"Stylish design has the right mix"

The West Australian, New Homes, 23rd May

Designed to withstand the test of time, Dale Alcock Homes' El Questro presents a sharp, contemporary elevation that sits easily with today's trends and promises to hold its style in the years ahead.

Its narrow blade wall, set at right angles to the main suite, serves as an arresting visual focus and is colour-matched to the aluminium window frames. A translucent garage door and planter box also help to ensure it stands out in the streetscape.

The 6-m long entrance gains a heightened sense of expanse from the detached foyer-like approach to the main suite, and from the semi-open 20sqm home theatre, which has a recessed ceiling.

Tucked well away at the font of the homes, from the bustle of the living zone, the main suite takes on the accepted characteristics of a retreat.

Twin walk-in robes behind the bed, each with full and half hanging space, fitted shelves and drawers, encourage an easy flow through the bedroom and into the ensuite.

The kitchen overlooks the living and dining area, and enjoys the benefit of a big detached walk-in pantry acting also as a discreet divider from the entry hall.

Well appointed, it has CaesarStone benchtops, 900mm stainless-steel appliances, an underbench microwave recess with trim-kit, a soft-close drawer and cupboard door system, and ABS edging and designer handles.

The children's zone is entered via the kitchen. All three minor bedrooms are double size and including sliding-door robes.

Their proximity to the bathroom and a toilet ensures this area is fully-contained.

The El Questro, built on a 450sqm block at the Vale and pitched at the top end of the first home-buyer market and beyond, shows how a floor plan of this type can adapt to narrow lots and meet the ever-changing needs of a growing family.