A grand chalet-style home of 20 Byron Court in Cornubia went under the hammer at the weekend.
The European influence of grand chalet architecture is strongly stamped over the design.
Award winning architect Donald Spencer designed this six-bedroom home that showcases impressive timber craftsmanship, set in the tranquil rainforest setting of Hideaway Mountain.
The home was designed to reflect the style of a German Chalet, which was a trademark touch of the architect, who was prominent in Queensland’s during the 1960s and 70s.
Eight stone columns and a central chimney with fireplaces on two levels support five levels and 360-degree glass windows.
Mr Strudwick said the house was built by stonemasons over six months in 1980s for the initial owner, Jim Wilson, the owner of Wilson Constructions.
“This might sound strange, but this home is one that needs to be felt, not just seen,” Mr Strudwick said.
“It’s hard to describe the way the design just makes sense, the way it captures breezes and light and makes it so easy for you to move around in the space.”
The crowning feature piece is the floor to ceiling window looking out into the rainforest.
It spans seven metres and goes from the lower level living room right up to the upper level dining room, which has an exposed timber gable interior ceiling design.
