The White House a St Kilda entertainer!
If you’re driving around the St Kilda area of Cambridge it’s hard to miss Jhansi and Bhanu Vankayalapati’s magnificent home.
Known locally as the White House, it presents a striking and elongated street frontage, with the white board and batten exterior contrasting boldly against natural cedar, wrap around kwila decking and lush expansive grounds and landscaping.
This often admired St Kilda residence is a box ticker for buyers attracted to a modern lifestyle.
Floor to ceiling windows throughout, along with large stackers, open this light and bright home up to the outdoor entertaining and large rear garden. Immaculate throughout, temperature control is at your fingertips with ducted heating and cooling, and the bedrooms are spacious and off in their own separate wing to the living areas.
The sociable living zones connect seamlessly via wide openings to each other, and to the covered alfresco dining area which is an extension of the living spaces complete with a gas fireplace and wall mounted TV.
The sleek kitchen is complemented by a scullery, and has induction cooking and a large island, all with engineered stone benchtops. It is the hub of the home and central to all living and entertaining.
In addition to the master suite with modern ensuite, and three further guest bedrooms, is a well positioned study, and a separate laundry.
Solar panels are in place, enabling you to minimise running costs and harnessing the sun’s energy to keep the EV vehicles and bikes charged up!
For Jhansi and Bhanu it was the white canvas, modern architecture with feature windows, and large flat section that inspired them to buy the home just over 3 years ago.
‘‘The beautiful architecture and the seamless design have always been refreshing and the white colour inside provides calmness while any colour introduced will only enhance your mood,’’ they say
They’ve enjoyed every part of the house inside and out. The covered patio is a favourite for them in all seasons, especially
winter with the heater on in the mornings drinking a coffee, at night watching sports with a drink, or enjoying the spa pool on a rainy day.
The front of the house is south facing meaning all living areas face north. The outdoor areas provide a direct view of Te Miro mountain.
The fabulous location has you within the sought after St Kilda residential neighbourhood walking distance to the St Kilda Cafe and Bistro, Flourish Wellness Studio and recreation area with basketball turf, playground and scooter track, keeping kids entertained close to home.
Jhansi and Bhanu both work in Hamilton and their children go to nearby Goodwood School and St Peters School.
‘‘To us, it feels like a lifestyle block with areas to relax in depending on the mood and the weather. We enjoy lots of fresh air and open space in the friendly neighbourhood.’’
With Jhansi and Bhanu ready to move down to South Island to experience a different lifestyle this home is ready for new owners. To secure your future here, get in touch with Amanda today.