The iconic 'Hills Opera House' situated among the treetops of the Perth Hills has hit the market, complete with a soaring stone fireplace that’s igniting strong buyer interest.
Likened to a liveable work of art, 280 Mundaring Road, Bickley, was designed and built in the 1990s by Perth architect Lynthorne Matthews.
Set on 7.1ha, the two-level home features two bedrooms, three bathrooms and endless bush views are afforded throughout thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, with the main bedroom primly perched with a swath of windows.
Enveloped by lush bushland, kangaroos and endless treetop views, this secluded Perth Hills sanctuary is reminiscent of luxury treehouse.
The two-bedroom house at 280 Mundaring Weir Road, Bickley is nestled among the treetops. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
Sales agent Jo Skirrow from Earnshaws Real Estate – Darlington said the vendors, who were married at the property, were relocating to Tasmania.
“The location is beautiful, like you could pick the house up and put it elsewhere, but it’s really built into the treetops and you've got this, not quite a suspended walk, but you've got the walk around deck in the middle, and it's almost like it was meant to be there,” she said.
The soaring stone fireplace lies at the heart of the home. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
A castle-style front entrance opens to an expansive living space with vaulted ceilings, where a soaring stone fireplace, quite literally takes centre stage.
“It's got fires on both sides of it and it's absolutely stunning,” Ms Skirrow said.
The 'Hills Opera House' was designed and built in the early 1990s by architect Lin Matthews. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
“It's phenomenal … the photos do it justice but for the size, it’s imposing and you walk in, and it’s just the biggest feature in the whole main room.
“You're looking out over the valley, over the treetops and everything, then you've got this massive fireplace.”
The home offers stunning views of Bickley's rolling valleys. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
Wooden stairs recycled from a jetty, a wine cellar, indoor spa with views, a games room or third bedroom, a viewing platform, a kitchen with Jarrah benchtops and a central stone island bench, and a three-phase powered shed were among the home’s long list of highlights.
The striking kitchen comes with Jarrah benchtops and modern appliances. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
Buyer interest has been wide and varied, Ms Skirrow said.
“We've had quite a lot of interest from everybody - people with children, people who are moving from Europe - I think people just want to have a look at it to see if they can make it work for them,” she said.
The main bedroom comes with sweeping views and a new ensuite. Picture: Realestate.com.au/buy
“And I think the general consensus is yes, even though it only has two bedrooms, it’s so bespoke, it’s so custom, it has just got that wow factor.”
Ms Skirrow said she believed it would suit a buyer who appreciated architecture and wanted a property that impressed.
The home is on the market for offers over $1.9 million.
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