Making its Presence Felt

  
Designed to make the most of a challenging narrow site, this 266sqm house is like a gift that keeps on giving. On the way to the front door, you pass a double garage: Tick. A smart exterior combines a concrete façade with vertical weatherboards, a soaring pitched roofline, recessed features and angled glazing that both usher in light and make a statement: More ticks. The pluses keep coming: A high ceiling in the entry draws the eye upward and enhances the sense of space. The long hall that separates the communal spaces from bedrooms, bathrooms and a study is naturally lit with sun tunnels.

At the heart of the four-bedroom home is the spacious kitchen. This anchor of the open-plan living space has a marbled splashback and a curved island with fluted timber and waterfall end, all naturally illuminated by a skylight. Additional light is invited in through strategically placed windows and sliders that open to a stretch of decking. These, and walls in muted organic hues, maximise the connection between indoor and outdoor living. The main-bedroom suite at the end of the hall has access to more sunny decking and a patio. Additional pluses in the house include a separate media room, laundry and powder room. The builder has crafted a home tailored to meet its owners’ needs. It’s practical, comfortable and aesthetically appealing. That’s three more ticks.

REGIONAL AWARDS WON

• Regional Bronze

REGION & CATEGORY:
Canterbury Competition
Altus Window Systems New Home $750,000 - $1 million