79 RIDGE STREET, Merewether NSW 2291

From the street, you'd never guess what's waiting behind the unassuming façade, this Webber Architects creation is a genuine reveal, and its 2010 MBA Excellence in Building Award makes perfect sense the moment you step inside. Every level feels considered and beautifully crafted, with the main living zone lifted to the top floor to soak in sparkling by night city views, a peek of the ocean, and those cooling nor-easterlies that roll straight through the front verandah. The kitchen is the natural anchor of the space, an island design fitted with a 900mm Miele gas cooktop, pyrolytic oven, and a brand-new double dish-drawer. It's all framed by superb Grasco Joinery cabinetry that gives the home its quiet sense of luxury and clever, intuitive storage. Blackbutt flooring bounces light around the room, automatic blinds shape the mood, and the flow out to the rear deck makes entertaining feel effortless. Out here, the barbecue kitchen and the electric-heated wet-edge pool feel like a little private retreat cleverly tucked into the block. Drop to the mid-level and you'll find three robed bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a generous second living room. The flexibility here is brilliant, use it as a kids' zone, a guest wing, or reconfigure for a fourth bedroom. A central courtyard brings greenery and calm into the heart of the home, and the master bedroom shares that same elevated city outlook, framed by windows that draw in lush, irrigated gardens. On the ground floor, a secure double garage keeps parking simple, while the purpose-built office is ideal for working from home or meeting clients without stepping into the main living areas. And of course, this is Merewether-750m to the sand, morning coffees from Convoy Commune, fresh bread from the local baker, quick dips at the Ocean Baths, and sunset drinks at the Beach Hotel or Surfhouse. It's a tight-knit neighbourhood with a laid-back rhythm, and this home gives you an award-winning base right in the middle of it. - Elevated 413sqm block with irrigated gardens and north-easterly aspect - Security cameras, ducted a/c, ducted vacuuming, keyless entry, video intercom, gas fire, solar hot water, entrance water feature, ceiling speakers, additional bathroom upstairs. - Island kitchen with Miele cooking appliances, integrated Liebherr fridge/freezer, new Ziptap with sparkling water, new double dish-drawer - The Junction Public school – 1.1km, Holy Family Primary – 500m - Lingard Private Hospital – 850m, Honeysuckle – 4.2km