Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
I often find myself assuming that the first home I own will lose out on coveted modern features in order to meet my budget.
Having lived in many rental homes with very small laundries and bathrooms over the years, I often think my first home will likely have similar features.
However, visiting Sterling Homes’ Macquarie Ensuite at Miravale estate, Angle Vale, certainly challenged that perspective.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, double garage home is targeted at first homebuyers and offers all the modern features you could need, along with a stylish yet low-maintenance interior.
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Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
Sterling Homes’ operations manager Rob Argenio says this design has been popular with first homebuyers, as well as young families and those looking to downsize.
“The Macquarie Ensuite has been a popular design in the market due to its excellent features and affordability,” he says.
Suited to a courtyard sized allotment, and measuring 11.51m wide and 18.95m deep, this home offers homebuyers a practical design, packed with modern features.
As previously mentioned, I’ve lived with many houses with small laundries – not to mention visited plenty of display homes over the years – so I know a good laundry when I see it.
The first thing you’ll notice about the Macquarie Ensuite’s laundry is how much space is dedicated to it – it’s long and stylishly finished.
“It’s important when planning your laundry to allocate sufficient space to be able to use the room without it feeling cramped and pokey,” Rob says.
In the display, the sleek laundry also has impressive storage, including a linen cupboard, open shelving, and overhead and under bench cupboards.
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
However, what I love most about this laundry design is the longevity it provides. While having children isn’t on the cards anytime soon, this laundry would easily keep up with the needs of a young busy family.
Storage is another feature that I’ve sparsely had the privilege to enjoy, so you can imagine my delight to see all three bedrooms include built-in wardrobes. The master suite goes one step further to include a generous walk-in robe, nestled alongside the ensuite complete with a shower, toilet and neat vanity.
While the storage will impress, there’s more to enjoy in the master bedroom. Here, you’ll notice the window curves around the front of the home and the high placement of the curtain rails; features which make the room feel spacious and allow natural light to flow throughout.
Further down the hallway, the main bathroom can be found. Yet another practical space, it has been split into three areas and has ample space dedicated to each.
“The bathroom is another room in the house where many people neglect to allow enough space to use the room freely,” Rob says.
“The bathroom in the Macquarie Ensuite was designed to allow the right amount of space for parents to bath their kids comfortably without having to feel cramped.”
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
Practicality might reign supreme on my priority list, but that doesn’t mean I want to lose out on a stylish interior. Luckily, the Macquarie Ensuite has an interior decor that’s nothing short of luxurious.
“The Macquarie Ensuite has been styled with a combination of whites and earthy tones to give the home a cosy and homely feel,” Rob says.
The open plan kitchen, dining and meals area truly shows off the style of this design, with a crisp white palette warmed by the toasty brown island bench and cabinetry.
While this space oozes sophistication, it balances it out with practicality – especially with the use of tiled floors throughout the open plan area.
“They’re durable, easy to clean and resilient,” Rob says. “Tiles also heat up in winter due to the direct sunlight from the sun’s low angle. The heat retention in the tiles means less energy is required to heat up the home during the cooler months.”
Keen cooks will love the U-shaped kitchen, which features plenty of storage and overlooks the cosy dining area – which can be opened out via sliding doors to the backyard for entertaining.
The living area is tucked to the right of the kitchen and offers a cosy den for families to relax in and enjoy a movie.
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
Sterling Homes Macquarie Ensuite display at Miravale Estate, Angle Vale. Photo: Nick Clayton.
The impressive interior of this design is matched by the stylish facade, complete with a feature stone wall and similar earthy toned render and bricks; ensuring your home’s street appeal will age well over the years.
Visiting Sterling Homes’ Macquarie Ensuite, I had no idea my preconceptions of a first home build would be so drastically challenged. Priced from $114,200, this home proves you can build your first home within a reasonable budget and still have all the features you could dream about.
“The Macquarie Ensuite is a design targeted at those wanting a three-bedroom home which provides more luxury than current designs on the market,” Rob says.
“By allowing for more space in the living area and bedrooms the home provides more comfortable and flexible living spaces.”
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