500 Progress Drive, Chidlow, WA 6556 - More Details
From $1.4 Million
Escape to the peace and beauty of the Hills in this craftsman-built solid limestone and cedar home. A wide, wrap-around verandah, a flawless balance of recycled and natural materials and a stunning natural setting combine to a standout property wrapped in an air of tranquil privacy.
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Limestone/cedar/iron
1988 craftsman build
Double-height living zone
Second-storey retreat
Country-style kitchen
Open, spacious design
3.7kW solar & pwd shed
Reticulated lawns & gdns
5.07 acres of seclusion
Posts crafted from timber felled on the property punctuate the wide verandah, their organic forms and colours merging faultlessly with the solid limestone and cedar of the exterior walls. This harmony of materials continues throughout the home, giving it a calm, unified feel and the sense that all is as it should be.
The front door opens into an impressive double-height living room with a central post that soars to meet the pitched, honey-toned timber-lined ceiling. Timber flooring, two pairs of French doors and a large corner window fill the space with natural light, whilst a slow combustion fireplace radiates ambient warmth, bringing a relaxed informality to this central living hub.
The stylish country kitchen sits adjacent to the dining area. It features fresh white cabinetry brilliantly contrasted with a solid jarrah benchtop, abundant storage, a dishwasher, and views of the natural beauty beyond.
The timeless quality of natural materials and the choice of a limited palette inspire an atmosphere of stillness and contemplation; organic textures and colours act to restore body and mind. Solid jarrah benchtops in the kitchen and laundry, a classic tiled floor pattern in the wet areas, handmade jarrah interior doors and jarrah window frames link private and shared spaces while defining distinct uses.
A solid timber staircase rises to the sanctuary of a parents' retreat, with ample space for seating and dressing areas, a wall of deep wardrobes, dual-aspect glazing, and a circular leadlight window above the bed. This haven is made more welcoming by blackbutt timber flooring underfoot and a ceiling fan overhead.
Two queen sized junior bedrooms and a shared family bathroom are arranged on the ground floor. The attention to detail evident throughout the home continues here with underfloor heating in the bathroom, timber flooring in the bedrooms and a soft neutral palette of colours throughout the private spaces.
With a deep wrap-around verandah and reticulated gardens and lawn surrounding the home, the indoor-outdoor flow is seamless, and a landscape dotted with crimson kangaroo paws, yellow donkey orchids, agapanthus and the architectural fronds of zamia palms and can be viewed from the verandah, spa and gazebo.
A powered workshop, garden shed and woodshed, raised vegetable beds, numerous fruit trees and a firepit allow for as much or as little rural activity as you choose. A 3.7kW solar array, two rainwater tanks, a fire-suppression system and an automatic gate deliver the infrastructure for country living.
About an hour from the Perth CBD - this rural escape lets you take time out without planning or hours spent travelling. Whether you relax in the natural setting, potter in the garden, grow fresh vegetables, or write the novel that's been percolating for years, this home makes the rest of the world disappear, offering a restorative reminder of nature's beauty and balance.
To arrange an inspection of this property, call Jo Sheil - 0422 491 016.
- Type
- House
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Parkings
- 4
- Area
- 2.05 ha
