This contemporary double-storey home takes the box seat position on a corner in trendy Westlake. On a landscaped, low-maintenance block, it overlooks the Brisbane River in a bushland setting – a view that can’t be built out.

Clean, uncluttered lines and natural light are used to create spacious, open living areas. The impressive entry, featuring recycled timber and individually crafted doors leads to spacious, open plan areas with high ceilings that can accommodate a party or a growing family with equal ease. The large lounge comes complete with an on-wall LCD TV and in-wall wiring to a hi-fi system. There is plenty of room for extra guests to pull up a chair in the dining room, where an open fireplace adds crackling warmth in winter, while the streamlined, functional kitchen offers easy access to inside and outdoor entertaining areas. Clever design makes the kitchen very user friendly. The creamy Caesarstone benchtops are easy to clean, there are cupboards, cupboards and more cupboards, stainless steel European appliances, a double bowl sink, filter water dispenser, insinkerator and room for a party-size fridge. The laundry has the same sturdy benchtops, along with stainless steel tub, a clothes chute, more cupboards and an indoor clothesline. Other areas for relaxing include a rumpus room with access to an outdoor courtyard and a home office (that could revert to a bedroom) on the upper level.

Only the guest bedroom and its adjacent bathroom are on the ground floor. On the upper level is the grand master suite, with parents’ retreat, walk-in robes, a private verandah with river and tranquil bushland views, and an ensuite with spa bath, large walk-in shower and twin vanities. Another 3 bedrooms (all with built-in robes) and a main bathroom share the upper floor.

This is a home where unobtrusive attention to detail makes a difference. There is an emphasis on low maintenance, with tiled floors in high use areas. There are clear sight lines between the interior living spaces and the outside pool and entertainment areas, making it easy to monitor children and cater to guests. Window treatments and lighting are unfussy and minimalist, adding to the feeling of space. There is generous storage room, including a wine cupboard in the garage and a shed near the pool deck. An internal intercom system operates throughout; the neutral internal colour scheme accommodates any decor, while the cool grey exterior is both contemporary and distinctive.

Both the upper and lower levels capture magic river views that are especially bewitching when the skyscape is reflected in still water at dusk or dawn. The outdoor timber entertaining deck is dominated by the impressive, 10m wet edge swimming pool, with a cascading wall of water, lit at night for extra effect. There is off-street visitor parking and a double lockup garage with remote doors. Just 15 minutes to Brisbane, this large family home is situated close to all major amenities in one of Brisbane’s increasingly popular growth areas.