Behind this unassuming modern facade hides a magical vine-draped riverside home voted the BEST in Australia
- A stunningly luxurious mansion covered in hanging vines hides behind a modest modern facade
- The outstanding house won the highest gong for Australian Home of the Year at the recent HIA awards
- Located on the Noosa River on the Sunshine Coast, it features a palette of natural woods, stone and concrete
- A standout feature is the indoor and outdoor family room with chic kitchen, lounge and external courtyards
- The basement below is softly lit by a large window overlooking the submerged pool
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From the modern yet understated street facade, passers-by would never suspect that behind the charred wood and stone-clad facade hides a sophisticated vine-covered house.
Named ‘Witta’, the luxury property sits on the banks of the Noosa River on the Sunshine Coast and was recently named Australian Home of Year at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Awards.
With a sleek palette of concrete, wood and stone softened by the lush greenery that falls down from the second-floor gardens, the most appealing features of the beautiful riverside home are the indoor/outdoor family space and an underwater room.
Tucked behind this unassuming modern street facade is an incredibly luxurious riverside townhouse that has been voted the best in Australia
Named ‘Witta’, the dreamy home sits on the banks of the Noosa River on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and was recently named Australian Home of Year at the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Awards
With a sleek palette of concrete, wood and stone softened by the lush greenery that falls down from the second floor gardens, the most appealing feature of the beautiful riverside home is its indoor-outdoor family space.
Huge floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to the rear allowing natural light to flood in, blending seamlessly into the living space within the central courtyard
Downstairs there is a rumpus room with a huge window that overlooks the pool below the water surface
Huge floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to allow natural light to flood in, allowing the interior space to merge seamlessly with the central courtyard featuring a sparkling pool, lush gardens and an outdoor kitchen with a BBQ, black wood cabinetry and a mirror back wall.
The open plan living area has high ceilings leading to a skylight and leads to a dining area with striking pendant lights and a modern kitchen that any chef would envy.
A marble island bench and splashback add a level of elegance to the kitchen which also features custom smooth wood cabinetry and matte black fittings and faucets.
The open plan living area has high ceilings leading to a skylight and leads to a dining area with striking pendant lights and a modern kitchen that any home cook would envy.
A marble island bench and splashback add a level of elegance to the kitchen which also features custom smooth wood cabinetry and matte black fittings and faucets
The courtyard has a sparkling pool, lush gardens and an alfresco kitchenette with BBQ, black wood cabinets and a mirror back wall
A Sydney family is lucky enough to call this idyllic trail their holiday home, enjoyed by children and adults alike with multiple living spaces and a nursery
The drooping vines often grow so thick that they create a green curtain at the back of the house towards the riverbank, making it feel like an urban jungle retreat.
Downstairs is an undersea rumpus room lit by a huge window that overlooks the pool, as well as a temperature-controlled glass-enclosed wine cellar and pool table.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are a lesson in luxury with calming textures, expansive windows revealing the dense bushland and rushing river, a series of skylights let in an abundance of sunshine and a private zen garden in the master suite.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are a lesson in luxury with soothing textures, expansive windows revealing the dense bushland and rushing river, a series of skylights let in an abundance of sunshine and a private zen garden in the master suite.
Downstairs is an undersea Rumpus room lit by a huge window that overlooks the pool, as well as a temperature-controlled glass-enclosed wine cellar and pool table
The dreamy home was completed in 2020 by Sunshine Coast builders JW Constructions and designed by Shaun Lockyer Architects who was inspired by ‘Brazilian Modernism’, taking into account the local landscape, climate and culture
The drooping vines often grow so thick that they create a green curtain at the back of the house towards the riverbank, making it feel like an urban jungle retreat.
A Sydney family is lucky enough to call this idyllic trail their holiday home.
The dreamy jungle home was completed in 2020 by Sunshine Coast builders JW Constructions and designed by Shaun Lockyer Architects who took inspiration from ‘Brazilian Modernism’, taking into account the local landscape, climate and culture.
The HIA judges were impressed with the ‘excellent’ finish of the house and the quality of the finish and construction.
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