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 above the land with minimal impact
- Passive solar design with 600mm thick strawbale walls, north-facing windows, clerestory skylights, heat sinks, and cross ventilation for year-round comfort
- Built by the late Colin Newton using reclaimed materials, showcasing traditional mortice and tenon joints and copper detailing
- Decks, alcoves, and pathways designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living across all seasons
- Edible food forest at the entry, designed by a landscape architect
- Surrounded by rare dry vine rainforest, with restored native vegetation, endangered species, and seasonal fireflies
- 39,000 litre water storage
- Solar hot water system with gas booster
- Worm farm septic system for all waste
- 12.5kVa Lister-Petter diesel generator (3-phase power, blackout-ready)
- Connected to mains power
Please contact Jesse Willcox for more details.
*DISCLAIMER: Willcox Estate Agents and it's agents in preparing this marketing have used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect of any errors, omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements that may inadvertently occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and due diligence to verify the information contained herein.
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