If you are looking for an award winning property that transports you every time you walk through the front door then this is the one.
Designed by Chris Vandyke this home won the 2007 Queensland Building Design award. Aesthetically beautiful and highlighting the art of living comfortably, Upendo, meaning love in Swahili, is cleverly designed to make you feel like you are in your own private world.
– Three pavilions interconnected by verandahs, walkways and decks with 4 bedrooms and living areas facing the central water features offer tranquil privacy, bright and airy providing an ideal lifestyle for the tropics
– Main bedroom designed as an adult retreat with a delightful rustic spa, timber bifold doors that all open out to established gardens creating a peaceful indoor-outdoor relaxation space
– Kitchen features a large curved island bar with granite benchtops and splashback plus a servery to the outdoor entertaining space, carefully concealed lighting creates an evening wonderland for your alfresco dining
– Magnificent timbers throughout and vast expanses of glass and wooden louvres overlook the picturesque and serene oasis created by a true visionary
– Natural water features offer a cool, refreshing greeting on a tropical day with chemical-free ponds flowing through to the rustic swimming pool and cascading rock waterfall.
– Eco-friendly with solar hot water and a smart internal design allowing nature to do the air conditioning for you
– With a bonus granny flat and an optional 5th room built beside the enormous four-bay shed (missing roller door can be reinstalled) and a theatre room that doubles as guest accommodation, you’ll have plenty of room for your extended family and friends
– This exceptionally private property is nestled behind a uniquely designed vine inspired electric security gate, located in a much sought-after part of Redlynch which must be inspected to be truly appreciated
The unique charm of this spectacular home that complements its natural environment, with its semi-rural setting, rainforest backdrop and shaded by a magical old fig tree on Freshwater Creek, highlights the space and flow of light, the clever use of natural water features effortlessly cools any breeze.
Not every day we see acreage with creek frontage matched with breathtaking style, it’s what truly makes this one a kind… the type of property that will put new meaning into the phrase “I look forward to going home”
