Auction May 28th 11.30am
Located in ever popular St Peters, this delightful c.1915 sandstone fronted villa, on the elevated side of the street and beautifully positioned, is the perfect family home in so many ways. Renovated and extended to exacting standards in more recent times perfect a lovely home. Idyllically situated, this tasteful home successfully merges contemporary styling and understated character elements.
Entering the property through a neat, pretty front garden to the verandah with tessellated tiles and character entrance, the hallway inside welcomes with polished board floors, two classic archways and leadlight. A palette of crisp white defines the classical cornice and ceiling rose features. High ceilings throughout flow from old to new, providing a wonderful sense of spaciousness.
Flanking the classic hallway immaculately presented rooms consist of four bedrooms and the lounge to the front of the home. The elegant lounge occupying the villa room boasts attractive double windows to the street and feature fireplace to gather around intimately on cold winter nights. The adjacent master bedroom evokes a sense of retreat and privacy and is configured with a walk-in robe and ensuite in taupe tones with modern fittings.
The main bathroom directly services the family bedrooms. In matching style to the ensuite it offers an inviting freestanding bath and room to pamper. A sought after cellar, ready for the wine collector, is conveniently positioned and can be safely accessed from the hall at the bathroom.
The seamless marriage of classic and contemporary is further enhanced by a stunning functional and flexible layout. The kitchen is designed to be integral to the open plan family and entertaining area to the rear of the home without sacrifice to practical, generous working space. Stone bench tops, two-pack cupboard finishes, glass splashbacks open shelves, stainless steel trims, feature in this new kitchen along with chef's stainless steel stove with range hood and integrated Miele dishwasher. The stunning polished aggregate floors flow from the original hallway throughout the casual living and entertaining areas. The design of this space seamlessly complements the character components of this beautiful villa.
Cleverly designed and integrated between the kitchen and the study is a laundry with access to the services area as well as a powder room for guests. The pantry and extensive built-ins provide generous storage within this space.
Advantaged by an easterly/northerly rear orientation with casual areas opening onto a protected entertaining area, the pretty, secluded rear garden is perfect for entertaining. With partial cover and a retractable blind, this spot is perfect all year round and overlooks a gorgeous sparkling pool impeccably presented. A high fence is an attractive backdrop providing privacy to the garden featuring hedges, fish pond, vines, lawn and border gardens. A gazebo to the rear is perfectly set up for drinks in the evening enjoying that last of the sunshine. The secure garage has valuable rear access and the carport with internal access alongside the home also has plenty of parking for two cars or other vehicles.
This is an exciting opportunity to secure an exceptional family home in such a tightly held area.
63 Fifth Avenue in detail:
4-5 bedrooms, cellar
rear access, auto garage door, off-street parking for 3/5 vehicles
monitored security system with smoke alarm
ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning
Rinnai gas instant hot water
kitchen; Stone bench tops, two-pack cabinetry finishes, glass splashbacks, open shelves, stainless steel trims, Fisher and Paykel stove (electric oven, gas top), range hood, integrated Miele dishwasher, plumbed for fridge
skylights to kitchen, powder room and ensuite
pool; (new) gas heating (plumbed for solar), salt chlorinated, feature lighting
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