What $1.5m buys in Warrnambool with ocean views - realestate.com.au

[ad_1] Warrnambool’s ‘huge white home on the hill’ stands simply three blocks from the CBD, with a commanding avenue presence and sweeping views. Photograph: Angela Jones

A sweeping rural-meets-ocean view and a grand glass staircase have made Warrnambool’s “huge white home on the hill” one of many area’s most talked-about houses.

Constructed by revered native builder Paul Butters, the four-bedroom house at 23 Hyland St combines daring structure, luxe finishes and knockout views, all only a few blocks from the CBD.

Harris & Wooden’s Josh Bermingham mentioned he’s had consumers from out of the realm ask if the house was actually in Warrnambool.

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“It’s shut sufficient to stroll into city, however elevated sufficient to take pleasure in panoramic views from paddocks to the ocean,” Mr Bermingham mentioned.

“You merely don’t anticipate that mixture right here, particularly at this value.”

Listed with a $1.45m-$1.55m value hopes, the near-new house delivers a degree of design and high quality Mr Bermingham mentioned would price tens of millions extra in cities like Torquay, Ocean Grove or Lorne.

“Should you lifted this home and positioned it in a type of cities, you’d simply be including one other zero to the asking value,” he mentioned.

The elevated rear deck captures a uncommon panorama, paddocks to the fitting, the ocean to the left, a real Warrnambool rarity beneath $1.6m. Photograph: Angela Jones

Designed for all-seasons entertaining, the outside kitchen and barbecue zone flows seamlessly from the decrease dwelling area to the firepit space. Photograph: Angela Jones

Unfold throughout two ranges, the house is centred round a hovering entry void with an announcement glass and timber staircase.

Upstairs, a wall of home windows floods the dwelling and eating zone with pure mild, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone hearth.

The kitchen completed with modern gold tapware, high quality home equipment and a walk-in butler’s pantry connects seamlessly to an elevated deck with rural outlooks and glimpses of the ocean.

The primary suite features a non-public balcony, walk-in gown and huge ensuite with heat, layered textures.

The eating zone blends heat anchored by hanging pendant lights and framed by floor-to-ceiling glass and layered textures. Photograph: Angela Jones

This hovering glass-and-timber staircase has been a speaking level for consumers earlier than they even see the itemizing. Photograph: Angela Jones

A second bed room and powder room full the higher degree.

Downstairs, two additional bedrooms, a household lavatory, second dwelling zone and full laundry provide flexibility for rising households or company.

Stacker doorways open to an undercover alfresco and sun-drenched deck overlooking a landscaped firepit zone, designed for year-round entertaining.

With gold tapware, high-end home equipment and a full butler’s pantry, the gourmand kitchen pairs model and practicality in a luxurious coastal setting. Photograph: Angela Jones

The primary lavatory contains a deep freestanding tub and calming tones — a spa-like escape designed for leisure. Photograph: Angela Jones

There’s additionally a big storage and workshop beneath the house, plus aspect entry for added autos or trailers.

Mr Bermingham mentioned different inclusions within the house corresponding to double-glazed home windows, a photo voltaic system, ducted reverse-cycle heating and cooling, electrical blinds and lift-ready design, make the house energy-efficient and futureproof.

“The structure, high quality and luxury make it an ideal long-term house,” he mentioned.

Hovering ceilings, a stone fuel log hearth and assertion roofline outline the open-plan dwelling area — designed to soak up each mild and panorama. Photograph: Angela Jones

Pure tones and ocean-inspired accents floor the primary dwelling area, the place double-glazed glass frames the ever-changing sky. Photograph: Angela Jones

The Harris & Wooden agent mentioned sellers Hayley and her companion Brad constructed the house as a private mission.

Although initially deliberate as a ceaselessly house, the pair at the moment are prepared for his or her subsequent artistic chapter.

“They’ve constructed and bought a couple of instances and simply love the method,” Mr Bermingham mentioned.

“Now that this one’s completed, they’re excited to tackle the following mission.”

A walk-in double bathe with rainfall heads and stone tiling brings an opulent end to the ensuite lavatory. Photograph: Angela Jones

The primary suite’s walk-in gown provides full-length mirrors, customized cabinetry and loads of area for a real dressing room expertise. Photograph: Angela Jones

He mentioned curiosity had come from each locals and Melbourne consumers, with the house’s design, location and liveability hanging a chord.

“There’s been a very robust response,” he mentioned.

“Individuals are captivated by the standard, and as soon as they step inside, they get it.”

“We truly struggled to seek out comparables as a result of houses like this are constructed to be lived in, not bought. If this comes again available on the market in beneath 10 years, I’ll be shocked.”

Each bed room has been completed with gentle neutrals, high quality window furnishings and beneficiant built-in storage. Photograph: Angela Jones

The non-public balcony off the primary suite provides a peaceable vantage level over the leafy avenue and rooftops of central Warrnambool. Photograph: Angela Jones

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