It’s Barbie on the outside, Versace on the inside.
A grand house in Sydney’s northwest painted hot pink and styled with flourishes inspired by the high-end Italian fashion brand has hit the market and instantly begun making waves.
The five-bedroom house on Queens Court in Castle Hill was only listed earlier this week but has already become a real estate talking point due to its unique styling.
The house has a price guide of $2.1m-$2.3m and includes ample chandeliers, gold-coloured walls and elaborate ornaments decked out in Versace’s signature style.
It’s a standout even from the street due to the pink exterior – one of the only houses on the street not painted white or beige.
On the top balcony are two statues facing the street, while a fountain is adjacent to the front door.
Built circa 2005, the house opens to a grand entry foyer with walls of green and a gold ceiling, along with ornamental pillars.
The lounge has a layered ceiling and is decorated with gold furniture. It is separated from the formal dining room by an elaborate metal furnishing.
Another room has a zebra patterned ceiling and even more unique ornaments.
Even the kitchen continues the styling theme – the layered ceiling is painted gold and a large chandelier hangs over the breakfast bar.
Selling agent Paul Cutcliffe of Cutcliffe Properties said the house was turning heads after recently coming to market.
“We haven’t opened it for inspection yet but there has already been an unusual amount of inquiry,” Mr Cutcliffe said.
“It’s definitely caught people’s attention. I think what’s captured people is the colour scheme … I can’t recall ever selling a house anything like this before.”
Mr Cutcliffe said the vendor had very particular tastes and a strong interest in style.
The ornaments and general look of the interior had a strong Versace-inspired theme, he added.
“It’s an incredibly stylish house. For a suburban house, it has grand proportions that make it stand out.”
Other highlights include the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe. There is also a saltwater pool and well-maintained gardens.
Castle Hill has remained a relatively strong seller’s market during the COVID-19 pandemic. A four-bedroom house on Lygon Place sold for $2.15m in the first week of September, while a house on Lemonwood Place sold for $1.625m earlier this week.
