Imagine living just a few doors from the school that your teenagers attend, that’s a five-minute drive from the beach and close to beautiful parklands that surround a lake.
This sophisticated residence in Altona is ideal for families interested in moving into the popular area but who don’t have the million dollars to spend.
The best, brightest ideas have been harnessed to create beautiful, brilliantly finished spaces in this contemporary brick-veneer house.
With a family focus, this house has proximity to Altona P-9 College and Cherry Lake Reserve.
The three-bedroom, single-storey dwelling has an understated facade, but upon entry the sumptuous main bedroom to the right includes a superb en suite and walk-in wardrobe. The en suite features a tiled bath under a corner window which has views of the backyard. Blinds provide complete privacy when needed. There are twin basins atop a vanity with plenty of storage, and a modern glass shower.
As you proceed through the house, you realise its impressive proportions for living, dining and entertainment are flexibly formal or as casual as desired.
A central, open-plan kitchen with L-shaped island bench and raised brekky bar overlooks a generous family and living area to the left and a dining room to the right, which could also double as a study space. The kitchen has a large bench, plenty of storage and stainless-steel appliances, including a 900mm oven with gas cooktop and rangehood, and space for a french door fridge.
Two further bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and between them is the laundry and designer family bathroom, which has another bath beneath a window, separate shower and separate toilet.
There’s also a huge rumpus room to the rear of the house, which could be a perfect kids’ zone for games or crafts – a spot where children can play, make plenty of noise and entertain their friends.
A beautiful private outdoor courtyard is sheltered by a pergola, making it great for barbecues or a lazy Sunday brunch in the warmer months.
Extras include heating and cooling, landscaped outdoor surroundings, and
a secure double garage with internal access.
Esther Lauaki
