8 Mike Smith Drive, Cambridge, Waipa

Tawa Architecture elegance, in St Kilda

The private residence of the creative minds behind Tawa Architecture, 8 Mike Smith Drive brings a coastal luxe vibe to the sought after St Kilda lifestyle.
The vertical cedar and Stria, and raw concrete block 296sqm (more or less) passive solar home is a restful, elegant oasis, and a vibrant entertainer. On 1736sqm (more or less) with two stands of Himalayan birches and an orchard, and with additional vehicle access of the ROW, the possibilities to add a pool, or studio, are endless, in the meantime automated sprinklers will keep the gardens and lawn looking beautiful.
Oak, and 100% wool underfoot, and raised ceilings throughout the spacious home, are complemented by oversized stackers and full length windows, opening up the home to the private yard, and wrap around decking. Light draws in to the living areas and walkways, and the home also takes advantage of spectacular sunrises and sunsets from the dining table.
The designer kitchen has a seated breakfast bar, bespoke shelving, high end appliances, and the walk through scullery with skylights is a place to bake and prepare, and chat around the coffee machine, as much as it is storage.
Both the main living, and the separate lounge are kept comfortable by gas fireplaces. Sleeping quarters run east to west, the master, with twin vanity ensuite. Three further bedrooms, one very large and accessed via soundproofed double doors, perfect also as a home office or for kids to happily bunk in together. The 2018 home has been future proofed for warmth, comfort and convenience with smart security, programmable underfloor heating in bathrooms, raised insulation ratings, heat retaining low e and argon gas glazing, and internal walls all soundproofed for improved acoustics. Town water supply, as well as a 25,000l underground water tank provides filtered and drinkable rain water to the taps.
A stylish separate laundry, and third toilet easily accessible from the double garage with its pull down attic stair storage, and a extra zone, currently being utilised as a family gym, and with plenty of space out the front for kids to ride scooters, or shoot hoops. Only a short walk to the St Kilda cafe, and recreation areas, family walks to both will become part of living in this exceptional Cambridge community.
With too many extras to mention here, we welcome you to discover for yourself by visiting one of our open homes or arranging a private viewing, detailed information memorandum and LIM also available upon request.
To be sold by way of Auction (unless sold prior) at 11am, 15 November 2022.