This pole home in a prized northern suburbs position doesn’t give much away at a glance. Photos: One Agency Kane Downie.
Showing not much more than a discreet garage door, 10 Kirton Road, Austinmer doesn’t give much away from the street, but a step past the threshold reveals an intuitively designed split-level home that makes the most of its position at the nexus of all things good in Austinmer.
Within easy walking distance to the charms of Moore Street, popular Austinmer Beach, the train station that can whisk you away to Sydney in about an hour and Austinmer Public School – yet protected in its elevated position from the hustle and bustle of the popular tourist destination – this home is a rare gem in one of Austinmer’s best pockets.
“Because it’s a pole home and positioned off the street, it’s supremely private despite its central position,” One Agency’s Kane Downie says. “It’s the kind of position not everyone knows or thinks about, and for that reason, a well-kept secret.”
Inside, an immaculately presented split-level home with a contemporary coastal aesthetic captures ocean views from the breaking waves of McCauley’s Beach to Sandon Point beyond.
The aesthetic is characterised by beautiful Blackbutt flooring and timeless plantation shutters throughout, while the design optimises the floor plan for privacy, space and comfort.
“Thanks to the split-level layout and the nature of the pole home, the distances between the floors create an easy flow as you move through the home. Instead of a full flight of stairs, it feels really quite nice to skip down a few steps and be on a new level,” Kane says.
“It also results in a nice separation between the bedrooms and living spaces, making it ideal as an Airbnb, a holiday hideaway or a home for a growing family that values privacy.
“Adding to this serenity, the home is surrounded by established trees, so when you’re not gazing out at the ocean, you’re taking in lush greenery and the amphitheatre of the escarpment from every window.”
All the hard work has been done to ensure the dramatic slope of the yard offers nothing but spaces that are a joy to be in.
The ground floor is the heart of the home, with a kitchen featuring a monumental island bench and quality appliances. Here you can prepare meals as you gaze at the ocean view in the distance.
The open plan living and dining space connects to a covered balcony welcoming ocean views.
On the first level, four generous bedrooms all have built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has the added luxuries of its own ensuite and private balcony – one of two balconies on this level.
The main bathroom features a stunning fluted freestanding bath beckoning you in for a soak, and a separate shower.
Also on this level is a European laundry with a tub, shelving and direct access to outdoors.
Other features include smart keyless entry, air conditioning, gas points for additional heating, a generous double garage with remote access and internal entry and a sizeable workshop that adjoins ample under-house storage space.
Outside, the home rests its case, as landscape mastery has transformed the dramatic slope of this elevated 555 sqm plot into a collection of spaces that offer a variety of joyful experiences.
“The landscaping involved the kind of work most people would balk at, but it’s all been done to a very high standard, and now just waits to be enjoyed,” Kane says.
Central to this is an expansive hardwood entertainment deck connecting to a cleverly conceived Balinese-style garden sanctuary.
In addition, a convivial firepit set-up calls for a bottle of wine shared with friends under the stars.
Though behind its entrance there’s the sense of an idyllic rainforest, all Austinmer has to offer is at hand, and the cosmopolitan Thirroul Village shopping and dining are less than 1 km away, making this home a gateway to an enviable lifestyle.
For more information on 10 Kirton Road, Austinmer, phone One Agency’s Kane Downie on 0409 969 032.
