45 The Ridgeway

Kensington VIC 3031

Two statement pendants define the dining area with plenty of room to move. The adjacent lounge area is an intimate space with sedated lighting and built-in cabinetry, where low-lying windows hint at the outside. Glass bi-fold doors connect indoor and outdoor living, opening the lounge to flow seamlessly onto a decked, low maintenance and private courtyard. This area has been thoughtfully designed with integrated lighting, feature panelling and a vertical garden. The result is a stylish and functional space a perfect place to relax and entertain guests. You will also find garden storage and rear laneway access tucked neatly to the side.

A sunken hallway doubles as a built-in library and leads you to a place to get your work done, plan your next project and dream up new ideas. This study has been designed with productivity and comfort in mind, with a built-in kitchenette and custom cabinetry. Split system air conditioning keeps you comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside and the living area is visible across the courtyard via a wide window, so you can always keep an eye on what's going on.

Then, when it is time to retire for the night, take the stairs at the rear of the property to the master suite. Dappled natural light filters through a wall of vertical lift windows clad in timber battens. This creates a private yet modern aesthetic through what the architect describes as a 'tree house' effect and there is room for your whole wardrobe in the master's custom cabinetry as you enter. The room is wrapped in bamboo panelling across the ceiling, down a feature wall and across the floor to produce a cocoon-like space, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation on a built-in, floating bed. A skylight bathes your generous ensuite in more of that natural light to make you feel refreshed and invigorated, with floor-to-ceiling feature tiling and a walk-in shower augmenting the luxury feel.

The second and third bedrooms are at the front of the home, each with plantation shutters and built-in robes. A large main bathroom sits between these bedrooms and the living area, where a statement vanity, freestanding bath, walk-in shower and floor-to-ceiling tiling complete a bright and modern space to start the day.

The home also features 5KW solar panels, ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, Tasmanian Oak flooring, European laundry with impressive floor-to-ceiling linen press, attic storage, solar hot water with gas booster and data cabling throughout.

This is a one-of-a-kind home you may never want to leave, but should the time come, you are only a short stroll from Kensington Village cafes and shops, Maribyrnong River's parks and trails, as well as Kensington Community Recreation Centre that is currently undergoing an incredible redevelopment. You'll have a choice of popular local primary schools, with easy access to both buses and Kensington Station and with only two stops to the Melbourne CBD.