5 Porter Street

Enviably positioned in a leafy, lifestyle neighbourhood, opposite parkland and just steps to the Thomas Street Reserve, this impeccably presented character-rich Hamptons'-inspired family home will captivate with its light-filled living spaces, indoor/outdoor connectivity, and recently updated luxury bathrooms by multi-award-winning architectural designers GIA Renovations. Verdantly cocooned in fragrant jasmine, the free-standing double-storey rendered brick and weatherboard residence is set behind a traditional picket fence with an automated driveway gate to a carport and remote-operated garage. Renovated and extended, the four-bedroom home's highly considered floorplan, encompassing two light-filled living areas, three bathrooms and two powder rooms, with main bedroom options on each level, invites adaptive single-storey or multi-generational family living. Aesthetically harmonious with a refined monochromatic colour palette, the high-end fit-out is introduced with engineered oak flooring while the east-west orientation embraces morning light in the front-facing rooms and glowing afternoons in the main open plan living and entertaining space. Defined by an engineered stone custom island bench with built-in diner section, the designer kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances including double convection and micro/combi ovens, an induction cooktop, and an integrated dishwasher. It also features a pull-out pantry and a large double-door pantry/appliance garage. Sliding/bi-folding glass doors open out to the elevated alfresco deck, which extends to the delightfully private wraparound rear garden. The three bathrooms and upper-level powder room are rich in the signature style elements of GIA Renovations with features including terrazzo-tiled floors, stone vanities, backlit mirrors, and heated towel rails. The downstairs main bedroom has a walk-in robe and shower ensuite, while the upper level main has front balcony access, a wall of custom robes, and a shower ensuite. The additional two bedrooms are both generously sized, with built-in robes and are zoned near the main bathroom with a walk-in shower and free-standing tub with bath spout, plus a separate powder room. Additional features include a built-in study nook, a downstairs powder room, a laundry/utility room with under-stair storage, double block-out roller blinds, central heating and evaporative cooling, plus split system heating/cooling. Outside is a garden shed, an under-deck water tank, and a secure off-street parking space in addition to the garage and carport. Perfectly positioned close to Thomas Street and Boss James Reserves and within easy walking distance to Hampton Street dining, transport, beach and boutiques, with leading schools including Haileybury and St Leonard's colleges nearby. Bluff Road cafés, shops and supermarket are also just moments away.