Wildes Meadow Architectural Wonder
encased by glass and floating in the landscape, this architectural tour de force on five acres of wildes meadows most beautiful land is a pure expression of light, simplicity and form. the views take in the lakes (fitzroy falls reservoir) to the north and stunning gardens to the east.
‘the glass house’ also known as ‘the katon house’ due to its significant design credentials brought to the build by original owner and architect david katon, is reminiscent of the famed farnsworth house, the original iconic modernist masterpiece from america; its pavilion style beauty is pure magic. constructed of steel, concrete and glass, and lined with american walnut for warmth and style, the home features an integrated office space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private courtyard and open plan living with views. an integrated fishpond extending the length of the home on the eastern side is filled with colourful koi. this home offers pure privacy and an utterly delightful garden and design escape.
features include:
•marble vanities in bathrooms
•pivoting floor-to-ceiling doors requiring no frame
•terrazzo floors with marble chip highlights throughout house and extending to surrounding entertaining decks
•underfloor slab heating
•cosy wood fireplace
•stunning galley kitchen with maytag fridge and miele appliances
•invisible downpipes and gutters integrated into the design
•double glazed and low e glass; designed for crossflow ventilation
•grids of mature chinese elms providing stunning symmetry as the bones for a beautiful, relaxed garden
•an ornamental lake covered in lily-pads, surrounded by japanese maples and in spring, hundreds of bluebells
•15 metre lap pool with lights
•solar panels (3.92kw system generates approx. 17.5kw per day on average)
•orchard with citrus, apple and olive trees
•electric entry gates through a stand of native forest
•groves of mature deciduous trees provide extraordinary autumn colour: liquidambars, norway maples, sugar maples, magnolias, tulip trees and crab-apples, camellias and pear trees
•hedges are magnificent, including a flowering rhododendron hedge and cherry laurel hedges
•3-phase power
•below house ventilation system; sprinkler system for part of garden
•bore and extensive rainwater tank capacity
•excellent internet at site
close to village pubs for easy dining and a short drive to moss vale, this is a unique highlands hideaway. viewing of ‘the glass house’ is an experience in itself; enjoy the harmonious connection to nature while being ensconced in the simplicity of excellent design.
