Set on a generous block adjoining a reserve and playground, this thoughtfully designed family home delivers the kind of indoor-outdoor living that transforms ordinary days into something worth savouring. Built with families in mind, the layout responds to the competing demands of work, play, privacy and connection with a rare understanding of how modern households function...
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
2017-built brick and iron
Central open-plan living
Sep media room & study
Alfresco with screens UMR
Below-ground swimming
Ducted AC & SC fireplace
Extensive hard landscaping
2889 sqm adjoining reserve
Walk schools pub and trail
Double doors open to a wide tiled entry that sets the tone for what follows – generous proportions and considered design at every turn. The home unfolds from here with a clarity of purpose: an open study with floating timber floors for focused work, a principal suite positioned for privacy at the front of the plan, and a large central living zone designed to accommodate the ebb and flow of family life.
Southern light falls through a large window into the principal bedroom. Its ensuite delivers a quietly luxurious start and end to each day, fully tiled with a large shower, contemporary vanity, and separate WC. A walk-in wardrobe offers practical storage without compromise.
Beyond the entry, a plush media room provides refuge for movie nights and gaming marathons before the home opens into its heart – an expansive living, dining and kitchen space where high ceilings and tiled floors create a sense of light and airiness. A slow-combustion fireplace adds warmth on winter evenings, complementing the ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning that maintains year-round comfort. The kitchen anchors one corner with a composite stone benchtop and an integrated breakfast bar, equipped with a 900 mm oven, a five-burner gas hob, a dishwasher, and a walk-in pantry. Here's where Saturday morning pancakes happen, where homework gets supervised over afternoon tea, and where dinner parties unfold with ease.
Two access points connect this central zone to the elevated alfresco space tucked under the main roof at the north-west corner. Retractable screens ensure this outdoor room earns its keep across all seasons – a morning coffee spot in winter, an evening entertaining space in summer. Densely planted, neatly clipped lily pilys frame the house, creating a verdant boundary and a lush descent to a level lawn and below-ground Buccaneer pool.
The junior wing occupies its own realm, separated by a barn-hung door that allows for flexible management of noise and activity. Three bedrooms with fitted built-in robes, a versatile play or activity room, and a fully tiled family bathroom serve the needs of growing children or visiting guests. The large walk-through laundry features a ceramic sink, storage, and a workbench – practical details that make daily routines smoother.
Extensive hardscaping demonstrates an attention to finish that extends beyond the house itself. An exposed aggregate driveway, external paths surrounding the home boundary with steps to the pool area, off-street parking, stone retaining walls and reticulation establish a framework ready for personalisation. The fully fenced backyard offers side access and ample space at the rear boundary for a future workshop or studio.
Thoughtful inclusions like blackout blinds, roller shutters on external windows, and a shopper's entry from the garage reveal an understanding that good design isn't just about aesthetics – it's about reducing friction in daily life. These considered details, combined with proximity to independent schools and The Heritage Trail, position this home as more than just a place to live. It's a base from which family life can unfold with less effort and more joy.
The reserve beyond the back fence extends your living space even further. Weekend bike rides, impromptu playground visits, and the kind of neighbourhood connections that form when children play freely together become part of the rhythm of life here. Parkerville's appeal lies in the combination of privacy, the space of a substantial block and the convenience of established infrastructure close at hand.
To arrange an inspection of this property, call Cheryl New on 0439 961 192.
