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Making an impression
Publication: The West Australian
Writer: Cathy Watts
Date: 31st October, 2009
Candy-red doors with frosted glass inserts make a striking first impression at the Asheville, APG Homes' winning display home at Burns Beach.
The doors are set in a rendered facade which includes a contrasting blade wall, a planter box and a feature sectional door to the double garage.
The red colour scheme is carried through the home with the integration of black highlights and Asian-inspired elements adding to the visual impact.
The judges said that the home had a standout bold, modern design.
The Asheville exuded luxury from the first impression of the grand hallway, the judges said.
There is a luxurious feel to the ensuite and main bedroom, good layout and separation of zones.
Inside the front door is a long entry hall with a media room to the left past the garage entry.
The study or home office is at the front of the home adjacent to the main bedroom suite.
This design, with the children's rooms and activity room at the back of the home, has created separate zones for parents and children.
The activity room and bedrooms are separate, yet close to the kitchen for easy access.
The open-plan living and dining area and kitchen are in a flexible space in which the furniture can be set up several ways.
The wall to the north, which runs alongside the living and dining rooms, has a long stretch of floor-to-ceiling windows.
A sliding door opens from the dining area to the alfresco entertaining area, which is under the main roof at the side of the home.
The alfresco area was designed for blocks which do not have the depth to put entertaining areas at the back of the home.
The alfresco area can be seen from the galley-style kitchen, which has a freestanding breakfast bar with a double sink.
The children's wing has three bedrooms with built-in robes, a bathroom with a shower and bath and a separate toilet.
The parents' suite has a walk-in robe, ensuite and powder room.
2009 HIA-NAB PERTH HOUSING AWARDS
Display Homes $280,001 - $350,000
THE ASHEVILLE
SUBURB: Backwater Circle, Burns Beach
BUILDER: APG Homes
PHONE: 1800 884 041