From Singapore to Australia: Park Orchards reno dream becomes reality with 1400-bottle wine cellar, home theatre
3 Paddys Lane, Park Orchards is for sale.
Broken toes, love and hard work went into the massive renovation a Park Orchards house transformed into an entertainer’s paradise, boasting a 1400-bottle wine cellar, soundproofed home theatre, bar, pool and tennis court.
The owners of 3 Paddys Lane transformed the abode into a modern and luxurious family home after purchasing the property while living in Singapore.
They spent more than four years planning the home’s upgrade before returning to Australia.
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The four-bedroom property last sold for $805,000 in 2006, according to CoreLogic.
It is now on the market with a $3.45m-$3.6m asking range.
The owner said she and her husband launched the reno by taking the brown brick 1970s-era house “back to the frame”.
“It is very different today, there was a lot of money and sweat, tears and broken toes that went into the renovation,” she said.
“We stripped off all the old plaster and added new plumbing and electrical.
“We installed new flooring, roofing, windows and insulation in the floor, walls and roof.”
The house before the owners did their renovation.
And the transformed home, post-renovation.
The soundproofed theatre has reclining chairs.
A stylish living area.
Outdoors, the saltwater chlorinated pool is surrounded by bluestone paving and is located near an outdoor kitchen.
The owner said her family had hosted many poolside celebrations for up to 150 people including birthdays and engagement events.
The landscaped garden, set upon 4038sq m, contains Australian and New Zealand native flora which attracts kangaroos, echidnas and the occasional koala.
A “before” image of the kitchen before the renovation.
The kitchen was renovated to include stone benches, stainless-steel appliances, a Liebherr refrigerator and soft-close cabinetry.
Before …
… and Hollywood-esque glam after!
The owner and her husband are planning to purchase a smaller property now their children have left home.
The owner said their son had enjoyed watching sport in the seven-seat home cinema before he moved out.
Other drawcards of the home include a gym, a built-in American Oak bar, wireless Sonos speakers throughout and balcony access from all bedrooms.
“We’re on a slight hill so you look out to all the greenery,” the owner said.
The wine cellar and tasting room can store up to 1400 bottles.
The property is 4038sq m.
A swanky bathroom, one of the three in the home.
A spacious lounge area.
Marshall White Manningham agent Simon James Smith said the house’s listing had attracted more than 25,000 online views.
“We have had people who have come from Queensland go through the property and people from Brighton, so that’s a bit of a change for them, locals and a gentleman from Singapore,” Mr Smith said.
“Most people are just blown away by how big a job it must have been and also how great the renovation is.”