39 Littlewood Street

Hampton VIC 3188

A showcase of Carole Whiting's refined design with textural natural stone (including New Savior limestone benchtops), airy oak floors (in the lightest blonde) and bespoke cabinetry (in 2-Pack, oak veneer and polished-paint), the home breaks new ground with intelligent design at every turn. From an eye-catching 'glass-box' sink and elite Miele appliances (including WiFi-connected induction cooktop) for the custom kitchen, to individually crafted bathrooms (two ensuites plus side-by-side bathrooms to bridge the kids' gender divide), the design is both timeless and of the moment.

With bathroom fittings from Mary Noall, fine timbers from George Fethers, and Dot hangers from Anne Black, the home features only the most sophisticated brands and suppliers. There are Signorino tiles, Artedomus supplies, and Hub and Spencer & Lyda lightingeven the paint-finishes are from iconic Australian brand Porter's Paints. Outdoor areas are completed to a similarly high standard, with Italian glass-mosaics tiling the pool and spa, ironbark pillars and decking for the al fresco zone, hand-cut single-slab bluestone as coping, and saw-cut cobblestone, Wyndham limestone and bluestone as paving.

With a rare focus on family function, the home's signature V Groove panelling seamlessly conceals amenity areas, including a uniquely well-designed 'back of house' encompassing mud-room, laundry and butler's pantry. Similarly seamless storage includes built-in and walk-in robes and 'secret' hallway closets, while uncompromising appointments include zoned climate-control, video-intercom, alarm, 6 camera CCTV and auto-irrigation.

Just 250m from Hampton St's caf society, this is the home of a lifetime in Bayside's most family-wise lifetime location a dash to the station, a jog to the bay and a last minute dash to the Primary School, Haileybury and St Leonards' Colleges.