‘We’d like 2 – 10 acres, relatively flat land, 4 bed 2 bath spacious home with natural surroundings overlooking a dam or vineyard.’ If I had a dollar for every time someone told me this, I’d be able to buy all those things I’ve (my wife’s) really needed (wanted). It’s a dream for many people to have that sense of space and seclusion without having to manage a larger property. 55 Fox Rd Birdwood can offer such a lifestyle.
As you drive up the long driveway past the dam, gums, dry stone walling and pencil pines towards the homestead a feeling of anticipation builds as you look forward to the moment of discovery ahead. The drive ends at a central decorative garden acting as a turning circle leading to a 4 car garage, parking space or implement shedding hidden behind mature ornamental trees.
From there the garden path extends to either a formal or rear entrance, depending on the nature of your visit, as well as towards the visually engaging garden surrounding the home. It’s obvious the garden was planned to create nooks and crannies and frame views in numerous directions to entice children to play and adults to enjoy. Furthermore there’s room for additional improvements whether it be a hit of tennis or a few relaxing laps in the pool.
Internally the home retains its formal country charm throughout whilst maintaining a high level of quality finishes and fittings. Polished floating jarrah timber floors cover the high traffic areas while quality carpet allows for comfort in bedrooms and formal lounge and dining. Ornate cornicing and ceiling roses feature in the formal rooms along with sympathetically arranged pelmets and curtains helping to frame each picture window and the delightful outside garden views.
Continuing a country feel the main bathroom houses a lavish free standing bath and granite topped vanity while the neighbouring laundry is spacious with storage sufficient for a large family. A central lounge houses the slow combustion heater which warms the solid brick walls throughout the lower storey. Additionally a full length verandah runs along the western and eastern walls keeping the home cool. The kitchen is equipped with quality appliances and the jarrah timber bench top ties in perfectly with the flooring.