20 Sullivans Road (Cnr Roxanne Court), Woodend, Vic 3442

Completed in December 2004, this immaculate and supremely comfortable home can be distinguished from a brand new build only by its established gardens.

The bagged brick building presents a deceptively modest frontage to the street, with a wrap-around veranda sheltering two feature weatherboard walls. Visitors through the front door are amazed by the space and style of this custom designed and built home.

A commitment to passive solar design principles adds to the environmental credentials of the home; careful window placement and eave design allows maximum northern winter sun in, whilst keeping out the higher summer sun. It is insulated above statutory requirements, and has solar boosted gas hot water, and rain water tanks for the gardens.

With real granite benchtops and high gloss laminate cabinets, this well designed chef’s kitchen would be at home in a magazine photo shoot. Features include separate oven and grill, 900mm wide gas cooktop, loads of bench and storage space. From here there is direct access to a private courtyard and barbecue area for outdoor entertaining.

The open plan living room is huge, with space for a family to sprawl in comfort, and the formal living areas with separate dining zone are still inviting and provide the room for entertaining on a grand scale.

There are three spacious bedrooms and a separate study. The master has an ensuite, with ‘his and hers’ vanity unit, easy-clean shower recess, and a privacy wall separating the toilet. The large WIR has ample hanging space, built in drawers and shelving, along with space to store larger items like suitcases.

The remaining two bedrooms include deep built in robes. Adjacent to these bedrooms is the family bathroom, with deep bath and another easy clean shower recess. The toilet is separate.

Storage throughout is excellent; with an entry foyer cupboard ideal for coats and storing wine, isolated from direct sunlight and the home heating systems. The large laundry has bench space plus an entire wall of floor to ceiling storage. There is a large linen cupboard.

Almost the entire house has off peak electric slab heating, with individual controls located in each room. There is also a gas log fire in the lounge and split system in the family room. Quality window furnishings and zoned dimmable lighting in all rooms help achieve year-round ambience and comfort.

The lot size is a big 1035m2, and the garden is well-established, with lots of open space, sheltered nooks and mature plants. Located in a quiet part of Old Woodend, this attractive family home is deceptively close to all township conveniences.