Better and more beautiful than brand new
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What happens when an up-and-coming builder buys a townhouse someone else built a few years ago in a relatively new complex?
He picks up his tool belt and gets to work making it over in his own style.
There is not one inch of 107/26 Max Jacobs Avenue in Wright that hasn’t been pulled apart, sanded back and refitted in the most beautiful way.
And a tour through this townhouse will ruin your expectations for any other.
Alex Moscaritolo of Moss Building and Carpentry has meticulously upgraded every nook and cranny of his contemporary home to give it more light, space, luxury and thoughtful design flourishes than you could think possible.
If you are looking for somewhere high spec in a suburb which doesn’t cost the earth, then look no further, as this is perfection at an affordable price.
This townhouse offers everything a professional couple, downsizers, or even a young family could want in a home. When we say there is nothing to do here, there isn’t.
Move in and enjoy sunlit mornings in the split-level open-plan living areas, underneath vaulted ceilings with dramatic skylights. Or move out the back for some entertaining in the private alfresco courtyard, complete with outdoor kitchen (we are talking built-in sink, BBQ and glass-fronted fridge) under a timber-lined outdoor ceiling.
The existing kitchen has had an upgrade with a new Bosch stovetop and oven, Miele dishwasher and water filtration system on tap. But why drink water when the downstairs garage features a glamorous custom-built underground wine cellar with temperature-regulating double-glazed windows? While you’re down there, we also challenge you to find a more pristine garage…
The formerly conventional closed-in staircase has been made a central feature of the home, remade in glass and illuminated by another two skylights and the bedrooms are elegant sophistication.
It’s clear that Alex has an obsession with joinery as every room has built-in cupboards, desks, shelving or wall features which show his design flair and skill on the tools.
The walk-in robe in the master suite (complete with sensor light strips under the cupboards) is a case in point. From the engineered timber floors downstairs to the pristine and plush wool carpet upstairs, no corner of this spacious four-bed, two-bath with extra ensuite, and two-car garage home is spared the full upgrade.
The neutral colour scheme and amount of light – artfully controlled by long linen drapes, plantation shutters and electric roller blinds over double-glazed windows – makes this a serene home, where entertaining would be a dream.
The landscaped front garden is fully irrigated, and the upkeep of a traditional backyard is avoided beyond watering the potted plants on the back terrace. Just grab your mountain bike or frisbee and join the throngs of other outdoors types on any of the nature trails dotted around this townhouse complex.
There’s also easy access to major bus stops, local schools, a dental surgery, gyms, parks, shops and more.
Certainly, this home will not be one in which you need to spend any amount of time renovating or upgrading. It’s all been done for you – making it better than brand new.
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Photography by Andrew Ly, Nineteen Creative
