2 Oconnor Street, Black Rock

On a rare unsealed road with a Golden Triangle address, this architect’s own home has been thoughtfully designed, with abundant natural light, cross flow ventilation, and expansive luxury, by pristine Half Moon Bay. Invitingly placed behind a lush Liquidambar tree and cutting-edge façade, a broad hallway’s soaring void makes a memorable impression, passing a sizeable lounge/media room en route to a magnificent hospitality space. Clerestory windows attract all-day sun to a brilliant dining/kitchen area, while stacker glass doors reveal an outdoor entertainer’s retreat perfect for everything from drinks on summer nights to barbecues under blue skies. With a gas fire enlivening winter nights, an oversized main living area spills onto a covered alfresco lined with spotted gum, while canopies of green ensure total privacy in a backyard boasting an in-ground trampoline, space for kids to play, and provisions for a substantial pool. Providing abundant room for a family to grow into, three generous, upstairs bedrooms are served by a luxe central bathroom, excellent robe storage, multi-user study desks, and a guest-room balcony taking in sunrise vistas, all complementing a downstairs master with swathes of American walnut across a lavish ensuite and walk-around robe. Glancing at greenery and joined by a smart bathroom, a considerable lower office deftly doubles as a fifth bedroom, while other highlights of the home include solar energy, three-phase power, fast EV charging, heated towel rail, full-height doors, walnut-veneer cabinetry, hydronic in-floor and panel heating, reverse-cycle heating/cooling, feature rock walls, a hot/cold outdoor shower, four-car garage, full-size laundry, video doorbell, and stone-top kitchen with a waterfall island, extensive storage, and premium appliances. In a pocket adored for its community atmosphere, rarity of turnover, and proximity to the water, it’s mere footsteps to the sweeping sights at Red Bluff Lookout, Black Rock Village cafés, bars, and restaurants, and the waterfront leisure trail for evening strolls watching bay sunsets, while near zoned Black Rock Primary and Sandringham College, prestigious private schools, and the opportunity for an active lifestyle by the bay.