What you'll love about this property is that it's not trying to be anything that it isn't- the home although extensive, is designed for family functionality and connection. However, if you want a bit of you time, then this property and it's convenient location offers ample break out zones for either coffee, a swim in the family sized pool or downstairs in the large rumpus/media room.
No matter what family dynamic you may have, this home will accommodate. The current owners live on the one level as they have younger children but as they grow up, and they do, the home has many options to spread out, ensuring a happy and functional household.
The brain child of the house, architects Kevin Hayes and Elizabeth Anderson, are well versed in the artistic abilities needed to unify distinct architectural styles. No other home makes it all come together so seamlessly to create the ultimate modern family space and experience.
The Federation style Queenslander dominates the street and captures your attention- it's architectural beauty of a bygone era softened by it's mature gardens of frangipani and mock orange hedges.
Nestled on 688m2 of land, it's impressive proportions capture the benefits of a north-east aspect with it's warming winter sun and cooling summer breezes. The wide frontage spans 23.3m which offers those spaces such as living, dining and entertaining to be more than ample for any dinner party.
Upon entry, the immaculate landscaped garden and impressive staircase lead you up to the front verandah with city views. The central hallway, leads you past the library and ensuited bedroom. Then, an immense open plan space that contains the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, all of which flows out onto a stunning north-east facing deck and pool area- purpose built for entertaining.
There are a further three bedrooms on this level that are all well-proportioned and ensuited to ensure each family member has their own private space. The upper level showcases a master retreat with a separate area which can be used as a study, gym, nursery and or lounge room.
On the ground level, there exists what can only be described as the ultimate teenage retreat, with a multi-purpose room, wine cellar, workshop area with external access.
Additional features include:
* Back to base security system and remote control gate.
* Ducted and split air conditioning systems
* Miele appliances, insinkerator and two stoves
* Solar hot water and gas
* Multiple rainwater tanks
* Keyed alike
* Plantation shutters
A mere 2km from the CBD, easily accessible by road, ferry or relaxing Riverwalk, the property is also perfectly positioned in close proximity to the diverse Merthyr Village cafes and shops, sophisticated dining and boutique shopping of James Street, Teneriffe eateries, Powerhouse entertainment precinct.
