Feature Project – Kingsholme Original

Project | Kingsholme Original by @knott.agency and @the_pagotto_project
Builder | Casey Constructions @caseyconstructionsptyltd
Tiles | Earp Brothers @earpbros
Flooring | Tongue & Groove @tonguengrooveau

Stone:
Cinque Terre Dolomite in Leather Finish (20mm)
Kitchen benchtops | Laundry | Entry Cabinetry | Bathroom

A Vision for Change

Josh Pagotto from The Knott Agency is no stranger to the nuances of real estate and design. With an eye for potential, he recognized this 23-year-old apartment’s strong foundations – spacious dimensions, high ceilings, and abundant light. Key ingredients for creating a luxurious and modern space. Josh envisioned a home that felt larger, brighter, and undeniably elegant.

Josh determined that choosing the perfect natural stone was essential to bringing that vision to life.

Enter Finestone’s Cinque Terre Dolomite

Josh initially opted for Dolomite Super White slabs from another supplier but encountered challenges: smaller slabs required joins on the benchtop, and the glossy finish didn’t align with the design aspirations. Seeking a better solution, Josh’s builder suggested he visit the team at Finestone.

Suddenly, Josh’s options opened up.

“When visiting the Finestone showroom, I fell in love with several pieces of stone but when I saw the Cinque Terre, I knew it perfectly fitted the brief.”

Cinque Terre is a masterpiece in itself. With its neutral tones and unique leather finish, it exudes warmth, texture, and sophistication. The leather finish particularly captivated Josh, adding an inviting tactility to the stone that perfectly complemented the colour palette. The stone became the heart of the project’s design.

“I had never felt a leather finish before, so the warmth, texture and interest that this stone brought to the project was perfect.”

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Cinque Terre stood out to Josh for its durability.

“As a Real Estate Agent, I have seen too many properties with soft and more porous stones destroyed with everyday use.”

Cinque Terre’s robust qualities ensure that it not only looks stunning but also withstands the demands of daily life—an essential feature for a home that might one day serve as an investment property.

The generous size of Cinque Terre slabs allowed Josh to create a seamless flow throughout the apartment, from the benchtops to other key surfaces. This continuity elevated the overall design, giving the space a cohesive and luxurious feel.

The Final Outcome

The completed project was nothing short of extraordinary.

“I am always complimented on the stone choice with many saying that they have never experienced anything like it.”

The crowning achievement came when Josh decided to sell the property. The market response was overwhelming: the apartment sold within just 26 hours, with 65 inquiries in three days and a final price that exceeded expectations—even surpassing new developments in the area.

The success of the sale underscored the transformative power of thoughtful design and exceptional materials.

Why Finestone?

“Finestone were fantastic.  Their team was knowledgeable, their range was unmatched and nothing was too difficult.  My only regret was that I hadn’t seen the range sooner.  I now send all my clients and friends to Finestone because nothing compares to Natural Stone, and I would struggle to find another supplier with a comparable range.

My advice to anyone reading would be to choose your stone first and spend the money on something durable & beautiful. I am currently planning my next project, and I made sure that my stone selection was the first step in my selection process because I didn’t want to be limited by an existing pallet, rather I preferred to have my pallet influences by a stunning and natural element within the property. My next stone choice is bold, and I can’t wait to share this once complete.”

We can’t wait either!

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