Last Listing description (June 2007)
Exquisite Provincial Residence minutes from the prestigious Somerton Park Beach. Designed with passion. Designed for the future!
For Sale by Tender Closing Wednesday 20th June at 5pm.
Beautiful Somerton Park beach showcases pristine white sand, rolling waves and views to the north of cosmopolitan Glenelg and the premier beach precinct of Brighton to the south. Merely three minutes walk to the exhilarating coastal air, delicious brunches or afternoon coffees can be enjoyed at the upmarket coast cafe or for those more adventurous a day sailing at the nearby yacht club may be just the tonic.
C-Bus, Starserve and ultramodern NESS home management technology ensures a safe, secure and comfortable lifestyle with fully automated ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, lighting, security plus garden lighting and automatic watering. In addition electric driveway gates, video intercom to both pedestrian gate and front door, a plethora of data and phone points plus clever design maximise natural light and ventilation to complete a very 'smart' modern residence.
Professionally landscaped grounds, expert interior decor and 3.0 metre ceilings with 2.4 metre doorways provide the framework for this masterpiece of understated elegance. Solid West Australian Karri floors, 'Victoria' pure wool carpets, western red cedar doors and window frames with magnetic flyscreens, superb window furnishings, glass panel light switches, 2 pack finishes and tinted laminated windows are highlight features of this stunning executive home.
Striking double size French doors at the front of the home open to a superbly wide passageway and impressive home office with adjacent dedicated storeroom. Enjoying relaxing views of the contemporary front garden, this premium business area features Roman blinds and the comfort of 'Manhattan weave' pure wool carpet.
Filtered light from an elegant and very private side courtyard diffuses gently into the spacious passage, second bedroom and formal entertaining area. This charming patio area (also designed and built) by award winning landscape artist Chris Coombs features a centrepiece urn with cycad, self watering pots with wild cherries and large charcoal pavers. A UV smart opaque in-line roof ensures this easily maintained area will always be a delightful all weather haven for outside relaxing and quiet contemplation.
Classical elegance, comfort, space and garden outlooks are key indicators in the expansive north facing, open plan living area which spans the rear of the home. This gorgeous casual area with Jetmaster remote control gas log fire links cleverly with the formal room for extended entertaining. A state of the art kitchen has antique white USA 2 pack cabinetry with soft close drawers and is framed by charcoal glass splashbacks and black granite benchtops. There are stainless steel Kleenmaid appliances including pyrolitic self cleaning oven, microwave/convection oven and integrated dishwasher, plus fully programmable side by side LG fridge/freezer.
From this expansive area two sets of French doors with matching 2.4 metre picture windows create a seamless transition to the undercover entertaining pavilion and spectacular rear courtyard with raised limestone garden beds, sensational provincial urn with water feature, garden lighting and beautiful layered plantings of wild cherries, native nandinas and dianellas straddled by four glorious 'Acer Negundo' trees.
There are three superb bedrooms, two with top quality fully fitted built in robes and spacious master suite upstairs with generous balcony where views of the hills and glorious sunsets can be appreciated. The ultimate walk in robe will delight with extensive hanging, cupboards and shelving space. A full designer bathroom services this suite and features exquisite heated towel rail, frameless shower with Dorf Tiber rain shower head, 6 jet Englefield spa bath and glass feature tiles set into a decor of white wall with taupe floor tiles. Both bathrooms are fully tiled and feature twin Kohler vanities, Caesarstone benchtops and imported Grohe tapware, while the downstairs bathroom with 'Decina' deep oval bath has clever three way design for extra convenience.
Added amenities include double garage with inside access, large laundry with extensive storage, 3 phase power, 3 phone lines, roof and under stair storage, programmable Rinnai temperature control hot water systems, separate outside service area and outside gas point for BBQ.
Escape to your own luxury retreat everyday!