Use the 25-minute scenic drive home to unwind, and as soon as you arrive at this property, you will forget the world. Stepping into the house, the quality is immediately evident, and the colour scheme used is soothing and sets the tone. Originally built in the 1950s, the current owners undertook major renovations in 2007/2008 to create a gorgeous well-proportioned, modern home. The kitchen was subsequently upgraded in 2011. Floor tiles feature in the kitchen and one of the benches is wide which is great for preparing food, and it can double up as a breakfast bar. Living is plentiful. There is a dining/living area, plus another nook for the lounge. However, you will feel yourself gravitating to the outdoors. The beautiful private garden integrates with the deck and verandah. By the deck is a wood-fired oven which makes for wonderful entertaining and your guests will not want to leave. The verandah is the perfect spot to sit and contemplate life. One of the bedrooms opens out to the verandah, whilst the master has an ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. The third is a good-size single. Bathroom facilities include a shower over bath, vanity and toilet. There is good cupboard space in the laundry, plus there is further storage with two hall cupboards. To keep the home warm there is a woodburner, double glazing, ceiling, floor and wall insulation. If you are a home handyman or car enthusiast, you will love the set-up of the garage (12x6 metres). There is plenty of room for vehicles and a workshop. A sleepout gives you extra accommodation and this could be developed further. There are also two sheds, a hen run, a greenhouse and a vegetable garden. For children, the hill at the rear of the section is an adventure playground, you won’t be able to bring them back inside! In Lower Portobello days can be spent appreciating the simple things in life, like walking on the beach, swimming, kayaking, or harvesting clams and flounder. This is truly a stunning home which has been well-loved and cared for.
