Approached via one of the most dramatic roadways in the Kanimbla Valley, the access is along a very high ridgeline, dropping away to one side with the most startling views imaginable. From what appears to be the top of the world, the road takes a leisurely, almost seductive loop and tucked just below the ridgeline, the last property but one from the road’s end, nestles ‘Nes Kanimbla’, meaning miracle of the Kanimbla. The perfect home or weekender, this property incorporates everything one could desire in a luxury property.

Contemporary in design and philosophy, the architect, John Grove, has planted his design firmly in the landscape, siting the building at the crest of what appears to be a natural amphitheatre in gigantic scale. With three bedrooms, each has it’s own spa quality marble bathroom, the main with a deep bath, nudged against the large picture window, overlooking the valley below. The three bedrooms flank the living space with the main at one end and the two bedrooms at the other. The living space is open plan, relaxed and easy. Open fire at one end, galley kitchen at the other, spacious wisteria covered deck just outside. All with jaw-dropping views. In fact, every room in the house apart from the steam room enjoys this remarkable outlook.

Stylish understated architectural details abound, from shadow line cornices, deep annexes that allow light to flood into passageways creating a visual tunnel with framed view, all utilising an organic mix of rammed earth, glass, steel and timber. High angled ceilings with clerestory windows to the north, that when viewed from the grounds above allow a clear view right through the building, discreetly maintaining privacy whilst creating a wonderful sense of a floating rooftop. The grounds are simply landscaped as befits the borrowed landscape, with a mown pathway and steps wending their way around the property amidst the small mounds of tussock grass.

A stunning property, worthy of inspection. Timperi Drive is accessed via Cox’s River Road, then Kanimbla Drive then Megalong Place. Google maps is useless so please ring for directions if need be.