Set high on a hillside overlooking the Paterson valley, this architecturally designed home provides the perfect mix of country living and contemporary style.
White rendered brick and grey feature cladding create a sleek, modern facade, while extensive Merbau decking and the substantial barn-style timber and iron entry door provide a rustic counterpoint that helps to connect the home with its bushland surrounds.
A long gravel driveway lined with native gardens and bush rock retaining walls winds its way past a fenced front paddock to the split-level home, which was constructed on the 4.2 acre block in 2014 offering town water.
Designed to make the most of its peaceful country setting, the home features an abundance of double glazed picture windows, glass doors and glass louvre windows, which provide panoramic views from almost every room on the upper level of the house.
A wraparound Merbau deck on the eastern side of the home, as well as a private parents deck accessible via the master bedroom, offer the ideal locations to sit and watch the sunset, enjoy the twinkling city skyline of Newcastle and Maitland or marvel at the four sets of fireworks that can be seen lighting up the night sky throughout the year.
Entry to the home is via the barn-style door, which leads into the double garage and through to the downstairs section of the residence.
This level contains a sleek and functional laundry that will make doing the washing a breeze, complete with built-in glossy white cabinetry, 20mm stone benchtops and a single basin stainless steel sink.
The downstairs level also includes a large versatile room suitable for a range of functions. Set up a home office away from the main living area or pursue your fitness goals all year round with an indoor gym, while a double-door shelved cupboard provides additional storage space.
A spotted gum staircase winds its way up from this area to the main level of the house, with matte black pendant lighting and an exposed brick feature wall adding an industrial dimension to this space.
The staircase opens out into an upstairs study nook, with the bedroom wing leading off to the left and the open plan living spaces to the right. Spotted Gum timber flooring flows throughout the upstairs areas of the house, while plush grey carpet in the bedrooms provides a sense of luxury and comfort underfoot.
The kitchen sits at the heart of the home, creating a connection between the two living areas and dining space, as well as dual access points to the wraparound timber deck for extensive indoor/outdoor living and entertaining options.
The simple white and grey palette utilised throughout the house delivers a sophisticated and luxurious finish in this area, which features glossy white 2 pac soft close cabinetry, a soft grey glass splashback and gleaming 40mm stone benchtops with a waterfall edge, while matte black pendant lighting and an exposed brick wall above the overhead cupboards ensure the kitchen has a touch of the industrial design elements seen elsewhere in the home.
An expansive breakfast bar area on the island bench provides additional options for casual dining, while the undermount stainless steel sink, recessed fridge space, integrated Smeg dishwasher and built-in microwave and bar fridge space in the adjacent butlers pantry ensure every single square inch of available area in the kitchen has been fully utilised.
Soft close cabinetry, overhead shelving, 20mm stone benchtops and a sink in the butlers pantry will keep the mess out of sight when guests are around, while European stainless steel appliances including twin wall-mounted electric ovens, a five-burner gas stove and externally ducted rangehood make this the ideal kitchen for those who love to cook for the largest of families or entertain friends at home.
A built-in six-burner barbecue and LED downlights on the side deck allow for casual cooking opportunities day and night, while the rest of the wrap around verandah provides the perfect place to sit back and relax while still keeping an eye on the kids playing on the swings or in the yard.
When the day is done retire in comfort to the homes expansive sleeping quarters, which include the oversized master suite and three other good-sized bedrooms, all with built-in mirrored wardrobes.
The main bedroom offers a true parents retreat, large enough to accommodate a king-sized bed positioned directly in front of a large picture window so you can lie back and relax while enjoying the view.
A full-height partition doubles as a bedhead with recessed shelving niche, as well as a screen for the walk-through wardrobe behind.
A sitting area underneath the picture window is the perfect place to enjoy some quiet time, while the practical yet stylish ensuite is sure to melt away the tension of the day, with luxury features including floor to ceiling tiles, twin showerheads and a tiled niche in the walk-through shower, and 20mm stone benchtops and designer rectangular ceramic basin to the wall-mounted vanity.
The family bathroom is equally luxurious, with large format floor to ceiling tiles, a walk-in shower and indulgent 1800mm freestanding bath deep enough to soak away your stress.
An eco toilet with cistern-mounted basin is located separately to the bathroom, while a third toilet is included downstairs in the laundry.
Finishing touches make all the difference in this home, with ducted Daikin air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout for year round comfort, a ducted vacuuming system on both levels, high 2720mm ceilings to extend the feeling of space and light, a mixture of LED downlights and designer pendant lighting, and a three-step cornice that gives every room a distinctive look.
Externally the home is also packed with features, from the established passionfruit vines and flourishing orchard growing a multitude of exotic fruits, to the irrigation watering system and dog mesh fencing around the boundary of the property.
A 15m x 10m shed is the crowning glory for the man of the house, with space for six cars as well as a storage area and three-phase power, while the rest of his tools and toys can be tucked away in the expansive storage area located under the main house.
SMS Boulton to 0428 166 755 for a link to the on-line property brochure.
