Set in a friendly portside suburb between Semaphore and Largs and just 1km to the beach, this villa's future looked grim; demolish it or take over where the others left off, they said.
That was 2013. Six years on, a spot of TV time, an epic renovation in upcycled chic, and an owner's eye for a garden dream, a cohesive 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom standout arrived.
A new bullnose verandah, repainted facade, new wiring, plumbing, full landscaping, an alfresco deck, and new fencing behind secure auto gates; on paper, it thrills.
In the flesh, its industrial, textural, and timeless edge toys with tradition in the boldest way - pressed metal, leadlight, decorative mantels, exposed brick, and reclaimed timbers mesh with a modern family footprint.
Given there are 5, there's scope to flip the first generous bedroom into a consulting room or office; opposite, the familiar dimple of pressed metal commands the uber-glam master suite wiping all memory of its adjoining lounge for a chic ensuite and walk-in robe, far better suited for parental luxury.
Down the hall, the sunlit formal living is masculine smoke and leather territory: think whiskey and cigars by the exposed brick open fire, and alongside, modern moves in.
The wide hall hot desks the kid's laptops, each bedroom features built-ins and AV points, and to the back, a monochrome kitchen topped in milky Caesarstone has stainless appliances, a pull-out pantry, and shies from mainstream thanks to its quirky gate latch hardware.
Midway, 3-way function finds a sunny 2nd bathroom in soft greys and whites (and not without some trademark tin) owning more repurposed joinery, a clawfoot bath, and a sidestep to the stylish laundry.
The next talking point: weathered timber joinery, custom-made for linen or cellaring, makes a head-turning centrepiece to the sunken family room.
Both the open plan family and meals zones bathe in light from French doors, each breezing outside to summers on the deck, a shaded lawn, a paved gazebo, and irrigated beds up for veggies.
And the final relic: a barn-style powered workshop fit for a studio, games room or bar, is well worth a bit of elbow grease.
Unique and practical. You'll love it.
Why it's special:
New window grilles, gutters, wiring & storm water
New fencing & secure automated front gates
Ducted R/C A/C
BIRs to all 5 bedrooms
Master with WIR & sunlit ensuite
Alarm provisions
Off-street parking for 4
Moments to the train
10 minutes to Semaphore Road cafes
15-minute walk to the beach
Zoning to Largs Bay School
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