Modern Island Retreat with Pool -- Built as Forever Home
Reluctant sale by local vendors who built this classic coastal Stroud residence as their forever home, in 2020 with six years’ builder construction warranty remaining. Nothing’s excluded in this build, designed by renowned interior decorator, who knows how to pack in the wow factor.
Sitting on the high-side of Udara Drive, at the corner of Sentosa Terrace, you can’t miss this exceptional driftwood grey and seafoam Hardiplank property with its undeniable, kerbside appeal. This East-facing 784m2 block catches the sea-breeze and you’re just a few paces from Perulpa Bay, lapping at the end of the no-through road, where you can enjoy kayaking, fishing and nature-gazing, all year.
Manicured gardens, privacy screens, rambling vines over white-washed arbours and a neat pebble-mix driveway, greet you as you wander toward the house. But wait! Stroll the grounds before you enter, taking in the bountiful fruit trees, colourful shrubs, hedge ‘fence’, plus the herb and veggie gardens, all gracing the lush lawn. Note the bonus, remote-control lock-up garage on a concrete slab, fully-lined with storage, providing direct access to the house, via an internal security door.
Taking the wide entry, you’ll arrive at a vestibule which splits this completely level single-storey home, into two functional wings—perfect for easy shared-living, a growing family, or house-guests. The living and master suite is to the right and further bedrooms with casual living, to the left.
Presenting as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with two living areas, you’ll be impressed by the spacious and sun-kissed, airy rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows, lofty 3-metre ceilings with fans and beachy-blonde vinyl floors, create a sense of calm in the living area, while the bedrooms all have a plush grey carpet. Thoughtful additions like LED lighting, USB outlets and abundant power-points make for easy technology, while double blinds (filter and blackout) adorn most windows, offering passive temperature control in favour of air-con.
RIGHT WING
A functional kitchen with a large island takes centre-stage, flanking the dining and living zones which both flow to the outdoor covered gazebo with timber deck, overlooking your private saltwater pool. Imagine the summer spent entirely outdoors with carefree BBQ meals, perfumed retreat spaces and late-night dips? Add the sounds of children laughing, birdsong and popping of champagne corks and you’ll understand the attraction of this property.
The kitchen layout is perfect for easy prep and cooking, with a walk-in pantry tucked-up one end, near the F&P fridge (negotiable); the cooking zone hugs the back wall with plenty of drawers for storage, LED task-lighting, a 5-burner gas cooktop and electric oven; and cleaning is constrained to the island with its hidden bins, sink and dishwasher. There’s seating for four or more along the 2.5-metre breakfast bar, with bespoke overhead lighting to illuminate the workspaces. Stone benchtops, soft-close drawers and a microwave nook, complete the picture.
The dining area easily accommodates an 8-seater table and chairs, with a view to the gardens and sparkling pool, making mealtimes most enjoyable. The lounge-room, framed with picture windows, is bathed in natural light and is very inviting for conversation, to rest or read a book. The adjoining deck with Mediterranean-inspired arbour, hosts a golden trumpet vine in summer and an edible grape, in winter. The alfresco vibe and movement from the foliage reminds you to get up and breathe-in the salt-air and do something physical.
At the rear, rests the king-size master suite with a large ensuite, floaty romantic sheers over the window treatments and a walk-in robe, complete with a window for extra light to find what to wear. This tranquil zone is ideal for relaxation and sleep, with a simple grey-and-white palette that repeats throughout, bringing a 5-star hotel feel. A rain-head and hand-held hose add a spa quality to the single glass-pane shower recess, with a large wall-mounted vanity floating over the cool tiles and a streamlined flush-back toilet. Floor-to-ceiling tiles line the walls adding a luxurious touch and an oversized window floods it with light.
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