A spectacular mansion located on the banks of the picturesque Noosa River regularly stops tourists and locals alike with its impressive façade and resort style.
And now the owner and designer of the stunning property has shared the inspiration behind it and offered a peek behind its shiny doors.
The ‘ONE W’ house sits next to the sparkling river in Noosaville, Queensland, and is the brainchild of architect Paul Clout, who lives there with his wife.
“We wanted the house to have a modern, stylish feel without losing character, warmth and the tropical vibes that suit the location so well,” he told FEMAIL.
The main living space is designed as if floating on water and makes the most of the views through ceiling-high windows.
Situated on the edge of the sparkling Noosa River is a dream mansion with a Mediterranean-style rooftop pool and ultra-chic earthy design.
The ‘ONE W’ house overlooks the sparkling river in Noosaville in tropical Queensland and was designed by architect Paul Clout, who lives there with his wife.
Two loungers appear to float in the middle of the blue-tiled, glass-edged pool, while Mediterranean-style arches give the space a Tuscan feel.
The main living space is positioned as if floating on shimmering water and makes the most of the views through ceiling-high windows that open to blend indoors and outdoors.
Sheer curtains move in the breeze and, when closed, create soft, heavenly light to complement the home’s minimalist color palette and earthy textures.
There is a symphony of natural textures, from the sandstone cobblestone walls to the smooth wood floors and ceilings. The marble benches and kitchen backsplashes also work together to add a touch of quiet luxury.
The elegant kitchen is a home cook’s dream, with a secret butler’s pantry, luxurious gold fixtures, and a breakfast bar at the end of the island’s stone bench.
A circular skylight further illuminates the space and offers a fun view of the pool floor at the rooftop level.
Two loungers appear to float in the middle of the blue-tiled, glass-edged pool, while Mediterranean-inspired arches give the space a Tuscan feel.
The upper level also features an entertainer’s terrace with a kitchen with built-in barbecue. Inside there is a marbled stone bar with beer taps and a home gym.
The upper level also contains an entertainer’s terrace with a kitchen with built-in barbecue, while inside there is a marble stone bar with beer taps and a home gym.
A circular skylight further illuminates the space and offers a fun view through the bottom of the stunning rooftop-level pool.
The opulent master bedroom has an open bathroom with a freestanding fluted bathtub with a rustic stone wall as a backdrop and a hidden curved shower nook adorned with Japanese tiles.
The elegant kitchen is a home cook’s dream with a secret pantry, luxe gold fixtures, and a breakfast bar at the end of the island’s stone bench.
An open staircase connects each level to a fan-shaped fern pebble garden below, creating an internal jungle and bringing the house to life.
The opulent master bedroom has an open bathroom with freestanding fluted tub and a hidden curved shower nook adorned with Japanese tiles.
On the ground floor, there is a light-filled second lounge that has its own built-in bar and opens to a wrap-around terrace shaded by hanging vines that drop from the second floor.
Paul said the biggest design and construction challenge was trying to maximize space on the small, narrow block on which the house sits.
On the ground floor, there is also a light-filled second lounge that has its own built-in bar and opens to a wrap-around terrace shaded by vines that fall from the second floor creating a curtain of green leaves.
An open staircase connects each level to a fan fern pebble garden located below, creating an internal jungle and bringing life to the house.
There is a symphony of natural textures, from the cobblestone sandstone accent walls to the smooth wood floors and ceilings and the marble benches and backsplashes in the kitchen, working together to add a touch of simple luxury.
Designer Paul said his favorite part of the house is the dreamy rooftop terrace with gym, pool and outdoor lounge and dining area overlooking the beautiful river.
“We had to distribute the living spaces across the three levels to get the spaces we needed that also maximized the view,” he explained.
“It’s kind of a reverse life, as we go up instead of down to enjoy our entertaining, outdoor life.”
Paul said his favorite part of the house is the dreamy rooftop terrace with gym, pool and outdoor lounge and dining area overlooking the beautiful river.
“The house was designed predominantly for my wife and me, the house was to be a place for us to live and enjoy with a relaxed but contained feeling, so that when we were alone in the house it didn’t seem too vast,” he said. saying.
“We also wanted our children and several guests to come and stay whenever they wanted, so we had to create spaces to accommodate them comfortably as well.”