"Bright, airy Rokeby fits well on compact lots"

The West Australian, New Homes, 21st March

A sparkling kitchen that adds beauty to its functionality extends the Dale Alcock tradition of up-market finishes in the builder's latest addition to its CBD range for compact lots, the Rokeby, at Ellenbrook's Malvern Springs.

CaesarStone benchtops, a stainless steel gas cooktop and canopy range hood over a canopy range hood over a companion underbench oven, a bank of overhead cupboards that supplements a generous array of floor cupboards, pot and standard drawers and a microwave recess in the island bench, all add up to culinary delight for the family cook.

Positioning the laundry next to the kitchen will prove a boon to those families who like to have all their essential utilities in the one area.

The laundry's walk in linen cupboard has four white-lines shelves with an L-shaped return, creating ample space for everyday use.

Dale Alcock Homes managing director Dale Alcock said: "we wanted to achieve a bright, airy feel that is so important to the compact style of home".

This is achieved by using 31-course ceilings down one side, half of which is glazed, from the open home office at the front, through the main suite, living and dining areas to the alfresco area at the back.

The main bedroom has a sliding external door to a small courtyard.

Positioning the ultra-roomy walk-in robe, which includes shelves and drawers, directly opposite the ensuite makes good sense because it increases the potential for creative decor in the 14sqm sleeping area.

Both the ensuite and main bathroom have semi-recessed vitreous china basins set into grey postformed benchtops and clear-glazed, semi-frameless pivot shower doors.

Like the office, the home theatre is open to the entry hall. It has recessed lighting in the dropped ceiling.

The Rokeby's excellent street appeal is enhanced by feature limestone rendering to the contemporary facade.

Mr Alcock said the home's deep porch invited families to sit outside.