Eastbourne stunner ideal for any family
ASUBSTANTIAL, picturesque character home that’s only a few minutes’ walk from the beach in Eastbourne is for sale by negotiation.
The four-to-five bedroom house, at 348 Muritai Rd, dates to the 1920s but has been rebuilt from within.
Undertaken by Novak & Middleton, the architectural renovation combines original character with a contemporary lifestyle that maximises the appeal of the flat and sunny 842-square metre landscaped section.
Double-gates open into a large paved area with a three-year-old double-garage/workshop, off-street parking, mature trees, raised garden beds and a flagpole.
The 256sqm weatherboard-andiron roof dwelling has a covered entrance porch that leads into a spacious interior with sanded floorboards and ducted central heating.
The formal living and dining areas face northeast and include an open fireplace with a marble hearth and surround, and a window seat with Roman blinds.
Across the hall are the open-plan kitchen and family/dining areas with bifolding doors to a westfacing wrap-around deck that steps down to flat lawn and garden with copper beech, kowhai and lemon trees.
The dining area also has overhead glazing while the spacious kitchen includes stainless steel benchtops, dual wall ovens, a four-burner hob, rangehood, dishwasher, breakfast bar and designer lighting.
Also on this level are the first of the double-bedrooms (complete with sitting area), a semi-ensuite, a separate laundry and a separate toilet.
Four more carpeted bedrooms and a bathroom come off the upstairs landing.
The main bedroom faces northeast and has a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a shower cabinet, vanity and toilet.
The tiled family bathroom includes a deep bath, shower cabinet, vanity and toilet.
Other features include LED lighting throughout, new curtains in the family/dining room and two of the bedrooms, skylights, a children’s playhouse and slide, and an in-ground trampoline.
‘‘This is one of the most complete family homes in Eastbourne,’’ Sinead Diederich, of Tommy’s Real Estate, says.
‘‘It’s solid and beautifully proportioned with a nice flow and lovely street appeal.
‘‘The section is fully fenced for children to play safely, the downstairs bedroom offers semiindependent living for guests or extended family, and the property is only minutes from the beach.’’
The property has a rateable value of $1.42 million.