Mature For Its Age

The Age

Saturday November 4, 2006

Kerrie O'Brien

This racy three-year-old is showing good form, reports Kerrie O'Brien.

PROPERTY REVIEW: BALWYN, 1a King Street $1.3 million

Auction 11am, November 18

Agent Kay & Burton, 9820 1111

Melway 46 A6

COMPLETED three years ago, this two-storey house of about 40 squares has four bedrooms, a study and two large separate living areas - one formal, the other informal. The owner-builder has used quality materials throughout and the house has a northern aspect.

Rich redgum floorboards run the length of the hallway through into the kitchen and the living area at the back of the house.

At the front, off the wide entrance hall, is a small carpeted study with a large window opening to the front yard, and three long rectangular windows facing the sideway.

A bit further back is a carpeted formal lounge and dining room, again with many windows lining the walls.

The kitchen is the next room along and faces a study alcove. It has cream stone benchtops, a walk-in pantry, stainless steel appliances and Tasmanian myrtle on the cupboards.

Sliding doors and big windows are a feature of the adjoining living room, opening to a paved area outside. The Prue Metcalfe-designed garden out the back makes great use of stone and provides an attractive outlook, along with established trees.

Upstairs are four bedrooms; the good-sized main at the rear has large windows overlooking the garden, a taupe feature wall, an ensuite and a walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom is also larger than usual and accommodates its own powder room with a toilet and vanity. At the front are two smaller bedrooms, each mirroring the other, and both with built-in wardrobes.

The large bathroom, also upstairs, has a big bath and unusual fittings, with a colourful, stone-topped vanity, together with predominantly white tiles behind the bath and shower, chequered by the occasional green, orange and blue.

Light and bright throughout and well located, this fresh property in leafy Balwyn is well worth an inspection.

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