Special Publications: June 29, 2023

home & leisure | 72
The open-plan kitchen/
dining/living area was
something that appealed
to the new owners when
choosing the design.
“The chance to have a walk-in pantry also
ticked a big box for me,” Amy adds.
The floor-to-ceiling window in the
entranceway “makes quite a statement”, and
this is complemented by three more large
windows along the entranceway, all of which
create a light, airy environment. There is also
a window under the TV.
“It’s quite a cool use of windows, and it
makes the place feel bigger than it is,” Amy
says.
The living area and the master bedroom
feature sliding stacker doors opening to
exposed aggregate patios, creating the allimportant
indoor-outdoor flow on both sides
of the house. The couple have added a deck
linking the two patios, which extends their
outdoor living space. They also wanted to
have an area outside that was big enough for
children to play, but not too big for them to
manage, which has been achieved with lowcare
plantings complemented by slate fencing.
With its cedar and plaster exterior, the
property presents as both contemporary and
timeless. Located in the Previlles sub-division
in Prebbleton, it is ideal for a young family,
and since they moved in at the end of 2021
it has proved the perfect first home for Amy
and Gavin and their infant son Harry.
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