As individual as its rare position, this home is an eclectic mix of Balinese longhouse meets Canadian mountain lodge. This residence celebrates the tropical Queensland lifestyle, with exceptional indoor/outdoor integration and fabulous living. Built by a highly regarded builder ‘Noel Fanning’ in coordination with award winning Architect Donald Spencer, the result is one of tranquil ambience.
The pool setting is reminiscent of a Pacific Island’s resort the 11m pool provides a beautiful centrepiece to the home with it’s contrasting blue waters and extensive paving against the ever-green lawns and rolling pastures.
The Residence
Designed by renowned architect Donald Spencer, winner of more than 40 Architectural awards including ‘HIA – Best use of timber and glass’. This residence incorporates a diverse range of influences including Balinese, Canadian and New Hampshire, combine in fresh Queensland architecture.
The home creates an atmosphere of functionality and liveability that would accommodate any dcor from ‘antique to chic’. The exclusive ridge top position is the perfect marriage of construction and location embracing the views across acres of rolling hillside and the mountains ranges beyond.
Deep decks blend effortlessly into summer lounge and dining pavilions encircled by the landscaped gardens, pool, pergola and an established native forest. The home opens to the lively yet restful split living setting finished with a wall of glass to encourage the ‘bring the outdoors in’ natural appeal that is showcased from every room.
Designed with variety of living arrangements, this home currently offers the owners 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, winter and summers lounges, casual dining, rumpus, reading room, and entry foyer, The open plan kitchen forms the central hub on the 2nd level and leads to a choice of seasonal decks which embrace the home on 3 sides. Complex levels provide an element of separation with imagination and function.
Cedar ceilings soar up to 8 metres, with high pitched southern glass gables to living areas and top three bedrooms including the loft with overlooking the summer lounge below.
The Land
Nestled at the end of a country road only 4 mins to Samford, crossing the cystal clear waterholes and rock ponds of beautiful Cedar Creek is this hidden 3ha town water sanctuary. Privately hidden behind gates and sealed driveway this private park offers approximately 2 acres of established landscaped gardens, rock features, resort pool, 6m x 9m shed all dogs fenced and professionally irrigated in the house grounds. Two fully fenced and electrified horse/ cattle paddocks surround the home on 3 sides. Walk the beautiful private surrounds pause for a moment and enjoy a Queensland sunset in a choice of decks, ridge tops and pergolas positioned to overlook your private acreage.
‘A home should have a heart and a soul, and should be living things that generate warmth and excitement…’Donald Spencer. This home is truly a work of art.
The Community
On Brisbane’s city fringe is the beautiful ‘Samford Valley’ – a country community only 20km to the CBD. Linked by Brisbane’s Forest Park and surrounded by a picturesque backdrop of mountain ranges consisting of 26,500ha enclosing 16 separate recreation areas. A 20-minute drive north-west of Brisbane you will find this the quiet little town offering a fascinating and rich diversity. Samford Village offers a selection of coffee shops, hotel, casual eateries and restaurants.
Distance and time based on whereis.com
Airport 37.4km 35mins
Brisbane CBD 34.4kms 33mins
Sustainability Declaration is available from our office at Samford Central Main Street, Samford
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