Last Listing description (May 2007)
The future is here. A rare opportunity in Medindie.
Step into your future today. Behind a private and secure 2m sandstone columned wall with stainless steel gates, this marble, glass and steel home crafted by prestigious master builder David Cheney, nestles in a garden oasis on a superb corner allotment.
This unique state-of- the-art ultra modern home has been designed and constructed with the meticulous attention to quality and detail that makes David Cheney synonymous with excellence.
Surrounded by an exceptional mix of stately Victorian villas, gentlemen's bungalows and contemporary mansions, this home adds modern sophistication and vibrancy to one of Adelaide's most distinguished avenues. Metallic eaves, stainless steel doors and sweeping floor-to-ceiling glass walls deliver a clean innovative design of space, light and elegance.
Beautifully crafted, anodised aluminium window frames, 3.3m ceilings and superb striated grey European marble flooring combine with modern detail to offer a distinctive home of unparalleled design.
Expansive French doors open to a stunning secluded rear courtyard providing walled privacy in a botanic setting. Soft tinted glass offers a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, while high quality polished terrazzo paving surrounds the perimeter of the home.
Entertain, live and relax in the superbly spacious central living pavilion that links side by side lounge areas, dining and kitchen.
Carrara marble island bench with stool area, glass splashbacks, two pack cabinetry with opaque glass overhead cupboards and stainless steel Miele appliances including dishwasher, under bench oven and microwave offer exciting kitchen design. Extra storage is provided by large glass fronted storage areas and roll out pantry cupboards.
A striking marble floor throughout the living areas, painstakingly laid to reflect the cross sectional form of the marble, ensures nature's beauty can be appreciated from within. A sense of peace and harmony permeates the interior living areas with restful garden views of Chinese pear, yuccas and sacred nandina from the front and symmetrical plantings of mop topped robinias in the rear courtyard. Well positioned garden lighting transforms this interactive outdoor/indoor entertaining area into a botanic garden haven by night.
Accommodation wings on either side of the home provide lavish 3 bedroom comfort, all offering lounge/bedroom luxury and panoramic views of the contemporary gardens. The spacious master bedroom has a large, splendidly fitted walk in robe with drawers, cupboards and hanging space. The colossal full marble bathroom with Villeroy and Boch double vanities, full height mirrors, spacious shower and toilet alcoves and vogue bath with garden aspect takes bathroom design to a new level.
An almost identical marble bathroom services the second and third bedrooms which both have extensive built in robes.
A wonderful studio with porcelain tiles and kitchen area provides added possibilities for hobbies or home business opportunities.
The ultimate garaging is available for 3 cars, with inside access and generous side by side parking plus lift/hoist for 3rd vehicle. Porcelain floor tiles, stainless steel look automatic panel door and floor to ceiling built in storage gives a secure five star show room quality to this stylish garage space.
Special additions include stainless steel electric driveway gate, intercom, security system, sensor lights, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, fully fitted and ventilated laundry, outside storeroom, underfloor heating, contemporary window treatments and automatic garden reticulation.
Move out of the square and into a lifestyle for the next millennium.