This stunning weatherboard home has been architecturally designed and custom built to entice the astute buyer who yearns for the charm of yesteryear, but also seeks the modern conveniences we desire in today's world.
It boasts a large entrance, well defined by a bulkhead ceiling and a section of custom made parquetry flooring, amidst the striking travertine tiling that adorns the floor in the majority of the downstairs area. There is a generous home office that is made private by a set of double French doors; could easily be used as a private lounge or 5th bedroom. Continuing though, you will find a well-designed laundry with an eye catching tiled splashback, long bank of floor to ceiling storage cupboards, stone benches, built in laundry hamper connecting to the upstairs chute and a handy drying cabinet. This has direct access to the clothes line at the side of the property. There is a contemporary bathroom boasting a slate tiled feature wall, floor to ceiling tiling, a walk in shower and a wall hung vanity. The area is completed by a separate home gym with rubber matting that houses an audio visual rack that controls all things entertainment or electrical.
An expansive open plan zone can be found at the rear; it has a built-in study nook with a glass splashback and adjoins a true entertainers kitchen. A large wrap around island bench will attract your attention with its stone bench tops, under bench storage and rich timber features. There are an abundance of drawers and a superb range of appliances; inbuilt coffee machine, full double size Highland gas oven, Siemens steam oven with a separate warming drawer, 900mm Siemens cooktop plus dishwasher. In the adjacent Butler's pantry there are a variety of storage options that include drawers, cupboards and open pull out drawers that provide visibility of the contents for easy access; there are stone bench tops and a Bosch dishwasher to assist with the load after entertaining.
The living and dining zone provide an excellent space for entertaining. A stunning gas log fireplace with a floating travertine hearth and surround creates an enticing focal point within the room and is paired nicely with a wall hung buffet nearby. The superb garden vistas that are allowed through a large floor to ceiling window are outstanding as is the view through a set of L shaped bi-fold doors that open out onto a fabulous merbau decked alfresco zone; it is under roofline for use in all weather and has an evap cooling vent, ceiling fan and clever roof mounted heating. A family room that has speakers and cabling for a home theatre adjoins the open plan zone, adding to family comfort and independent living spaces.
At the top of the stairs you'll find a pleasing study nook; in front of you there is a built in desk, drawers, overhead shelving and overhead cupboards. Behind you a clever centrepiece that divides the floor beautifully; one side is library shelving that allows you a place to display your precious books, photos or trinkets and the other side is a long bank of storage cupboards to aid organisation. Another light filled living zone neighbours this area.
This level offers 4 generous bedrooms. The master has an oversized dressing room with a multitude of shelving, hanging and drawers space. The private and luxurious ensuite that completes the suite could easily be found in a boutique hotel. It has a large walk in shower, a deep bath, a long wall hung vanity, heated towel rails, floor to ceiling tiling and a bespoke rotating mirrored column that is 3 sides mirror and one side storage for all your favorite fragrances and toiletries. The remaining bedrooms have walk in/built in robes and share a deluxe powder room and bathroom with a walk in shower, bath, floor to ceiling feature tiling, a heated towel rail, a long vanity with an undermount sink, a stone bench top and good storage space.
A long list of additions include attractive feature lighting, a combination of underfloor and hydronic heating and details such as high skirtings, panelled doors, high ceilings and decorative cornices add to the timeless appeal throughout. You'll love quality window furnishings, zoned sound system, double glazed windows, ducted vacuuming, understair and in roof storage, zoned evaporative cooling, double remote garage and internal access.
In arguably one Mitcham's most sought-after streets and within to the tightly held Vermont Secondary College zone, you'll love how central you are to desirable amenities; local buses, Mitcham train station, quality primary schools and kindergartens, an array of popular shopping centres, the Rangeview shopping precinct with the popular Two Brothers Café, the greenery of parks, walking trails and sporting facilities plus Eastlink and all that it offers.
It's very easy to imagine spending quality time here with family and friends, enjoying all that this magnificent home has to offer; inspect now to ensure you're the host, not the guest.
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