where creativity meets sustainability
Step into a masterpiece where creativity meets sustainability. Initially created as a sculptor's studio and constructed with heavy duty steel frames and beams and approx. 10,000 mud bricks crafted on-site. This exceptional building completed in 1999 is a testament to hard work, dedication and wonderful design. Six bricks were tested by the CSIRO and received glowing reviews for their quality. Entering through the grand glass annex, the home unfolds with the main sitting and dining room, adorned with large windows and vaulted ceilings, creating a cathedral-like ambiance while still maintaining intimacy. The spacious layout ensures comfort for large gatherings, and enjoys under-slab heating, a large ambient fireplace, and expertly engineered insulation, maintaining a cool 25-27C even on the hottest days. The floor plan is exceptionally flexible, with every room boasting extensive amounts of glass, brings nature in and providing a deep feeling of calmness and silence, a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the daily visits from local wildlife, including kookaburras, tawny frogmouths, owls, wallabies and more. This remarkable home has hosted concerts for over 120 attendees and has served as a nurturing space for aspiring musicians, with many students achieving prestigious music qualifications. Moreover, the building has been the birthplace of numerous renowned sculptural works, leaving an indelible mark on iconic locations including the Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Sports Stadium, 2000 Olympic Games, Pyrmont Wharf, Hyde Park, Central Station, Darling Harbour and more. Enjoy peace of mind with an 80,000-litre concrete water tank, discreetly cast inground and equipped with a state-of-the-art Puretec G7 filtration system, ensuring clean water even during droughts. The solar-powered setup features 60 panels and a 14 kW Tesla battery, providing energy efficiency and reliability during outages. Conveniently located just a five-minute drive from Leura and Wentworth Falls villages, this property offers easy access to the breathtaking Wentworth Falls and surrounding national park. Sydney Airport is only 1 hour and 20 minutes away, while Badgerys Creek Airport is just an hour's drive. This home perfectly combines the tranquillity of nature with proximity to urban conveniences, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking both serenity and access to the wonders of the Blue Mountains, which is globally significant. * Incredibly flexible floor plan, with multiple living zones, including an intimate lounge room, snug, music room, home office plus a second office nook* The well-equipped kitchen with gas cooking, marble mud stone benchtops, rosewood cabinets, large breakfast bar and skylights* Five bedrooms all with unique window configurations and peaceful, leafy outlooks* Two luxurious bathrooms, both with deep bathtubs * Striking features include high curved timber ceilings, recessed feature lighting, mud brick internal walls* Two gas fireplaces plus a large combustion fireplace, hydronic heating and underfloor heating* Over engineered driveway, made to handle 25 tonne trucks and cranes* All the glass is either 6.38 or 10.38 laminate and the roof has 5.7 R batts in the ceiling