Living among the treetops
This fun, fresh, one-off home has the beachy keen feel of a holiday house. The location will also take you far away from the daily grind, although it's just on the edge of the inner-city suburb of Quarry Hill.
Beautifully positioned opposite the Solomon Gully Nature Reserve, and reaching high into the surrounding canopy, the views alone will have you feeling like you're living in a tree house.
A softly weathered timbered façade sits behind a mostly native garden. A sloping block has allowed for a three-level bespoke design that perfectly nestles into its environment.
On the ground floor is a double garage, two bedrooms, a family bathroom, laundry, plus a study.
Head down the timber staircase to find a quiet, private open-plan living and kitchen area. The chic Laminex kitchen has a stainless steel under-bench oven, induction cooktop, rangehood and dishwasher, plus a pantry and breakfast bar.
The dining and lounge areas are defined by pale polished timber floorboards, set square cornice, downlights and black feature ceiling fans. A contemporary wood heater will set the scene in the cooler months, while a split system equals easy heating and cooling.
A sliding glass door opens to an elevated timber deck with a remote-controlled awning, overlooking a bird and foliage-filled backyard.
The top floor features the main bedroom, with split system, large walk-in robe and an ensuite with a wide shower and separate toilet. The second open-plan living area takes out the rest of the space, with yet more beautiful views from extensive glazing on either side. Double glass doors open to a front balcony with amazing views to the One Tree Hill and Mount Alexander.
The deep block reveals more surprises as you step down a terraced garden with timber retaining walls, raised vegetable beds, and established trees. A garden shed down the back is a handy addition, as is the big water tank.
Other green credentials include a solar system and heat pump hot water system to keep those power costs down, and extensive north-facing rooms/windows for optimal passive warmth.
Wirrana Street is perhaps Quarry Hill's best kept secret. It's an easy walk to the neighbourhood primary school, the golf course and the local café. Make number ten your best move yet.