12 Brisbane Ave in Rodd Point goes to auction this Saturday with a guide of $3.5m.Source:SuppliedREFLECTED by its enviable waterside position, this state-of-the-art family home at 12 Brisbane Ave in Rodd Point is anything but ordinary. Designed by renowned architecture firm SJB, each part of this five-bedroom, three-storey house has been carefully considered and crafted to a high standard.The contrasting elements that make up its facade are the perfect representation of whatâs inside.The views from the terrace are stunning.Source:SuppliedOptimising the spectacular water views, the entire open-plan lounge and dining space is wrapped in glass. One of the best things about the living space is that it has a lot of character, while still acting as a blank canvas.Love it or List It's Andrew Winter gives some handy tips for buying at both an auction and private saleThe gourmet kitchen has integrated stainless steel appliances, sleek tapware, and a huge island bench with a breakfast bar. Itâs a great kitchen for entertaining, thanks to its position and functional bench space.Enjoy a life of luxury.Source:SuppliedJust outside the kitchen and dining room, through floor-to- ceiling sliding glass doors, is a wraparound veranda with a built-in barbecue. It overlooks the pool and a spacious timber deck. Imagine hosting Christmas lunch in this backyard â your guests would never leave! One of the bedrooms is also located on the ground floor, along with a full bathroom and a double lockup garage.The open-plan living and dining area.Source:SuppliedUpstairs, the main bedroom has seemingly endless built-in wardrobes, a private front-facing balcony, and a large ensuite with double basins and a double shower head.There are three other bedrooms on the first floor, each with built-in wardrobes, one with a private, front facing balcony and the others with access to a wraparound, rear-facing terrace.The main bathroom is luxuriously styled, with an enormous frosted glass window sitting above a sophisticated marble bathtub.Unwind in the bath after a long day.Source:SuppliedWhat a treat it would be to relax here at the end of a long day, with a tub full of bubbles and a glass full of bubbly. DetailsAuction: Saturday, December 16 at 9.45amInspect: Thursday, 6.30-7pm, Saturday, 9.15-9.45amPrice guide: $3.5mAgent: The Agency Inner WestContact: Shad Hassen, 0418 700 300, Aladdin Hassen, 0420 300 700Originally published as Panoramic views are just the start