I can see you. As I step up to the first step, and as I make my way through the front entrance, I marvel at the exquisite paintings and scultures, adorning the walls and the hallway to my left and my right.
As I peek into the master bedroom, to see a grand queen size bed, tallboy and a dresser, (all storage galore!) I am even more impressed upon further inspection to find an adjoining ensuite: double shower, further highlighted by 2 basins against the far wall, allowing plenty of space to get ready. Hint hint. The basins are lined underneath with a steady row of drawers, for any lotions, shampoos and make up products that need to be withdrawn within moments at any given time.
And connected to the ensuite is the motherboard: the walk-in-robe. Need I say more? Sections that allow full dresses to hang elegantly without touching the ground, paired with other hanger sections that allow jeans, tops, and singlets to co-exist harmoniously together, allowing ample room for all. A shelf runs along the top, for additional storage of mementos: photo albums, childhood treasures, and miscellaneous amounts of sentimental junk.
Out of the bedroom, down the short hallway and immediately to the left, I find the laundry. This here is a practical laundry: drawers lined up against the wall, which is in line with the washing machine and basin, are parallel to the high cupboards above which likewise stretch from wall to wall. And in one corner sits a full-length cupboard; there is no shortage of space in this laundromat.
Once I step out of the laundry, moving towards the back of the house, I reach the money shot. The living area. The huge all-encompassing space, that includes the kitchen, eating area and lounge, is all connected yet distinctly separate from one another in space and in style. Despite this, each zone flows into the next, creating a sort of chi, feng shui effect, that to the less-spiritual person, you just can't put your finger on.
The kitchen is a chef's dream: drawer upon drawer, cupboard upon cupboard, complimented beautifully with a spacious walk-in corner pantry. Large oven and cook-top, allow for fantastic meals to be prepared simply, easily and magnificently. The large rectangular bench-top, not only allows the proud host to prepare and cater to dinner party guests, but also acts as a double table; perhaps a good 6 people can eat around it.
The actual dining table, in the middle of the room has so much space, you can even add an extra table on either end to accomodate for additional guests! It provides a melodious space, a great melting pot for experiencing the food being prepared, to enjoying the comforts of the home in front of the television on the oh-so-comfy couch.
Speaking of the couch: what comfort it is to relax on you in the lounge. As I sit, taking in the luxuriousness, easiness, but also functionality of the huge living space, I'm able to breathe, relax and fully appreciate all that is around me, as it is all at my finger tips. The bookcase displaying your favourite reads on the right to the wall length windows, is only a short distance away from the buffet that stores the most flavoursome wines, liquers and spirits that your taste buds can easily grow accustomed to. Sitting here, as the fireplace looms on the opposite wall, I can easily see the day washing away, as I sink deeper and deeper into the couch, and deeper and deeper into an unconscious bliss.
The fireplace holds a surprise of its own, for on the other side, it houses a separate yet connected room, a reading room, or relaxing room you might say. What do you wish to do? Watch one of the movies from the ever-ranging DVD catalogue? Read a book in the comfy lounge chair, propped up by cushions that are so large they all but envelope you in their softness? Have a drink, just sit in the room and be? Or perhaps take a lie down on the wide angled couch, allowing the warmth of the double-sided fireplace to melt everything away? All this is possible in this room, where it becomes what you want it to.
Adjoining the lounge area, through the wide glass doors is the alfresco. This is an entertainment complex in its own right. Whether you choose to play a spot of billiards, sizzle a steak on the barbie, relax with a drink on the deck chairs, or simply enjoy the nostalgia that the walls around you paint: spotted with 60s, 70s and so forth memorabilia from around the world - cars, celebrities, personal items of worth - here you escape into another world. As with the lounge area you enjoy the space and luxuries around you, here you escape ALL spaces to become something entirely different. You're the star of the room, the pro of the billiards, the chef of the barbie, the celebrity sunning themself, cocktail in hand. It all happens here. Here anything and everything is possible.
Towards the end of the house, lie three bedrooms, ready and waiting. Do you want to be a guest here, and enjoy the not-so-humble joys of this home? You can :) And waiting for you will be a full sized wardrobe, to unpack your things and allow you to fully setlle in and enjoy all the delights that this experience has to offer. Come by yourself, or come with a partner or friend: there is room for all in the double bedroom rooms available. And nestled within the 3 bedrooms, with bathroom and toilet area, is the additional study. Practicality and functionality reign again as one wall in this study nook becomes a warm, inviting office space, for any personal projects you may wish to endeavour upon, while behind you lies a huge walk in cupboard, allowing additional space and storage for the keen host who says that storage is never enough (!)
The stunning mirrors, fantastic paintings, memorable photos, and modern sculptures that adorn this home, make it all the more brilliant. They paint a picture of the owners, one of warmth, love, creativity and style. Modern ideas fused with unique creations; it all comes together. The storage is there, as is the innovation. It is a perfect balance of functionality and fashion. I envy the style, the look, the lifestyle. This life is sublime.
As I finish this tour of the home, I realise: I am the host with the most. The chef with the sparkle in the kitchen. The celebrity with a cocktail sitting in the outside alfresco.
I am all of it. And I am all of it, because soon, it will all be mine.
The light is shining at the end of the tunnel. It is a tiny light, growing closer and closer every moment. I know, my time will come. And when it does, the house will sing and dance with happiness and love.
You are my house. I hope to see you in a year. And I hope that you are more magnificent in experience than in my dreams.
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