24 Verbena Road, Birkdale, North Shore

Super-sized family sanctuary - endless options

Ignore the CV. Extremely motivated vendors that must sell!

This special property celebrates the proportions, generous space and flourishing gardens usually associated with country living but is located in a well-connected and convenient North Shore pocket. The expansive 1083sqm site is drenched with sun and incorporates an inground swimming pool complex, vege patch and orchard, as well as plenty of room for kids to explore and enjoy.

Solid bones and classic character create an inviting ambiance inside, with the expansive block and weatherboard residence rising up over a series of light-filled levels. This well-considered floorplan offers great separation for accommodating large or extended families and working from home.

The very generous and open-plan living, dining and kitchen space is warmed by a wood burner and opens out to an enclosed deck with sliding windows, the perfect spot for an evening soak in the spa enjoying the view. There is a bedroom, bathroom and separate study/media room also on this level. Upstairs offers three more bedrooms, including the master with ensuite and elevated westerly views.

With its own bathroom and outdoor access, the fifth bedroom on the ground floor is a dream teenage pad or ideal home office. The triple internal garage is complemented with plenty of off-street parking on the flat driveway.

Entertaining comes into its own in the generous games room downstairs, which boasts an authentic, full-sized bar and flows out poolside. A large tank collects rainwater for the pool and the flourishing gardens and orchard extend down to the rear of the site. Those with green fingers will relish the unique opportunity to enjoy a more sustainable and self-sufficient, garden-to-table lifestyle in such a convenient urban location.

Verrans Corner is just a short walk from home, as are the New World supermarket and excellent local schools. Highbury Shopping Centre and motorway onramps are just a short drive away. Not to mention the beautiful nearby bush walks (Eskdale Reserve) and nature thriving in the area.