Adding to the over seventy industry awards that Tallwood Custom Built Homes has received over the past 20 years, this spectacular Yallingup custom home, perched high on a cliff with commanding ocean views was the deserving winner of the 2023 HIA CSR South West Australia Home of the Year.
This unique holiday residence celebrates the natural beauty of the site in more ways than one. It has not only been expertly designed by architect Paul Hoffman to maximise the stunning views of the ocean and surrounding parkland, as well as withstand the harsh coastal conditions, but also utilises a myriad of raw materials including rammed limestone walls using limestone sourced from the site.
With a consistent record in delivering exceptional award-winning homes regardless of site difficulties, Tallwood were the obvious choice to take on this challenging project. The design separates the garage via a covered walkway to the main residence which on entry immediately reveals the spectacular ocean vistas and the true magnificence of the home’s elevated position. The sloping roofline which is raised on the ocean side allows for expansive walls of doubled glazed windows that flood the home with natural light and connect the interior home to the surrounding beauty.
Clean, minimalistic lines allow the breathtaking scenery to take centre stage while extensive use of natural materials that include travertine flooring and of course the rammed limestone walls create an aesthetic that seamlessly merges with the outside coastal scenery.
Award judges commended the quality of build and the level of detailing and finish achieved by Tallwood Custom Built Homes as exceptional, especially given the demanding site and complexity of the construction.
While having a restrained and relaxed vibe the home is not without luxury appointments, including hydronic underfloor heating and illuminated wine storage that creates a gorgeous feature in the main living space. Outside, there are additional spaces to take in the rugged beauty of the natural surroundings including an expansive covered alfresco area with outdoor kitchen and fireplace and a spectacular firepit with built in seating created from hand laid limestone.
With rainwater harvesting for both potable water and firefighting, PV power and battery storage and a backup generator, the home can also be run completely off-grid. Its not hard to see why judges were impressed by this residence and that Tallwood Custom Built Homes are yet again a deserving winner of this coveted award.
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