Residing on a lovely, tree lined street in one of Shenton Park's most tightly held, coveted enclaves where homes are rarely available for sale; a triumph of contemporary architecture, a masterpiece of effortless style, understated elegance and quiet luxury inspired by enduring mid century modern principles, designed by one of the team at award winning architects Klopper and Davis.
Newly completed in 2023, with a base crafted from local blocks, gables clad in a rhythm of modern panels, and featuring Rosewood window joinery and aluminium double glazing, it is flawlessly integrated into its landscape. This striking home showcases clean lines, glorious light infused interiors, timeless materials and a true connection to the outdoors with gorgeous greenery and expanses of azure sky at every turn. Exceptional design is complemented by beautifully considered, harmonious fixtures and finishes within skillfully crafted interiors - a striking palette of raw natural materials and textures emphasizing openness and warmth, welcoming flow and organic architectural form.
Embracing passive solar design principles, the single level home is oriented west/east, allowing northern aspect to every main room, with long protective eaves, double glazing and louvres throughout for cross ventilation and passive cooling. Polished concrete underfoot, beautiful Rosewood shutters to both street facades, and ceiling fans in every main room help maintain a cool and comfortable temperature throughout the home despite the highs and lows of Perth weather.
Two reverse-cycle ducted air-conditioning systems are provided, allowing thoughtful climate zoning to both the west (parents) and east (kids/visitors) wings. The house also comes readily equipped with an 8kW solar panel array from Solahart and a heat-pump hot water system with 315 litre storage tank.
The versatile, family-focused and future-proofed floorplan offers supreme functionality and inspired separation of space, with the gloriously sundrenched open plan living, dining and kitchen centrally, and separate zones at either end of the home for adults and children, multigenerational families, adult children, guests, au pair or home office.
The soothing palette of bespoke cabinetry throughout the home in hues of muted sage and olive with beautiful native Blackbutt brings greenery from outside in and adds warmth to polished concrete floors and crisp white walls, maintaining visual harmony, and creating unified, continuous interior flow.
The front of the home hosts the entry hall and generous, bright and airy main bedroom with large picture windows, louvres, top down/bottom up honeycomb blinds, flyscreens with beautiful Rosewood shutters and ceiling fan. Opposite is a natural light filled bathroom with custom granite topped double vanity, walk in shower and separate wc. A pocket door divides the front wing of the home from central family areas, creating separation of space and privacy.
The northern-aspect, open-plan central living area features a spectacularly high raked ceiling, with white walls and vast expanses of glass enhancing the interplay of light and space. The sublime harmony of perfectly zoned and integrated areas brings family and friends together for entertaining and relaxing, including a built-in buffet cabinet adjacent to the dining. The generous living area also provides a work-from-home desk/study nook with versatile fold-down option.
The superbly appointed kitchen is a triumph of convenience with sleek custom cabinetry, warm Blackbutt feature timber and a supremely durable and hygienic single piece of folded stainless steel for the rear bench as the working hub of the kitchen, complete with seamlessly integrated double bowl sink. Appliances include two Neff 'Slide and Hide' ovens, Miele induction cooktop, Qasair integrated rangehood and Miele integrated dishwasher. The island features a granite counter with solid Blackbutt casual meals area at one end and provision for a wine/drinks fridge for entertaining at the other. The generous, family sized main refrigerator recess includes provision for a plumbed fridge/freezer, adjacent to ample pantry cabinets for well-conceived workflow.
Expansive living and dining extend along the northern edge of open-plan family spaces - large stacking doors open to a shaded entertaining terrace surrounded by a growing grapevine and lush planting.
A second pocket door delineates central family areas from the east wing - the long gallery with its vivid white walls and custom lighting offers the perfect canvas for a striking collection of art. Two generous identical bedrooms with supersized windows offer a beautiful connection to the glorious rock gardens outside. There's a stylish family bathroom, powder room and, at the end of the hallway, a spacious second living room / retreat or 4th bedroom with sliding glass door to the tranquil amenity and reticulated northern garden.
20 Murchison St. Your sanctuary in the city. A flawless outstanding residence of distinction, tailored to perfection, extremely easy to live in and effortlessly in harmony with the demands of modern life. Walking distance to Shenton Park station, Jualbup Lake, Shenton Village, cafes, bars and restaurants on Onslow Road, Nicholson Road cafe strip, close to Rosalie Park, the medical precincts at SCGH, PCH and Hollywood Hospital, with easy access to public transport and excellent local public and private schools.
Features:
An architect's own home from the team at Klopper and Davis
Enduring, mid century modern, single level, architect designed low maintenance residence in the heart of Shenton Park
Designed to connect to greenery/sky from every window
Northern aspect to all main rooms, long eaves, double glazing, ceiling fans, louvres, ducted air-con, solar panels, heat-pump hot water system with storage tank
Polished concrete floors, Rosewood and Blackbutt feature timbers
Versatile floorplan with a focus on functionality, flexibility and future-proof separation of space
Seamless thresholds for spatial continuity and effortless indoor/outdoor blend of spaces
High ceilings and 2.4m high doors throughout
Entrance hall
Spacious main bedroom with large windows overlooking reticulated native front gardens
Stylish bathroom suite - granite topped double vanity, walk in shower, heated towel rail, separate WC
Spectacular northern aspect open plan family living with high raked ceilings, recessed stacking doors for seamless indoor/outdoor connection and flow to northern alfresco entertaining terrace
Generous dining area with inbuilt buffet featuring Blackbutt cabinetry, door to entertaining
Sleek, modern, well-appointed kitchen with beautiful sage/olive cabinetry, Blackbutt feature timber, folded stainless-steel countertop, island with granite and solid Blackbutt casual meals area, 2 Neff Slide and Hide ovens, Miele induction cooktop and dishwasher, Qasair rangehood, provision for wine fridge, provision for plumbed fridge/freezer
Home office/study nook with custom cabinetry, fold down/up dual desk
Gallery for art display
Two generous bedrooms with picture windows
Southern garden courtyard, with discretely hidden drying area and heat-pump storage hot water system.
Concealed European style laundry, integrated linen store
Bathroom with granite topped single vanity, wet area with bath and shower, heated towel rail
Powder room
Large second living room/retreat/4th bedroom with feature Rosewood shutters, sliding door to garden
Off street parking accessed from ROW laneway
Reticulated native waterwise landscaped gardens to verge and front and lush exotics to north.
Creative and welcoming front garden with seating areas, insitu piece by artist Stormie Mills, breezeblock wall and pocket blocks for potting and green seedlings.
