150 Riverview Avenue

Dangar Island NSW 2083

Floating high among the treetops, with views to the Hawkesbury River in one direction and a rocky outcrop in the other, the Dangar Island House, just a short ferry-ride from the mainland, was designed as a weekender, but could work just as well as a more permanent home.

The brief to the architect was to create an open space that captured the views and northern light. According to the architect, Jan Robertson, the family were quite adamant that they didnt want the house to be award winning this was a place to relax, and therefore comfort, practicality and simplicity were far more important attributes.

The house is built over two levels, with the main entry level comprising open living, dining and kitchen, along with two bedrooms and bathroom, plus a generous L-shaped deck large enough for a dining table, and orientated to catch the northern light. In keeping with the overall simplicity of the space, open shelving is used in the living area for display, and shelving is also open in the kitchen, which has a custom-made stainless steel bench incorporating a deep sink, plus opening for a dishwasher, oven, fridge and freezer.

Freestanding units have been used throughout the house for storage as its a holiday house, the owners steered away from built-in cupboards to add to the casual atmosphere. All bedrooms are all large enough to accommodate built-ins if needed.

A staircase tucked away behind the kitchen leads down to a guest bedroom with its own bathroom and deck yet another outdoor area for enjoying the views and bush.

Its a house thats suited to all seasons and various permutations, equally able to accommodate a couple or a crowd. Heavily insulated and shaded by surrounding trees, it keeps cool in summer, and the extensive glazing picks up any breeze in the area. But the insulation and wood-burning stove means its also cosy in winter, with plenty of spots inside and out for chasing the sun.

Offered for the first time, the house represents a wonderful opportunity to secure a weekender just one hour from Sydney's CBD, that epitomises the 'Australian experience'.

Simple, elegant open-plan design and large outdoor living spaces connect to the environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to the house.

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SPECIFICATION:

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
Internal living area (approx.) 128 sq m
External living area (approx.) 60 sq m
Land area (approx.) 830.4 sq m

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CREDITS:

Architect: Robertson & Hindmarsh Architects
Design Architect: Jan Robertson
Build Team: Rob Harrison, Jason Barnes, Andrew Halford
Build Completed: 2007
Photography: Michael Wee & Richard Powers

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PUBLICATIONS:

The house has been widely featured in interiors magazines and architecture books, including:

British Elle Decoration, Inside Out, Country Style, SMH Traveller, Qantas Magazine, Stella (UK Sunday Telegraph), New Natural Home - Thames & Hudson

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