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Kyal and Kara’s Bay Builds project has sold for $2.67 million

That's more than the asking price.
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Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds kitchen with them smiling insetImage: Courtesy of Gyprock

Super renovators Kyal and Kara Demmrich of The Block fame have done it again with the latest of their many projects. After completing a NSW Central Coast duplex called Bay Builds, they put the two homes on the market with a price guide of $2.5 million each. House 1, which is located at 89a Eloora Rd, Long Jetty, NSW, has sold for $2.67 million, with House 2 still available.

Designed by the pair in collaboration with Etchells Building Design and built by their own company Diverse Design & Construct, each three-bedroom place is a mirror image of the other. Located 500 metres from the beach, they’re hot commodities.

While the layout of each home is the same, the styles are different. “House 1 leans into a light, refined, French-inspired elegant interior scheme,” says Kara. “House 2 is moody and rustic. Warm micro-cement, aged American Oak and Vancouver natural stone deliver a coastal Spanish interior.”

In the September issue of Home Beautiful, we hung out with Kyal and Kara and took a tour of House 2. Below, browse through House 1, which has a lucky new owner.

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds duplex front facade.
The duplex’s facade is incredibly sleek while maintaining a coastal feel. (Image: RealEstate.com.au)

From the front to the back, there’s a theme of curves and organic finishes.

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds entrance
Stone cladding is used on both the exterior and interior for a feeling of flow. (Image: RealEstate.com.au)

To achieve the curves in the kitchen and bedrooms, Kyal and Kara used Gyprock Flexible. The 6.5 mm thick plasterboard sheets have an enhanced gypsum core, which is designed to bend and enables builders to easily create curved walls and ceilings and add visual interest to a space.

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds kitchen
Gyprock Flexible was used to create curves in the home’s walls. (Image: Courtesy of Gyprock)

“I love the part of the building process when we’re putting up the Gyprock, as it’s when the fun part of the building starts,” says Kara.

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds living room
This lounge space is soft and soothing. (Image: Courtesy of Gyprock)

“We’ve used curves as a design element and we wanted to add that architectural feature in the master bedrooms,” says Kyal. “The curved wall that leads from the entrance of the bedroom really softens the look of the space and feels luxurious, and has made it one of our favourite rooms.”

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds Main Bedroom
The curves of the walls are echoed in the rug. (Image: Courtesy of Gyprock)

The crowning glory of both homes is the outdoor area, featuring a round plunge pool, lush greenery and stone details.

Kyal and Kara's Bay Builds duplex outdoor area with a pool and entertaining area
The backyard is an oasis, with a barbecue and entertaining area. (Image: RealEstate.com.au)

Fresh green has been used in the landscaping and outdoor decor.

Kyal and Kara Bay Builds home pool
No coastal home would be complete without a pool. (Image: RealEstate.com.au)

For all the details, head to RealEstate.com.au.

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Writer Rebecca Hooton Features Writer

Rebecca has 17 years of experience in the magazine industry. She worked as an intern at Cleo while completing a Bachelor of Communication at Western Sydney University. Following that, she was employed in writing and copy editing roles at titles such as Dolly, before becoming the features editor at Cosmopolitan Australia. She’s since had features in publications such as ELLE Australia and is currently a features writer across Home Beautiful, Country Style and Inside Out. You’ll most likely find her manifesting a cottage in the Cotswolds or watching Bluey (with or without her kids).

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