Last Listing description (November 2018)
Reap the rewards of someone else s hard work with this superbly renovated home, filled with luxury fittings and fixtures.
Set on a one hectare rural lifestyle block at Osterley, this five bedroom, three bathroom home was lavishly upgraded by its current owners in 2011, who set out to completely transform the 1970s-built red brick cottage into a grand modern residence twice the size of the original.
Extensively renovated from top to bottom including new plumbing and wiring, the house is unrecognisable with a stone-coloured rendered facade, dark grey Colorbond roof and imposing front entrance complete with large format cream rectangular tiles for an added touch of style and sophistication.
Polished cypress pine floorboards flow from the front door through the lounge room and into the front bedroom wing, creating a cohesive connection between the rooms of the original three-bedroom house.
The three bedrooms in this section all feature sliding door built-in wardrobes and stainless steel ceiling fans, while the nearby main bathroom has been upgraded with floor to ceiling tiles, a separate bath and shower and a luxury wall hung vanity unit featuring a stylish above-counter china basin and 20mm stone benchtop.
The U-shaped lounge room has a spacious, airy feeling with an extra-large front window to allow plenty of natural light.
A set of steps lead down from the rear of the lounge room to a vast open plan kitchen/dining and living area.
This area is at the heart of the new extension, which runs the full length of the house and also includes a fifth bedroom, second bathroom, palatial master suite with ensuite, laundry and double attached garage with workshop or storage space.
Sleek, cream floor tiles flow from one end of this space to the other, reflecting light around the room and creating a seamless transition between the different zones.
The gleaming new kitchen is located in the centre of the extension and is the true hub of the home, with a 5m long island bench and breakfast bar set off by its sleek white 40mm Corian stone benchtop and waterfall ends.
White 2pac cabinetry and soft-close drawers on metal runners add a touch of practical opulence to the neutral-toned kitchen, while top quality luxury appliances including a Smeg induction cooktop, Qasair commercial grade ducted rangehood, stainless steel Westinghouse dishwasher and stainless steel Smeg microwave and self-cleaning oven will please the chef of the house.
Storage space is not an issue in this area of the home either, with a walk-in pantry adding to an already ample supply of drawers and overhead cupboards in the main kitchen.
A bank of windows and a double glass sliding door along the rear wall of the kitchen / dining and living space ensure this area is flooded with light during the day while also providing convenient access to the outdoor entertaining areas.
The home s second, more casual living area is positioned off one end of the kitchen to ensure the family can remain connected while meals are being prepared.
This area links through to the fifth bedroom and second bathroom, which includes a shower, toilet and vanity. These are ideally co-located to create separate guest accommodation, while also being conveniently situated near the rear sliding door leading out to the covered outdoor entertaining area and in-ground pool.
The grand master suite is located at the opposite end of the house and has been designed with storage space in mind, with a five-door built-in wardrobe running the length of one wall as well as a huge walk-in wardrobe complete with shelving, hanging space and a sky light.
No expense was spared when creating the main bedroom and adjoining ensuite, with quality fittings and fixtures creating a sumptuous sense of comfort.
The vast ensuite has been built to please, with an extra deep bath set into a tiled hob providing the ideal place to soak away the stresses of the day.
A long wall hung vanity with 20mm stone benchtop, his and hers sinks and sleek white underbench cabinetry ensures there is plenty of space for everyone, while a large shower with twin hand held shower sets complete the luxury extras.
An over-sized laundry, four-door linen cupboard and attached double garage with additional storage space complete the internal accommodation.
Externally the property also has plenty of features to appeal to all members of the family, from the range of outdoor entertaining options to the extensive level of car accommodation and machinery sheds.
Spacious enough to cater for a large gathering, the undercover area attached to the home provides all-weather alfresco dining options or a place to sit out of the sun while watching the kids swim in the nearby Compass in-ground saltwater pool.
The man of the house can also escape to a fully fitted out man shed attached to this space, which features a large red mahogany bar with turned posts, a corrugated iron ceiling, concrete floor and feature timber panels on the walls made from 130-year-old fence palings. With room enough for several table and chair settings and even a billiard table, the man shed is a versatile area that can be utilised all year round in comfort thanks to a Daikin split system air conditioner.
A door at the end of this shed also provides access to an attached double garage with remote controlled roller doors.
Additional car accommodation can be found towards the rear of the property, including a four-bay workshop or machinery storage shed, another double car garage and a huge 15m by 12m shed with a single roller door at the front.
Measuring 4.2m high, the shed is large enough to allow for the installation of a mezzanine level (subject to approval), while its six inch thick reinforced concrete floor and three phase power connection would make it suitable for use as a machinery workshop.
Dual gravel driveways provide easy access to the property, while the one foot thick gravel surface can cater for truck movements on site.
With picturesque farmland to the rear and views as far as Mount Sugarloaf and Stockton at the front, the property provides a private rural retreat ideal for family living.
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