When viewing this home, it comes as no surprise to learn that it is currently owned by a family of artists: it has an abundance of character, and an appealing style which is anything but run-of-the-mill.

Warm colours on the walls, extensive use of timber throughout, and a gorgeous tropical outlook all combine to make this a tranquil, relaxing retreat.

The slightly off-beat style of the home enhances its appeal – beginning the moment the visitor steps through the front door and into an amazing indoor tropical garden, complete with plants, ponds, running water features and a wide timber bridge leading across the water to a glass door opening into the main house.

This tropical surprise gives a taste of the ambience throughout the rest of the home, where timber beams, feature walls, soaring ceilings and glass doors on most walls give a graceful air flow throughout, and bring the outdoors inside.

A stylish kitchen and meals area is set to one side of the downstairs level, separated from the main living areas by a partial wall.

In the main lounge, high ceilings and timber beams give a light, relaxing feel, and glass doors on each wall open to the main outdoor entertaining spaces, as well as a private courtyard with water feature.

A long hallway on the upstairs level has two large bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with spa bath and floor-to-ceiling tiles off it. Both bedrooms have access to outdoor balconies.

On a lower level, a second lounge has glass doors opening to the pool area. There is also a combined bathroom and laundry and a third bedroom down here.

Outdoor living is well catered for, not only by an extensive dining and entertaining space tiled in terracotta, but also a commercial-quality built-in barbecue and kitchen area.

The sparkling pool is the centrepiece here, and there is also plenty of space for play, with large lawns all framed by leafy, low-maintenance gardens: a perfect atmosphere for summer entertaining.

Ideal for extended family, guests or older teens, a granny flat is set across the pool from the main house, and is a stylish, modern space incorporating a living area, beautiful kitchen with two-pak units and white benchtops, and a double bedroom.

Set amongst the gardens, another, smaller building has been used by the owners as an art studio, and could also be used for music, or as a gym.

Positioned in a quiet pocket of Carrara, the property is set on an expansive 1500sqm block, and also features air-conditioning throughout, a double garage and three-car carport.

“From the 1st of January 2010 a copy of the Sustainability Declaration for this property will be available from the Agent. For more information on the requirements for a Sustainability Declaration visit wwwsustainabilityreports.com.au”