Crafted by renowned architect Paul Hofman and conceived with supreme coastal comfort in mind, this expansive 5 bedroom 3 bathroom masterpiece delivers family living on a grand, yet effortless, scale. Ideally situated on the high side of this quiet street, this is a locale where neighbour's become good friends, the kids play together in free abandonment and there's a real sense of community spirit. This is the perfect home and beachside location to secure your family's future! Every inch of this residence has been shaped by a clever, free-flowing floor plan that celebrates light, space and seamless indoor-outdoor living - resulting in a home that feels luxurious, liveable, breezy and beautifully balanced. From sunrise coffee rituals and drinks with friends and family under the crepe myrtle canopy within the lovely, shaded entry courtyard to sunset entertaining out back by the pool, this is relaxed coastal living at its finest. A vast open-plan kitchen, family and dining area is the main hub of the home. Beautiful timber floorboards, generous ceiling heights, a Heatglo gas fireplace, audio speakers and sea-breeze louvers all feature within floor-to-ceiling commercial-grade glass sliding doors that allow seamless access to the fully equipped rear alfresco entertaining area as well and the gorgeous central courtyard. Cleverly designed these spaces are airy and bathed in warm northern light throughout the winter months. The classy kitchen itself is made up of exquisite stone bench tops, a breakfast bar, double sinks, endless storage, an integrated Miele fridge & freezer combination a stainless-steel Miele dishwasher, four-burner gas-cooktop and Neff under-bench-oven appliances. The connecting scullery is home to a Miele steam oven, a Vintec drinks fridge and a Franke sink, for good measure. The lower level also encompasses a super spacious fifth bedroom or versatile games come theatre room – to suit your individual requirements. On the opposite side of the entry foyer lies a formal lounge or sitting room with its own double doors for peace and quiet, as well as built-in storage, a feature Heatglo gas fireplace and double-door access to both the front verandah and courtyard, as well as a separate travertine paved side courtyard with an electric awning for extra shade and protection from the elements when required. The enchanting backyard doubles as your own private oasis where returning from the beach and jumping into the shimmering solar-heated, freshwater swimming pool – surrounding by solid limestone walls with their character vines and abundant plants and trees in the garden is akin to a swim in your own personal watering hole. It's all overlooked by a stunning rear outdoor alfresco-entertaining area, complete with a ceiling fan, heater, mood-setting audio speakers and a built-in stainless-steel mains-gas barbecue. Seamless access from the main family room ensures a flawless internal to external integration for all. What a setting. Upstairs, morning bliss awaits within a massive hotel-style master suite retreat where looking out the windows at the canopy of green trees, the Allen Park pines and hearing the chirping of the local birds is complemented by space to do yoga or Pilates. Featuring integrated audio ceiling speakers, a huge fitted "his and hers" walk-in wardrobe and a light and bright ensuite – double shower, twin stone vanities, new tapware, heated towel rack and more. The central upstairs landing boasts a double-door storage cupboard and green vistas out to the surrounding Jacaranda and Norfolk Pine trees, with the oversized second and third bedrooms comprising of lined built-in robes and storage cupboards, built-in study desks, leafy sunset aspects and window louvers for cross-flow ventilation. There's a huge fourth bedroom or upstairs living space complete with the main family bathroom – with a double shower, separate bathtub and a sleek stone vanity with new cabinet doors. Experience the best of North Cottesloe living in this tranquil locale on the high side of Lyons Street that sits only footsteps away from the glorious ocean surf and sand, Daisies, Kirkwood Continental Deli, North Street Store, The Shorehouse for lunch or a drink overlooking beautiful Swanbourne Beach and sprawling Allen Park with its wonderful community sporting facilities – plus the adjoining native bush & tracks at Melon Hill. Also in close proximity are numerous other cafes and restaurants stretching south down to Cottesloe Beach, the "Vera View" dog beach in between Grant and North Streets, Grant Street Train Station, Eric Street and Cottesloe Central Shopping Centre's, medical facilities, golf courses, North Cottesloe Primary School and several exclusive private schools & colleges. FEATURES to name of few: - Private gated entry courtyard with manicured hedges - Generous ceiling heights - Tasmanian Oak timber flooring - Kabuki Stone raised kitchen & outdoor BBQ bench tops - Granite kitchen bench tops - Staron bench top in the scullery - Silestone bathroom bench tops - Ducted and zoned reverse-cycle air-conditioning - Split-system & fan in the dining room - Alhua A/V intercom system - Alarm system - Ducted-vacuuming - Whole-house clean water filtration - Basalt Stone rear wall and BBQ wall - Walnut Grove travertine in the courtyard & auto pergola - Intelligent Homes smart-wiring for multi-room audio and A-BUS system - Naked freshwater pool with an in-ground cover - Fully mains reticulated - Large auto garaging with a powered storeroom & shopper's entry Designed with intention and lived in with joy, this truly is a family sanctuary with soul, space and star quality.
