In a spectacular rural farmhouse of wood and stone lies a luxurious barn-style mansion with a large living room of palatial proportions, picturesque hinterland views, an epic chef and even a horse track.
Located in Maudsland in the Gold Coast hinterland, the magnificent property called Mountainview has just been crowned House of the Year at the Master Builders Gold Coast 2023 housing and construction prices.
Built to look like a 19th-century barn, the house takes the luxury of the countryside to the extreme, with a Scandinavian-style exterior featuring stone-paved walls and wooden rafters, six fireplaces, a cinema, wine and whiskey rooms and a sparkling pool.
The heart of the house is the 10 meter high barn with a double window facade that overlooks the rolling hills of the beautiful hinterland.
A towering stone fireplace adds to the grandeur, warming the vast space with an adjoining dining area featuring a grand piano and a specially lit wine cellar with bar fridges and rustic wood storage behind glass doors.
A state-of-the-art barn-style house has been crowned Best on the Gold Coast at a prestigious awards ceremony and it’s not hard to see why
Located in Maudsland in the Gold Coast hinterland, the magnificent Mountainview property has just been crowned House of the Year at the Master Builders Gold Coast 2023 Housing and Construction Awards
Built to look like a 19th century barn, the house takes the luxury of the countryside to the extreme with a Scandinavian-style exterior featuring stone-paved walls and wooden trusses, six fireplaces, a cinema, wine and whiskey rooms and a sparkling pool
The heart of the house is the 10 meter high barn with a double window facade that overlooks the rolling hills of the beautiful hinterland
The living room’s wooden vaulted roof extends beyond the huge floor-to-ceiling window and juts out toward the pool to create a covered outdoor living space.
Outside, a sunken seating pit is surrounded by the incredible mosaic-tiled infinity pool, while a conservatory sits adjacent to the fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
Underground, in the basement level, there is a state-of-the-art 10-car garage connected to an impressive whiskey room and home gym.
Back upstairs, the gourmet kitchen is worthy of the high-end restaurant with a chic black catering-grade cabinet, bar fridge and butler’s pantry.
The bedrooms are simple yet spacious and luxurious, with the master featuring a mini TV lounge and an extravagant walk-in closet fit for a celebrity.
A monochromatic marble spa sits in the center of the ensuite near a sleek wood vanity, taking full advantage of the property’s enviable views.
Outside, a sunken seating pit is surrounded by the incredible mosaic-tiled infinity pool, while a conservatory sits next to the fully equipped outdoor kitchen.
Adjacent to the dining area is a custom wine cellar with bar fridges and rustic wood storage behind glass doors, while underground in the basement level, a 10-car garage connects to an impressive whiskey room and home gym
A monochromatic marble spa sits in the center of the ensuite near a sleek wooden vanity, taking full advantage of the property’s enviable views
The bedrooms are simple yet spacious and luxurious, with the master featuring a mini TV lounge and an extravagant walk-in closet fit for a celebrity.
There is a guest wing with a cozy lounge, kitchenette and cabin style dining area that opens onto a sunny outdoor entertainment area.
Also on the estate is a kitchen garden, Olympic equestrian rink, horse stables and a basketball court, while inside there are two elevators, a car wash and a home theater with movie theater style seating.
Builders V-Build Construction Services and architects Clark + Granger teamed up to create the award-winning 2,000 sq. ft. home that not only earned the gong for MBA Gold Coast Home of the Year, but also the award for Best Residential Bathroom and Kitchen.
According to the architects, Mountainview’s “scale and spatial drama” is balanced by the “warmth and comfort of a traditional country home.”
Back on the main floor, the kitchen is worthy of the high-end restaurant with a chic, black, catering-grade cabinet, bar fridge and butler’s pantry
There is a guest wing with a cozy lounge, kitchenette and cabin style dining area that opens onto a sunny outdoor entertainment area
Also on the estate is a vegetable garden, an Olympic equestrian rink, horse stables and a basketball court. Inside there are two elevators, a car wash and a home theater with movie theater style seating.
MBA judges described the breathtaking home as “something special” and “deserving” the grand prize: “This project shows off exceptional craftsmanship throughout,” they said.
“When creating the material palette for the house, we really wanted to draw from the natural environment of the house,” they said.
‘We incorporated wood, stone, steel and water to give warmth and texture to this monumental building. We were inspired by the colors of the gum trees and the texture and play of light and surface.’
MBA judges described the breathtaking home as “something special” and “deserve” the top prize.
‘This project is huge and includes the house, the stables, the Olympic horse track, the machine shed and an underground cellar for 10 cars. This project has exceptional craftsmanship throughout,” they said.
‘All bedrooms have their own bathroom and are decorated with nine different types of wallpaper. The cobblestones were imported and reused from real Belgian roads.’