Design outside of the box: Luxe Narrabundah home on the market

If this is what homes of the future look like, then sign me up. Number 104 Captain Cook Crescent exudes modern opulence with a monochromatic palette, bold lines and a striking sculptural facade that draws you in.

This undoubtedly contributed to the home winning HIA House of The Year in 2017, an honour bestowed on only a select few homes in the country.

“The sophistication is sublime, and I love the strong aesthetic. As do the buyers,” Belle Property Kingston agent Louise Harget says.

“The facade is one thing, but the style is consistent throughout. It manages to be cutting edge, yet is still a super practical plan that would be very easy to live in.”

Oversized slabs of concrete make up the lion share of the exterior, with the upper floor jutting out over a tiled wall which conceals the sun-drenched entertaining space. As night falls, the commercial-grade windows glow with interior light adding warmth, depth and yet another clean angular line to the minimalist composition.

The lower floor allows natural light to stream in with an entire wall of sliding glass doors and windows opening up the space and cuts into the rectangular form above. The design is fresh and confident but also makes use of the space it’s in.

“The orientation inspired the Melbourne architect, and they designed a stunning home with a smart use of space that would fit the block perfectly and makes the most of the long northern axis,” Harget says.

“It’s really rare to find a home that captures the northern sun so beautifully.”

Almost every room in the house is positioned to take full advantage of the northern sun, but none more so than the open-plan living space.

The elongated room encapsulates an informal lounging zone with a built-in flat screen TV that could rival any cinema, a family dining zone and a thoughtfully considered kitchen fit for the home chef.

A moody island bench and neat cupboards present themselves to guests but nip around the corner and you’ll find an extended butler’s pantry where you can stash dishes, prepare meals and revel in bench space for days.

When you’re finished entertaining, retreat to the private rumpus room that’s tucked away at the end of the hall next to the fully equipped study.

“You will be hard pressed to write a list of many homes that compare in terms of space, aspect, level of finish and location,” Harget says.

“Being a Classic Constructions display home is exactly why this house is so technologically advanced and has the best of every finish possible.”

We’re talking travertine floor tiles to the kitchen and bathrooms, a main suite and three subsequent queen-sized bedrooms, zero-maintenance decking and integrated barbecue outside, surround sound theatre acoustics to the living space and security monitoring system to name just a few.

And that’s to say nothing of the breadth of sustainable considerations that truly bring this home into the 21st century.

The eco-minded buyer can take solace in the Tesla Powerwall battery and Reposit Power control system, premium LG solar panels and optimised SolarEdge inverter.

As Harget says, this is a remarkable and noteworthy home that demands to be noticed. From the structural garden to the enviable location, there’s no walking past 104 Captain Cook Crescent.

Narrabundah

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Price guide: $2 million +

Auction: 3pm, August 29

Agent: Belle Property Kingston, Louise Harget 0412 997 894