This home is 100 meters from Pittwater and looks across at Longnose Point on the West Head Peninsula.

It is a calm site with a small forest of spotted gums to the south and generous northern solar access; the house and the site are comfortable together one is never removed from the beauty of the surrounds.

The home was designed in 1987 by the architect Peter Stutchbury and landscape architect Phoebe Pape; conceived to least disrupt the land the series of pavilions sit beautifully adjacent to landscaped land terraces that meld seamlessly into the natural typography.

Sometimes viewed as a village of buildings there are five sleeping rooms and one self contained area – one outdoor bathroom and one semi-enclosed bath house, a total of 213 sqm covered and 75 sqm uncovered space in addition to the gardens.

Construction is lightweight post and beam with a corrugated steel roof, linings are either veneered plywood or timber boarding. The house is reflective of beach house living and has been a catalyst for understanding the local environment. All three children were born in the house and speak passionately about the awareness such a considered place brings to their lives.

As part of the sale agreement the architect will provide free of service:
1. A list of the building’s management tools.
2. A schedule of finishes.
3. Design of agreed work required by the new owner in order to occupy.

There is no other local building that has the unique qualities of this residence
*Unique architectural heritage
*Made by craftsmen
*Built into the tree canopy
*Select Australian hardwoods
*Crafted interiors
*Expansive views
*Evening silence
*Self contained unit
*External terraces
*External covered bbque area
*Continuous dining cooking living
*Multiple opening facades
*Good storage
*Variable lifestyle
*Place for reflection

On Waking here one is immediately drawn to the silver flickering light refracting off Pittwater; if early the full yellow moon may have been viewed descending behind the hills; one can choose to shower outside or inside, then prepare breakfast overlooking the north expanse of Pittwater.

Music harmonises with local birds; at high tide it is particularly special to swim at Clareville Beach 150 metres down the hill. The water is crystal clear and the beach an idyllic hideaway great for picnics and particularly safe for kids. Many hours have been spent relaxing on the beach or bbqueing with friends – adjacent to the beach is Clareville Kiosk the well known local restaurant; always good for a night of fine food and walk home.

We encourage you to visit the home – the pictures do not capture the spirit of the occupation; our intention is to organise one visit and explanation for a limit of 10 expressions of interest then to put the sale out to tender.