4 Plum Pudding Close Whitsundays, Queensland 4803

Award winning “Solis” on Hamilton Island is in the midst of Australia’s playground to the rich and famous from around the world, on the heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. Internationally recognised as a boating paradise with 74 tropical islands to explore, diving, snorkelling, fishing and an international golf course nearby all for your enjoyment and relaxation. The stunning views across the Coral Sea, the idea of equality between internal and external living with access to pool, courtyard or terraces available from all points of the home has given a sense of connectivity to the natural surroundings. Generous sleeping quarters afford accommodation for visiting extended family, whilst remaining comfortable on the smaller scale of everyday living. Designed by leading international architect Renato D’Ettorre, “Solis” created from concrete, stone, block work and glass is a succession of dramatic volumes incorporating aerial living spaces and private roofed outdoor zones.Every level and every vantage point provides enormous surprise and delight. Corners of the home float above the terraced landscape, garden terraces and nooks set into the hillside, featuring natural stone retaining walls, water pools and ponds allowing the natural environment to dominate.Terraces are fluid extensions of internal spaces capturing cooling breezes & allowing cross ventilation. Swimming pools, reflection ponds & strategically positioned trickling waterfalls sooth your body & mind and complete the feeling of peacefulness. The main living/dining space features furnishings and textiles in all the shades of a Hamilton Island sunset. What a great place to read a book in the morning – the outdoor party area with bright tropical hues against a backdrop of lush natural gardens!The house changes its mood on descent. The upper living areas are light-filled and airy, with little distinction between indoor and outdoor space, only a small section of this floor can be closed to provide security. The lower reaches of the house are more intimate – cool bedroom chambers, surrounded by terraces framing magnificent ocean views and the green surrounds of nature.The palette with concrete the primary material, honed travertine tiles, textured internal renders, wall and floor finishes such as polished concrete, were selected for their durability, maintenance-free cool living in the tropics. The tactile qualities give one an irresistible urge to experience the house bare-feet whilst enjoying the touch of the smooth, cool stone.