McDonagh Blake

Everywhere you look and from every angle of this property there is a picture worth painting. Named 'Karinya' meaning 'peaceful home', charm, character, style and space keynote this expansive brick executive residence that has all the modern convenience and freshness you would expect in a 10 years young house. Positioned on a 1182sqm approx corner block to allow wide tracts of light and airy green space around it, feelings of openness and prosperity have been achieved through a harmonious blend of historical elements. Enjoy the wide Colonial wraparound verandah, the Queen Anne bay window, rosettas and pendant lighting, decorative fireplace, beautiful Brushbox floorboards and 9ft (2.7m) high ceilings.

A total of 346sqm approx of accommodation include a 35sqm SLUG, workshop and a triple carport. The home has 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom, with ensuite and WIR, looks out to a perfumed parterre garden, winding path and bird fountain. A place of great relaxation, the massive 28sqm approx BBQ pavilion, with plantation shutters, accommodates a 5m approx long bench with cupboards, drawers, a hutch for a bar fridge and a Grand Turbo Jetmaster BBQ with 6 burners and Rotisserie.

The light and large country kitchen is the ultimate place for you to create gastronomic sensations, with its granite benches and high calibre S/S appliances, including an Ilve 900mm oven, 5 burner gas cooktop and Asko dishwasher. Downstairs is a large home theatre/family room, a home office area, a sewing room, a home gym/cellar, 2 services and storage rooms, huge laundry and a bathroom. Included are the data projector and surround sound system, gas heating and R/C air both ducted throughout the house, 4 large water tanks and a Swim Spa (jetstream resistance lap pool).

In a great location, it's only minutes to either St Ives or Turramurra shopping villages, and to Bobbin Head for watersports, bushwalking and picnics. This property offers all the pleasures of resort living with the ambience of a warm and comfortable family home, near quality private schools and with an oval, playpark, 2 tennis courts and bus stops at the end of the street.