Light, Location, Lifestyle

84 Rugby St in Merivale is a special home set on a 1,349sqm parcel of land. It delivers a fabulous family lifestyle in walking distance of Merivale Village and excellent public & private schools.

Built in 1930, it was substantially rebuilt & extended in 2014 by John Creighton Builders. A classic 'Cape Cod' style with the charm of a traditional house and the comforts of a contemporary home; open spaces, warmth, lots of light and a fabulous entertainers kitchen.

The front door opens into a central hall that divides the house into formal & family living areas. French oak floorboards lead to an elegant northwest sitting room, a formal dinning room wallpapered in 'Humming Birds' by Cole & Son, both with gas fireplaces and an office.

The heart of the home is a sun drenched Ingrid Geldof designed kitchen and living area on the northeast side. The kitchen is the hero, with a massive island bench with bar stools for breakfast and drinks with the cook.
A rumpus room with ample space for kids to retreat adjoins the living area.

Upstairs there is a luxurious new master bedroom that enjoys both the morning and evening sun, an ensuite with a 'slipper' bath and a dressing room. There are three more generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Separate to the house is a new studio, which is completely rebuilt with a beautiful marble bathroom. Perfect as an office, teen retreat or fifth bedroom.

The kitchen-living area opens out to a sunny terrace, with a new tiled and heated pool and new astro turf tennis court. The house is set in established landscaped gardens, redesigned in 2014 by Robert Watson.

Features: Ingrid Geldof kitchen, 5 living areas, 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms
Outdoor features: New heated & tiled pool, new astro turf tennis court

Other features include double glazing, gas & heat pump heating and cooling, alarm, pantry, new laundry & powder-room, under floor heating in bathrooms, built in robes, garden shed, double garage & off street parking.

Outstanding.