9 Ormond Terrace, Indooroopilly QLD 4068

Aptly named 'Forest House', this inner-city hideaway will offer you a tranquil retreat fronting bushland on a large 1,393m2 (2 lots) beautifully forested site just 20 minutes from the CBD. The main residence constructed around 1959 has undergone renovations over the years and forms part of important early design works by award winning architects Andresen O'Gorman recipients of Australia's highest architectural honour, the Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal. The main pavilion-style home connects to self-contained studio accommodation that resembles a multi-level treehouse via timber framed decking. All buildings have been considered to confidently integrate with the site and create its sense of enclosure and calm resting under a treed canopy.

The main pavilion has undergone renovation works over the last few years, whilst the decking and studio originally constructed in the 1990’s will need eventual restoration. However, all site buildings are in use now and enjoyed by the current owner occupiers.

Recent improvements include Italian terrazzo tiles, ‘Amsterdam’ corniced ceiling and walls, combustion fireplace, Tasmanian Oak benchtops and plywood cabinetry housing new appliances. Hardwood French doors with recessed mosquito screens open onto three decks, air-conditioning, and works to the sky-lit gallery that runs the length of the home.

Majestic gums, tropical species include a mature macadamia nut tree and a spectacular fig growing through the main deck; the residential site is in bloom all year round and attracts a variety of Whip birds, King parrots, Kookaburras Tawney Frogmouth, Rainbow lorikeets and Sulphur cockatoos.

This magical property is calling to a unique buyer. Located within a beautiful leafy and quiet suburb in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of a lush University of Queensland bushland reserve, the fully fenced property is ready for you to occupy with your family and pets. Walking distance to the shopping centre, the State's best schools, and cycle just 30 minutes to Brisbane’s CBD.

A model for subtropical living, the Forest House frames the inhabitant’s relationship to site via movements of contemplation and passages of movement.

Note: The architectural enthusiast may be aware of the couple's other prominent designs throughout Brisbane, including 'Rosebery House' (1997) located in Highgate Hill, which has featured in over 15 national and international publications, ‘Mooloomba House’ (1998) located on North Stradbroke Island for their own use and ‘Moreton Bay Houses’ in Wynnum (2001). ‘Forest House’ was considered as experimental architecture for these and later designs.

Property Legal Description: Lot 110 on RP 23531 & Lot 111 on RP90920
Title Reference: 13189159 (created 20/04/1959)
BCC Rates: $714.76 Gross Per Quarter

This utterly unique property can be viewed by appointment only or through one of the scheduled Open Homes. Please contact Martin Hood on 0411 220 736 to arrange a time.

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