With sun pouring in through the high light windows over the free form living, there's
something so comfortable about sitting in a room with nothing but a gentle breeze passing
through. And with the bifold doors open at both ends of the living space, it's hard to not
feel relaxed in a room that offers views at both ends.
Welcome to The Gnaraloo Retreat.
Named after a remote sheep station on the coast north of Carnarvon famous for its stunning
coastline, legendary waves and great fishing, The Gnaraloo Retreat was designed for those
focused on their outdoor lifestyle. Whether it's a rural or coastal setting that's selected,
The Gnaraloo Retreat will perfectly enhance the scenery of your chosen spot with features
like the front and rear verandahs that ensure there will always be a comfortable outdoor area
no matter the time of day or wind conditions. Created as a fully timber framed skillion, the
home can also be constructed in double brick and a range of materials can be used to
accentuate its features. In the elevation shown, a mixture of James Hardie weatherboard and
Scyon Matrix provide a coastal 'surf shack' feel.
The bifold doors and awning windows
positioned on the high end of the skillion roof line, together with the home's orientation
and passive solar design, give it a remarkable 6 star rating. Quite a feat, considering the
block faces directly west. In addition, Photovoltaics and a solar hot water system have also
been installed, optional features that further boost the homes sustainable credentials.
Inside, an open and spacious kitchen connects diners with the chef, and a huge pantry offers
even more bench space and additional power points to keep appliances out of sight. Off the
free form living space is the office, with a viewing window directly into the activity for
those who wish to keep an eye on the children.
All the bedrooms are spacious and easily
accommodate a queen size bed, while the masters section of the house offers pure indulgence
with a luxuriously large ensuite containing double vanities, an open shower, walk in robe and
enough shelf space for all the his and hers products imaginable. You'll find no shortage of
conveniences in The Gnaraloo Retreat, like the spacious walk in linen cupboard and broom
cupboard. And, for those living on a rural or coastal block, the laundry and bathroom areas
can easily be linked with additional tiling to allow people with muddy boots or sandy feet to
walk straight into the shower after a busy day outdoors. In designing The Gnaraloo Retreat,
the focus was on the environments we commonly build in and creating a home that could connect
with those surroundings. So, with its matrix and weatherboard cladding, spacious free form
living and the thoughtfulness applied to every area of the home, you can see why this home
will always feel like a retreat.