37 Empire Avenue

City Beach WA 6015

Shore | CountdownAbsolutely all offers by 5pm Wednesday November 29 (seller reserves the right to sell prior)WILL BE SOLDYour anticipation will already be peaking as you make it to the front door of this gorgeous and authentic European inspired home with an abundance of super contemporary designer flair.Think striking arched architecture, natural granite feature pillars, lush green vines meandering up the exterior walls, micro-cement render pigments in Greek islands white adorning curved feature walls, and travertine crazy paving underfoot.Potted citrus, herbs and olives cause your mind to wander towards culinary delights which form the heart of any home and the air is thick with the scent of flowering jasmine which grows around the home's perimeter.Glide past the heavy rustic timber artisan front doors, and you are sure to be dazzled by the formal entry. A striking Gucci-heron wallpapered feature wall of dancing waterbirds in soothing shades of garden green prepares you for a home that surely belongs to a designer and an artist and leaves you pining for more.Rich atmospheric Continental influence abounds throughout this glorious coastal home, but absolutely nothing is stoic or old fashioned. Exquisite high end luxury drives an aesthetic and a colour palette at the forefront of youth and zeitgeist. Welcome to the many moods and influences of this home, perched high on a north facing hilltop on City Beach's glorious coastal fringe with ocean views as far as the eye can see.Light, breezy and effortlessly luxurious interiors interconnect seamlessly via walls of bi-folds to garden courtyards and alfresco spaces designed for our Mediterranean way of life.Mini citrus orchards, figs and edible herb gardens fringe alfresco lounging and dining spaces under the shade of architectural timber pergolas which give a nod to rustic charm.Crazy paving underfoot in high quality travertine flows to sparkling below ground pool and adjacent lawns. Separate to the main house and overlooking these is the "Konoba". The literal translation of Konoba from Croatian or Dalmatian is "room in the house where food is prepared or stored" or even "Tavern / place where wine is produced and held". In reality this amazing space is more likely to be the back drop of your memories of all of your special occasion celebrations. 18ths, 21sts, 40ths, 50ths, 90ths, weddings parties anything! Designed to rival a commercial venue with timber lined ceilings, stone feature walls, artisan brick fireplace and hearth with roasting spit, so that you can invite your friends and family over to slow cook a goat, drink wonderful wines and soak up the atmosphere for all of the memorable and important moments in your families lives.Exquisite floor plan separation sees this home divided into a beautiful array of private wings for various members of your family and guests in your life. A luxurious guest wing off the main entrance enjoys glorious ocean views and will truly make your friends feel special when they come to stay.Two huge kids rooms share a family bathroom adjacent to a tranquil home office in the rear minor bedroom wing. These bedrooms have entire walls of picture windows overlooking rear gardens and could easily be opened to these if required.Separate to the entire rest of the house with its own entrance is an au-pairs quarters with small adjacent lounge dining bathroom and sauna/ store. Not in need for an au pair? Your teenage/ young adult boomerang children are sure to gravitate to this space!The master suite takes pride of place on the top floor and is a huge open-plan room with multiple lounging areas a small breakfast dining table and work out space for your gym equipment. The ultimate parents retreat! Built by the previous owners for viewing the yacht races during the Americas Cup challenge, the views are nothing short of extraordinary.There are four further family living areas on the ground floor also enjoying spectacular ocean views.A family lounge flanks one side of the exquisite chefs kitchen with bi-folds that open to the eastern alfresco area.On the western side of the kitchen a light flooded living space combines built in lounging booths, a sweeping dining area and flows effortlessly to three distinct alfresco spaces - the poolside dining, the mini citrus orchid and kitchen herb garden and the north facing ocean view balcony which is both bathed in winter sunshine and protected from prevailing summer south-westerlies.The formal lounge off the main entrance also opens to a sun-drenched ocean view balcony which sweeps along the northern perimeter of the home. This lounge has evocative Greek islands inspired curved feature walls, high ceilings and a gorgeous bar with marble tops.A fantastically walkable location, this home is the shortest of strolls to the rejuvenating waters of the Indian Ocean where you can adopt the practice of immersing yourself each morning as a part or your daily routine - sure to keep you young and vital!Quality kids schooling at Kapinara is the shortest of strolls and the very best of Perth's private schools are serviced by nearby bus routes.The heart and soul of the local community - The Empire Village - with artisan bakers, French patisserie, 24 hour gourmet grocer and an abundance of dining options is also an easy stroll, as are the myriad beachfront cafes and restaurants along the all new City Beach Waterfront, where you are sure to catch up with friends and acquaintances regularly for an impromptu sunset meal or drink!Life is good here... Welcome to City Beach.Shore | CountdownAbsolutely all offers by 5pm Wednesday November 29 (seller reserves the right to sell prior)