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168 Plateau Road, BILGOLA PLATEAU NSW 2107
Successfully SOLD by Stephanie Hammond 0414 997 328
This iconic masterpiece, set on more than 3400sqm, was designed by the late Gerry Rippon, renowned for his mid-century modernist architecture. One of the area's most distinguished properties, it offers one of the most commanding views of Pittwater you are ever likely to find.
The unique site, originally selected for its panoramic view - all the way to Lion Island and well beyond - is adjacent to one of Pittwater's lesser known bushland reserves, enhancing the already private nature of the home. Absolutely tranquil, the home feels like a canopied treehouse that's just bathed in northerly sunlight across all three levels. Access is easy via a private road that allows direct level access to the house from an oversized covered parking area. Once inside, almost every room offers a bird's eye view that soars over bushland to embrace Pittwater's myriad of inlets and bays. Amazingly, there's not one other house visible to interrupt the grandeur of Pittwater.
Designed to provide true indoor-outdoor living, there is a connection to the view from all spaces inside. Through oversized floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors there are wraparound verandahs that share the canopy ceilings that cantilever beyond each room, to provide sheltered outdoor space from every indoor space.
While gently evocative of Japanese architecture and the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, the design is a sensitive response to a uniquely Australian setting. There are so many interesting features - large and small - to marvel and enjoy; from the double-height ceilings of the pool room to the more compressed heights in other more intimate spaces, such as in the kitchen and study. Every feature is counter balanced. There's an immaculate 12 metre pool that sparkles outside; a slow combustion wood burning fireplace in the lounge room; an extensive area for guest accommodation on the lower level; a lush level lawn - though barely any garden to attend too; custom lighting, internal garden beds...the list goes on.
Defining features abound, many of them obvious externally and carried through to the interiors, with all spaces designed with at least one glass wall to maximise light and connection to the setting. Masterfully designed and virtually untouched, this house will inspire, intrigue and delight - be sure to put it on your list to view: It's absolutely beautiful inside and out.
The unique site, originally selected for its panoramic view - all the way to Lion Island and well beyond - is adjacent to one of Pittwater's lesser known bushland reserves, enhancing the already private nature of the home. Absolutely tranquil, the home feels like a canopied treehouse that's just bathed in northerly sunlight across all three levels. Access is easy via a private road that allows direct level access to the house from an oversized covered parking area. Once inside, almost every room offers a bird's eye view that soars over bushland to embrace Pittwater's myriad of inlets and bays. Amazingly, there's not one other house visible to interrupt the grandeur of Pittwater.
Designed to provide true indoor-outdoor living, there is a connection to the view from all spaces inside. Through oversized floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors there are wraparound verandahs that share the canopy ceilings that cantilever beyond each room, to provide sheltered outdoor space from every indoor space.
While gently evocative of Japanese architecture and the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, the design is a sensitive response to a uniquely Australian setting. There are so many interesting features - large and small - to marvel and enjoy; from the double-height ceilings of the pool room to the more compressed heights in other more intimate spaces, such as in the kitchen and study. Every feature is counter balanced. There's an immaculate 12 metre pool that sparkles outside; a slow combustion wood burning fireplace in the lounge room; an extensive area for guest accommodation on the lower level; a lush level lawn - though barely any garden to attend too; custom lighting, internal garden beds...the list goes on.
Defining features abound, many of them obvious externally and carried through to the interiors, with all spaces designed with at least one glass wall to maximise light and connection to the setting. Masterfully designed and virtually untouched, this house will inspire, intrigue and delight - be sure to put it on your list to view: It's absolutely beautiful inside and out.
