By Dance Aoki
August 28,2015
Enclosed within the lush surroundings of breadfruit and papaya trees, palms and other green-leafed plants, this two-story home located just off of Bello Road is perfect for the homeowner seeking privacy without sacrificing a central location.
On sale now for $479,000, the four bedroom, four bathroom home utilizes natural light, neutral colors, and energy efficient cooling features to heighten the simplicity of the home’s modern elegance.
The concrete home is built at the center of the lot; on either side, two large yards, perfect for lounging or gardening, stretch to the boundaries of the property. At the end of the backyard, the wall of a cliff cuts off access to the property, a natural security feature. Along the boundaries of the front yard, a line of trees masks the view of busy Bello Road below.
A private gate leads from Chalan Tun Jesus Columbus to a carport built for two vehicles at the end of a gently sloping driveway. Custom storage built-ins are featured in every room of the home, including the carport. A staircase leads to a wide-open upstairs balcony where guests can congregate to enjoy the view without having to move through the house.
The vaulted ceilings on the second floor make room for tall windows and glass sliding doors leading to another balcony on the top floor between the master bedroom, the mini suite bedroom, and the third bedroom. The spectacular view extends across the central stretch of the island.
The home is equipped with split unit air conditioners and ceiling fans throughout the home, but to save energy and keep cool, a heat-reflecting elastomeric coating has been applied to the roof. The windows that let natural light pour in are made of tempered glass that resist strong winds, and come with unique, custom-made blinds.
From either side of the staircase, natural light spills into the house through two large glass features. Textured glass bricks built into a lovely blue wall create a glittering facade while also obscuring any visibility. Behind the staircase, the foyer of the main entrance stretches from the bottom floor to the ceiling of the second floor, creating a dramatic sense of open space, heightened by a window casting rays of sunshine onto the entrance.
The first floor is home to the living room, dining room, kitchen and fourth bedroom and bathroom. The living room is surrounded by floor to ceiling sliding doors, also complimented by the custom blinds. The kitchen and dining room sit next to each other, defined by different aesthetic styles that create a separation of space without cutting off the flow of the first floor. The highlight of the dining area is the bay window looking out onto the front yard and its accompanying breakfast nook.
The kitchen is the ultimate display of modern style. An open-faced brick facade covers the entire wall behind the stainless steel stove. Clean, white cabinetry is built into the walls, and a breakfast bar creates additional counter space and seating. Not an inch of space is wasted in the home, and the kitchen is no exception.
This brand new house, custom-built with elegant, unique details, is the ideal location for an owner looking for their modern dream home.
