You Yangs views are forever at renovated family home in Highton
Lock in You Yangs vistas at a Dennehy-built custom home where a recent makeover dials up the contemporary style.
A meticulous renovation delivers a stylish refresh at this Dennehy-built home designed to capture expansive views over the You Yangs and the Brisbane Ranges.
The fact the elevated Highton residence could never be built out was one of the big attractions for the vendors when they purchased the 709sq m property a decade ago.
Expansive views from several rooms, the main living area and master bedroom chief among them, has been one the joys of living at 9 Swanbourne Ave, along with the family-friendly location that provides quick access to well-regarded schools across the river in Newtown.
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The recent renovation that has transformed the kitchen and two bathrooms only adds to the overall appeal of the five-bedroom package.
The vendor says they doubled the size of the stone island bench, installed new appliances and upsized the walk-in pantry as part of the works completed in October. Carpets and blinds were also replaced throughout and the house repainted.
“When we bought the house we knew the kitchen was too small and everything was a bit dated for us but the location was ideal for school, both my boys went to Joeys,” he said.
“The street is really good – it’s not a thoroughfare – and it’s protected so you don’t get as much wind as some of the other roads around here.
“You have got a view from loungeroom, the main bedroom and both the kids bedrooms have got views. And it can’t be built out.”
Most of the interior spaces are concentrated on the first floor, where the main living hub and study/fifth bedroom wrap around a central outdoor entertainment area.
Three sets of sliding doors make the deck accessible from every angle, while the built-in barbecue and outdoor kitchen and overhead heaters are the ultimate companion to any gathering.
Tasmanian oak floors bring natural warmth to main dining and living room, where a large window frames north-facing views over the neighbourhood to the You Yangs.
Winter sun drenches this room and the neighbouring main bedroom suite, where a similar vista awaits.
A floating timber vanity with a stone top and his and hers sinks is a highlight of the new-look ensuite which features a finger mosaic tile splashback.
The same materials are repeated in the family bathroom that services the rear children’s bedroom wing.
For families with older children, the second living room on the ground floor creates a welcome degree of separation. There’s even a powder room on this level, which is also home to an oversized double garage and large storage space.
Other features include a landscaped backyard with a kid and pet-friendly lawn, ducted gas heating, refrigerated cooling, intercom, security cameras and an alarm.
Barry Plant, Highton agent Kieron Hunter will auction 9 Swanbourne Ave, Highton on June 24. Price hopes are $1.3m to $1.4m.
Originally published as You Yangs views are forever at renovated family home in Highton