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First printed 24 Sep 2023, 6:00am
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Discovering the “unicorn block” within the Sunshine Coast hinterland pocket of Glenview known as
for a “unicorn home” and that’s precisely what 15 Durham Place embodies.
The “Palm Springs and Australiana combine” was dreamed up by present proprietor Elliot
Weston who wished an unassuming entrance façade with a ‘ta-da’ fashion reveal on the again.
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And Mr Weston mentioned the temporary couldn’t have been higher executed.
“We went so low key on the entrance that we actually have a hidden entrance door,” Mr Weston
mentioned.
“All through the house that clear look carries on, however if you get to the again and look
out over that hill and onto the dam, it’s one thing very particular.
“It’s like each step you are taking from strolling inside simply builds to this unbelievable outlook
and really feel on the again with a full-width deck.”
Dubbed ‘The Runway’ in reference to its central picket catwalk guiding guests to a
breathtaking 21-metre infinity pool, this household’s house is adorned with a sartorial contact
that’s actually becoming.
Mr Weston’s spouse, Larisse Wright, runs a distinct segment material importing enterprise and her
transport connections got here in useful when sourcing distinctive supplies in a troublesome
market.
“Having a background in transport undoubtedly helped us get what we wanted for the
construct,” Mr Weston mentioned.
“We ordered some issues we wished to incorporate and saved them throughout the construct.
“There are many assertion items and inclusions.”
Such options embrace Geostone concrete flooring which weave a complicated heat
all through the five-bedroom, two-bathroom abode, which incorporates a 9-seat house
cinema and chef’s fashion kitchen with built-in home equipment and low upkeep format.
The master bedroom incorporates a personal deck resulting in the pool with distinctive pocket view
home windows to seize vistas from the pool and sky with out compromising on privateness.
The household’s transfer from town to the nation has been a easy transition as a result of
seamless integration of the house with its environment.
“We actually wished that Palm Springs look to deliver the outside in one of the simplest ways we may
and our builders, DCM, labored off that temporary and constructed upon it so effortlessly,” Mr Weston
mentioned.
“We completely love dwelling within the nation lower than quarter-hour from the seaside, it’s the
better of each worlds.”
And technological innovation was additionally thought-about when the revolutionary design was
being drafted.
Ducted air con, good lighting, electrical window screens and a 17kw three section
solar energy system mix to permit for the last word in high-tech management.
There’s a Dahua safety system and fibre-to-the-house connectivity for lightning-fast
web.
And whereas the within is a relaxed and comforting house, the serene rural setting can also be
capitalised upon from each nook.
The property incorporates a spring-fed dam, virtually two acres of hinterland countryside and
a 128sqm studio with air con and powder room to swimsuit home-based business, health
junkie or earn a living from home necessities.
Durham Place itself is a leafy cul-de-sac and quantity 15 gives safe gated driveway
entry to the rear of the property plus underground LPG and water tanks for low
footprint dwelling.
After being featured on Channel 9’s Australia’s Finest Home lately, the house offered in
lower than per week for a $3.5 million money settlement when McGrath Buderim and
Mooloolaba took it to market.
Whereas it is going to be bittersweet to go away Mr Weston mentioned a brand new construct in Glenview awaits.
“The following undertaking goes to be round right here and one thing extra Mediterranean fashion
with a lot of curves,” he mentioned.
“However to be sincere this one offered so rapidly we’ve been a bit caught off guard.
“We would must chuck the children in a caravan over Christmas holidays and go
travelling. Why not?!”