The pedigree of this remarkable four bedroom ensuite home dates
back to the late 1960s, but its rebirthing in 2009 under the
guidance of Canberra architect Bronwen Jones marks the moment it
transcended into the new era.
From the outset, the dream for the new layout was framed around the
owner's love of light-filled domestic spaces complemented with an
affinity for natural materials to create, in her own words, "joyous
spaces that underpin a great family life". Single level throughout
and coupled with ample external surrounds of natural bushland and
greenery, this is a home that would be an ideal choice for everyone
from young professionals and families to style-conscious
downsizers.
On arrival you'll have no trouble finding the entrance - a bold,
oversized orange front door that's a tangible statement of recycled
timber and joinery celebrating the craftsmanship you'll find
inside. The home's entire northern edge is lined with windows,
including 7 metres of double-glazed bi-fold doors that reveal an
enormous timber deck overlooking the bushy rear yard.
The long floor plan is divided at the centre with an inspired
back-to-back kitchen and laundry, both galley-style and each so
functional that it may be the first time you've ever called a
laundry 'gorgeous'. The kitchen is sublime and clearly from the
imagination of someone who understands the need for storage and the
desire for quality facilities. Lined with a plethora of white
soft-closing drawers, it also includes a Miele induction stove top,
Miele oven and a designer stainless steel bench & sink
overlooking the greenery outside.
The rear of the home offers an alternate family space - an enormous
open area for reading, television or relaxing that's just outside
the two rear...
Lot/Plan No: BELC/ARAN/42/14/ 翻譯中文