Inspired Modernist Design with Serious Waterside Address Sense
Fynbos, a light-filled modernist yet minimalist serene sculpted form, is fashioned with the visionary eyes of avantgarde designer Gavin Maddock, calibrated to the climate and natural surrounds, and is mere footsteps to the water's edge also a short pathway leading to the sparkling Noosa River foreshore and Gympie Terrace.
A wide-arboured Jacaranda in the ochre-coloured Mary River pebbled nature strip, takes centre stage of a façade which evokes privacy, restraint and mystery, whilst defining the quiet leafy streetscape and character of the locale.
Open the custom door with Fynbos, the collective name for the fragrant Cape Floral Kingdom, etched into the glass. Be in awe of the unapologetically glam clerestory height ceiling and roof, profiled to capture the morning sun, resting atop wide bagged brick walls, reflecting a simplicity of form and exuberant construction. Admire the pared back tactile palette of finishes, the oh-so-high louvres, and how natural light shadow dances across endless burnished concrete flooring.
An alluring lifestyle every day is entirely possible, by opening each end of the residence with the gentle push of doors and walls which dramatically disappear.
On the northside the expansive covered terrace has views of the Noosa River, mesmerising sunsets, while inviting river breezes through to the private terrace with fireplace and luminescent pool.
Indoors organically coalesces north to south affording multiple options. The living area has a custom burnished concrete plinth shelf and wood burning fireplace. The galley kitchen with stainless steel topped cabinetry and splashback also has under-cabinet feature lighting and high-end appliances. In-between a lengthy custom crafted solid American oak table with pendant designed to complement takes dining to a new level. Alternatively, is it preparation space on a large scale or with in-floor tech points, maybe a casual office option.
There are two bedrooms. In the east wing is the master suite with direct access to the pool terrace plus a two-way bathroom, and in the south wing is a bedroom or is it a leisure space with doors opening to the pool terrace. A wet room/bathroom has a drencher shower. There is access from the laundry and a hallway to the low maintenance rear garden which is covered in Mary River pebbles.
"This prescient design by famed Gavin Maddock is a distinctive blending of modernity with lavish finishes and one-of-a-kind details," enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter. "The journey through the residence is as delightful as the destination.
"It engages visually with the address and closeness to the water's edge, also the cycle and walkway, which goes under the Gympie Terrace bridge to the Noosa River foreshore. The Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club is almost a neighbour and Gympie Terraceand environs are well known as café central."
Facts & Features:
• Land Area: 531m2
• House Area: 210m2
• Pool: 2.6m x 4. 1m; white mosaic tile band and champagne colour
• Terraces: covered nth-facing w river views 7.4m x 6.2m/poolside 5.9m x 9.5m w fireplace
• Designer: Gavin Maddock; completed 2020
• About: thick concrete & steel construction; burnished concrete flooring; tactile open face brick walls; walls/doors vanish indoors to out; ceiling heights - skillion 3.9m w upper louvres, bedroom 3.6m & living 3.4m; fans; 2 bedrooms – main w access to pool terrace + 2-way ensuite; south wing w bedroom/leisure space w doors opening to pool terrace; wet/bath room w drencher shower; laundry w storage & hall access to rear garden
• Living: wood burner fireplace; burnished concrete plinth shelf; alfresco fireplace nostalgia w 2 old Noosa Cooroy Quarry house bricks from original house as wall features
• Kitchen: 3.6m custom solid American oak dining/office/prep table w custom designed pendant; floor terminals; Ilve gas x 4 cooktop & oven; Fisher & Paykel dish drawer; stainless steel bench tops & splashback w under cabinet feature lighting
• Exterior: Jacaranda in Mary River pebbled nature strip; low maintenance incl rear garden w Mary River pebbles
• Location: walk to boat hire, Noosa Ferry stop, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, waterfront & Gympie Terrace restaurants, cafes and boutiques; nearby Gibson Road & Noosa Village precincts w supermarket, homewares, hairdressers, gym & essential services; Noosa library & Leisure Centre, schools and transport links nearby
