A rare architectural treasure designed by renowned local architect, Ian Douglas, this c.1974 four bedroom, 3 bathroom Modernist home has been meticulously maintained and sympathetically upgraded by the same design-savvy owners throughout its lifetime to offer an exceptional Bayside, poolside family lifestyle today. Characterised by the best design elements of the time, including a soaring clerestory roofline feature, lofty raked ceilings, and walls of well-sheltered windows at every turn, this well-considered solar passive design is well-zoned too with a master wing, first-floor children's quarters, expansively proportioned formal and family zones...and a flexible home-office at the heart of it all.
Renovated with respect for the integrity of the original design, the home has a state-of-the-art stone and European appliance kitchen (with Miele and Bosch appliances) at its heart, serviced by a deep walk-in pantry and additional butler's pantry/laundry with clever internal servery. Well-positioned bathrooms have appreciated the same state-of-the-art approach with a smart glass-tiled ensuite with private WC, plus an equally clever separate-facility main bathroom area.
Showcasing a contemporary curation of thick stone benchtops (with a waterfall edge for the kitchen), authentic hardwood floors, wool carpet, and quality cabinetry (including a bespoke-fitted walk-in robe), the home is appointed with ducted heating, reverse-cycle air-conditioning and an eye-catching open-fireplace for the formal zone.
Secured by video-intercom and an abundance of gated parking including three carport spaces, this iconic architect design is set in deep, approx 766sqm north-rear poolside gardens with broad lawns and extensive exposed-aggregate paved entertaining spaces. Even the uniquely curvaceous solar-heated pool and spa have an architectural edge; designed as two interconnected circles alongside a sauna and pool facility bathroom and studio/workshop.
At the heart of Sandringham's most family-wise locale, within an easy walk of Sandringham Primary School and Secondary College with the train to the South Rd and central Brighton private schools just as accessible, there’s the station and village within 500m, the Bay a couple of blocks more...and the design of a lifetime here.
