Situated on a wind protected, level hilltop overlooking the green rolling hills of the Byron Bay hinterland is Friday Hut Estate. Arriving at the end of the drive one feels immediately the tranquility of the intimate gardens shaded by massive 100-year-old fig trees.
Nestled in the mature gardens is the generously proportioned, five bed main house and a charming two bed cottage. The property also includes a well-appointed studio and generous shed.
Friday Hut Estate affords the perfect combination of peace and privacy while still centrally located: it is a 15 minute drive to central Byron, Mullumbimby or Federal, and just five minutes to Bangalow. Find a coffee just a ten minute stroll down the road at the recently opened but already renowned Liliana’s café.
This home was built to the very highest standard by a local builder for his own family. It includes five generous bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. The architecturally designed main house is uniquely contemporary. It makes creative use of timber, marble, commercial grade aluminum and tilt slab concrete construction to realise a striking yet comfortable home. The attention to detail is unparalleled with thoughtful consideration given to every finish both for aesthetical appeal and lasting quality. There is a kitchen to make any master chef happy, soaker bathtubs, double shower-heads in the master ensuite, creative lighting features, central vacuum system, fireplace, 10 inch wide recycled Jarrah floorboards, whole house water filtration system, Cat 5 wiring and under floor heating. As a modern Australian house it also incorporates passive solar design leaving it extremely well suited to the local climate.
Extensive use of bi-fold doors allows the house to be opened up to the garden to fully capture the best of indoor/outdoor living. A generous undercover entertainment deck overlooks an 18m, infinity-edge fresh-water pool and the valley beyond.
The cottage is a thoughtfully converted farm building. It has slate tile and timber flooring throughout. The two bedroom, one bathroom, home has been renovated to include modern conveniences while keeping the charm of the original hard wood beams and timber frame windows.
The one bed studio features a large bathroom with claw-foot tub and living area with kitchenette. It lends itself to multiple purposes as a guest space, teenager retreat or home office.
The property is fully council approved and also features ample water storage, a potable bore, water easement to Possum Creek, a northeast aspect, rooftop PV solar panels, low maintenance botanical gardens, and a mature fruit orchard.
This property will be an inspiration to the new owner whether it used as a retirement residence with space for the grandkids, a young family home or a weekend retreat.