural marvel capturing hearts and views

Psychologists and neurologists have long researched and realised that human beings gravitate more to rounded shapes than to rigid, straight lines and right angles. These curvilinear forms offer far more physiological and emotional relief, mimicking the natural world and the human anatomy.

The sinuous architectural delight of sculpted, moulded, arched windows with sensuous, free-flowing semi-circular balconies and soft-curved walls, a voluminous floating staircase, and pronounced interior and exterior archways, all come together to create a dream home that is sure to capture your heart!

So, without further ado, we enter this alluring house with the distinct possibility of being inextricably intertwined in an unforgettable, mutual love affair. The charismatic, part three-storey traditional exterior, paired with a contemporary interior layout, envelops you within its 10,000 square-feet of living space, offering breathtaking views of the blue sea.

The residence boasts seven bedrooms and seven full bathrooms, with the primary bedroom featuring double vanity sinks on a marble counter, a soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed walk-in shower. Additionally, two half bathrooms complement the layout. The house includes three sitting rooms, a dining room with a glass tabletop, and a kitchen with quartz countertops. Each of these spaces provides access to private balconies, terraces, and three verandahs.

Faux gold finishes adorn most of the furniture throughout. The floors gleam with porcelain, cleverly mimicking wood planks, and marble tiles. The colour palette inside features black, mustard, blue, and grey, while earth tones dominate the exterior.

The fragrant, meticulously maintained garden on the quarter-acre house plot captures your full attention, featuring a heated, infinity-edge swimming pool that includes an eight-jet heated hot tub. The entire house operates on solar power, functioning off the grid, and includes a front-facing double-car garage with an automated door.

The house finished its construction this year, marking the end of a challenging 17-year journey filled with numerous sacrifices. Heresa Campbell, determined and persistent, acknowledged experiencing moments when she contemplated giving up on her dream, but failure to complete was never an option for her.

As you bid farewell to this house of romance, experiencing some anguish if your heart is broken is entirely understandable.

Barry Rattray is a dream house designer and builder. Email feedback to barryrattray1@hotmail.com and lifestyle@gleanerjm.com