This gorgeous home was custom designed by the current owners & completed in 2009 by Oakford Homes.
Sogniamo' - translating to we dream' has been lovingly created and provides an opportunity not often found to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle in a quality property with beautiful surrounds.
The location is superb, overlooking Littlehampton Primary School in a more established & older part of the township. Here you can enjoy the wonderful blend of peace & privacy whilst still appreciating the nearby conveniences and the sense of Community.
The property is perfectly suited to retirees or those looking for a tree change' and has been finished to the owners specifications with this stage of life in mind. The modifications are subtle and include wider doorways, a combination of French, sliding & half doors and a wide ensuite shower entry.
The thoughtfulness with design is continually evident throughout the property and extends from the floorplan to the practical elements and amazing gardens.
The hub of the home is open plan and features a gourmet, character kitchen designed & installed by Alby Turner & Sons. The immediate standout is the solid granite island bench complimented with twin porcelain butlers sinks. At 2.6m long this provides beauty & practicality as a perfect spot to perch at family gatherings. Quality Siemens appliances include a 900mm gas hob and triple section oven with additional steam oven & warming drawer. Storage is fantastic with plenty of cupboards in addition to those under the island bench and a separate pantry.
Incorporated into this family living space is provision for a full size dining table and casual living area.
A fan forced gas fire with antique timber surround provides character & additional warmth and large sliding doors provide great light and access to a lovely spacious courtyard to the side. Entertaining here is picturesque & convenient whilst enjoying some shade from the hot afternoon sun.
The front of the home is North facing and has 2m eaves across both here and the Western side to provide shade & protection from the sun whilst large picture style windows and French doors allow ample light through. The design here allows for an amazing retreat of sorts providing a second living space or lounge and a third bedroom which features built-in bookshelves, cupboards & a wine rack, currently used as a large study. The master bedroom is incorporated into this front section which is very generous in size and such a bright space. A large dressing room has plenty of hanging space including shelves & drawers and an ensuite bathroom features a large shower recess & French provincial style vanity with marble top.
Enjoying some separation from the parents retreat is a full size second bedroom or guest suite featuring a built-in wardrobe and access to a two-way family bathroom. This is spacious and luxurious with a large, built-in bath and beautiful tapware & fittings.
Accessed from the kitchen is a cleverly executed laundry which also incorporates a butlers pantry & study nook. This flexible space has a fridge alcove, built-in desk with drawers, fold down bench, folding clothesline, retractable ironing board and another porcelain butlers sink. Such a valuable addition for functionality & keeping clutter at bay.
The garden was designed & installed by a horticulturist to be complementary to the house & to provide shade and an environment for local birdlife. The plantings are well established and provide year round color & texture. Included is layered hedging, intricate stone retaining walls, roses, mature trees, and fruit trees including fig, apple, cherry & quince. The yard is absolutely spectacular and provides lots of surprises and spaces to enjoy & ponder. Additionally you have inground irrigation throughout all areas including sub lawn watering.
Year round comfort is assured with extensive underfloor heating also extended to the bathrooms and reverse cycle ducted airconditioning.
Other features & extras include,
* 6m x 6m double garage with remote door & internal access
* 4.5kw solar system with German inverter & a healthy 55cent / kw feed in tariff
* 30,000 litre rainwater tank plumbed to the laundry & loo's with a CFS connection
* 3-Phase electrical power
* "Chilli Pepper" recirculating hot water saver
* Rheem 310 Litre Air Source Heat Pump HWS
* NBN & Foxtel connected
* Built-in storage cupboards
* Alarm system
* Solatube skylights
* Quality fixtures & fittings including tapware, blinds & drapes
* Garden shed
* Paved driveway providing additional space for cars & room for a caravan to the side
This property is an absolute pleasure to present & a must to inspect. It has such a sense of warmth & quality and is established & ready for the fortunate purchaser to enjoy. You will simply love the feeling of space & nature whilst not being overwhelmed with size & maintenance. This is truly the complete package & absolute value for money. This except...
