A brilliant marriage of man-made and natural elements has created a sanctuary within suburbia at 22 Landau Drive with a fabulous architect designed home perfectly positioned on a large treed block which adjoins Yanggai Barring Reserve. The result is a peaceful home full of natural light with views of the bush and not the neighbours.
The rendered solid brick construction of the original architectural design was further enhanced by an architect managed renovation in 2011 and now offers 3 bedrooms across two zones positioning the master with walk-in robe and beautifully tiled ensuite to the front and the 2nd (BIR) and 3rd bedrooms to the rear along with a family bathroom again with quality tilework and both bath and shower. In between the sleeping quarters a magnificent open plan living/dining/kitchen full of natural light from windows high in the roofline and the window wall of the dining space that opens onto a paved and partially covered alfresco creating an almost seamless integration between the internal and external elements of the property and perfectly designed for entertaining. The kitchen features extensive granite bench space including an island bench with breakfast bar, Bosch cooktop and oven, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, glass splashback and bespoke cabinetry with soft close drawers. The kitchen also looks out over a rear courtyard with vegetable and herb garden beds. This open plan living space features bamboo flooring and ceiling fans which in combination with wool fibre insulation keep the house cool.
A unique feature of the house is on one side of the entrance foyer where a big laundry/storage room allows a change from muddy boots or wet clothes before entering the main part of the house. Other features include ducted heating, solar hot water, double glazed windows on the eastern side, single carport and extensive, low maintenance landscaping and pathways across the block which affords sweeping treetop views from the highpoint at the rear.
While the Yanggai Barring Reserve next door with its walking trails, lake and abundant birdlife is a key attraction, this superbly positioned home is zoned for Warranwood Primary School, only 500 metres from local shops, and a 10 minute drive to the wineries and attractions of the Yarra Valley including the new Greg Norman designed Eastern Golf Club.