House of the week: The Killarney Heights home that creates a tropical escape in the suburbs

 Resort-style is one of those real estate terms that gets thrown about rather casually, sometimes describing nothing more exciting than an in-ground pool. So it’s fabulous to find a property deserving of the resort-style tag.

The resort vibe starts with the lush plantings of the front garden, complete with koi pond, and continues with the oversized Balinese front door, which opens onto a vast, double-height foyer. Here you’re greeted by an impressive water feature framed by lady palms.

Step up into the living zones – formal spaces to the left and casual living and the kitchen to the right – and straightaway your eyes are drawn outside.

Multiple sets of glass doors open onto the garden,  a genuine entertainer’s delight. There’s a broad, skylit terrace for outdoor dining inclusive of an outdoor kitchen, which steps up to a raised deck with timber bar.

The pool takes centre stage but the garden’s showpiece is the Balinese-style cabana, tucked into a tropical hideaway with entry via an ornamental timber gateway.

An even more elaborate gateway is positioned behind the pool where you’ll also find a hand-carved Balinese feature wall and a giant Buddha to complete the zen package.

Mature bamboo effectively screens out the neighbours, a detail that can also be appreciated from the second-level bedrooms, which overlook the garden. There are five en suite bedrooms, all with built-in storage including three with walk-in wardrobes.

The home is flooded with natural light thanks to the roof lantern that tops the foyer void. The rooms are well-proportioned and there’s ducted air-conditioning plus a gas fireplace in the formal lounge room. A Bose sound system adds to the property’s entertainment credentials.

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The kitchen comes with travertine benchtops and there’s a huge laundry that doubles as a butler’s pantry.

Expressions of interest for the home close on October 19 through Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Australia, who has set a guide of $3.3 million to $3.5 million.

See more of 5 Wexford Place, Killarney Heights here or download the Domain app for more listings with resort-style vibes