Contemporary grace
Aprivate rear section bounded by the Avon River and in the heart of Merivale gets this architecturally designed home off to a racing start when it comes to location and desirability.
Highly specified and beautifully detailed, this contemporary home combines all the practicality needed for easy living with sheer luxury.
Serene, graceful and full of light, this secluded Merivale home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and is an inspired mix of formal and family rooms.
A great deal of planning has gone into crafting spaces that take every advantage of the site and that connect seamlessly for entertaining.
Along with the flair and sheer verve of the design comes a wellexecuted build, courtesy of Dwell Homes.
Its in-house architect and interior designer definitely give Dwell Homes the edge when it comes to delivering a substantial build with a whole lot of style.
Superbly decorated, this is still, first and foremost, a family home that more than accommodates the practicalities of everyday living.
Starting with a single-level build, which effectively futureproofs the home, this clever layout incorporates four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and two living areas, each and every one demonstrating craftsmanship and an unerring eye for interior design.
Impressive technology makes for easy living in a home where each room has been tailor-made to suit its own tranquil outlook.
This is the place where you can sit on the deck and watch flotillas of ducklings paddle past furiously on the Avon in spring, admire the lush greenery in summer, and spend cooler autumn and winter days behind your double glazing warmed by all your heating options, including two gas fires.
Sunlight spills through a glass gable into the designer kitchen which features streamlined matt cabinetry and a striking central island.
A generous amount of counter and storage space, gas induction and teppanyaki hobs and, most importantly, room to move, make this a practical as well as aesthetically pleasing space.
The adjacent dining room is where you’ll spend many enjoyable nights entertaining family and friends before retiring to the first of the two living areas, flanked by kwila hardwood decking.
The striking oak feature detailing surrounds the gas fire, runs up the length of the wall and extends across the ceiling, creating a beautifully unique and contemporary look.
Carrying the theme of natural texture and colour throughout the home is the flooring, an inspired combination of large format tiles, polished concrete, engineered timber and soft dove-grey carpet in the living rooms and bedrooms.
Those with extended family, teenagers who need their own space or frequent overnight guests will be delighted to find bespoke hallway lights lead you to a guest wing with a second living area and bedroom.
This second living area is also the perfect place to install friends and family during the rugby season and not hear a peep out of them until summer rolls around again.
The four family bedrooms, serviced by three bathrooms including two ensuites, are finished to the same high level as the kitchen, dining and living areas.
All, except the guest room, have direct access to private outdoor spaces with the main bedroom enjoying a fully-fitted walk-in-wardrobe and dressing area and beautifully appointed ensuite.
There was an uncompromising approach to quality in the design and build of this home which has used the enduring beauty of cedar in its cladding, solid American oak and teak joinery.
Comfort is also high on the list with multiple heating and cooling options including central heating and moisture control systems, energy efficient air-to-water underfloor heating beneath the concrete flooring and two gas fires.
Potential new owners will be delighted to discover that the chattel list is equally impressive.
Set in the quiet and desirable Wroxton Terrace you’re just minutes from the wide open green spaces of Hagley Park and all the shops, cafes and restaurants of Merivale, Normans Road and Victoria Street.