Exceptional and Out of the Ordinary
This sensational property is affectionately known by locals as “The Billen Opera House" and for good reason. Architecturally bespoke and with no expense spared in achieving a truly beautiful home indoors and out, the long-term owners are offering this beauty for sale in order to downsize. The quality build of this passive solar house makes it stand it out from the crowd. With pole construction and a mix of straw bales and sawment walls, combined with artistic architectural features, from ...
This sensational property is affectionately known by locals as “The Billen Opera House" and for good reason. Architecturally bespoke and with no expense spared in achieving a truly beautiful home indoors and out, the long-term owners are offering this beauty for sale in order to downsize. The quality build of this passive solar house makes it stand it out from the crowd. With pole construction and a mix of straw bales and sawment walls, combined with artistic architectural features, from interestingly shaped windows to the finely dressed and partially exposed poles supporting the main structure, the effect is organic, stylish and comfortable. Add to this the curved walls of the huge swimming pool area and the colour palette & finishes befitting a glossy magazine article, you’ll love the ‘feel’ this property offers. There’s an eclectic mix of building styles, many reflecting the Swiss heritage and extensive travels of the owners, but I hasten to add that ALL blend and play off each other to create a harmonious and aesthetically beautiful home. This one is immaculately presented inside and out.
The 2 STOREY HOME offers plenty of options for use that will satisfy a range of buyers. With it's self-contained studio you can house extended family, guests or enjoy a passive income by renting it permanently or for Air BnB. The resort-like appeal of the property would work brilliantly for small retreats or as a healing centre.
THE HOME’S INTERIOR: Once inside you can feel the effects of a home well insulated. Visiting on a warm day, one could feel the immediate ‘leveling’ of the outdoor temperature without putting the home’s air-conditioning on. Being a solar passive home, the same occurs in winter even without starting the big wood fire which is the centrepiece of the living area. But then who doesn’t love the ambiance of a winter fire?
The MAIN HOME houses a sizeable entrance hall, the kitchen, living and bathroom downstairs and three bedrooms with a walk-in closet upstairs. Beautiful Hardwood floors on both levels combined with Scandinavian overlay in the living room, and timber framed vista-facing glass sliding doors, as well as semi-exposed timber poles to add warmth to the white colour palette.
The large chefs’ KITCHEN has storage galore and large eat-in dining space (open-plan but privately placed away from the living area). Indoor/Outdoor kitchen with glass doors to deck. Sleek white cabinetry, gas cooking, stone benchtops and high-end appliances
The cosy LIVING ROOM has a woodfire for warmth along with a reverse cycle air-conditioner, a sandstone-faced wall supporting the staircase, exposed beams and natural timber poles, views across the valley and opens to the stupendous pool and entertainment area.
The MAIN BATHROOM is located downstairs housing a bath, separate shower and flush toilet.
The recently added MASTER BEDROOM SUITE is privately positioned on the South side of the main house. With access via the verandah it has its own deck overlooking the distant hills and the resplendent gardens. The room is large and light with a massive walk-in dressing room/wardrobe with smoked glass closets and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with designer bathtub & garden views.
UPPER LEVEL: For a family, upstairs there’s three more bedrooms (one currently used as an office) plus a storage room, and one bedroom has access to a balcony. Each has built in robes or shelves, with feature-shaped windows.
DECKS & VERANDAHS & PATIOS: – Beautifully designed in oiled timber with stainless wire balustrades wrap 2 sides of the home in varying widths for architectural interest and practicality, as well as an open entrance deck, upstairs balconies, and a guesthouse split-level patio. And from any of these deck or patio areas you can soak in the magical greenery and majestic views. The verandah overlooking the resort-style pool is wide enough for a party, and of course the paved pool surrounds are vast!
ENTERTAINMENT SPACES & GUEST QUARTERS: From the entertainers’ deck the line of sight is cast over the massive pool area to a separate building housing fabulous guest facilities including a bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, outdoor laundry and an outdoor entertainers’ kitchen complete with pizza oven…all set on split-levels for your enjoyment of the outdoor spaces. There are multi-level nooks and sitting/dining areas.
The GARAGE AND SHED is a fabulous 14.9M X 7.2 M space with 2 car garage and workshop area catering for all your needs.
THE LAND: The 2 acres is largely forested but leaves ample room for gardens and has multiple established fruit trees to enjoy. As you sweep down the treelined drive and before you reach the residence, you will be smitten by the expansive acreage, with huge rainforest specimen trees rising in group-plantings out of lush and manicured green lawns. The gentle slope affords glimpses of far mountain views through and over the canopy of the gorgeous trees.
THE COMMUNITY
Billen Cliffs Village is Strata Titled; therefore banks will lend on these properties. Encompassing almost 800 acres it has 115 x 2 acre lots and has been established for 40 years. It has good access and internal roads. As an owner you will have access to common land including forests, cliffs & creeks, as well as the use of Community Hall, library and community café and general store. Family friendly and with a wide range of ages you will be sure to find your tribe on Billen.
In the interests of protecting native fauna, Billen Cliffs does not allow cats and dogs to live on the community. The benefits of which you will experience when you see the relaxed wallabies lying around the lawns, echidnas, brush turkeys, pademelons and birdlife in abundance.
• Fully off-grid with a 4.6kw solar system with 12 volt battery for upsatirs lights and solar hot water with gas backup.
• 88kl tanks for rain water
• Septic system
• School buses to all local public and private schools including Steiner
• 28km to Nimbin. 23km to Kyogle. 34km to Lismore all on sealed roads.
• 74km to Ballina Airport
• 80km to Byron Bay
If you’re looking for something exceptional and out of the ordinary, then this property is a "must see".
Call Jacqui on 0439 15 6666 to arrange your inspection.
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