This creatively inspiring property surrounded by greenery has been a supporting residence for both the visual and musical arts. The various physical spaces provide a wellspring foundation for a multitude of future new successful endeavours.
Plenty of birdsong and beautiful changing light abound throughout the various aspects of 9 Kingston Place, Rapid Creek. From the dappling morning and evening sun on the verandah and garden, to the bright and airy main residence and Studio/Workshop. An abundance of windows reign for gentle cross flow breezes, along with powerful cooling split air-conditioners and solar panels providing comfort year round.
Highlights include:
• Custom-built features with troppo-style elements situated in harmony with nature; native/tropical gardens, expansive sunset and moonrise views.
• Soaring verandah roofline, corrugated iron, louvres, timber flooring, marine balustrades.
• Spacious backyard has plenty of grass to play upon, refreshing fenced pebblecrete swimming pool, shed, large undercover drying port/bike storage, a circular alfresco patio, and an elevated corner 'stage' previously used for small orchestras and acoustic bands providing for a truly auric atmosphere.
• Cooling natural cross flow breezes with louvred windows, fans, split air conditioning throughout, solar panels and solar hot water.
• Provide a feast in the main residence kitchen with the 70cm wide oven with plenty of space for baking treats and culinary delights for family and friends. Lots of storage, bench space and dishwasher.
• Servery window and French doors lead seamlessly out to amazing undercover verandah with expansive views and enough room to entertain all the clan.
• Relax and enjoy an abundance of birdlife from: honey eaters, rainbow lorikeets, spangled drongos to white & black cockatoos, etc.
• Configure the versatile spaces as suits your needs now and in the future: living, working, socialising, creating, growing teens, aging parents, guests, rental income.
• 1st floor main residence has 3 airy bedrooms, timber flooring, central bathroom, large living/dining/kitchen.
• A 4th bedroom on the ground level with a lovely balinese garden bathroom, large lounge area and undercover outdoor kitchenette space. Laundry area and additional 3rd bathroom.
• 5th bedroom is a self-contained granny flat on ground level with indoor kitchenette.
• Amazing light & airy front Studio/Workshop space set for inspiration with its high, uplifting ceilings, cooling fans and double split air-conditioning. Connected but separate room ideal for office or guests. Previously part of the Rapid Creek Artists Collective open studios.
• Large fenced 1060 sqm block with plenty of paved, shaded parking for cars/trailers/caravans/utes.
An interesting and welcoming property on a quiet court with a cooling ambient temperature due to the abundance of private green landscape & natural tropical trees. When wishing to venture out, you're walking distance to: Rapid Creek shops & Weekend Markets, cafe, Jingili Watergardens & playground, plus the foreshore with fitness routes, food trucks, plus nearby schools such as St Paul's and Essington.
An easy cycle or just a 5 min drive to Casuarina Shopping Centre, the library & CDU University, Menzies, Royal Darwin Hospital. 15 mins to the CBD. Highly sought after suburb of Rapid Creek providing for the ultimate relaxed, tropical coastal lifestyle.
