Auction: Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 10:00am at the Holmwood Auction Rooms, 397-399 Ilam Road, Bryndwr (unless sold prior).
Bryce Monk, now of Threefold Architecture, and the expertise of our Interior designer owner have combined to create a masterpiece of contemporary 'mid-century modern' style in this magnificent single level home set on almost half an acre of park-like grounds. Purpose built for extended family living, accommodation here is on a grand scale. Those looking for space, style and serenity, must see this!
Five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and copious living areas, comprising around 435sqm inside, provide a myriad of possibilities for a new owner's family configuration. This is a home where families can come together or live independently when required. Rest assured these multitudinous spaces in no way compromise form and design. This is a truly beautiful, polished residence worthy of a much deserved Placemakers Home of the Year award in 2015.
A series of box-like pavilions are placed facing north-west along the 2002sqm site with sheltered courtyards between and a wonderful outlook over lush green lawn towards majestic established trees on the boundaries. Electric gates between tall trees bring you in from the road to drive through triple garaging and lots of parking for extra vehicles. The trailer or boat can be hidden away behind, near a small fruit grove of original trees and plenty of room for a thriving vegetable garden come spring.
Inside, clerestory, or highlight, windows set in extra height walls flood living areas with natural light. Seemingly acres of polished concrete floors, warmed with in floor heating, glow, and a vast bank of sliding doors bring the outdoors in. A louvre covered outdoor room has a gas fire for use almost year round. There is dedicated study, a huge games room, and a completely separate living room with built in shelving and a gas fire is a private retreat. Open plan kitchen and family room is a central hub, meeting place and gathering point at any time of day and is augmented by a roomy scullery. Only two bedrooms share a bathroom, the rest have their own, beautifully tiled. The master bedroom has a restful outlook to a lovely tree with tall grasses nodding gently at the windows.
Strategically placed in the north of our city, Grassmere St still retains a sense of the countryside among semi-rural leafy surroundings. Number 38 is part of a small enclave of other substantial homes just five minutes' drive to Merivale, and a main cycleway route can take you into the CBD in less than 20 minutes. Northlands Mall is five minutes' walk away and of course the motorway nearby provides easy access North and South. If schooling is a priority, the property is in zone for ever popular Paparoa St Primary and of course many of our esteemed private schools are nearby.
Our serious sellers have thrived in this wonderfully versatile home since they built it new. However, they no longer have a need for such space and are determined to move forward with the next chapter of life albeit a smaller paired down version! We can see a myriad of possibilities for a large family here, or even perhaps two families! We encourage your viewing but allow some time as there is much to see and appreciate!
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