1290 Montacute Road

Montacute SA 5134

This Masterpiece
Rising from the ancient sandstone of the Mt Lofty Ranges this commanding structure surveys the ridges, peaks and valleys of the native bushland, then basks in the afternoon sun setting across the Adelaide Plains, reflected in calm gulf waters. At Montacute, this individual experience, whilst only minutes from the city, is a whole lifestyle distant.Stone and water, air and light define the composition which is this house. The staggered peaks of the roof silhouette against the evening sky and echo the weathered majesty of the surrounds. Clay and sand of the rammed earth walls seem to rise from the very stone they stand on. Counterpoint of slate and timber, quarry stone, river rocks and reeds coax the natural surrounds into the beating heart of this home. A home with luxury, space and beauty, indoors and out. The living area and kitchen servery open onto the spacious north facing deck and reaching views, whist the paved courtyard to the south is picturesquely framed with lawn, creek bed, bridges and stone basket retaining walls. Venture beyond these comforts and the tumbling 5 hectare site offers serenity solitude and opportunity, even a fledgling orchard. This is so much, much more than just a home, intelligence and art, architecture and engineering, form and function are the hallmarks of this consummate design, if you do find a right angle in these enticing and esoteric spaces it's there because it is the right angle. Orientation of the vast windows and internal masonry capture the energy of the winter sun, whilst in summer the eaves ensure welcome shade and the house opens to embrace the cooling evening breezes, you'll rarely need more than the ceiling fans or combustion heater to ensure your comfort in this efficient and ecological design.A sublime and rare prospect, this isn't outer suburbs masquerading as a hamlet in the hills. This is the real deal. This offering is on and of the land, at home in this natural setting, you should be at home here too. You don't have to live in a box, settle for a home that ticks all the boxes. Only 10 mins away from the Newton shopping centre!FEATURES:150,000 litre concrete tank 2 x 9,000 litre header tanks50' x 20' shed with power & concrete floor30' x 20' shed with power & concrete floorSolar panelsCbus, CCTV, Audiophile zoned soundUnder house secure utilities areaStainless steel Smeg 1.5 oven Caesar stone bench topsDishwasher3 bedrooms plus studyEnsuite with 2 person spaCombustion heatingHeating/CoolingElectric roller shutters