Blissfully located just a short walk to Rye Yacht Club, this picture-perfect, Cape Cod-inspired four-bedroom weatherboard home is luxuriously appointed and set on almost half an acre (1,749 sqm approx.) of outstanding gardens, complemented by an expansive covered alfresco deck, swimming pool, and kids’ play paradise. Built over two levels, the light-filled formal and informal living areas are enhanced by polished hardwood flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows. The gleaming central kitchen has a central island bench and is fitted with quality stainless steel Euro appliances including a double oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and wine fridge. Glass sliding doors, fitted with insect shields, open to the vast, covered alfresco deck, with heating and a ceiling fan, which overlooks the 7.5-metre-long solar heated swimming pool, set in decked surrounds behind a glass pool fence. The zoned downstairs master bedroom looks out to the front decked verandah and has a fitted walk-through robe and a luxe fully tiled ensuite with a free-standing bath, walk-in shower, and twin stone-topped vanities. The main upper level has lovely tree-top neighbourhood views from the landing, and features two good-sized bedrooms with built-in cupboards, attic windows and sloped ceilings. There is also a white-tiled bathroom with a blonde timber vanity and walk-in shower. The fourth bedroom, or study/home office, is located above the double garage and has its own internal staircase access and would be ideal for teenager or guest accommodation. Other features include a laundry with external access, powder room, under-stair storage, hydronic heating, plus six split systems heating/cooling. Outside the incredible gardens include a separate orchard and vegetable garden plus a greenhouse, and lushly planted ornamental beds and lawned areas amid native Moonahs. The children’s play area incorporates a cubbyhouse with swings, slides, a climbing wall, and a sand pit. The double garage has plenty of workshop/storage space, and there is also under-house storage, and plenty of off-street parking for boats or caravans. Privately set in a tranquil coastal street, it’s about 800 metres, or a 10-minute walk to Rye’s celebrated foreshore, shops, and Yacht Club. • Picture-perfect Cape-Cod Inspired 4 bedroom weatherboard home • Huge 1,749 sqm (approx.) land – almost half-an-acre of outstanding gardens • Tranquil neighbourhood, walking distance to foreshore and Rye Yacht Club • Solar-heated swimming pool and covered alfresco deck • Fabulous kids play area with cubby, sand pit, climbing wall, swings & slide • Double garage and plenty of off-street parking