Still Farming In The City, After All These Years

FROM the air they are little more than a flash before the wheels hit the tarmac, a blur of green among the terracotta tiles in the final plunge.

At Last A Curse Descends On The Houses Of Tuscany

A city can only handle so many Tuscan courtyards, lion-headed fountains, weathered patinas and terracotta tiles. It appears we have overdosed on all things Tuscan when it comes to architecture, with former fans and critics of the style agreeing that it's time in the sun is drawing to a close.

Shoppers Etched In Terracotta

MEMBERS of the Central Coast community have etched 300 terracotta tiles to be laid in Erina Fair's new lifestyle precinct.

Achievers' Resourceful Ways Claim Top Prizes

KEEPING big trucks quiet and shredding terracotta tiles are some of the winning ways of Newcastle's top environmental achievers.

The Materials Reflect International Taste

DOORS from the south of France, tiles from Mexico and timber from Queensland are all part of the new Tower Lodge at Pokolbin. The entry doors, which have been brought from France, are 100-year old coach doors, adapted for modern use. Hand-made Mexican terracotta tiles have been used extensivel

Beach Within Reach

A TRI?LEVEL three-bedroom Merewether house has sold for $900,000. The 370sq metre house, at 62 Frederick St, fronts a council reserve and has views of the city and beach from most rooms and balconies. It is of double brick construction with a Colorbond roof. Spanish terracotta tiles worth $70,

Peace On The Peninsula

This architect-designed property offers breathtaking Middle Harbour water views. The large entry foyer with Baldosa terracotta tiles flows to a formal lounge and dining room, which both open to large north-east balconies with water and district views. The gourmet eat-in kitchen and family room

A Job Well Done

NOTHING needs to be spent on this well-renovated weatherboard house in New Lambton, according to selling agent Mr Scott Purnell. Its polished floorboards, ornate ceilings, dado boards and fancy woodwork have been enhanced by a new, country-style timber kitchen with terracotta tiles. The three

Landmark Living

THIS luxury, three-bedroom house has a distinct Mediterranean flavour, with $70,000 worth of Spanish terracotta tiles lining floors and stairwells on its three levels. The 370sq metre landmark Merewether house fronts a council reserve and has views of the city and beach from most rooms and balcon

An Intelligent Use Of Space

INTELLIGENT use of space has given this Belmont North house plenty of living areas, both indoors and out. The brick veneer and tile house in Fencott Drive is on the market for $215,000. Terracotta tiles lead from the formal entry with its wrought-iron security door to the kitchen and adjacent