Made for entertaining, this is a home to enjoy year-round
Blessed with a prime location on Sydney’s North Shore but saddled with an older single-storey home that was far too small and in need of major renovation, the property owners decided the best solution was to scrap the existing dwelling and build something modern, larger and much more comfortable in its stead.
The new home was built for an executive couple with an older child. The duo entertained frequently — both family and friends as well as business associates — and travelled a lot for work. They wanted to be able to come home to a relaxing and luxurious environment, to entertain guests at home rather than having to go out to socialise, and have space to accommodate overnight visitors.
“Given the condition of the old residence and its lack of entertaining space, it made sense to do a knockdown-rebuild and construct a new, contemporary design befitting the location and the way the family wanted to live,” says Craig Sheens, General Manager, Wisdom Homes. “It also made financial sense to build a new home — one with broad appeal that was finished to a high standard, thereby increasing the property’s value should they wish to sell in the future.”
As the block was large and Wisdom Homes’ range of customisable designs diverse, the owners were able to achieve everything they wanted when they chose the Manhattan 55. Of grand proportions, the design offers four living areas plus a designated dining area. The ground floor has a separate home theatre plus open-plan leisure/rumpus/dining zones that integrate with a wrap-around outdoor entertaining space. Complete with butler’s pantry, the stunning black and white kitchen, warmed with feature walnut timber, is the focal point.
Upstairs there is a cosy lounge area and generously-sized bedrooms, each with an ensuite, walk-in robe and built-in desk. The master bedroom is reminiscent of a luxury hotel suite, with a his-and-hers dressing room, freestanding bath and skylight. To achieve precisely what they wanted, extra space was added to the first floor. The ground-level, undercover alfresco was also extended, providing the perfect complement to the new custom-designed pool.
“Building a home is without doubt one of the most exciting experiences of your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful, too. A knockdown-rebuild project adds layers of complexity to this already challenging experience,” says Craig. “I always urge our customers to understand nothing is straightforward with building. We will encounter issues but it’s how we work together to resolve those issues that is what’s important.”
Wisdom Homes has over 20 years’ knockdown-rebuild experience and the advantage of being able to offer the services of Wisdom Pools and Landscaping. This means your new home and pool can be built and completed under one contract and within the same timeframe.
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