Leafy views still a major drawcard|4 May 12 @ 09:35am
FROM the outset this house has a picturesque, yet relatively modest street presence. The home, named Deepdene, is on a meandering east-side avenue, with many classic streetscapes.
On entering No.22 Kylie Ave its interwar, Old English/Queen Anne architectural heritage is apparent. The foyer consists of a cosy waiting area, including window seats, leadlight windows and original floorboards.
But the wow factor appears when you step into the open-plan kitchen/dining area with its vast district vistas of Gordon and St Ives. The views were one of the main selling points for the current owners.
They said with its leafy views the home was more like living in the mountains than the middle of Killara. After living here for 10 years the owners are now downsizing. But this house has been a great home for the family that loves to entertain.
On a 2061sq m block this home has a desirable, north-to-rear aspect, and its main living areas are light and bright even on wintry days.
Built in the 1920s, this home has undergone major renovations in the last few years. A living space has been created in the former attic. The gas kitchen on the entrance level was custom-designed by the owners. The owners have also added a bottom storey, so now the house has five levels.
On the entrance level a media room with a panelled ceiling, and a gas fireplace flows from the kitchen/dining area, a great space for the children to entertain their friends and watch movies. Also on this level is the large master bedroom, with leafy district views, and a generous walk-in wardrobe and new ensuite.
On the next level up are three further bedrooms, perfect for older children.
Moving down from the entrance level to the next storey is a capacious billiards room, with travertine flooring and french doors leading out to a terrace. This level also has a kitchenette, laundry and another bedroom, now being used as an artist’s retreat.
The bottom level, also with travertine floors, flows out to the pool and a spa, with a cabana. A grassed area with room for a cricket pitch is just below the pool area.
