A conventional 1950’s – 60’s triple fronted brick veneer skin wraps around the tastefully renovated modern interior. Hints of its vintage remain in the solid structure and quality carpentry and cabinetry applied to the fittings and built-in furnishings finished with such craftsmanship, they’ll never need replacement.
The tiled, low pitched, hipped roof is archetypal of the construction era, as too are other external elements such as the double garage with painted doors incorporated under the house, an additional car port, a wide chimney, the low front fence in matching bricks and neat, narrow perimeter gardens around the wide front yard covered by lawns with wheel strips in the driveway. You never find a better example of quality ‘50’s Australiana than this.
Some of the original internal features have been retained for either their aesthetic or functional value. Polished timber floors throughout the living/family rooms are the original well weathered timber floor beneath the carpet. In the entry, solid timber framed large coloured glass sliding doors open onto the lounge/dining room. The original feature stone fireplace now houses a gas combustion heater and the built in rounded edge pelmets look like a modern addition, to hide curtain tracks, but have been there as long as the timber sash windows they sit above. Four glass doors open onto the front veranda and frame the view of the front yard as a picture window would.
The kitchen has been completely refitted and is contemporary in style that contrasts with the rest of the home, yet works superbly. White granite benchtops and glossy white cabinetry reflect light. Double fridge space and walk in pantry service a large family. Stencilled charcoal ceramic tiles share a similar motif to the patterned wall paper in the lounge and look as though they belong together.
All bedrooms are queen sized rooms with built-ins and space for additional furniture plus new carpet. The original unique light fittings have been kept and create a retro focal point and large timber framed windows brighten the rooms.
The main bathroom and separate toilet have also been entirely refitted. A standalone tub, glass frame shower, modern geometric fittings with easy access in mind and designer wall tiles that add a subtle hint of decoration into an otherwise ultra-modern space.
A sunroom extends at the rear of the house capturing afternoon sun and protects the home. The dwelling is well sited on the block with the master bedroom and family rooms all east facing and mainly utilities to the rear. In the back yard, a new alfresco BBQ pavilion sits behind the carport and upper converted garage, now a separate home office with amenities that have also been refurbished. The backyard itself is completely secure, with established gardens, fishpond, shed, utilities area and access to the lower double garage and storage space.
Appeal lay in the flexibility, open-plan design, easy flow between rooms and connection with the outside through large windows that demonstrate the timeless nature of good design.
This property is proudly marketed by Hunter River Realty Group, to organise your private inspection call 4934 4111.
