Houses don’t need to be sprawling to pack a punch, and this charming pavilion-style home is a prime example. At 198sqm, it’s not the biggest in its suburb, but there’s no mistaking the style, inside and out. With vertical weatherboard and plaster cladding, double gables and a link with welcoming entrance, plus dark metal roofing, trim, doors and joinery, it has street appeal aplenty. It’s amped up further at night when LEDs illuminate the gables. The H-shaped house, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living spaces, was designed to accommodate an irregular-shaped section and to meet the clients’ budget. That’s not all. It’s not hard to spot illustrations of flair, creativity and a design that capture both sun and views of bush, hills and paddocks to the west.

Open the front door, turn left and in you’re in the open-plan living wing, which has a dining-living room flowing from a lovely kitchen with walk-in pantry and timber cabinetry, island and vertical screening. Black textured tiles and a dark fridge provide striking contrasts. A separate media room adjoins the living space and the custom-built entertainment unit provides wow factor. Turn right to find a hall linking the bedrooms, tiled bathroom, office, separate laundry and double garage. The main bedroom has a walk-in robe and tiled ensuite. This is a modern, attractive family home with touches of luxury in every corner.

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The design sensibility of this home is clearly read. Standing strong in recycled brick and with random-width cladding, the building form is elegant and uncomplicated. This contemporary three-bedroom home is true to its design aesthetic outside and in. A crisp interior palette of white and light timber tones creates a calming environment. Lofty ceilings enhance the sense of space. In the main bedroom, carefully considered window placement and a sliding door to the outdoors allow plenty of natural light to stream in. The ensuite features twin sinks and a large, tiled shower. 

The kitchen is chic and contemporary with clean lines, handle-free cabinetry, and a long island with seating for four or more. Ideal for family life, the living and dining space opens up to a low-maintenance outdoor area for kids to play and adults to relax. A second lounge adjoining the kitchen and dining zone provides a sunny spot to unwind. From here, double sliders open to the outdoors. With the landscaping in place, the brick and black facade will grow more handsome by the day, creating an enduring elegance to admire for years to come.

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