Last Listing description (August 2018)
Flexibility, functionality and panoramic farmland views are the hallmarks of this impressively renovated two-storey family home at Bolwarra Heights.
Set high on the 2584sqm allotment to make the most of its enviable position, and surrounded by landscaped gardens and established trees for added privacy, this property offers an acreage feel with a suburban address.
A long concrete driveway framed by Manchurian pear trees and jacarandas winds its way up to a large gravel parking area and turning circle, providing ample off-street parking options for family members and guests.
A path bordered by high privacy hedges and flourishing camellia bushes leads around the side of the home to the elevated formal entry patio, which features a ceramic tiled floor, decorative wrought iron and masonry balustrade and Tuscan style water feature.
With plenty of room for a small table and chairs, this space adds to the home s flexible outdoor entertaining options, which also includes the full-length timber balcony looking out over the farmlands at the front of the home, a covered alfresco dining area accessible from the main living room and a large concrete pad surrounding the in-ground pool.
To the left of the entry foyer is a versatile and spacious room with high raked ceiling, eye-catching pendant light and lime-washed brick feature wall, which could be used as a formal dining space capable of hosting large dinner parties, or as a second living area.
A substantial open plan kitchen / living area located to the right of the entry foyer is the undoubted heart of the home, with space enough to accommodate the largest of families.
The stylish gloss white kitchen was installed less than 12 months ago, with changes to the internal layout allowing for the construction of a spacious and practical butler s pantry, complete with extensive built-in shelving and cabinetry, stainless steel sink, plumbed fridge recess and a large window to provide plenty of natural light.
But the real heroes of the kitchen space are the exquisite hexagon-shaped tiled flooring and the custom-designed island bench.
Featuring a striking marble-look 40mm Caesarstone benchtop, soft-close drawers, microwave niche and breakfast bar, the generously-proportioned island bench was purpose-built to be used as casual family meals area, while also doubling the amount of preparation and storage space available in the large kitchen.
The classic white and grey palette used in this area has been continued throughout the entire first floor, while several elements such as the small hexagon-shaped feature wall tiles and marble-look floor tiles in the bathroom and ensuite mirror the look and form of the kitchen s most striking features.
Colour and texture have been used cleverly throughout the home to great effect, mixing neutral tones with splashes of darker colour to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. The lime-washed brick feature walls in the living and dining rooms, and the white-painted timber cladding on the ceiling enhance the feeling of light and space, while quality wool carpet in the living room and solid Blackbutt timber flooring in the dining and bedrooms add a sense of warmth to the areas.
The bedrooms are located in a separate wing to the living areas, along with the family bathroom and laundry.
There are five good-sized bedrooms in total on the upper floor of the house, all including LED downlights, ceiling fans and built-in wardrobes.
The master bedroom is located at the end of the hall and includes a luxurious ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiles, floating vanity with twin basins and walk-in shower with frameless glass shower screen.
The separation of the sleeping quarters from the living areas is particularly useful for families with young children, while the versatility of the home s overall layout affords its occupants the choice of congregating together within a single space or breaking out into separate zones for a little peace and quiet.
This is further enhanced by the property s ground floor accommodation, which includes an expansive area off the double garage that could potentially be converted into a self-contained granny flat. The space contains a large rumpus room with sliding door access to the pool, as well as a separate bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet, with plenty of room to spare to install a kitchenette in one corner.
The home s sixth bedroom, which is located on the far side of the rumpus room but is also accessible through the pool area, contains a ceiling fan and split system air conditioner, with ample space for a study area or lounge setting at one end.
The ground floor also features a large workshop and under house storage space, while there is the potential to convert the room in between the existing double garage and rumpus room back into its original state as a third garage space.
Keep comfortable all year round with fully ducted five-zone air conditioning on the first floor and a slow combustion wood burning fire in the living room. The home also has a range of environmentally friendly features including a 9000L rainwater storage tank and a 2kW rooftop solar system.
The in-ground salt water fibreglass pool is located in front of the home but is screened from the yard with elevated landscaped gardens including a row of shaped conifers, white iceberg rose bushes, hedges and border planting.
Privacy has been paramount in the overall landscape design of the property which, despite sitting in an elevated position, is well shielded from both of its side neighbours and the road. The rear of the property backs onto a public reserve, which can be accessed via a gate in the back fence.
Buyers looking to exploit all the large property has to offer can make the most of the current owner s decision to gain approval to sub divide the allotment.
The proposed 625.9sqm parcel of land is located on the front right side of the property when viewing it from the road and already has underground power conduits in place, providing a range of potential development options on a separate title should the new owner proceed with the subdivision.
SMS 32Dalveen to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.