Every facet of this elegant house built early last century has been lovingly restored or transformed into an utterly contemporary stunner.
On about 1050 square metres, the house is complemented by generously landscaped front and rear verdant gardens featuring maples, pittosporums and large ornamental fountains and urns.
Don’t be fooled by the weatherboard’s apparent size kerbside because it actually has a flexible and expansive floor plan.
Anchored by sugar gum floorboards, each room has stepped cornices, deep skirts and natural light filtering through double-hung windows with white plantation shutters.
The luxuriously large main bedroom and retreat, to the left of entry, has an original cast-iron fireplace and mantelpiece, walk-in wardrobe and a swish fully tiled en suite with walk-in shower.
Across the hallway is a spacious second bedroom, easily converted into a study if desired, with plenty of storage and an open fireplace.
Curling up on the couch with a great book in front of the fireplace could be a reality in the cosy family room in the centre of the house, which has recessed shelving for books and treasures. This room would serve well as a fine bedroom for guests.
Another generously sized bedroom – the second main – includes a walk-in robe and deluxe en suite similar to the first.
The sleek light-filled family-meals area provides a huge versatile space.
Tucked neatly in the corner is a top-of-the range kitchen with Bosch stainless-steel appliances including dishwasher, integrated coffee machine, and steamer and wall ovens. The glossy white cabinetry is ultra-streamlined and delivers enough storage space to satisfy the biggest gadget collector.
A large island bench has a stone top and induction electric hotplates beneath a stainless-steel ceiling-suspended rangehood.
Three sets of french doors open this entire space out onto the rear deck with views of the garden, creating a seamless indoor and outdoor entertainment ambience and lifestyle.
Other inclusions are a powder room, ducted heating, side driveway parking and remote-controlled double garage with a spacious workshop.
This gracious residence is the epitome of stylish and convenient living, close to Albion and Sunshine train stations, bus stop, Sunshine Marketplace and schools and it’s just 12 kilometres from the CBD.
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Esther Lauaki
