This is more than a home; it's a living, breathing masterpiece. Crafted by a husband-and-wife duo with a passion for sustainability and history, every detail of this unique one-bedroom retreat tells a story. A second versatile space offers room to grow, while included plans reveal the vision for future expansion.
Built from reclaimed and natural materials, this home seamlessly blends with its surroundings. Thick strawbale walls insulate like a dream, while marine pylons-once part of the Horn Island jetty-stand as testaments to time. North-facing design floods the kitchen with winter sun, while passive solar principles ensure year-round comfort.
Step inside to discover a world of character: a red gum bathtub craned in before the roof was built, camphor laurel pantry doors shaped by nature, and a staircase crafted from a storm-felled Queensland maple. Copper trims, historic railway sleepers, and a stunning hand-carved marble sink add to the charm.
Beyond the main dwelling, a rustic 6m x 6m bonus space offers a cozy retreat with a kitchenette, potbelly stove, and an open-air connection to nature. Thoughtfully designed outdoor areas, a greenhouse, and even sandstone steps reclaimed from Boggo Road Jail complete this remarkable property.
Newton House is the definition of hinterland living, feeling miles away, however, only 10 minutes from the M1 motorway. This property has private access and well thought out, established paths through native regeneration. Newton House also has panoramic views of the Tamborine Hinterland. The home is your own private retreat.
A beautifully compiled book details the home's journey, materials, and future plans-an invitation to continue the story. If you're looking for a home that's truly one-of-a-kind, Newton House awaits.
Additional Features:
- Architecturally designed to float over the land with a minimal impact - The passive solar design features include 600mm thick strawbale walls, north aspect windows, clerestory and skylight windows, heat sinks and cross ventilation minimise the need for artificial heating and cooling.
- The house considers the Queensland climate and desire for outdoor living with decks, alcoves and paths that take you to a space for every season.
- Structurally engineered and built by the late Colin Newton using reclaimed materials. His craftmanship is shown in traditional mortice and tenon joints and copper detailing.
- A food forest at the front door has been designed by a landscape architect. - Acreage is amidst an ‘dry vine rainforest’, once logged for hoop pine and red cedar. The owners have cleared lantana, established pathways and connected the existing remnants of the native vegetation which includes endangered and vulnerable species. Native wildlife and birds are at home, and every spring the fireflies emerge at sunset.
- Rainwater is collected in 2x4000g aquaplate water tanks plus 1x3000L fire tank.
- Solar Hot Water System with a Rennai instantaneous hot water gas booster for overcast days
- A Worm Farm Septic System manages the sewage, grey water, kitchen and garden waste.
- 12.5kVa Lister-Petter diesel generator is wired to the house for blackouts, and provides 3 phase power.
- The home is connected to the grid.
Please contact Natasha or Jesse for more details.
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