Last Listing description (January 2020)
The post war architectural grandeur of this sensational family home is matched by its unique, modern extensions, where quality and craftsmanship have been carefully honed to create a modern, bespoke home.
Set on some 2342sqm, the property sits proudly on its elevated allotment. Surrounded by manicured, landscaped grounds, the home enjoys unparalleled views of the city and coast. Its northern aspect captures an abundance of light which is driven through the home via the large picture windows, high soaring ceilings and an open plan floorplan.
The north-south grass tennis court is flood lit and over-sized, as is the deep, long 15m pool which was built to accommodate private swimming classes. The pool house, adjacent alfresco BBQ deck with outdoor fireplace and second outdoor kitchen, located by the formal dining room of the main house are a reminder that this home was built for entertaining.
A full-width open plan living zone on the ground floor is divided into 3 areas including the kitchen and meals area, a large family room and separated via the floor-to-ceiling, double-sided handcrafted stone fireplace, is the ultimate in formal dining experiences! The vaulted ceiling, and three walls of over-sized windows surround the central dining area. Imagine a winter dinner party taking aperitifs by the warming fire, or a summer's night with the double glass doors open to the courtyard while the chef cooks a wood-oven pizza by the outdoor kitchen!
Touring the home, features include;
- Grand formal entry with double height ceiling, the home's main staircase plus central chandelier and Travertine tiles underfoot
- Double French doors lead to the formal living room with lush carpet, warming log fire and huge picture windows overlooking the stunning front private garden
- An original study with English manor flair, includes timber panelled walls, built-in bookcases and textured roman blinds
- Discreet luxury powder room with stand-alone bowl and floating stone vanity
- Sensational billiard room with black Espo light-fitting, white half panelled walls and geometric wallpaper
- Expansive open plan living to the rear including a large modern kitchen, designated meals area, family room and formal dining with Jarrah timber flooring
- Aesthetically pleasing, the kitchen is anchored by a large central island bench with a turquoise Moroccan tiled feature, over-sized pendant light and waterfall bench-top highlighting the Calcutta Gold marble benchtops. Functionality is found in the ample amounts of storage and cabinetry. The preparation area includes a molded stainless-steel sink and bench, and appliances include a 900mm Ilve oven, with 4 burner gas cooktop and electric BBQ grill, Miele combi oven with plate warmer plus a Miele dishwasher.
- The meals area is surrounded by floor to ceiling flush cabinetry and access to the rear garden
- The family room is grand with double-aspect windows, allowing light to penetrate the room and custom cabinetry on the northern wall allows for extra storage
- A spiral timber staircase gives easy access to the upstairs casual living and children's living quarters
- Outside, the home's impressive grounds offer a unique resort-style lifestyle, akin to a 5-star luxury resort
- The home includes electric driveway gates, a side-by-side garage, plus carport and extra parking bay
- The external laundry offers wall-to-wall built-in cupboards and adjacent is the modern bathroom, perfectly positioned for a quick post-swim rinse
- Overlooking the grass tennis court and adjacent pool is the stunning, modern pool house. Featuring polished concrete floors, bi-fold caf doors, a versatile kitchenette with moveable island bar and dishwasher. This area has double sliding doors which open to the entertaining deck. A stone-built fireplace is the focal point for BBQ's on the Grand Turbo built-in BBQ, and custom seating creates various areas for conversations
-The magnesium solar heated fully tiled pool is privately located to the south of the pool house
- Upstairs the home offers up to 5 bedrooms, each bedroom has custom robes and desks
- Two family bathrooms, one with Scandinavian influences featuring black taps and fittings, timber, heated towel rail and white tiles is ultra-modern, while the second bathroom is more traditional with luxury features including a bath and double vanity
- There are two living areas on the top floor, one can be used as a bedroom if needed
- A stunning master bedroom suite offers sensational views through the treetops to the city and beyond, a private covered balcony, ensuite bathroom with underfloor heating, and a Hollywood style dressing room with 3 walls of built-in robes and central chest of drawers truly luxurious
- Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, gas log fire plus wood fire
- Security system and intercom to front gates
- Garage with automatic door
- Fully irrigated computerised garden watering system
- Laundry shute
- Garage storage and under stair storage/wine cellar