Despite a nearby neighbour, you'd never know it thanks to a clever design that focuses on the surrounding bush so that it feels miles away among the gumtrees...
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"The Bimbadeen House is designed to complement surrounding bush by nestling into the sloping site", explain Lachlan Shepherd Architects. A simple, low-lying design wraps around a north-facing courtyard to protect the home from neighbouring properties and instead grab natural light and spectacular views of the bush.
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Low-maintenance materials that will age gracefully over time such as weathering steel, silvertop ash weatherboards and a concrete burnished floor give the home a laidback feel at home in its bush setting. These materials also help to mitigate the bushfire risk.
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Inside the real beauty of the design becomes apparent, with wrap-around glazing taking in views of the landscape. That burnished concrete slab soaks up the sun to keep the living areas warm even in the cooler month, while a cast iron fireplace makes things even cozier.
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In summer this space opens up to the courtyard so living can spill outside.
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A simple, compact design provides two bedrooms and an open-plan living area that feels spacious thanks to the outlook.
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The use of materials that will age gracefully continues inside with plenty of timber, concrete benchtop and basin and rich natural stone tiles.
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Despite a tricky site which felt overlooked by the neighbours, this home could be a world away from civilisation surrounded by bush. Talk about maximising the site's benefits and minimising its drawbacks!
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