In 1988 architect Maurice Barnes was commissioned to design a country residence for a family of four. The brief was to build a home that would sit beautifully within the 27 acre pasture block, the home was to be comfortable and it would need to suit busy people who liked to entertain. The result is a thoughtful design with a true country feel.
This is a very welcoming home, on arrival an entry hall that can be closed off to keep the warm air in and the cold air out, off this a formal living area with a Caesar stone topped bar and a ‘inglenook’ custom build banquette with fitted cushions and under storage for wood for the open fire. This area opens onto a formal dining area; from here French doors lead to a leafy sheltered paved alfresco dining area.
The kitchen is custom designed and built from salvaged Baltic pine from the Sydney wharves. The appliances are top quality Miele stainless steel, the bench tops Caesar stone and there is plenty of room for a breakfast table and chairs. A large family room fitted with bookcases and warmed by a slow combustion fire. All the downstairs rooms have French doors opening onto the wrap around verandahs and so are light bright and airy.
An award-winning designer has recently refurbished the bathrooms and no expense has been spared. The ensuite has a heated marble floor, travertine marble twin basins and a luxurious two person heated spa, and this has to be the perfect spot to relax and unwind, soak away the working week!
There is extensive storage discreetly tucked away in this home. Every space has a purpose and everything has a place. It is a truly comfortable home with enormous appeal; all the fixtures and fitting are of the highest quality down to the frosted glass light fittings imported from Florence.
This full brick two story home has a wide bull nose verandahs wrapping around the ground floor keeping it cool in summer, the ducted gas heating, an open fireplace and a slow combustion fire ensure that you will be very comfortable here in winter too.
A great deal of thought has gone into the garden design, it is low maintenance with two separate lawn areas, a gazebo and it is well established. There is an herb garden and the fencing is good enough to keep the most devious dog in. At the front of the house more stylish landscaping – a crushed gravel visitor parking area is defined by an impressive blue stonewall, even the driveway is sealed!
Recently renovated throughout with an uncompromising attention to detail this stylish and warm home offers complete privacy as it is positioned in the southeastern corner of the block. Located an easy 20-minute drive from the CBD and only 15 minutes to the airport this home has the best a rural lifestyle has to offer without being a slave to it. The house is immaculate, the garden inviting and well laid out, the automatic irrigation system is in place supported by a licensed bore – just move straight in and enjoy.
This is a fine home beautifully presented and ready for new owners, call Ellie Merriman now for more information and to arrange a private viewing on 0402 117 877.