2a Georges Road, Vaucluse

Extensively renovated by leading architect Bruce Stafford, this elegant modern Hamptons beach-house inspired family home's handsome street presence pays homage to its classic Art Deco origins. Enjoying the quiet exclusivity of a desirable coastal enclave, this freestanding family home has an ideal Northerly aspect with picturesque views featuring the City, the Ocean & across the Harbour to the Heads & Manly. Set amidst superbly landscaped low maintenance gardens on a large level block, the spacious 3-storey layout maximises indoor/outdoor entertaining with terraces and a glass mosaic solar heated pool. Light filled and tailored for a family-friendly modern lifestyle, the impeccable floor plan includes a central foyer, formal living/dining room (with Jetmaster fireplace, custom credenza), open plan family room with eat-in gourmet Bosch gas quartzstone kitchen (with masses of quality storage) extending out via bi-fold doors to alfresco bbq deck (with electronic awnings above), sunny level private garden, glass balustraded pool & idyllic cabana or nanny's room with adjacent bathroom/laundry. There is also a separate study nook, plus 2 travertine guest powder rooms and 2 travertine bathrooms. The huge master bedroom has built-in robes, sitting area & travertine private northerly terrace. Of the 2 additional spacious bedrooms, one has a private study/sitting room & both bedrooms have ample b/ins. On the entire top floor is a fabulous whitewashed timber-lined huge bedroom/retreat with sitting areas, 2 bespoke beds, 2 walk-in robes, double study area & an ensuite bathroom. Additional features include high ceilings, plantation shutters, dark stained timber floors, ducted air con, surround sound, abundant storage, walk-in linen press, video intercom, alarm system, parking for 3 cars & security gated driveway. Right at oceanfront Christison Park and the coastal walk to Watsons Bay village, this luxury family home is just minutes to Parsley Bay beach, Vaucluse & Rose Bay shops, excellent schools, transport choices and harbourside attractions.