# Prestige Real Estate Spotlight: Award-Nominated Bellevue Hill Home Showcasing Michelangelo’s Marble **URL:** \ **Category:** Trade Talk\ **Created:** [September 10, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011 "2025-09-10T18:08:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/da6949/32.png) [@Onyxx](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Onyxx)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/1 "2025-09-10T18:08:13Z")
Introduction A Bellevue Hill residence in Sydney has captured national attention for its striking renovation, blending European minimalism with heritage influences. The home, owned by Eleni Taylor and designed by Greg Natale, has been nominated for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards. Its standout feature is the use of Breccia Capraia marble sourced from the Fantiscritti quarry in Tuscany—the same quarry that supplied marble for Michelangelo’s David. * * * Location and Recognition Suburb: Bellevue Hill, Sydney’s eastern suburbs Award: Shortlisted for the Residential Design category at the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards Owner: Eleni Taylor, who purchased the home in 2020 * * * Marble and Materials Breccia Capraia marble: Bold veining in pink, purple, and teal tones; centerpiece in the kitchen. Historical link: Marble sourced from the same Tuscan quarry as Michelangelo’s David. Logistics: 20 slabs were acquired and shipped to Australia, requiring meticulous planning. Other materials: Patagonia Verde Quartzite in the foyer (evoking oceanic movement) Blonde timber flooring Clay-washed walls for textural warmth * * * Architectural and Design Features Design Lead: Greg Natale, who previously worked on the property in 2012. Style: Transition from Hollywood Regency glamour to a European minimalist sanctuary. Influences: Cycladic architecture with sweeping curves, archways, skylights, and coffered ceilings. Spatial reconfiguration: Expanded to four bedrooms, each with a private ensuite. Enhanced flow and circulation spaces for entertaining and family life. * * * Cultural and Personal Influences Owner’s Greek heritage shaped the design vision, inspiring Cycladic curves and flowing interiors. Natale described the project as a creative turning point, allowing him to showcase versatility beyond his signature glamorous style. * * * Lifestyle and Functionality The home now functions as a luxury entertainer’s residence, hosting high-end social gatherings. Combines artistic elegance with practical family living, balancing intimacy and grandeur. * * * Key Takeaways 1. Material Prestige: Rare Breccia Capraia marble establishes an immediate global art and design connection. 2. Architectural Evolution: The renovation highlights Sydney’s growing taste for European minimalism and international influences. 3. Recognition: National award nominations solidify the property’s position as a benchmark in Australian luxury design. 4. Lifestyle Value: The design marries beauty with functionality—ideal for entertaining and long-term family living. ![6c022f2f4f485d20ec0c19b90c4083d2a039dc1c](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/3/3173fe8edfe7b693e17987923e9ef694ab47a5a4.jpeg) ![bd417f9176a9549e7546d07994be6e700ff8e1f8](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/7/7ef941d6cfd34b9e3b03e05165234bd251a67f0d.jpeg) ![e26a5f8f671e9fbbc0f60ff5c8c07ca4301e3dc3](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/7/7923766880d4e4d9c88c0a824f891ab363018ebf.jpeg) ![317edf1ac4d28ecb92c725e4e3e76e6fc24a35ba](https://renovation-reviews.storage.googleapis.com/original/2X/c/c73db1a5dc1f60285c83cf8bfb6af2431f5751bb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/y/71c47a/32.png) [@Yungstar](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Yungstar)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/2 "2025-09-10T18:08:37Z")
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**Author:** ![Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Bianca](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bianca)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/3 "2025-09-10T18:09:12Z")
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**Author:** ![iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/iamade147/32/9369_2.png) [@iamade147](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/iamade147)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/4 "2025-09-10T18:09:13Z")
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**Author:** ![Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/ccd318/32.png) [@Succy](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Succy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/5 "2025-09-10T18:09:56Z")
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**Author:** ![Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/bobby_michael/32/2057_2.png) [@Bobby\_Michael](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Bobby_Michael)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/6 "2025-09-10T18:12:48Z")
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**Author:** ![Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/chick-asaw/32/1735_2.png) [@Chick-asaw](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Chick-asaw)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/7 "2025-09-10T18:13:37Z")
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**Author:** ![Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/michelle_brown/32/2325_2.png) [@Michelle\_Brown](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Michelle_Brown)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/8 "2025-09-10T18:25:11Z")
Vintage touches add character to modern spaces. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@MichaelRobert](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/MichaelRobert)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:28pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/9 "2025-09-10T18:28:58Z")
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**Author:** ![Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/jakurasmith/32/585_2.png) [@Jakurasmith](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Jakurasmith)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 6:29pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/10 "2025-09-10T18:29:27Z")
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**Author:** ![tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tayzer14/32/1866_2.png) [@tayzer14](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/tayzer14)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/11 "2025-09-10T19:11:21Z")
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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/12 "2025-09-10T20:02:17Z")
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**Author:** ![Zee](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/zee/32/4693_2.png) [@Zee](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Zee)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/prestige-real-estate-spotlight-award-nominated-bellevue-hill-home-showcasing-michelangelo-s-marble/35011/13 "2025-09-11T02:19:43Z")
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