In Australian house design, when you say Hamptons, this style should offer an affluent lifestyle, which equates to sun-drenched living spaces and open rooms, which have a strong connection between indoor and outdoor, something which suits our way of life, as well as soft, coastal tones and chic furnishings and fittings.
Well, this dual level masterpiece and this family have absolutely nailed it and then some. The grand, external aesthetic and relaxed sophistication of the elegant and airy interiors, which are complemented by quintessentially Australian building materials, means this Hamptons-style symphony hits all the right notes, first time, every time.
The large, gabled roofline and James Hardie weatherboards, perfect for our climate, evoke that classic coastal facade and provide clean, horizontal shadow lines as well as texture and depth to the home's exterior.
The grandiose porch space and Aussie Colorbond play a wonderful support act and the slate-finished driveway is a nice, and practical, touch. The two-storey floorplan is open and free-flowing and its orientation makes the most of morning and afternoon sunlight. The layout, which delivers a feeling of togetherness, also creates a sense of infinite luxurious space by super-sizing it, including the kitchen/living/dining zone, with its exaggerated ceiling height, and over- sized, square-set windows, which allow outdoor scenes and glorious sunshine to stream inside.
But there's no pretension here, the home isn't trying too hard, everything is in proportion, it's symmetrical and uncluttered. And the owners have paid homage to a traditional Hamptons interior palette, incorporating fresh and airy whites and creams as its base, with subtle greys and splashes of colour (wait until you see the powder room).
All this is deliberately enhanced by large, decorative mirrors, oversized floor rugs and plump cushions and understated household items as well as polished concrete flooring, which has in-slab hydronic heating, with Google Nest hand controls.
To the left of the entrance hall and staircase, is the study, with a separate storage space.
The adults-only living room, with barn-door entrance, could be converted to a theatre, but is probably perfect the way it is. The cobalt blue powder room, with built-in toilet and free-standing basin, is a daring statement and will be a talking point with guests.
Next, is this home's crowd pleaser and game-changer, the kitchen/living/dining zone, which pays respect to its coastal inspiration, with modern convenience. Its smooth, shiny surfaces, curvaceous island bench, with 20mm stone tops, and stunning, subway-tiled splashback, the gourmet kitchen is your place for food creation and casual conversations.
Some of the highlights include a walk-in pantry and a butler's pantry, with sink, and a chef's delight, 900mm cooktop and 600mm electric oven. There's such a cool, breezy vibe here and the living area is a knockout, with its soaring ceiling height, abundant natural light, Norseman Aura free-standing wood heater and remote-controlled blinds.
Sliding doors from the living area take you out to your laidback, all-weather alfresco, with cooking and fridge facilities and a separate kids' play area, which are offset by easy-care gardens.
Deep, 60mm blackbutt staircase steps, with under-handrail lighting, ascend to the bedrooms, which have richly luxurious carpets, and nothing says Hamptons more than a window seat, which you'll find in the upstairs retreat, a great place to read and relax, or binge on your favourite shows.
The master bedroom is, well, masterful, and big, with a delightful walk-in robe and sumptuous ensuite, including walk-in shower, striking Terrazzo tiling and 2PAC vanity (superior to laminate). Two of the three remaining bedrooms come with walk-in robes, while the fourth has built-ins, which are serviced by another ultra-modern family bathroom, again, with walk-in shower, Terrazzo tiling and 2PAC vanity.
The home's internal comfort levels are regulated via refrigerated heating and cooling, a 20kW unit, with Ezone hand controller, and up to nine zones. There's also an 8.88kW solar panel system, with a 10kW inverter. Other features include an oversized garage, excellent storage, external walls consisting of 75mm Hebel PowerPanels, with outstanding acoustic and thermal qualities, 2.7m ceilings and double-glazed windows, which are used throughout the residence, security cameras and an alarm.
Occupying a sunny corner lot in a location of pure convenience, you're close to Craigieburn Central and Craigieburn Golf Course and really close to Aitken Hill Primary School and Kolbe Catholic College plus public transport and Craigieburn station.
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