Mount Wilson is surrounded by the Blue Mountains National Park, a world heritage area and is famous for its spectacular cold climate gardens, Autumnal colour, Tree fern packed rainforest and stands of Blue Mountain Ash. The area has managed to resist the tidal wave of development which has swept through other mountain towns leaving it pristine and peaceful.
The resurgence of interest in Australia's Modernist Movement (with qualities now recognized as quintessentially Australian), has seen these sought-after properties such as "Tree Tops" restored rather than renovated. This mountains retreat employs a simple vernacular architecture that focuses on the relationships to nature. The modern take here has incorporated both sustainable building practices and a modern comfort meets 1960's design aesthetic, characterized by flat or raked roof lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, interior flow and indoor-outdoor connection
The minimalist property has been designed to fit into the Australian landscape and as a result is highly economical and multi-functional in style. The environment has been taken into consideration, wind, water, temperature and light as have the materials used to build it, glass, stone, timber, concrete and steel. Sensitive to its locality and place has resulted in a forthright, honest and modest structure. A natural blend of materials,( cypress and blackbutt timber flooring) and hardy industrial components,(corrugated iron cladding, plywood, stainless steel), creates a classic contemporary feel. An expansive Modwood deck with an infinity tension wire rail leads the eye from the comfortable, snug interior through large windows that frame stunning forest views.
The provenance of this property began in the 1960's built as a weekender by an Art lecturer at Alexander Mackie College in Paddington now the City Art Institute. It changed hands in the early 2000's and was bought by 2 Architects, also as a weekender, to escape with their children from their busy inner-city practice. Ten years later it was purchased by its current owner an Artist and Designer, as a retreat and jewelry studio.
The recent addition of the spacious adjacent studio,(that is sympathetic in design and features high ceilings with sky lights, a private bushy outlook, level access and fully self-contained), lends a terrific versatility to the property. It is the perfect home office, separate dwelling or Air BnB.
What an opportunity to have the ability to earn an income or possibly "Share" a Mount Wilson getaway in a spectacular part of the world!
- Double-sided, under-house garage, drive through for ease of access
- Contemporary kitchen and bathroom design
- Two bedrooms in cottage and open plan living in the studio space
- Masses of storage and work room area underneath both buildings
- Two 25K litre water tanks
- Bottled gas water heating and appliances
- Wood heater in cottage
- An established garden features dry-stone walls, Blue Mountain Ash forest, tree ferns and cool climate plantings
- Guaranteed extra income with the self-contained studio, (the main house is currently a successful Air BnB)
- Set amidst the wonderful, vibrant Mount Wilson community
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