Demolished California bungalow inspires luxury Manifold Heights rebuild
33 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights, is on the market for $3.45m to $3.65m.
Demolishing and rebuilding with a design nod to the original California bungalow at this Manifold Heights property was an important detail for the vendors when they embarked on the journey to construct a new family home.
“The existing home was a bungalow, so we paid tribute to the original home by building a new version of a California bungalow,” they said.
Through the rebuild, the vendor, who owns Vault Construction Management, and his family were able to design a house that accommodated all their needs as well as those of any guests, including a fully equipped studio apartment with a bathroom at the rear above the garage.
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“There are open living areas where we can all be together as well as separate spaces when we need our own time. There is an office so we can work from home, a separate living/playroom area for the kids and the studio apartment also for grandparents and guests to stay over,” the vendor said.
The multiple living spaces are a major drawcard of 33 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights, allowing most family dynamics to be catered for as well as changing needs.
The chef’s kitchen, which is positioned at the home’s rear, features an island bench, marble countertops and splashback, breakfast bar, butler’s pantry, banks of storage and a suite of Miele appliances.
Marble adds an air of luxury to the kitchen.
The swimming pool promises summer fun.
The bathrooms are finished in classic style.
It connects via French doors to a spacious covered terrace with curved brick seating for convenient year-round get-togethers.
“We love how the house is connected to the external areas. The indoor/outdoor connection is great,” the vendor said.
“The undercover outdoor dining/seating area has an open fireplace and built-in barbecue area so we can congregate outdoors in warm weather as well as the cold.”
The outdoor space, which also features a basketball court and pool, is one of the vendor’s favourite features of the home.
“Our best memories are being in the outdoor spaces, pool, basketball court and grassed area with family and friends, followed by an outdoor barbecue” they said.
The elegant lounge features built-in cabinetry for extra storage.
Basketball anyone?
The location, a quiet neighbourhood of blue-chip Manifold Heights, is also a winner.
“We love the area. It is nice and quiet but very close to all amenities. Walking through the tree-lined streets is very nice,” the vendors said.
The main house has four bedroom, which all have walk-in wardrobes and direct access to luxe ensuites or bathrooms that boast marble fit-outs and underfloor heating.
The main bedroom suite includes a bay window with a garden outlook and dual walk-in wardrobes. Custom cabinetry in the dedicated study, commercial grade double glazing windows and doors, a CCTV security system, plaster-lined roof skylights, hydronic heating, and a dedicated powder room to service the pool are among other high-end inclusions.
Jellis Craig Geelong agent Marcus Falconer is selling 33 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights with $3.45m to $3.65m price hopes.