Set on the high side of Duncan Road to reveal hillside views, this Alan Sheppard conceived cottage with a Hamptons overhaul has a way of whisking you away to another world, just moments from the boutiques of Burnside Village and the walking trails of Waterfall Gully.

What conjures the best of all worlds today was built in 1981 of solid brick, so much of it now exposed in a sea of white, inside and out, to energise the soul and every square inch of a two-storey home with inspired French provincial touches.

Pale timber look floors, multiple sets of French doors, and light-grabbing picture windows frame three main living zones: two lounge/living rooms and an open plan that offers a chef’s space to cook whilst entertaining in the open dining area.

To tile the kitchen benchtops with a white hexagon tile and dark (stain resistant) grout was nothing short of a masterstroke in a provincial kitchen with solid timber cabinets, storage galore and garden views.

To add a master wing to the original two-bedroom build was also a stroke of genius; giving you complete sanctuary, a striking ensuite with ‘Boho’ encaustic tiling, walk-in robe, and big bay window. Good morning.

Bookended by alfresco entertaining options at the front and rear, it’s a case of take your pick: lunch under the front pergola with a side of those serene hill views, or a BBQ on the deck of the ‘Flamingo Bar’ in a terraced rear yard.

And when the Hamptons has an exclusive ticket to Glenunga International High School, just a 12-minute drive from the CBD, what feels like a world away keeps you well connected to everything you’ll ever need. Welcome home.

And there’s more:

- Efficient reverse cycle air-conditioning, plus ceiling fans to all bedrooms
- Fully alarmed
- Dishwasher and large pantry to kitchen
- Double carport – doubles up as alfresco pavilion
- Workshop/storage to ‘Flamingo Bar’
- Brand new electric hot water system
- Automatic watering system to beautifully presented gardens
- Storage galore
- Just moments from Loreto and Seymour Colleges
- And so much more.