117 Donnelly Road, Arcadia Vale NSW 2283

The bird's eye view of this spectacular home reveals from above what the street view cannot. The gabled roof view from the street, however, gives an indication that this is not an ordinary home design. Its hexagonal architecture maximises the 180 degree view across the western shore of Lake Macquarie, the coastline beyond and bushland as far as the eye can see. Bird watching on the rear deck in near-privacy from neighbours is like being in a quiet sanctuary environment. This 20-year-old brick veneer and timber home was built in two stages. The first stage was a complete home on the upper level; the second stage was added two years later that provided another near-complete home on the lower level. The integrated whole provides multiple living options. The combinations chosen by the present owners are:


Upstairs is an almost fully-contained home (all but a washing machine):
- The main bedroom leading out of the living area and through to the deck has air-conditioning, overhead fan, walk-in robe, ensuite and separate toilet with guest access
- A large second bedroom has built ins, overhead fan and separate balcony
- Smaller third bedroom has built ins and overhead fan
- Main bathroom has separate shower and bath plus separate toilet
- A generous open-plan lounge has two dining areas and kitchen with walk-in pantry, new air-conditioner that cools whole of open-plan area
- Open-plan area faces out to a 180o Queenslander-style 2.7-metre-wide deck with 1- metre-high handrail

Downstairs has potential for lifestyle preferences:
- Large media room is in the centre with doored storage area
- A north-east elevation sun room could become a bedroom or study
- Yet another bedroom with two storage areas and separate access from the garage is currently devoted to a room-size model train set and was formerly to a billiard room
- Laundry has a toilet and rear access to the clothes line
- Double garage has full-length wall-to-ceiling storage cupboards
- Carpeted internal stairwell leads from garage to the upper level

Outdoors
- 76-metre-deep block, land 2,345 sqm
- Cement driveway from street to garage is in good condition with an easy camber and space for turning
- Space for two extra cars parking in driveway
- Easy-care Australian native garden with herb bed
- Lawn mowing available by regular gardener, $100 every 4-6 weeks depending on season
- Wide side access to rear of property
- Potential for more retaining walls, lower deck and/or a swimming pool