Custom-designed, master-built and individually-sited, this standalone home from leading Bayside architect, James Rigney stands out on its own. Styled in synergy with surrounding period homes, this high-gabled, terracotta-roofed three bedroom, three bathroom home unfolds with formal and family zones around a north-facing auto-awning sheltered al fresco area, and a tranquil treetop bedroom level; with room to retreat in a vast master-suite, and space to work in the second bedroom’s sunny home-office nook. Appointed to a demanding architectural specification with a glossy granite benchtop kitchen featuring prestige Bosch and Smeg appliances, the home offers quality bathrooms including an elegant ensuite, and a handy stone-finished all-ability ground-floor bathroom. Starring solid Brushbox floors, pretty plantation-shutters, automated blinds and airy roof-hung sheers, the home is styled with an expert eye for detail; with bespoke cabinetry, custom glass and timber doors, and an immensity of storage including 30-bottle wine-racking, to built-in robes, to garage cupboards and loft. Built to a superior standard with above-specification acoustic insulation, there’s every conceivable extra. Featuring zoned climate-control plus a grand gas-fireplace, there’s the ease of a ducted vacuum system, and the security of a zoned alarm, 4-camera recordable CCTV, Ring video-intercom and keyless entry with fingerprint activation. Maximising north sun with decked and paved entertainers’ gardens including a BBQ area with built in Marine grade SS BBQ , tranquil water features and ramp-access (perfect for easy access ...and the pram!), this stand-out property includes parking for 3 cars including a tall double auto-garage. Half a dozen doors to Cornerstone Café and Castlefield Reserve, this outstanding home has Hampton St within an easy walk and the station and bay within a minute and a choice of schools in reach; just 800m to Hampton Primary School, a 7 minute walk to the back gate of Haileybury, 2 blocks to St Leonards and in Zone for Brighton Secondary College.
