Beyond a private street frontage, the elevated home fits so comfortably within its natural surrounds of lush tropical foliage, dappled light and birdsong. From many vantages, the relaxing Ubud retreat inspired pool can be viewed creating an immediate sense of calm and balance. Flexibility of space is also a key captivating factor of this interesting and cherished family property. Multiple glass bi-fold doors on both the upstairs and ground levels transform separate indoor and outdoor living into extensive natural open entertaining areas. Home & Property Features include: ∙ Internal stairs conveniently lead from the bright ground level entry and loungeroom upstairs to the first floor living/kitchen area. ∙ Beautiful, richly coloured Jarrah polished floorboards, tastefully painted throughout, split Air Conditioning, louvres & bi-folds, handy internal laundry room. ∙ Renovated kitchen has Smeg appliances & Miele dishwasher, plenty of soft close storage & a large central island with high quality Essastone benchtops. ∙ Gorgeous antique clawfoot bathub in serene bathroom with garden views. ∙ Undercover breezeway to inspiring glass home office doubles as additional wet season entertaining area. ∙ Fenced 817 sqm property with fully irrigated gardens and shed. ∙ Large saltwater swimming pool is extra deep (just over 2metres) and is surrounded by quality sandstone pavers and tropical landscaping. Peaceful suburb minutes walking distance to CDU, The Essington International Senior College, Menzies, Lakeside Drive Community Gardens and easy bike ride to Rapid Creek week-end markets, foreshore trails & beach, Casuarina shopping & library, Royal Darwin Hospital, Jingili Water Gardens and more. Approximately 15 min drive to International Airport or Darwin CBD. 8 Young Crescent, Alawa is one of those special homes with both modern updated features and those timeless authentic characteristics of tropical Darwin.