The home at 10 Cunjevoi Crescent, Nightcliff. Picture: Supplied
An elite Darwin builder has put his own family home on the market after spending years creating the masterpiece.
The architecturally-designed and custom-built ‘Boomerang House’ at 10 Conjevoi Cres, Nightcliff was completed in 2023 and has been described by the marketing agent as one of the best homes in the area.
Richard Oliver, owner of ROC NT, and his wife Paula, bought the property at 10 Conjevoi Cres, Nightcliff, in 2017 with plans to eventually create a new home.
Mr Oliver said at the time it was the cheapest and probably the worst house in Nightcliff.
“It was an absolute shack,” he said.
“But we’d always dreamt of living in Nightcliff.”
The couple lived in the old house for a few years while Mr Oliver built his business and other people’s homes.
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The home boasts raw materials and a matte black kitchen. Picture: Supplied
The open interiors easily flow outside. Picture: Supplied
They eventually began the build process by narrowing down what they wanted.
“We designed three different houses on that property before we settled on one,” Mr Oliver said.
“It was the intent of the (chosen) design that made us pick it.
“It was designed on purpose for the position and I think it’s more delicate and suited to the area.
“A home has to fit in with the housing around it and the community – that was probably what clicked with us the most.
“The previous designs were very blocky, harsh construction.”
The carpenter turned builder said the home showcased skill and explored a range of materials that had likely never been used in a Darwin home before.
“We wanted to show what could be done with build based on challenges rather than following the run-of-the-mill,” he said.
“We wanted to build something exciting, something energy efficient, something that captured the tropical atmosphere, indoor-outdoor living, the wet season rain and immersing yourself in dry season weather.
“We wanted out own resort-style oasis.”
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The main bedrooms opens to the backyard. Picture: Supplied
The master ensuite features micro cement and terrazzo. Picture: Supplied
Mr Oliver said they used as many raw materials as possible.
“We wanted it to be minimal and seamless, but we also wanted it to be sensory experience in there,” he said
“There is the beautiful natural stone wall, natural timbers and concrete.
“I’m very proud of it and Paula is too.
“She has done an incredible job.
“The inspiration and everything in that house has been 100 per cent been because of Paula.
“It wouldn’t have looked the way it did without her behind it.”
The home sits on a private 988 sqm block and features high ceilings, open spaces, concrete floors, timber ceilings, custom joinery, recessed lighting, micro cement, floor to ceiling windows and a feature stone wall.
There is an open plan living and kitchen space and a separate living area, all opening to the outdoors.
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Well crafted features such as the fish pond and timber ceilings showcase skill and unique materials. Picture: Supplied
The covered poolside area is set up for entertaining and family get-togethers. Picture: Supplied
The matte black kitchen has a concrete island bench, butler’s pantry, concealed appliances and on-demand boiling and sparkling water.
The main suite has an expansive walk-in robe, sliding door opening to the patio and a micro cement ensuite with walk-in shower and terrazzo vanity.
The three other bedrooms in the main house have built-in robes and the family bathroom has peach toned micro cement, free standing tub and walk-in shower.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard features a curved fire pit area, an Italian Bisazza mosaic-tiled pool and a covered pavilion with outdoor kitchen, timber ceilings and fans.
The pool house could be used as a guest suite or home office and has a Balinese-style outdoor bathroom.
“The boomerang shape of the house is perfect for families,” Mr Oliver said.
“It draws you into the central courtyard and there’s places to escape to, but you’re all still together.
“Having the overhangs on the building gives all that shade and you can have all the doors open and you don’t get wet when it rains.
“It’s also a great house for entertaining.”
The outdoor entertaining area looks out over the mosaic-tiled pool. Picture: Supplied
PROPERTY DETAILS
Address: 10 Cunjevoi Crescent, Nightcliff
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Carparks: 2
Auction: Sat, Oct 4, 9.30am
Agent: Andrew Harding, 0408 108 698, Evie Radonich, 0439 497 199, Ray White Darwin
Inspect: Sat, Sep 13, 10.30-11.15am
Features: Architectural design, owner builder, cement floors, matte black kitchen, tiled pool, poolside entertaining, Bali-style bathroom, timber ceilings
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