17 Cherbourg Avenue

Beaumaris VIC 3193

Fast Five

Why? The current owners of this craftsman-built brick home are passionate about timeless mid-century modern design and sustainability. Engaging architect Bruce Marshall from the iconic Fasham practice, this spacious property was completed in 2019. It respects and advances the Beaumaris modern style with spectacular results. Fall in love with this inspiring 4 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom home showcasing a fully flexible floorplan, thoughtful single-level living, and the ability to work enjoyably from home. All this in a superb location fabulously framed at the rear by the emerald-green parkland of Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

What? Custom designed and built, versatility if the key to this light-filled home. The forward thinking layout is guided by the path of the sun with a radiant row of clerestory windows greeting you upon. entry under lofty ceilings. All robed bedrooms are staged up front alongside a home office or fourth bedroom if so desired.

The quality of detail is exceptional. A design goal was to leverage sunlight and use simple materials executed to a high standard to create uplifting, enjoyable spaces. A wide-reaching, woodfire-warmed and open-plan space boasts designated zones for living and dining, underpinned by a high-quality kitchen and butler's pantry graced with sleek stone surfaces and top-of-the-range appliances. An additional living area currently being enjoyed as a music room boasts pocket-door privacy and celebrated Fasham flexibility.

Spill outside and immerse yourself in alfresco indulgence with a pair of paved entertainers' terraces basking in northern light. Thoughtfully designed and immaculately maintained, enjoy Japanese-inspired gardens with a carefully curated collection of cloud-pruned trees (niwaki) matched with colourful deciduous trees and complimentary shrubbery. Pieced together by award-winning landscape designer Phillip Withers and constructed by Simon McCurdy, this entire outdoor oasis will be used on a daily basis, enhanced by an automated watering system, a shed, and secure rear access to Royal Melbourne Golf Course.

The attention to detail throughout this home is exemplary. Take advantage of a compact study with a built-in workstation, a private pair of light-filled and uplifting bathrooms, powder room, a separate laundry, an internal courtyard, extensive solar panelling with battery, a double carport, substantial storage solutions, heating/cooling throughout, advanced security, and so much more. This property truly is a cut above in style, flow and special features.

Where? Zoned to the highly regarded Beaumaris Secondary College and Mentone Girls' Secondary College, walk to Seaview shopping and Cheltenham Reserve with thoughtful assess to prestigious sandbelt golf courses, Southland, Cheltenham trains, Black Rock beach and the Bay Trail. Young families and discerning downsizers will appreciate the value on offer.

When? Offered for Auction on Saturday 28th August 2021, astute buyers will need to act decisively!

How? Call Simone Chin on 0403 857 266 today for a guided tour of this recently completed masterpiece. From the peaceful position to the understated simplicity , this is a home to treasure!

A Closer Look...

Clever customisable layout with the flexibility to turn bedrooms into living rooms, studies or studios

4 large, light and bright bedrooms, 2 with built-in robes, main with fully fitted walk-in robes and sleek ensuite

Fourth bedroom currently configured as a home office

Chef-friendly kitchen with stone benchtops, an Asko Volcano 900mm gas cooktop, Qasair Rangehood, a Bosch dishwasher, and a Neff built-in multi-function oven

Handy and spacious butlers pantry

Far-reaching open plan living and dining area with an inbuilt French-made firebox with artisanal Japanese tiling

Music/media/cinema room with sound insulation

Dedicated study and workstation for two people with built-in American black Walnut joinery

Uplifting skylit bathrooms with handmade Japanese Inax tiles from Artedomus, vanities by Burkhaus constructed from Baltic birch and blackheart sassafras, Hansgrohe Axor Philippe Starck tapware, Kohler sinks, and Blum soft-closing cabinetry

Powder room with exquisite stone detailing

Separate laundry with ample bench and cabinetry space

A perfect pair of crazy-paved terraces for entertaining in northern light

Immaculate landscapes designed by award-winning Phillip Withers and constructed by Simon McCurdy

Japanese-themed garden with meticulous plant selection featuring numerous Japanese niwaki/cloud-pruned trees, indigenous Bayside plants, a compact lawn and an established kitchen garden

Custom-built garden shed with shelving

Rear access to Royal Melbourne Golf Course via locked rear gate

Double carport and a secure bicycle/motorcycle/watersport equipment garage with access to outdoor shower in private internal Tsuboniwa-themed courtyard

Bosch hydronic heating including heated towel rails plus multiple Fujitsu reverse-cycle air conditioners and sleek ceiling fans

5.25 kw SolarEdge Optimiser System including SolarEdge SinglePhase StorEdge Inverter for managing PV production, battery storage and backup power, and a 10kW/h LG Chem battery

Brightgreen LED dimmable lighting plus hand-blown Mark Douglass pendant lights throughout

Double glazing with Viridian Low E glass

Velux skylights with remote operation

Acoustic insulation to interior walls of living room and bedroom 4/home office/lounge

Soaring 2.7 metre ceilings throughout rising to 4 metres

Substantial storage solutions throughout

7 zone Wi-Fi-enabled Hunter automatic watering system

Extensive provision for internally controlled garden lighting

Cavalier Bremworth NZ 100% wool carpets

Unifi Networks HD CCTV cameras and wireless LAN access points

2000 litre rainwater tank and pump

Close to the beach, leading schools, shopping choices, restaurants, cafes and lush parkland

Property Code: 7