Private and minimalist, this award winning home by respected architect James Russell, is at one with its secluded surroundings.

Commended by the Australian Institute of Architects, for its clever eco adaptability to tropical climates, the entire home focuses around a private, sunken north facing internal courtyard.

Completely hidden from street level, the internal garden allows not only for complete privacy, but a tranquil outlook from a multitude of internal and outdoor living spaces.

A pathway to the home begins at street level, leading visitors under the beautiful canopy of mature poinciana trees through to a private garden courtyard.

Once inside the open plan layout allows views through to the backyard swimming pool and lush tropical gardens behind.

All living areas are on the lower level, including a separate living room with custom-built, floor to ceiling bookshelves making it perfect for use as a library or home cinema.

The open plan, lounge, dining and kitchen overlook the adjacent side garden and courtyard through large shuttle-style windows and sliding glass doors allowing natural light to flood into the area and cool breezes to flow through.

The ground level has contemporary polished concrete floors with the walls finished in a neutral colour palette and brickwork cleverly used as a feature.

A further lounge room with bay window offers views to a paved outdoor area and open fire for a cosy winter retreat.

The sleek kitchen has a timber island bench with Carrara marble top, Spotted Gum cabinetry with Miele appliances and a Sub-Zero refrigerator.

A vast wall of white subway tiles rises from the custom made stainless steel bench top to the ceiling and there is a substantial butler’s pantry.

There is a further covered entertaining area equipped with a built in wood-fired pizza oven, again adjoining the internal grassed courtyard providing the perfect location for year-round enjoyment.

Four of the five bedrooms, all of generous proportions with built in wardrobes, are on the upper level of the home. With the fifth, ideal for guests, located downstairs overlooking the swimming pool.

The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and luxurious ensuite with floor to ceiling tiling, a freestanding bathtub, frameless glass shower and dual basins.

This ensuite, the oversized family bathroom (also with freestanding bath) and the downstairs bathroom are all fitted with Gessi tapware including rain shower heads.

The master has full height sliding doors which open out onto a timber deck, screened by an architectural showpiece, a chequerboard pattern brick wall, which offers privacy but allows breezes through the room.

Key Features Include;
andbull; Australian Institute of Architects Commendation
andbull; James Russell designed home on 811sqm
andbull; Secluded internal north facing courtyard garden
andbull; Minimalist design with natural stone, concrete, marble
andbull; Miele kitchen appliances and Sub-Zero refrigerator
andbull; Ducted air conditioning upstairs/video camera entry with screens throughout the house

The home is close to Clayfield College and St Rita’s College as well as primary schools, shops, restaurants and public transport.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact Christine Rudolph.