This as-new architect-designed family home boasts a 180 degree vista of Port Phillip Bay that can only be described as astonishing. Local architectural firm John Alkemade & Associates has successfully captured the relaxed beachside ambience this setting demands, while including every modern convenience you’d expect to find in a contemporary home of this calibre. Throw in the facts that it’s been designed to take advantage of the morning light and to provide front row seats to spectacular sunsets and you know that this residence is something completely out of the ordinary. An immaculate stone-paved driveway curves elegantly down from the street to the seven-car garage complete with turntable. Entry to the home is via the landscaped front garden. Once inside, floor to ceiling windows afford a clear view of the bay from every living space. At entry level you’ll find a huge rumpus room, a fully-fitted home office, the guest bedroom which overlooks a private sunny terrace, a family bathroom, powder room, laundry/drying room complete with clever storage and laundry chute. Two more bedrooms, each with built-in robes have doors leading out to the rear terrace and north facing easy-care garden. Big enough for a pool.Take the lift to the upper level, or take the stairs if you prefer. On the landing you’ll pass by another bathroom. At the top, the light-filled kitchen features sweeping stone benches, stainless-steel Miele appliances including oven, microwave/convection oven, cook top and dishwasher, insinkerator, instant hot water, walk-in pantry and beautifully-placed study nook.The adjoining living/dining room has electric day/night blinds and a wall of built-in storage, including a built-in audio/video system. Glass walls on two sides of the room simply slide away to provide access to the glass-fronted balcony and al fresco area. The generous master bedroom is on this level and it too opens onto a balcony. It has an enormous walk-through robe and an elegant ensuite with a spa bath and separate shower. Across the way there’s a peaceful parents’ retreat with windows on three sides.Additional features of this amazing dwelling include polished concrete floors downstairs and solid grey ironbark timber floors upstairs, double glazed windows at the front, alarm system, ducted vacuum, air conditioning and electric wall heaters. No useful corner or space has been wasted as there’s an abundance of storage and even a workshop for the handyman. Perfectly positioned across from a beautiful swimming beach, close to some of Melbourne’s finest schools and within a walk of Parkdale village.