38 McGregor Street, Fairfield, Vic 3078

A visionary reimagining of mid-century architecture has given rise to this stunning 6-star energy rated sanctuary highlighted by a breathtaking family living zone overlooking a landscaped north-facing rear pool and entertainment oasis. Set in a quiet local-traffic street, this extraordinary residence merges state-of-the-art sustainability with dramatic design, superior craftsmanship and flawless family functionality. Award-winning WARC Studio Architects along with Spencer Garden Design have excelled with this custom-enhanced home crafting a perfectly cohesive indoor-outdoor showcase of natural beauty tailored for a family lifestyle of inner-city excellence. Passive solar design principles come to the fore in a light and airy, rear living and dining room framed by the soaring curves of a timber-beamed ceiling, a feature Danish slimline-brick wall, towering double-glazed windows and a 5-metre wide stack-sliding door to a spotted gum deck. Catering to everyday family life and fun-filled gatherings is an adjoining premium kitchen boasting top-line gourmet appliances and a stone-topped breakfast island, while situated outdoors in sun-splashed seclusion is an undercover alfresco terrace with a Wolf BBQ and Husky drinks fridge by a glistening pool (heat pump) and gas-heated spa. Zoned accommodation ensures absolute privacy with three fitted bedrooms designed for maximum comfort including two with desks and built-in robes, and an exquisite main featuring a bespoke walk-in robe and a chic ensuite. Further is a stylish sky-lit family bath-room (freestanding bath) and a versatile lounge room (Jetmaster fireplace) or possible fourth bedroom if desired. Sustainability is at the core of this amazing home with double-glazing throughout, a 4kW solar electricity system, hydronic underfloor heating and radiators, natural ventilation, heated towel rails, electric blinds, a full laundry, oak floors and wool carpet along with push-button front/rear irrigation and automatic gate off-street parking. A one of a kind for a discerning inner-city family, this head-turning haven is peacefully and conveniently located close to Station Street’s cafes, shops and trains, schools, buses, Darebin Parklands and nature trails, as well as High Street and the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre.