Perfectly positioned to capture an abundance of sunshine and pleasant water views across Hinsby Beach and beyond, this beautifully presented home in Taroona offers spacious living in a warm and inviting beachside setting.
Over the past decade, the property has been wonderfully upgraded, allowing the home to showcase its true potential and original art deco features of its 1950s build. Open spaces with high ceilings above polished timber flooring offer a relaxing and cosy ambience coupled with ocean views towards the nearby and stunning Hinsby and Taroona beaches.
Flooded with morning sunshine, the living room, with a central wood heater, also allows for space to dine-in, and extends to the partially sheltered balcony from where the sunrise is particularly spectacular. At the front of the home, the wide entrance contains a built-in day bed converting the space into a warm sunroom perfect for curling up with a book.
The contemporary and generously proportioned kitchen and a custom-built breakfast nook boasts rustic charm while containing modern convenience within an open and adaptable setting. Quality appliances are on-hand, including a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Samsung fridge and Euromaid oven with a five-burner gas stovetop.
Quality accommodation comprises four generous light-filled bedrooms, all but one containing built-in wardrobe space. A fifth room currently configured as a home office could easily become additional bedroom space if required.
The stylish bathroom with concrete-look flooring has enjoyed a significant upgrade and contains a shower, bath, vanity and a toilet. Conveniently a separate powder room is located nearby.
Adjacent to the main house is a charming eco-friendly studio, warmed by an efficient wood heater, ideal for cosy entertaining on winter nights, a yoga workout, or to relax with a novel within the peaceful surroundings.
The fully fenced grounds comprise just over 600m2 are secluded by privacy hedges at the rear of the property. At the front of the property, recently planted native hedging flourishes and established trees, including cherry blossom and pear, burst with colour when in full bloom. The rear garden also features a raised vegetable patch containing an assortment of greens, including kale and seasonal herbs.
The rear deck, spanning the length of the house, can be accessed from the kitchen and living space. The balcony is sheltered, enjoyed throughout all seasons and showcases the gorgeous views which skim across the treetops of Taroona to the water.
Ideally located, the home is a 2-minute walk to Hinsby Beach and the local café and the Alum Cliffs trail to Kingston Beach begins nearby. Perfect for families, the Louisa Hinsby park opposite will become a recreational reserve, and within the wonderful Taroona community, there are communal gardens, sports fields and activities to enjoy.
The residence enjoys plenty of storage space under the house and balcony and along with the wood heater and heat pump, a ducted heat transfer system ensures year-round comfortable living conditions.
Homes in this area, so close to popular swimming beaches, are rare to come by, and it is easy to understand why this stunning niche area is such a tightly held enclave. With views and spacious living, this delightful home ticks all the boxes for a peaceful, laid-back lifestyle within a family-friendly neighbourhood and popular beachside suburb.
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