Instantly captivating with a gracious period facade flowing seamlessly to a sympathetic extension, this stunning seaside abode honours its brilliant location just steps from Merricks Beach.
Set deep within well established gardens for perfect privacy, a charming front verandah offers a warm welcome and pays homage to its origins with endearing features including sash windows, timber fretwork and a double front door.
The original character continues throughout an intimate sitting room and adjacent master bedroom, where a walk-in robe/dressing room and updated en suite offers a comfortable parents retreat.
In addition to the master suite, family and friends are easily accommodated with three bedrooms, a family bathroom and generous laundry, with plantation shutters offering timeless appeal throughout.
A central living room, warmed by an ambient gas log fire, offers that highly sought additional space for kids and teenagers to relax and enjoy, while cleverly delineating the original residence and striking, sun drenched extension.
Beautifully curated to promote a seamless flow between old and new, the outstanding extension places the kitchen at the heart of its open plan design, where stunning stone finishes, a classic butler’s sink and a suite of contemporary appliances marries modern farmhouse appeal with fabulous functionality, facilitating casual family gatherings or up-scale entertaining.
Lime washed timber floors add a ‘coast meets country’ flourish to a well dimensioned living and dining domain warmed by a wood fire and highlighted by stacker doors creating a flawless flow to an al fresco entertaining zone beneath a partly covered pergola. Thoughtfully conceived to include a sumptuous day bed, the outdoor living area offers ultimate rest and relaxation amidst the perfect peace of natural bush surrounds.
Leaving no stone unturned in terms of comfort and amenity, this impressive home also offers split heating and cooling, ceiling fans, a double remote garage and plenty of off street parking.
Enjoy holidays or every day in this exceptional home in its highly sought and tightly held location, just metres from the safe swimming waters of Merricks Beach foreshore and the social and sporting appeal of Merricks Yacht Club. With just a short drive to renowned surf breaks, the ultimate convenience of Balnarring Village and enticing epicurean experiences at the Merricks General Store and acclaimed wineries, this truly captivating property epitomises Peninsula living at its finest.
