Located in the picturesque award winning Currumbin Valley Ecovillage, this stylish & character rich home with lower level income producing guest retreat offers an exceptional lifestyle amongst stunning landscaped gardens, lush sweeping green spaces and expansive big sky views over rolling hills to the coast and Surfers Paradise skyline beyond.
Inside, the home is spacious and light with neutral modern tones, beautiful polished timber flooring, artistic details, warm wood features, high pitched ceilings and huge picture windows framing the spectacular views and enhancing the sense of peace and space.
The first level includes a gourmet chefs' kitchen, with gorgeous timber island bench with seating area, wide gas cook top, butler's pantry and servery bar through to a wide covered deck, it makes entertaining family & friends a breeze.
Other features on this level include 2 comfortable air conditioned master bedrooms, two way bathroom, loads of storage space, large 3rd bedroom or office with loft space, 2nd bathroom, expansive open plan dining and living with gas wood like heater and sliding doors opening up to another outside covered timber deck, giving the sense of seamless indoor/outdoor living that is so desirable.
On the lower level, known as the Rainforest Room, is a self-contained single bedroom open plan guest studio, with kitchenette, ensuite, living and dining opening to a private balcony overlooking the lush surrounds. Originally designed for extended family to stay; it is now a highly rated Airbnb that sees guests from all over the world enjoying the tranquillity and beautiful bush views. (A recent testimonial from guests "The hustle and bustle of city life is tiring and we needed a 2020 escape. My husband found the Rainforest Room at Mountjoy Retreat. Thank you for a wonderful and peaceful time, a place of absolute tranquillity. The concept of the ecovillage is fabulous but Mountjoy Retreat has to be the best place here. Mike and Maria, Brisbane 14-16 November 2020)
Outside, the property has been extensively landscaped & terraced, under the guidance of local landscape designer Steve Munnecke. All gardens & plants are well established and most require little or no ongoing maintenance.
With meandering pathways past the multiple fruit trees, herb & vegetable gardens, sunny seating areas and quiet contemplative nooks, this is a perfect space to relax & unwind in after a busy day's work.
- Self-contained & private income producing guest retreat on the lower level
- Both levels of the home have ground level access
- Chefs kitchen with crafted timber island bench made from Tasmanian Blackwood (1.5 x 3m long), butler's pantry, six burner Ilve gas cooktop & electric oven & rangehood
- Home designed by Travis Quennell - Award winning Sustainable Building Designer
- In creating a sustainable house, there are bamboo floors, a thermal mass wall in the living room, carpet in the bedrooms and study made from maize.
- Wide eaves that keep the sun off exterior walls
- Stunning low maintenance gardens with meandering pathways & water feature
- Nature lovers paradise, kangaroos, wallabies, birds
- 6.2kw solar power & solar hot water
- 75,000 litres water storage with whole house filtration system
- Air conditioning and overhead fans
- All weather driveway
- Cool storage space - use as a wine cellar
- Raised veggie garden space with sunny seating area
- Room for a chicken coop for home laid eggs
- 3,019m2 block
- Double carport with attached garden implement storage
- Ecovillage features include Pasture&Co cafe, pool & barbecue area, community hall, library, gym, recycling centre, Ground grocer
- Only 12 minutes' drive from world famous Currumbin Alley surf beach
- A short drive to shops, sporting grounds, local schools, restaurants, services clubs
- Rental appraisals for this property available on request
Due to the pro-wildlife ethos and strategies in place to to enhance native flora and fauna, the Eco Village is a dog/cat free community. To find out more about living in this amazing community, go to: www.theecovillage.com.au
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