By james art The stunning bones of a California bungalow provided the perfect canvas for a refined Manifold Heights renovation that’s all about class.
The two-storey character home on one of the suburb’s most prized tree-lined streets has been transformed with a modern twist over the past 18 months.
Beauty is now more than depth in the 858 sq m property. m which welcomes you through a landscaped front garden and a traditional porch, refreshed with elegant traditional tiles.
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The original Newcomb house sold for $128,000 above its asking price
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No expense was spared in renovating the character’s home.
Polished concrete floors feature in the open-plan rear living area.
The rear extension is the centerpiece of the reconfigured five-bedroom home, creating an open-plan living hub that connects to two large covered decks and a lush lawn.
The huge four-car garage, accessed via a side lane, is another highlight, especially for those with outgrown toys to store.
A glazed corridor on both sides – designed to provide safe passage from the car when you get home late at night – connects the garage to the house and is just one of the many finer details that show how much care has gone into the renovation.
Whitford, Newtown director John Moran said the sellers had spared no expense at 7 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights.
“It has been completely refurbished using only the highest quality elements and fittings and really has that wow factor,” Mr Moran said.
“There hasn’t been much in Manifold Heights in the last 12 months in this really high-end market and with this one it’s all done so you can just walk in and enjoy it.”
Popping green streaks everywhere.
All landscaping is taken care of.
Custom cabinets provide functional storage solutions.
Period charm blends with thoughtful and functional modern design touches in the original front of the home, where five bedrooms (one of which could be a study) sit off a central hall.
Custom built-in storage, with curved cutouts for display shelves in shades of green, is available not only in small bedrooms but also in common areas, where a low shelf with stylish hat and coat hanging space above creates a mudroom-like space perfect for getting away from all kinds of things.
In the master bedroom, a wardrobe leads to an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, while across the hall a family bathroom has both a freestanding bath and shower.
More curved cabinetry and green accents provide continuity as you move through the open plan kitchen, living and dining areas.
The second sink is tucked away in the butler’s closet.
The original leaded windows have been retained in the front bedrooms.
Curved mirrors are seen in both bathrooms.
Here, wooden floors give way to polished concrete, and the high pitched ceiling allows for large windows that bring in maximum natural light.
The kitchen has quality appliances including a Billi tap, butler’s pantry, island bench and a separate breakfast bar with window overlooking the rear garden.
Upstairs, another living area provides additional space for strolling with its own balcony.
Families are also well catered for with the large laundry which includes a drying cabinet and WC with two way access from the garden.
Whitford, Newtown agent John Moran is conveying the sale of 7 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights. Price expectations are between $2.25 million and $2.45 million.