Some houses quietly sit in the street. 30 Sophora Place is the one where everyone ends up – for birthdays, grand finals, lazy Sundays and long summer nights by the pool. For growing families chasing their long-term home and a place that makes friends just a little bit jealous, this is the one to see.
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Study/Dressing Room | Activity/5th Bedroom | Home Theatre | Sunken Games | Open-Plan Family and Dining | Two Large Alfresco Zones | Solar Heated Glass-Fenced Pool | Double Garage | Extra Parking for Caravan/Boat | 716 m2 Block
The wide frontage sets the tone, with a generous driveway for multiple cars, caravan or boat, and a big, soft front lawn ready for trampolines, soccer goals and everyday play.
Plantation shutters frame the Federation style facade, giving the home an inviting, polished street presence in this well-kept cul-de-sac.
Step inside to a broad entry hall where high ceilings, bamboo flooring and calm, neutral tones create an immediate sense of space. You can tell this Woodvale home has been cared for and steadily improved, ready for the next chapter.
To the front, the sunken home theatre is fitted with tiered seating and plantation shutters. It's a true cinema room where kids' movie nights, State of Origin and grown-up binge sessions all have their spot.
The main bedroom is generous and restful, with a bay window, new carpet underfoot, shutters for perfect light control and a walk-in robe with plenty of storage. The ensuite is bright and well finished, with good bench space and a large shower.
Alongside sits a very handy study or dressing room, positioned off the main suite – ideal for a parents' retreat, nursery or work-from-home base away from the buzz of the living zones.
At the heart of the home, a vast open-plan family and dining area flows through to a sunken games room. This beautiful space is accented by soaring ceilings.
A huge kitchen is the true hub and heart of the home – big enough to host a crowd, yet warm enough for weeknight life. Banks of windows and shutters draw in light, while the bamboo flooring keeps everything practical for kids and pets. This kitchen is made for serious home cooks and enthusiastic hosts. There is a long stone island bench with breakfast seating, masses of soft-close cabinetry, quality appliances, a big fridge recess and great prep space. You can cook, chat, watch the game and keep an eye on the pool all at once.
Casual living opens directly to the side patio, giving you that seamless indoor-outdoor feel families love, especially in summer.
In the children's wing, two rear bedrooms enjoy new carpet, blockout blinds and built-in robes. They are grouped around an activity room, or 5th bedroom, perfect as a toy zone while they're little and a study lounge as they grow.
The family bathroom is fresh and spacious with a separate bath and shower, and the second toilet is set away for busy mornings.
The laundry runs the full length of one wall with extensive storage, overhead cupboards and outdoor access. It's the sort of practical room that makes daily life easier and tidier.
Outside, this Woodvale family home really turns on the charm.
To the rear, alongside the glass fenced pool, a decked alfresco with gabled roof and café blinds creates an all-weather space for big tables, barbecues and long Sunday lunches. It links beautifully with the activity or home office, so you can slip out for a coffee in the sun between Zoom calls.
All this overlooks the solar heated pool. Glass fencing keeps views clear to the blue water, rock water feature and established greenery along the boundary wall. There is space for day beds, outdoor lounges and that giant cantilever umbrella – everything you need for a resort-style summer without leaving home.
The front yard is lush, with enough hardstand for scooters, chalk and backyard cricket and just the right amount of greenery to soften the edges.
Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning, updated flooring, plantation shutters, excellent storage and thoughtful zoning all add up to a home that works beautifully for busy families.
5 security cameras and monitor allow easy oversight of all areas.
5.5kw solar system will help with household expenses.
30 Sophora Place sits in a tight-knit, family-focused cul-de-sac, an easy distance to the Woodvale Boulevard shopping and dining precinct, Woodvale Primary School, Woodvale Secondary College, parks and transport. It's the kind of street where kids play together, neighbours chat on the verge and Christmas lights are a shared event.
If you're searching for a Woodvale 4x2 plus study with serious entertaining capacity, caravan parking and a solar heated pool that will be the envy of your circle, this home deserves to be at the top of your list.
Sounds good, doesn't it? Call me, Julie Ormston of Julie Ormston & Partners on 0409 111 111 to book your look.
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