Some home buyers dream of nothing more than a blank canvas and the opportunity to create a home exactly as they wish. Others are happy to be drawn into someone else’s vision, and step into a new, or newish, home designed for modern family life. They may not be heritage yet, but they’re sure to leave an impression for the long term. Here are some of our favourites. 35 Gilgandra Road, North Bondi NSW  Imagine having a kitchen this size to entertain, plus a butler’s pantry to hide away the mess and preparation - complete with two ovens. The bright open-plan living area makes way to a calm main bedroom with a curved window, dual walk-in wardrobes and a luxe en suite. There’s a sauna, wine cellar, home theatre and swimming pool. This newly built home in Canada Bay begins with an arch-studded facade and continues the elegant curves through the kitchen island, the living room walls, the al fresco pavilion and even the bathroom.…