The centre of the enormous outdoor space is the pool, connected to the alfresco dining area and the garden. Photo: Home.by Holly.
Peaceful and private, with an expansiveness rare in suburban properties, 52 Sidaway Street in Chapman is a five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home with a lot to say.
Spanning 1274 sqm across a battle-axe block, the property effectively utilises its extensive space, offering the sort of benefits and amenities that are impossible on a smaller block.
“A block of this size means that the usable space is considerable. But it also means that it is set back from the street, making it private and quiet,” home.byholly agent Bianca Emery says.
The large block can accommodate significant outdoor entertaining, and it’s obvious that the past owners have put in a lot of work to transform it.
“The pool area is perfect for summer days and if the sun gets too intense, there’s the cabana. Stone retaining walls and extensive native plantings connect to the alfresco deck at the front of the home, which is also outfitted with a barbecue and a fridge,” Bianca says.
“And for those with accessibility concerns, the deck is accessible by a ramp, meaning the single-level home is wheelchair friendly.”
That’s to say nothing of the fenced front yard, which features a fire pit, lawns and connects to neighbouring green space.
“The outdoor areas are populated by natives, cutting down on maintenance. It’s a very purposeful space,” Bianca says.
That carries through to the interior.
The main bedroom features an ensuite and a walk-in robe, but the home effectively has two main bedrooms, with another at the other end of the house with its own ensuite.
“We find that a lot of families these days live in multi-generational homes and a second main bedroom really helps with that sort of family set-up,” Bianca says.
The remaining bathroom features a large tub, and the hallway half-bathroom adds significantly to the functionality.
A large kitchen opens into the communal living, dining space and connects to the laundry, which has its own access to the double garage.
“The careful reconfiguration of the living spaces and repositioning of the kitchen has completely expanded the functionality and liveability of the home, allowing for a full butler’s pantry and mudroom,” Bianca says.
While the home can easily open up, creating a flow between the deck, the living room, and the family room, the communal area has been designed so that the owner can configure the space for privacy.
“There are frosted glass doors between the two living spaces, which can be closed to create a more private space. It’s very versatile. It can be quite open or it can be more secluded,” Bianca says.
The home benefits from a playground and green space to the front, cutting down on noise and giving the residents instant access to community space.
“This property’s position is great. It’s within walking distance of Chapman shops, which has the most incredible IGA fully stocked with the region’s local produce,” Bianca says.
“Chapman is a great community, especially for families, and nearby Chapman Primary School has a great reputation. There is also a lot of green space around the area, Mount Arawang and the Cooleman Ridge Reserve are very close.”
With space and versatility on the inside and endless entertaining potential outside, all wrapped up in a modern package in a great suburb, 52 Sidaway Street offers the kind of lifestyle that families dream about.
For more information on 52 Sidaway Street in Chapman, contact Bianca Emery on 0403 650 128. And make you check out all the hottest listings on Zango.
