Last Listing description (September 2017)
Beautiful recycled brick, recycled timber windows and rustic exposed beams, this individually built and much loved three bedroom two bathroom home is brimming with character from first impressions to last. With slow combustion and open fires, high ceilings, a traditional country kitchen, versatile games room, study and large master suite, this home has it all. Hidden on 3.25 acres, the property is complete with a powered workshop, below ground pool, veggie beds and fruit trees, all set backing directly to a recreation reserve for endless exploration.
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
Plus study & games room
Separate living w/ fireplace
Bay windows in fml lounge
Lrg country kitchen & meals
Spacious master w/ BIR, ens
Wide verandahs, sep studio
B/g salt pool & veg garden
Pwd workshop w/ lean-to
3.25 ac backing rec reserve
The recycled brick facade and wide Australiana verandahs draw you through the living arbour and inside this hearty home. A formal entry showcases the country style you can expect throughout with high ceilings, exposed beams and rendered walls.
To the left, French doors lead through to the light-filled formal living and dining. A large wall of bay windows connect the room to the native gardens beyond, creating a relaxed space to sit and watch the kangaroos and birdlife pass by. A classic slow combustion fire keeps the lounge warm and cosy for winter time whilst there is ducted evaporative air-conditioning for comfort in the summer months. Beyond is the addition of a superbly versatile games room, with its own external access it can be alternatively used as a guest room for visitors or teens.
In the heart of the home is the rustic country kitchen. Timber cabinetry and benches wrap the room, with space for meals in the centre. For daily convenience, it is complete with a dishwasher, built-in marble pastry or chopping board and extra-wide freestanding stainless steel electric oven and 5-burner gas cooktop. A fantastic family hub, it flows through to the second living area where there is a huge open fireplace to curl up beside or toast marshmallows. Beside the bedroom wing it offers itself as a great activity space for kids to play or unwind watching TV.
By the formal entry with a feature stained glass window is the neat study. Great for keeping organised or for the kids to do their homework, it is complete with views over the native gardens and pool beyond.
The two junior bedrooms are generous in size, each featuring built-in robes they share the family bathroom. Set across the hall beside the walk-through laundry and mudroom, it boasts a combined bath and shower with a country theme. The huge master bedroom is set at the end of the hallway, featuring built-in robes and stunning recycled lead-light windows. The rustic features continue into the ensuite with a large wooden vanity, Japanese style ofuro bath and shower.
Outside, garden paths meander to the below-ground salt pool. Set among the native trees this is a fantastic spot to splash about in summer. Beside the pool is a small transportable that offers an additional space and is currently used as a craft studio.
With a tree-lined entrance to welcome you home each day, the driveway separates the home from the large powered workshop, adjoining lean-to, vegetable garden, fruit trees and chook run. Complete with raised planter boxes and a selection of citrus and fruit trees, you can enjoy an array of fresh produce all year round with the added satisfaction of having grown it yourself.
The 3.25 acres back onto the Wooroloo Regional Park Recreation Reserve, making it an ideal location for those that like the great outdoors. For active individuals, there is a selection great walking and riding trails for you to explore, whilst for those more creatively minded there is a never-ending flow of inspiration surrounding you.
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