Ratina and the Waves may have been walking on sunshine, but I was dancing up a rainbow staircase.
A Swarovski crystal chandelier high overhead cast myriad mini colourful patches of light on the gracefully curving timber steps of this Booragoon home, thanks to sunlight pouring in through a glassed section of the roof.
Somewhere Over the Rainbow turned out to be the sleeping quarters of this four bedroom home, including a commodious main bedroom, with a street-facing balcony.
The spacious ensuite is semi open, with lovely white plantation shutters.
No doubt they’re opened for romantic baths in the deep tub, or closed for quiet solitude–or singing in the shower.
Back on terra firma there’s plenty to make you sing in this home on 748sqm, from the bamboo floored entry foyer and beyond.
The formal lounge/dining is currently a teenage retreat for the vendors’ daughter, a spacious area for sleeping, studying and entertaining, with its own doors to the pool.
It’s a sensible use of space not needed thanks to a huge semi-open lounge/dining/kitchen area which is the heart of this family home.
The capacious kitchen is a delight, with acres of Caesar stone benchtops, including a large breakfast bar, glass splash-backs and a lovely bay window wrapping around the sink, giving soothing garden/pool views.
On a practical note the oven is self-cleaning and the stovetop induction, making it safe for little fingers–or clutzy cooks.
It’s a step up to the lounge with its bank of tall xwindows looking out through a lush garden to the street.
You’ll be singing Bali Hai as you step out on to the covered patio to be greeted by a sparkling blue pool, with its natural stone waterfall and Bali-style thatched cabana, with its timber floor.
You can go bush in native Ken Ingram Park just across the road or for more sophisticated head to Garden City, which is walking distance, but you may want the car for all those purchases, and Applecross Senior High School is just down the road.
11 Colleran Way, Booragoon
price on application
Eric Hartanto 0421 272 152
Harcourts Applecross
Phone 9364 2788