Contemporary design, craftsmanship and abundant street appeal combine to create this spacious family home located in a historic rural township within easy reach of Geelong and the Ring Road.
Built in 2020 to exacting standards, much thought has gone into the comfort and practicalities of life for the inhabitants of the Hamptons-style home. It all begins with the orientation of the more than 470m2 (51.35 squares) two-storey custom build and its floorplan.
Watch the sun rise over the tree tops from the large east-facing windows in the main bedroom suite; there’s no need to leave your bed when you have electric blinds. West-facing windows have been kept to a minimum to limit the impact of the afternoon sun; the washing line, however, is on the western boundary to take full advantage of the weather.
The residence has been sited to shade the swim spa, ensuring sun protection when the UV index is at its highest, and the side yard - which has a synthetic turf area and Santa Ana couch lawn - is oriented for outdoor play and entertaining. Year-round temperature control and comfort is also guaranteed with 10kW solar PV and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) systems, two hot water services, two HVAC condensers and a sensor-activated roof cavity ventilation system, which keeps internal temperatures as steady as possible in the all-electric property.
The floorplan includes four bedrooms with ensuites - the master suite includes a 4m x 6m (approx) fitted-out dressing room and ensuite with standalone bath and heated flooring. Two bedrooms have walk-in robes while the robe in the fourth bedroom also has a laundry chute.
There is a powder room downstairs. Four light-filled living areas, three on the lower level and one upstairs, offer plenty of space for family members to spread out and do their own thing or for entertaining.
Downstairs there is also a home office/study and dining that opens on to a rear 97m2 undercover outdoor entertaining area, which is connected to the front of the house by French pattern travertine paving that runs around the house under the veranda.
A striking 3m x 1.2m island bench lit by pendant lights takes centrestage in the kitchen, which includes a built-in wine fridge and a large induction cooktop with handy pot-filler tap above it. The sink, which is off to one side, has a separate appliance bench, and home cooks and master chefs alike will appreciate the highly functional floor-to-ceiling pantry area.
From Sharknet retractable flyscreens to smart light switches, a no-maintenance worm farm waste septic system and a server storage area housing all electrical connections including the three-zone Sonos sound system, there are many clever additions throughout the property.
Practical living solutions include space-saving sliding doors with mirrors on both sides for bathrooms and glass in living areas, and a heating outlet to fast-dry washing in the laundry, which also has built-in hampers and a designated sleeping area and feeding shelf for the family pet. A drop zone/mud room inside the front door hides all the clutter of family life - shoes, coats and school bags - while the oversized doubled garage, with secure internal access, includes fit-for-purpose storage solutions/shelving, separate storage room and adjoining under-stair storage.
Point-to-point NBN ensures internet connectivity for working from home or homework assignments, and there are plenty of power and data points in every room. This attention to detail can be found throughout the house and includes custom joinery, coffered ceilings to living areas, wood-burning fireplace with marble hearth and stone-top shower ledges.
The house backs on to a train line but every effort including a building envelope, high-grade acoustic glazing, insulation and claddings have been used to minimise any noise. Nestled near the junction of the Leigh and Barwon rivers, Inverleigh sits within gently undulating grazing country about 30km from Geelong, 10km from Bannockburn and about an hour’s drive from Ballarat.
The Waurn Ponds railway station and shopping centre are about half an hour by car, and the Ring Road is 15 minutes away. The historic township offers a vibrant mix of local businesses, including the Inverleigh Hotel and family owned Inverleigh General Store and Post Office. For young families, the Early Learning Centre and Inverleigh Primary School are within walking distance. Sports and recreation options include local footy, netball and cricket as well as golf, bowls, tennis and riding clubs.
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