A dreamy French provincial-style family home in Dalkeith, brimming with joie de vivre, could easily belong on a Nancy Meyers film set. The three-storey, six-bedroom residence, built by Springate Homes in 2024, offers serious kerbside grandeur with its traditional mansard roof, enchanting dormer windows, and romantic wrought iron balcony.
Designed for Family Living
Jo Springate and her husband Jason, an interior designer and builder, designed and built the home after finding the perfect block opposite parklands with river views. The home accommodates large family gatherings and provides breakout spaces for solitude. The elegant roofline, crafted by skilled tradesmen, incorporates a third storey while adhering to height limits, allowing lofty 3m-high ceilings and extra-tall windows that flood the home with natural light.
Self-Contained Loft Apartment
The top floor features a luxuriously appointed loft-style apartment with sweeping treetop and river views. It includes a sixth bedroom, walk-in-robe, study, double-vanity bathroom, stylish kitchen with premium appliances, and a living and dining area. “Whenever people go up there, they say ‘wow’ because it’s just so pretty,” Ms Springate said. “Using the roof space allowed us to separate the home over three zones so that living spaces are on the ground floor, bedrooms on the second, and the loft provides privacy.”
Gardens and Outdoor Living
True to French country aesthetics, the home features cobblestone pathways and a citrus garden with orange, lemon, and lime trees. The front garden is enclosed by wrought iron gates, ensuring privacy. The back garden feels like an “oasis,” with lush lawn, a sparkling swimming pool, frangipanis, magnolias, wisteria, a herb garden, and an outdoor hot/cold shower.
Interior Details
The interiors are classic yet functional, with quality finishes such as quartzite kitchen benchtops, solid brass tapware including a Zip tap, solid French oak parquetry flooring, classic archways, marble fireplaces, ceiling roses, and traditional wall panelling. Designer lighting sets a warm ambience. “This has been our personal residence so everything was handpicked with no expense spared,” Ms Springate said. “Every detail was thought through so it is not only a very beautiful home – it’s functional.”
Market Listing
The home is listed with William Porteous Properties, with offers invited from the mid $7 millions. Director Peter Robertson noted that new homes of this calibre rarely come to market. “It’s a stunning residence offering a sophisticated European style,” he said. “This is turnkey luxury. The home is premium in every way, and with that, a rare opportunity for a discerning family or couple.”
Contact William Porteous Properties director Peter Robertson on 0427 958 929 for more details and to arrange a viewing at 69 Beatrice Road, Dalkeith.
Property Snapshot
- Land size: 535m²
- Building size: 636m²
- 6 Bed | 5 Bath | 4 Living | Loft Apartment | Study | 4+ Car | Pool
