Perched atop an elevated 10-hectare parcel, this remarkable residence is a considered composition of rammed earth, steel and spotted gum, designed to emerge naturally from its idyllic hinterland setting. This is a home that has already earned its accolades - awarded for architectural excellence and featured in Houses magazine and Home Beautiful. The two pavilions and the mindful use of glass frame distinct perspectives — the treetops, Lake Baroon below and the undulating horizon stretching toward North Maleny — creating one of the most spectacular private outlooks over the Lake, while offering absolute privacy. A Vision Realised:
When the owners first acquired this elevated parcel, they recognised its rare potential — commanding heights, open grasslands, and the gentle meander of Pobblebonk Creek, its clear water tumbling over stones and pebbles, threading quietly through the land. Their vision was to create a home that would be a destination in its own right, rising gracefully on the high ground and responding to the landscape rather than imposing upon it. In collaboration with Sparks Architects and realised by master builder Jason Connolly, every detail — the two pavilions, the considered placement of glazing and the choice of natural materials — was selected to bring this vision to life, resulting in a home where architecture, landscape and intention converge. The Approach:
The property reveals itself gradually as you move across the gently undulating parcel, culminating in a sense of arrival as the house finally emerges atop the elevated crest. Rising with enduring elegance, the architecture balances presence and harmony, drawing the surrounding landscape inside through expansive glazing while framing treetops, Lake Baroon and the distant hills beyond. The Main Pavilion – Elevated Living:
The primary pavilion is dedicated to living and entertaining, where large expanses of UV-treated glass open fully to the outdoors, dissolving the boundary between interior and landscape. The kitchen is anchored by custom spotted gum joinery and designed for effortless function and refinement.
The main bedroom rises above the treetops on a steel frame, with louvred windows providing light and ventilation. Below, the lower level houses a temperature-controlled wine cellar, a private media room with integrated sound, a laundry with drying cupboard and chute, and a dumb waiter connecting both levels — combining practical luxury with refined design. The Accommodation Pavilion — Private and Serene:
The second pavilion comprises three bedrooms, a study, and a bathroom with heated floors. Each bedroom is positioned to enjoy a private outlook over the canopy and surrounding landscape. Adjustable louvres and strategically placed glass allow breezes to flow through the breezeway, where subtle sensor lighting guides movement after dark. The study features built-in shelving and a push-out window to capture ventilation while maintaining a tranquil connection to the environment. Outdoor Living – The Landscape and Beyond:
Outdoor spaces are designed as natural extensions of the architecture. A waterfall-edge swimming pool appears to float against the landscape beyond. A hot and cold outdoor shower, a hot tub, and a sunset lookout deck provide multiple vantage points from which to take in the shifting light and layered views across Lake Baroon and the surrounding hills.
The land itself offers two separate entrances, whilst the property unfolds across 10 hectares of open grasslands, private dams, and areas of revegetation that reflect the thoughtful custodianship of the current owners, creating a rare sense of scale and privacy within the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. At a Glance:
• 10 hectares (24.7 acres) of private hinterland with creek crossings, rainforest, and orchard
• Two pavilion residence — 4 bedrooms, study, 2 bathrooms plus mudroom/bathroom
• 300mm rammed earth walls and Spotted Gum timber throughout
• Temperature-controlled 700-bottle wine cellar and dedicated media room
• Waterfall-edge pool, outdoor shower, sunset lookout deck, and hot tub
• 800m sealed private driveway with two separate property entrances
• 5kW solar with 3-phase power ready for an additional 15kW should you choose
• 67,500L UV-filtered rainwater storage plus private bore
• Fujitsu ducted A/C, suspended fireplace, heated bathroom floors and solar hot water
• Miele kitchen with steam oven, convection oven, built-in coffee station, Billi boiling and chilled water tap and dumb waiter
• “Land for Wildlife” approved with active rainforest rehabilitation and available grants
• Moments from Montville and Mapleton, 35 minutes to the coast This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure a residence of exceptional architectural pedigree, commanding one of the most spectacular private views of Lake Baroon, in a location of unparalleled privacy and serenity. Disclaimer: * This property may or may not be marketed with a price and therefore a price guide cannot always be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for functionality purposes. ** Every precaution has been taken to establish the accuracy of the material on this listing and all information provided has been gathered from sources we deem to be reliable. We cannot however guarantee its accuracy and interested parties should make and rely on their own enquiries.
