48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
The ultimate entertainer’s lifestyle awaits in a Rapid Creek home with year-round indoor-outdoor living, a swimming pool, and plenty of room for the whole family.
Located within walking distance of the foreshore, the contemporary two-level home at 48 Chrisp St features a grand entrance foyer with floor-to-ceiling glass, six bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and resort-style amenities set among landscaped gardens.
Vanessa Schuurman and her husband bought the property in 2022 after falling in love with its location, size and design.
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
“We loved the glass and how much natural light it allowed into the house,” Ms Schuurman said. “It also has this great focus on indoor-outdoor living where you can open everything up and get really good airflow, especially in the dry season.”
The couple also saw an opportunity to transform the gardens.
“We love gardens and particularly tropical gardens, so we engaged a landscaper to create more natural shade and privacy,” Ms Schuurman said.
“It’s changed the whole look and feel of the property and there’s so much more birdlife now.”
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
The Schuurmans have made other improvements to the home in their time living there, including installing solar panels and upgrading the outdoor entertaining area adjacent to the swimming pool.
“The outdoor area is now more protected so you can use it year-round,” Ms Schuurman said. “You can sit out there even when it’s raining and the large fan makes sure it’s comfortable.”
The outdoor entertaining space is complemented by a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, complete with built-in fridge and barbecue.
“We love cooking and entertaining, and this house is just made for it,” Ms Schuurman said.
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
With four children, the Schuurmans have also made good use of the home’s multiple living spaces, particularly the downstairs rumpus adjoining the guest bedroom.
“Having an extra living area downstairs has been great, and it’s also ideal when people come to visit,” Ms Schuurman said.
“When my parents came to stay from overseas, they had their own space to retreat to.”
While downstairs accommodates living and entertaining, upstairs features five bedrooms, including a master suite that occupies an entire wing of the home and boasts its own private balcony.
“Even after four years living here, the master still feels special and like a resort-style retreat,” Ms Schuurman said.
48 Chrisp St, Rapid Creek. Picture: Supplied
“It has a large walk-in robe with built-in wooden cabinets, its own ensuite and even a laundry chute.”
Set on a 969sq m block, the property also includes a powered shed, airconditioning and a 13.2kW solar system with 12.8kWh battery storage.
All this in a sought-after area walking distance to schools, beaches and cafes.
The Schuurmans are moving interstate.
“We’ve really loved living here and I’m not sure if we’ll find anything quite like it again,” Ms Schuurman said.
“It’s beautiful but also so comfortable to live in – and that’s a rare combination.”
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