Last Listing description (September 2018)
Perfectly at peace within its awe-inspiring, semi-rural setting, you will find this light-filled, award-winning masterpiece. A short 40 minute drive from the CBD, consisting of 20 hectares/49.5 acres, with beautiful forest and light farming applications, including hay, crops, orchard plantation and cattle with a plentiful water-supply and natural dams.
Designed by architects, Iredale Pedersen Hook, internationally acclaimed for their application of sustainable architecture and at the forefront of ecologically responsible design principles, it consists of 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with multiple flexible living spaces in between, plus a home office.
This exemplary home has won several prestigious awards including Commendation for Residential Sustainable Architecture and Colorbond Commendation for Steel Architecture (Australian Institute of Architects, 2009 WA Architectural Awards) and World Architecture News 2008 House of the Year (Top 30 Houses).
Intelligent in form and forward-thinking on every level, it has been designed to emphasise the incredible bushland vista, drawing in the trees and the vast open views, free from signs of other inhabitation. With its generous and bold L-shaped, suspended design, the residence has one wing for children and guests and the other for active living spaces and the Master suite.
The open living spaces have crisp white walls with a minimalist monochromatic aesthetic, well balanced by warm timber floorboards. Massive windows and doors, all of quality black steel, bring in light and divine cross-breezes. Clever passive solar design features bring warmth and heat-shelter when needed, ensuring your family will remain comfortable, naturally, in all seasons.
The sleek and pared-back charcoal and white kitchen with its long-stretching island bench and quality appliances, including dishwasher and freestanding oven, will guarantee you have everything you need to prepare wholesome meals for family and friends.
Twin bi-fold doors open onto a boardwalk leading to the semi-raised swimming pool and draw the eye out towards the rustic landscape beyond.
Offering glorious sweeping views and positioned alongside a prized mature tree, the contemporary master bedroom with bespoke ebony headboard spills onto an elevated cantilevered balcony. With an open-style, luxurious ensuite bathroom incorporating a freestanding bath and phenomenal valley vista, this tranquil rest place will provide you with the ultimate sanctuary, as you wake to birdsong and leaf-dappled vistas.
At the other end of the house, there are two generous secondary bedrooms, for children and/or guests serviced by an interconnecting bathroom of excellent proportions, fitted with first-class fixtures, a walk-in shower and more sensational sweeping views.
There is a centrally located music room, designed to allow music to emanate throughout the entire residence, when desired or, flexibly closed off for private enjoyment.
The home office, with built-in desk and shelves, is located at ground level, delivering that ever-desired work/home-life separation.
Multiple observation zones, via a series of carefully composed platforms, enrich your opportunity to view the impressive landscape. A joy to share with loved ones, with multiple entertainment-ready spaces to dine, dance or simply relax.
Beyond the home, the property is second to none with outstanding facilities, including a large swimming pool and full-sized tennis court. A large shed, water tank and externally accessible WC can also be found at ground level. The approach to the home is practical to navigate and visually exciting.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a world-class, ecologically-sensitive abode in a magical semi-rural setting. This residence maximises every inch of nature's finest offerings, drawing its beauty into your aura as you experience utter serenity.
Inspection is essential - you will be as delighted as we are.
Helena College, Guildford Grammar and Perth College all have school bus facilities from Gidgegannup Village while local schools such as Gidgegannup Primary School and Eastern Hills Senior High School have school buses available to the front gate of the property.
Special Features:
- Located 40 minutes from the CBD, allowing for easy commuting
- Scenic town - spectacular Springtime wildflower displays, beautiful walk and bridle trails
- Geographically rich site with excellent variety of native trees, large granite extrusions and open paddocks
- Elevated views from every room
- Large elevated swimming pool
- Spa with deck area
- Entry bridge giving access to the core of the home
- Functional well-proportioned laundry
- Generous built-in storage
- Air-conditioned plus ceiling fans
- Heavily insulated flooring
- External staircase
- Passive solar designed external window treatments