Designed and built by respected Geelong architect Graeme Williams as his own family home, this quality executive house offers 350m2 (38 squares) of living space (approx). Open plan in design with large windows throughout, this house optimises its northerly aspect and cleverly uses plantings to filter the summer sun.
The uniquely featured entrance and wide front door open into a large foyer which links the various zones of the house.
The spacious sunlit kitchen/family/dining room has built in bookcases, split system heating/cooling and European 3 track lighting. The kitchen features quality appliances; ceramic cook top and overhead extraction, side-opening wall oven, convection microwave and dishwasher. Under bench drawers provide lots of storage and are complimented by large cupboards.
The lounge room features superb hardwood timber panelling, an inbuilt teak buffet and drinks cabinet that exudes class, Italian Glass mosaic feature wall, Venetian glass and European light fittings and split system heating/cooling.
The king-sized master bedroom has a full wall of built-in robes and an ensuite with Italian glass mosaic tiles. In fact all of the bathrooms are lavishly fitted out in this manner, and also include heated towel rails, heating and incredibly effective sky lighting that fill the areas with natural light; a feature synonymous with the Graeme Williams design. Additionally, the family bathrooms are designed to accommodate dual usage with the bath and shower being in separate rooms, each with hand-basin and custom built-in storage. A separate powder room compliments these.
The spacious laundry with lots of built in cupboards exits out to a hidden courtyard to the west that contains space for a private sitting area, a clothes line and veggie garden.
The two other bedrooms are huge and feature built-in robes, drawers and vanities. A well lit study with fully built-in bookcase and cupboards looks onto the garden and provides a delightful home-office or alternatively, could be converted to a 4th bedroom if you so desire.
Upstairs an enormous entertainment room with bar, powder room, split system heating/cooling and store room overlooks the hidden backyard and provides views across the southern suburbs through to Ocean Grove with a few peeks toward the city.
The former garage has been cleverly converted into 5 squares of studio, with an adjoining workshop that moves through to the massive storage room with wine cellar.
Set on a colossal 1558m2 level block with a low-maintenance established deciduous garden of poplar, cedar and ash trees and under-plantings of roses, bulbs and fruit trees; this property is full of surprises including garden lights that transform the garden at night and an open central grass area leaving ample room for a tennis court or swimming pool. The back-yard also features a massive paved/undercover entertainment area with inbuilt bluestone BBQ. An in-ground trampoline, double swing and basketball ring add to the entertainment activities.
IN ADDITION: Quality drapes and Italian ceramic floor tiles are throughout the house. The garden is fitted with zone automatic sprinkler systems. Three phone lines, a sophisticated zoned security alarm system and modernised Hager switchboard are also part of the home.
This absolute quality built, architecturally designed executive home has to be seen to be appreciated.