2015 HOUSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS

New Home $400,000 - $500,000

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This family friendly Warkworth residence is well worth a look. With three bedrooms, a study, open-plan living, two bathrooms and a double garage, it ticks all the boxes for modern life.

From the raked ceilings in the entry, to the high stud in the living room, the sense of space is super. Enhancing the flow, bi-fold doors in the open-plan living and dining area slide back to a covered patio. The exposed truss and raked rafters are lined with a Hardigroove soffit for an elegant touch. Thanks to the enviable north-facing position, all-day rays deliver loads of light and warmth. Keen foodies can chop and fillet the day away in the designer kitchen. Modern appliances, soft-close hardware and Trendstone benches add an extra serve of style to this entertainer’s haven. Others can find their bliss in the adjoining media room which connects to the kitchen through glazed doors. The family bathroom and master ensuite are tiled for fuss-free cleaning. A data management hub and central vacuum system make everyday life that little bit easier.


New Home $500,000 - $650,000

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Glorious glazing, a high stud and an angled feature wall allow light to flood into the entry foyer of this architecturally designed home in Millwater Estate, Silverdale. The staircase and hallway reap the luminous rewards, too.

A set of glazed cavity sliders part ways to welcome visitors into the main living space, an open-plan area embracing lounge, dining and kitchen. The separate scullery is housed out of sight. Food lovers will flock to the well-designed kitchen with its Caesarstone benchtops, full-height cabinetry and modern appliances. LED lighting enhances the space. A gas-infinity unit promises endless hot water. For those who like to entertain, the dining space can be opened to the outdoors via bi-parting sliders. Vitex decking sets the scene for summer nightcaps. The space itself is capped off by feature overhangs. Upstairs, away from the main living space and three bedrooms, the media room is encased in acoustic insulation. An engineered timber mid-floor helps to absorb sound from the enviable entertainment centre.