Ever dreamed of owning a magnificent hinterland homestead on 20 acres at the foot of Mount Cooroy?
The word breathtaking is overused, but it’s entirely apt when describing the panoramic views and architectural features of this extraordinary property.
As you approach along a winding driveway, the mountain comes into view at such close range that it’s impossible not to be awed. The elevated homestead sits effortlessly among the surrounding landscape of rolling hills and eucalypts, inviting the outside in through a series of spaces that speak to the soul.
The peace is quite incredible here. It’s easy to forget the rest of the world as eagles drift overhead and kangaroos graze at the edge of the forest.
The house
As you enter through the glass front door, a full-height window frames the mountain in your backyard. Moving through and outside to the covered entertaining area, the vistas open to provide uninterrupted views across the Noosa hinterland.
Sliding doors stretching the length of the living space lead onto to the impressive entertaining terrace and lawn. You can take a dip in the 15m saltwater pool or survey the clearest of night skies from a sculpted firepit area. Two loungers at the edge of the terrace beckon as the best seats in the house, but it’s a close call…
Consistency of design reinforces the flow between inside and outside. External timber accents are replicated in the study and kitchen, as are dry stone wall finishes in the fireplace chimney. The honed ‘soft feel’ porcelain interior tiles are mirrored in the exterior version of the same tile. The Cloudburst Concrete Caesarstone of the kitchen benchtops, with its tactile, textured matt finish, is replicated in surfaces throughout the home.
The sleek matt black kitchen at the heart of this two-year-old home features state-of-the-art appliances, including integrated full-height fridge, freezer and wine fridge. The 900mm Miele gas hob and inbuilt rangehood are complemented by a pyrolytic multifunction oven and combined microwave speed oven. Two dishwashers service the kitchen and butler’s pantry, and there are black Franke double sinks in each space.
The elegant adjoining dining area leads through to a sunken living room. The purpose of the step down is two-fold: adding dimension to the home’s central living space and allowing the top of the mountain to be viewed from your sofa!
Each bedroom is king-sized and beautifully ensuited, including the cantilevered wing with its 270-degree views and walk-in wardrobe. The master bedroom faces directly over Mount Cooroy and is big enough for a huge bed and a substantial viewing sofa. It provides access directly out to the pool deck and boasts a sizeable walk-in wardrobe. The accompanying ensuite, with its standalone bath framed beneath a vast picture window and its symmetrical sink stations, is stunning. It leads through to a private outside shower area for those who prefer to bathe ‘au naturel’.
Elsewhere, a glass-walled media room provides the perfect viewing spot not only for movies, but for the toys parked in the showroom garage opposite. You can soak up the impact of surround-sound acoustics and big screen optics while stealing a glimpse across at your classic cars.
The design elements of this home are not just about the style, though. It combines undeniable wow factor with absolute practicality. Alongside the viewing garage there’s a double remote garage with epoxy flooring for your everyday parking. The minimalist study, with its hidden wall of storage, is the perfect work-from-home office. At the back door are generous coat storage cupboards with pull-out shoe racks. And in the ensuites, undercounter lighting and cupboards with internal power sockets ensure hassle-free preparation for any big night out.
The grounds
Outside, pencil pines and olive trees create a Tuscan feel within the deliberately low maintenance gardens close to the house. A large three-bay shed with carport ensures there’s plenty of storage for boats, mowers and equipment.
The property is a delight to explore. Creekside bush trails at the foot of the mountain invite you to discover a pristine natural environment which backs onto the waterfalls and bush trails of the surrounding state forest. Then there are the acres of cleared land - perfect as pasture or for a serious game of footy.
Situated among a handful of exceptional acreage homes in the exclusive Eagle’s Nest enclave on Solar Road, this property is the best house in the best street in the best location in Australia.
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