Alan Davies, a well-known award winning architect, has clearly sustained the fabric of the past by tangible evidence of a century-old family home in Peppermint Grove, whose mellow memories are part of their present, modern lifestyle.
Salvaged materials such as wide Jarrah floorboards, original oak-front door inset with glowing stained glass, chimney pots, skirting boards, French doors, fireplaces, mantelpieces, doors and windows, have all been professionally and creatively incorporated in the stunning home that it is today.
Deceptively, the 1.25 acre property is predominantly native bush with a brook at the boundary. Landscaping was done on about 1/2 acre around the perimeter of the home modelled on the famous landscaper of the early 1900's Edna Walling. Broad stone steps and walls have been used to create garden rooms, typical of her style. The garden is heavily planted with rambling roses, perennials , camellias, lavender and erigeron.
Special Features Include:
*4 Large Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms
*Master bedroom has built-in wardrobes, ensuite and reading nook.
*Bedrooms 2&3 have built-in robes and extensive study area.
*Bedroom 4 includes built-in robe, extensive study area, full ensuite and separate entrance from front verandah - ideal for guests.
*Large Formal Lounge with feature open fire and Jarrah floors.
*Large lead light entry.
*Mezzanine level built over the entry foyer giving views of the entrance and large open plan living area off the kitchen.
*Formal dining area with sweeping views over the landscaped gardens.
*Central living areas with high ceilings, slow combustion wood heater, tiled floor and recycled timber windows.
*Spacious semi alfresco entertaining room with timber floors, high metal ceilings, refurbished wood stove and oven. Metal insect screen, walls overlooking the pool and garden.
*Free form concrete below ground pool and garden.
*Separate office/studio
*Double carport with workroom attached
And so much more...
This home has been tailored to the family's precise needs. It has been an ideal environment for growing children and family life.
Not only set in tree-scape tranquility, it has a great country feel, almost like living in a homestead.
It brings the past back with its unique marrying of old and new.
For a private viewing call Lil on 0449 510 561.
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