An Award-Winning Home Hits The Perth Market
By Terry Christodoulou
Fri, Feb 19, 2021 4:54am
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A combination of technology, sustainability and luxury – 42 Hobbs Avenue, Dalkeith, WA is an multi-award-winning home by Giorgi Exclusive Homes is an indulgent display in the sought after enclave of Dalkeith.
The combination of soaring ceiling heights, glass walls and the use of architectural voids sees the residence create a capacious, light filled home spread across an 1103sqm plot.
The 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 4-car garage home boasts Carrara marble tiling underfoot that is heated by a cutting edge under-floor hydro cooling and heating system throughout.
The main living area – which sees the lounge, dining – is fitted with a gas fireplace amd extends to one of the three kitchens in the home fitted with Gaggenau appliances and a Corian benchtop, supplemented by a scullery.
Entertaining is not limited to the indoor spaces, with the living area spilling outdoors to the alfresco lounging area replete with outdoor kitchenette, pizza oven and infinity pool. Elsewhere, the residence boasts an expansive wine cellar, including temperature-controlled cellaring.
The main bedroom sees an oversized ensuite, complete with marble adornments along with an elongated walk-in robe. The other bathrooms throughout the residence match with marble tiling.
Also upstairs is a retreat and expansive study area which is accessible via the internal lift or the stairs.
Throughout the home, a number of sustainability measures including underground rainwater tanks and recycled grey water as well as clever features including remote energy management and a smart home system that controls the intercom, lighting and shutters.
Sat in the enviable suburb of Dalkeith it offers the best of Perth’s village life, the residence is nearby Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club and the Swan River.
The listing is with Shengxi Li from Honsun Realty (+61 487 380 423). Asking price; $7m.
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