This putting Sunshine Coast dwelling, perched excessive above the Maroochy River, makes essentially the most of its spectacular location, with uninterrupted views stretching throughout farmland, a reserve, and the hinterland.
Designed and constructed by Bobbie and Edward Murphy, co-directors of Basis Properties, the house has been their sanctuary — and now, it’s prepared for its subsequent chapter, having simply hit the market.
The couple first found the steep block whereas dwelling in Maleny, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and commuting every day down the vary for work. Craving extra time to get pleasure from life — and lured by the promise of coastal proximity — they started looking nearer to Coolum.
Whereas different blocks got here and went, none in comparison with this web site: elevated, expansive, and bursting with chance.
On their first go to to the location a dramatic thunderstorm rolled in throughout the valley. Lightning seen so far as Byron Bay sealed their connection to the land; ‘We completely love sitting and watching the storms roll throughout the valley,’ Edward explains.
‘There’s no want for a TV right here,’ he says. ‘Each side adjustments always.’
Earlier than building started, Bobbie and Edward lived within the current studio on the property, spending years strolling the block, learning the sunshine, climate and panorama, and imagining what could possibly be constructed at its highest level.
Each raised within the nation — and having met on an enormous cattle station within the Gulf of Carpentaria — area and openness had been non-negotiable. Right here, they discovered a uncommon mixture of rural calm, protected surrounds and proximity to seashores, outlets and work.
The couple had been decided to push past the fundamental plans inherited with the acquisition of the property. Working alongside native constructing designers Aboda Design Group, they refined a house the place each room captures a view. The transient was easy: carry the surface in.
The construct itself was not with out its challenges. The terrain rises 40 metres from road to homesite, requiring early building of a heavy-duty concrete driveway. Supplies had been ferried uphill by telehandler, earthworks tackled by the couple themselves on weekends, and excavated rock repurposed into backyard beds.
A late addition, the 15-metre pool helps to melt the boundary between structure and panorama, along with hiding the under neighbours from web site.
Inside, standout options embrace off-form concrete partitions, a dramatic leathered quartzite kitchen benchtop, and a grasp ensuite that balances uncooked concrete with daring wallpaper and views into the native backyard.
Now softened by established landscaping and native plantings, the house feels settled. Promoting was by no means about leaving one thing behind, however transferring ahead.
Bobbie says, ‘While we’ll miss this area, we’re joyful another person will expertise it.’
19 Amani Place, Maroochy River, QLD, is listed on the market with Eliot and Kimberlea at Krause Property Group.
