OPEN BY APPOINTMENT WA LONG WEEKEND! This is one of Murdoch’s finest homes. Most houses these days have “open-plan living” which is code for the kitchen, dining and living areas forming one big room. This stately yet vibrant home in popular Murdoch is unusual in that it has the connectedness of modern open-plan living, but it also has all kinds of intimate and private spaces - even if every family member invites friends around at the same time. These spaces also provide many choices every day. For example, the kitchen is open to a cosy breakfast room which allows chats during cooking, or there is a formal dining room for when you have more guests, or there is a huge outdoor entertainment area that can cater for the extended family or a big celebration, or you could just decide to eat outside in one of a number of locations. The flexible, intimate and private spaces continue across the rear living wing. The spectacular lounge room, with soaring raked ceilings, in-built wine rack and decorative circular window, opens out onto the perfect area for outdoor dining. The breakfast dining alcove is also glazed with a stunning view of the rear garden, and a sliding glass door allows extension to a relaxed outdoor seating or dining area. The kitchen too looks out on the BBQ area and the window opens to allow talking and the passing of BBQ supplies. The elaborate alfresco area has a good BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven, fridge, dishwasher and cupboards. The entire area is covered with translucent roofing supported by chunky stone columns. These square columns give the house a Tuscan, Mexican or California Bungalow look, which matches the abundant landscaping and quality stone paving and retaining walls. The beautiful pool and secluded cabana/gazebo surrounded by greenery provide relaxation. Most of the garden areas are thoughtfully screened in various ways for added privacy. Back inside, the large lounge is not the only living room. There is a sitting area off the breakfast alcove with ornate Limestone fireplace (or the breakfast alcove and sitting area could be combined if you want a large dining room off the kitchen). Off the entrance hall is a room that could have a range of uses such as a buffet area or a formal drawing room as a first port of call for visitors. There is also a room with an inglenook under the window and a long bench, which would make an ideal reading room/study or a butler’s pantry/scullery. There are four luxurious double bedrooms, each with built-in robes and glorious views of the gardens. The roomy master bedroom has a bay window, walk-in robe and a sleek ensuite with full-height linen cupboard, pedestal basin, brass fittings and quality wall and floor tiles. The modern bathroom has a bath/shower and similar high-quality fittings. This magnificent home will adapt to and delight any family, so call Rhys Calnan today on… Feature dot points for brochure: Front yard features: Steel to remote-controlled gates and sturdy front fence Double garage with attractive auto door and plenty of storage Well-kept gardens to streetscape and Colonnade Onyx paving Wide portico over double-door entry Solar panels just added (18 Risen Mono Split Cell Solar Panels 370watts) Back yard features: Outdoor entertainment area with BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven, fridge, cupboards and sturdy ceiling fan Below-ground salt water pool and private cabana/gazebo Large shed with power for tools Interior features: Well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar, granite benchtop and splashback, timber cupboards and stainless-steel appliances Quality tiled or Tasmanian Oak flooring throughout Combination of chandeliers, pendant lighting, spotlights, wall lights and downlights provide the perfect lighting and atmosphere for each room and outside area Ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning Solar Hot water system Location: In a quiet street within the leafy suburb of Murdoch Close to Bert Jeffrey Park, local shops and restaurants, Murdoch University (450m), St John of God and Fiona Stanley hospitals (1.5 km) and some wonderful schools, including: Kennedy Baptist College (4.8 km), Corpus Christi College (1.6 km), four public primary schools within 2 km and four public secondary schools within 3.7 km Kardinya Park Shopping Centre (& Coles) and Stockland Bull Creek Shopping Centre (& Woolworths) are both within 2.4 km Transport: Nearby bus stop takes you to Murdoch Train Station (1.5 km). Easy access to South Street and Kwinana Freeway ( ALL DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATELY ACCORDING TO GOOGLE MAPS) * Optional Applecross Senior High School Intake